Giffy Gives Pickleball Tournament
The Gifford Fitness Youth Weightlifting Club is growing fast, welcoming athletes of all abilities as young as eight. But much of our equipment is sized for adults. Our kids and adaptive athletes who deserve equipment that works for them, not around them.
We want every athlete who walks in, any age, size, or ability, to have gear that fits the lift they're learning and the body they're learning it in.
That's where you come in!
Grab a paddle. Fund a bar.
On August 29, we're trading barbells for paddles for a morning. The Giffy Gives Pickleball Tournament is a 12-team, round-robin-into-bracket tournament open to anyone - first-timers, seasoned regulars, and everyone in between. Every $50 team entry goes directly toward youth equipment so more kids can train the fundamentals safely, at their own size and pace.
What your entry funds:
Youth-sized bars and plates, scaled for athletes
Adaptive weightlifting equipment for athletes of varying abilities
A safer, more inclusive foundation for every kid who joins the club
Can't make it to the courts on the 29th? A donation goes just as far toward getting the right equipment into the right hands.
Register your team, make a donation, or do both! Donations are made through our nonprofit 501(c)(3), Giffy Gives, which supports opportunities for young athletes to grow through leadership, competition, and high-level athletic experiences.
Thank you for your support!
Event Details
Pickle in the Middle
7700 68th Ave N, Ste 100
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Capacity: 12 teams of 2
Cost: $50
One friendly bracket, four courts, and a cause worth showing up for. Bring a partner — never picked up a paddle or play every week, there's a court for you. Each team is guaranteed 3 games.
Pool Play (3 games)
Quarterfinals (1 game)
Semi-Finals (1 game)
Championship Match (best of 3)