Two local organizations to hold Pickleball Fundraiser

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Sunrise Optimist Club of Yuma and Yuma Special Olympics are hosting the Third Annual Pickleball Fundraiser in March.

The event is taking place Saturday, March 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Cocopah RV & Golf Resort.

This is to support the Special Olympic athletes.

The event will consist of three groups, Men's, Women's and Mixed Doubles. There will also be two age divisions, Cucumbers (54 years and below) and Pickles (55 years and above).

The event schedule is as follows:

• Saturday, March 14
  • Pickles
    • Women's: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
    • Men's: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Cucumbers
    • Women's: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    • Men's: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Sunday, March 14
  • Pickles Mixed: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Cucumbers Mixed: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The registration deadline is March 2. It costs $70 per team, and those who sign up will receive a T-shirt and a swag bag.

To sign up to participate in the event, click here.