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PICKLE FOR PROGRESS
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT, FESTIVAL, & FUNDRAISER
NEW DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, 2025
EAST BAY PARK
515 E. BAY STREET, GEORGETOWN SC
Pickle For Progress is Black River United Way's pickleball tournament, festival, and fundraiser. This event combines fun, camaraderie, and wellness associated with the sport of pickleball to raise support for Black River United Way's mission and two main initiatives - Youth Opportunity and Community Resiliency.
Pickle For Progress will be hosted at East Bay Park (515 E. Bay St., Georgetown, SC 29440) and will include Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles with player ranking divisions of 2.5+, 3.0+, 3.5+, and 4.0+
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Don't play pickleball? That's okay! In addition to the tournament, food trucks, vendors, and activities will be available for both players and spectators to enjoy.
PRESENTED BY
THE KITCHEN SPONSOR
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COURT SPONSORS
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PICKLE & SIDELINE SPONSORS
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2024 Winners
Men’s Doubles 2.5
Gold: Bob Dare & Mark Kraus
Silver: Stan Fabian & Mike Issac
Bronze: Christopher Walters & Jack Howard
Men’s Doubles 3.0
Gold: Brandon McDonald & Mark Roman
Silver: Scott Neely & Benjamin Foster
Bronze: Aedan Switzer & Gerald Duvall
Men’s Doubles 3.5
Gold: Kayron Singleton & Jaz Greene
Silver: Todd McGahey & Tom Putney
Bronze: James Andrew & Mark Sigl
Men’s Doubles 3.5 Age 60 & Under
Gold: Mac Connor & Trevor Biering
Silver: Mark Dyer & Ric Hurlstone
Bronze: Matthew Bledsoe & Michael Bledsoe
Women’s Doubles 2.5
Gold: Sharon Howett & Robbi Dickinson
Silver: Trish Mulligan & Kristi Ahalt
Bronze: Jane Downs & Sussane Draper
Women’s Doubles 3.0
Gold: Montaree Caponiti & Ana Dunn
Silver: Anne Hartist & Ede Graves
Bronze: Laurie Boevin & Lisa Nonnenmann
Women’s Doubles 3.5
Gold: Caroline Millan & Carole Farrell
Silver: Yoko Laura & Martha Davis
Bronze: Angela Newburn & Allison Austin
Mixed Doubles 2.5
Gold: Melissa Santorelli & Jack Howard
Silver: Mary Ellen Cereo & Neil Gray
Bronze: Sandra Cunningham & Stan Fabian
Mixed Doubles 3.0
Gold: Olivia Young & Paul Young
Silver: Delaina Tallo & Brandon MacDonald
Bronze: Lisa Phelan & Scott Neely
Mixed Doubles 3.0 Age 60 and Under
Gold: Danielle Duvall & Gerald Duvall
Silver: Dawn Trovato & Joseph Trovato
Bronze: April McKinney & Zach McKinney
Mixed Doubles 3.5
Gold: Carole Farrell & Gregory West
Silver: Jennifer Marotta & Cliff Williams
Bronze: Betty Scheid & Tom Putney