Over $28,600 raised from Napa Valley Pickleball Classic The morning started off cool and crisp, but the competition (and temperature) heated up as the 1st Annual Napa Valley Pickleball Classic got underway at the Crane Park in St. Helena. Hosted in partnership with St. Helena Parks & Recreation, the Classic brought together 64 players, 40 clinic participants, and well over 100 cheering spectators in a first-of-its-kind community gathering that raised over $28,600 for UpValley Family Centers. The level of competition and play in both the Advanced and Intermediate tournaments was high and exciting, with some calling it St. Helena’s “Pickleball Wimbledon!” In the Advanced Tournament, Carolyn and Sam Loomis took first place while Ian McCaffrey and Lindsey Krill took second. In the Intermediate Tournament, first place went to Luis Aguirre & Henry Calforda while Shannon Belknap & Raymond Beutler placed second. This event was made possible thanks to the amazing support from the volunteer planning committee, St. Helena Parks & Recreation, UpValley Family Centers, community volunteers, and our generous sponsors - Boeschen Vineyards, The Watermark at Napa Valley, Veronica Beard, Buty & Curliano LLP, Caitlin Stuart Communications, GALLICA Wine, Joint Physical Therapy, Jumping Goat Vineyard, MCE, Paddletek Pickleball, Pont Neuf Wines, Robin M. Rocha – Merrill Lynch, Selkirk Sport, Stephens Family Wine, A11N SPORTS, Charles Krug Winery, Dakota Shy, Gaderian Wines, INSPIRé Pilates Studio, The Joel Toller Team, Michelle Wagner Real Estate, Monteverdi Consulting, Salvestrin Winery, Schramsberg Vineyards, W Commercial Real Estate, Whitehall Lane Winery, Ame & Lulu, Bespoke Napa Valley, The Dilly Co., Gearbox Sports, Georgie and Lou, Golden State Pickle Works, Jigsaw Health, The Pickleball Highlife, USA Pickleball, and Sportago, and Tangerine Paddle. |
