Play (Pickle)ball - and Raise Money for Music

AARP West Virginia is mixing sports and symphony: hosting a pickleball tournament to benefit the state’s premier performing arts group.

The Paddles & Preludes Pickleball Tournament, to be held in Charleston on Saturday, April 29, is a fundraiser hosted in conjunction with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

Pickleball—a combination of tennis, badminton and table tennis—is increasingly popular among Americans, according to the Sport & Fitness Industry Association. The group reported that a third of “core” players—those who play eight or more times a year—are 65 and older.

The tournament, at the Charleston Tennis Club, aligns with AARP priorities, including promoting healthy lifestyles and enjoyment of the arts.

Find participation fees and other details at aarp.org/wv, on Twitter @AARPWV and on Facebook at facebook.com/aarpwestvirginia.