Battle for the Bright Run Charity Crowns 

A PickleballChicks™ 100% to Charity Tournament in partnership with The Gretzky Pickleball Club.

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Two Sessions: 

11am - 1:30pm All Chicks (Regular games)

2pm - 4:30pm Chicks and Sidekicks (Guys Welcome) Dinking-Only

Every year, on the second Saturday in September, The Bright Run gives breast cancer a solid kick in the ass.

Last year alone, The Bright Run raised more than half a million dollars that went straight into the lab coats of the breast cancer researchers at the Juravinski Cancer Centre.

This September 12th, thousands of runners will do their part by lacing up at Christie Conservation Area. And for the second year in a row, there’s another fabulous way to support the cause: by hitting the pickleball courts!

Choose your session (or stay for the day and register for both!), grab your paddle and come play for the cause.

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Session One: All Chicks 11am - 1:30pm

Register solo. Make new friends every game.

You’ll rotate partners throughout our fun, organized round-robin format that's designed to keep the games moving and the vibes high.

Expect friendly games, new faces, prizes, cheering and a fabulous group of Chicks showing up to raise critical research money that can change lives.

Skill Level: Intermediate-ish

This session is designed for Chicks who:

• Are Intermediate players. 
• Know how to keep the ball in play, understand the game and have a few skills tucked inside that paddle bag.
• Understand that this is a Charity Tournament where fun, fabulous Chicks are hitting the court to make a difference.

Higher skilled players are welcome, provided you can play nice, keep the rally going and embrace the spirit of a charity tournament.

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Session Two: Chicks and Sidekicks (Guys welcome) 2pm - 4:30pm

For this session, we’re doing something we rarely do -- we're welcoming the guys onto the court!

• Dinking-only round-robin
• No drives. No slams. Every point is played a the kitchen line
• Register solo
• Rotate partners through an organized round robin with timed games

Note that every game will not be mixed doubles unless the math-Gods line up perfectly. 

Skill Level: Intermediate-ish

This session is designed for Intermediate players.  It's a perfect fit for players who:

• Know how to dink, keep the ball in play and understand the game
• Can enjoy friendly competition without turning a charity tournament into the PPA finals
• Are ready to play with finesse and rally for an important cause

Higher skilled players are welcome, provided you can play nice, keep the rally going and embrace the spirit of a charity tournament.

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The Cause, the Cash, Sponsors and More...

100% of proceeds after tournament costs will be donated to support The Bright Run and the breast cancer research being done at Juravinski Cancer Centre.

Our team at PickleballChicks is donating all the Chick-Power admin needed. Our tournament partner, The Gretzky Pickleball Club, along with our court sponsor, Winterberry Physiotherapy Clinic, are bringing us the courts at no charge. Our goal is to donate as much as we can!

We are always looking for sponsors to provide prizes and donations. If you're interested in doing good, check out our sponsorship page at: 

Spaces are limited in both sessions.

NO REFUNDS. If your plans change or you need to cancel for any reason, your registration will be donated and another player will take your place. 

Ready to raise some funds and hvae some fun? 

Choose your session, register, grab your paddle and join us.

Want to compete in BOTH sessions? We LOVE you! You'll need to register for one session, then start a new registration for the second session. 

Got questions? We have answers! Just shoot a note to: hello@pickleballchicks.org