Registration Now Open for PickleBUILD: A Charity Pickleball Tournament to Benefit Veterans

PickleBUILD graphic for pickleball tournament

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula & Greater Williamsburg announced that registration is open for PickleBUILD, an inaugural pickleball tournament benefiting the construction of a Habitat home for a veteran in James City County. Pickleball enthusiasts, community members and supporters of Habitat’s mission are invited to participate in this two-day event, set for Nov. 9-10, 2024, Veterans Day weekend.


PickleBUILD event details include the following:

Dates: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024

Location: Veterans Park at 3793 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188

Entry: Open to players of all skill levels, with various registration options available

Proceeds: 100% of tournament proceeds will fund the construction of a Habitat home for a local veteran and their family in need of affordable housing

No registrations will be accepted on site. Participants must register on or before Nov. 6, 2024.

As the fastest-growing sport in the nation, pickleball provides a fun, inclusive way for participants to support Habitat’s mission to build and sell affordable homes to local families. PickleBUILD is the first tournament hosted by Habitat for Humanity Peninsula & Greater Williamsburg.

All tournament participants will enjoy a spirited, community-centered tournament experience, with divisions for players of all abilities. Spectators are also welcome to attend and cheer on players, with food, beverages, pickleball merchandise and other activities available throughout the weekend.

To learn more about PickleBUILD, view tournament details, and register, please visit HabitatPGW.org/pbt. Event sponsorships are also still available.

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We help as many families as we can, but the lack of decent and affordable housing remains a critical problem in our area. By donating, you will provide upfront funding for building materials and services that makes interest-free loans to Habitat partner families possible. Habitat partner families help to build their own homes - alongside volunteers - and pay an affordable mortgage. Your monetary donations enable us to continue building strength, stability and independence for future local families.