In just three short years, the YMCA Strong Kids Pickleball Tournament has surpassed an impressive milestone.
The $200,000 mark was hit on Thursday, during the third annual event.
This year’s tournament was held at the former Cascades plant in Belleville (340 University Avenue).
It pitted Belleville’s Big Dills, captained by Sarah Rozema-Seaton against Quinte West’s Durkin’s Gherkins, captained by Tim Durkin.
Close to 40 players participated, with each raising a minimum of $1,000.
Kurt Gregoire was this year’s top fundraiser, collecting more than $6,000.
Quinte West won the fundraising component of the event, while Belleville won the tournament.
$67,700 was collected for Strong Kids programming at the Belleville and Quinte West YMCA sites.
Julie Lange and Ken Schmidt dress the part during the Strong Kids Pickleball Tournament (Photo: Tim Durkin/Quinte News)
Belly hanging out with Strong Kids Co-Chairs Sarah Rozema-Seaton and Tim Durkin
Elaine Allen leads the cheering at the Strong Kids Pickleball Tournament (Photo: Tim Durkin/Quinte News)
Connie Reid (l) with the YMCA and Strong Kids Co-Chair Sarah Rozema-Seaton handing out hardware
The YMCA’s Dave Allen is presented with a Belleville jersey by Senators Vice-President John Mathers
Quinte West Councillor Zack Card serves during a match at the third annual YMCA Strong Kids Pickleball Tournament in Belleville (Photo: Tim Durkin /Quinte News)
(L-R) Zack Card, John Mathers, Chandy Davis, and Tim McKinney (Photo: Tim Durkin/Quinte News)
