The Outreach Centre and the Hockey Alberta Foundation are excited to announce the first annual Pickleball Fundraiser Corporate Charity Challenge, presented by IG Private Wealth Management Nathan Giesbrecht & Associates. The tournament will take place on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Westerner Park.

The pickleball challenge will be a day filled with fun and friendly competition, all for a great cause. Teams from local businesses and organizations are invited to participate in the tournament, which aims to raise funds for the programs and services provided by The Outreach Centre and the Hockey Alberta Foundation.

The Outreach Centre serves individuals and families in central Alberta, supporting them in their pursuit of healthy relationships, mental health wellbeing, housing stability and self-sufficiency. The Hockey Alberta Foundation raises funds to foster and support access to youth hockey in Alberta, with a goal of ensuring that every child throughout Alberta has the opportunity to play hockey.

“This tournament will be a fantastic way to engage with our colleagues in a day of fun and healthy competition, while raising funds for 2 local non-profit organizations”, says Nathan Giesbrecht, Executive Financial Consultant for IG Private Wealth Management Nathan Giesbrecht & Associates. “As a company, we believe in giving back to the communities where we live and work, so we are thrilled to be the presenting sponsor of this event.”

Registration for the Pickleball Fundraiser Corporate Charity Challenge is now open. Participants will enjoy a day of pickleball action, kicking off at 8:30 a.m. with an optional Learn to Play session hosted by the Red Deer Pickleball Club. The official tournament will begin at 10:00 a.m. Registration includes lunch and transportation to an After Party event held at Bo’s Bar & Stage.

For information about registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact Dustin Moore with The Outreach Centre at dustin@caoutreach.ca or 403.347.2480. Interested participants are encouraged to register early, as space is limited.

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