08/28/2026
Hi Sports Fans!!
I thought the group might be interested in this upcoming charity event below between the BC Lions, Vancouver Whitecaps and Vancouver Canucks Alumni:
🏒🏈⚽️ VANCOUVER SPORTS LEGENDS ARE TAKING OVER THE PICKLEBALL COURT! 🏓
The Pickleball Charity Challenge — Celebrity Edition is coming to Tsawwassen on Saturday, October 3!
We’re bringing together alumni from three of Vancouver’s favourite teams:
🏒 Vancouver Canucks Alumni — Nathan LaFayette, Cody Hodgson & more
⚽️ Vancouver Whitecaps Alumni — Bob Lenarduzzi, Carl Valentine, Tosaint Ricketts & more
🏈 BC Lions Alumni — Sean Millington, Cory Philpot & more
They’ll be joined by some of Canada’s top professional pickleball players, including Steve Deakin and rising star Mackonner Dy.
🔥 And you can be part of the action!
Fans can:
• Buy tickets to come watch the tournament
• Bid for the chance to PLAY alongside your favourite alumni team
• Take part in the One Point Challenge
• Bid in our online charity auction
The day kicks off with our Gala Brunch at Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course, followed by the tournament at the brand-new The Nest Sports Complex at Tsawwassen Mills.
❤️ Best of all, it’s all for a great cause, supporting HeadsUpGuys, Make-A-Wish and the BC Lions Alumni Support Fund.
🏓 BONUS — COME MEET & PLAY THE PLAYERS!
Some of our alumni and pro pickleball players will also be at the Grand Opening of The Nest Sports Complex at Tsawwassen Mills on Saturday, September 26 starting at 11 AM.
Come check out the new facility and even jump on the court and play some pickleball against the alumni and pros!
📅 Grand Opening: September 26 — 11 AM
🏆 Pickleball Charity Challenge: October 3
🎟️ Tickets, play-with-the-alumni opportunities and event info:
www.pickleballcharitychallenge.com
Come out, meet some Vancouver sports legends, watch some great pickleball and help us raise money for three incredible causes!
Who would YOU want to play pickleball with? 🏓🔥
An exclusive opportunity to connect with local sports Alumni, Professional Pickleball players & Celebrities within the same event -- All while supporting amazing local charities, initiatives, & having fun!
