PLAY IT FORWARD PALOOZA - October 14-18, 2026

For year 6, the Palooza has been rebranded and expanded to include a variety of sports and activities, providing more opportunities to “Play It Forward” as all proceeds benefit Wendy and Avron B. Fogelman Jewish Family Service at the Memphis JCC.


Past Events

Schedule of Events
All dates and activities are subject to change.

Wednesday, October 14

Open Play Pickleball
Join us for Open Play Pickleball! All local groups welcome — 901 Pickleball, Bluff City Pickleball, Pickleball Kingdom, and Cameron Brown players.

Thursday, October 15

Game Day at the Goldstein Lodge
Enjoy an afternoon of games including mahjong, rummikub, bridge, canasta, and samba while supporting Fogelman Jewish Family Service. Enjoy a Dirty Soda Bar and raffles with prizes. Registration open through October 11, 2026.


Friday, October 16

Tennis Intermediate Drills
Warm-up drills and live-ball scenarios with high-energy coaching.

Tennis 101 Beginner Clinic
Learn essential tennis strokes, rules, and techniques.


Sunday, October 18

Flag Football Clinic (Ages 11–13)
Intro clinic teaching passing, catching, and teamwork through fun drills.

Flag Football Clinic (Ages 7–10)
Intro clinic teaching passing, catching, and teamwork through fun drills.

Youth Basketball Clinic (Ages 11–13)
Basics of basketball taught through fun drills and games.

Youth Basketball Clinic (Ages 7–10)
Basics of basketball taught through fun drills and games.

Youth Pickleball Clinic (Ages 7–10)
Basics of pickleball taught through fun drills and games.

Youth Pickleball Clinic (Ages 11–13)
Basics of pickleball taught through fun drills and games.


Questions about Palooza Programming? Contact Rosalyn Knox, Chief Experience Officer of the MJCC, at (901) 259-9210 or rknox@jccmemphis.org.