Welcome to the 2025 Pickleball Classic

Get ready for an action-packed day of pickleball at the 2025 Pickleball Classic, benefiting the Portage Foundation. Whether you’re a competitive player, new to the sport, or just here for the fun, there’s something for everyone. Join us for a day of great competition, community spirit, and an opportunity to support a fantastic cause.

March 1st starting at 5:00 PM
Western Reserve Racquet & Fitness Club

11013 Aurora-Hudson Road
Streetsboro, OH 44241

Multiple Ways to Participate

Competitive Tournament

Calling all seasoned pickleball players! Register your team of two for the Competitive Tournament and compete for the championship title.

  • Format: Round Robin group play leading to single elimination championship bracket or consolation match; Guaranteed 4 matches per team
  • Skill Level: Novice Open Doubles  (combined team DUPR up to 6.99 or two unrated players); Intermediate Open Doubles (Combined team DUPR of 7.00-7.99); Advanced Open Doubles (combined DUPR of 8.0+)
  • Prizes: Awards for top 2 teams in each bracket
  • Access to Spectators Lounge: Including delicious food, a cash bar, and chance to win exciting raffle baskets
  • Cost to Enter: $150 for team of 2
Social Play & Learn-to-Play Clinic

New to pickleball? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Join our Learn-to-Play Clinic where experienced instructors will walk you through the basics, helping you develop your skills in a fun and friendly environment. Plus, enjoy Social Play with casual games to test your skills, meet new friends, and have a blast.

  • Learn-to-Play Clinic: Available for beginners or those looking to refine their skills.
  • Social Play: Open play sessions for all skill levels, with fun, casual game and friendly competition. Up to two hours of court time to enjoy!
  • Access to Spectators Lounge: Including delicious food, a cash bar, and chance to win exciting raffle baskets
  • Cost to Participate: $75 per player
Spectators Lounge

Not a player? No problem! Enjoy the action from our Spectators Lounge, where you can relax, grab a bite to eat, head to the cash bar, and enjoy the fun atmosphere. Watch both the Competitive Tournament and Social Play from the comfort of a lounge area.

  • Food & Beverages: Enjoy a variety of delicious foods, plus a cash bar serving refreshing beverages.
  • Raffle Baskets: Chances to win exciting raffle baskets
  • Cost for Spectators: $40 per person

Where You’ll Play

 Western Reserve Racquet and Fitness Club

Conveniently located just off the Frost Road exit on I-480, near the Ohio Turnpike-I-480 interchange, the Western Reserve Racquet & Fitness Club is easily accessible to all pickleball fans in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. With over 90,000 of fitness space, WRRFC has 20 indoor pickleball courts for players to enjoy and is one of the premiere racquet clubs in the region.

11013 Aurora-Hudson Road
Streetsboro, OH 44241


Sponsorship Opportunities

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