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SUMMARY:GMC Pickleball Classic
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegistration is now closed. On-site registration is available!\n  \nGMC Pickleball Classic\nThursday\, July 30\, 2026 \nSPF | 2121 N. Clybourn Ave. | Chicago\, IL 60614 \nAbout the Event \nJoin GMC for a day of friendly competition\, great food\, and even better company at The GMC Pickleball Classic! Whether you’re a seasoned player or have never picked up a paddle\, this event is open to all skill levels! After the overwhelming response to last year’s event\, the 2026 PCMA GMC Pickleball Classic is now TOURNAMENT STYLE! \nWe’re mixing things up this year with an elimination style tournament! 32 Teams made up of your industry colleagues will compete until just one is left standing- taking home the pickle trophy and ultimate bragging rights. All tournament teams are sold out but there’s still time to show off your skills in the “kitchen” with reserved open court time.  \nLearn how to register a non-tournament team here \nParticipation Options:\nOpen Play & Spectator Planner* –  $75 \nOpen Play & Spectator Supplier* – $150 \nOpen Play & Spectator tickets include lunch and 2 drink tickets per person\, non-tournament open pickleball courts\, cornhole\, shuffleboard\, and bocce play. \nReady to compete? All Pickleball Tournament Teams have sold out. Planners can apply to be hosted to join a team HERE!\n\nSponsor 5 Planner Open Play & Spectator Registrations** – 5 Tickets for $300. Email events.gmcpcma@gmail.com for more information.  \n\nEvent Highlights: \n11:30 AM: Check-in/Registration\n12:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Lunch Available\n12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Cornhole\, Shuffleboard\, Bocce and Networking\n12:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Pickleball Team Tournament\n1:35 PM – 4:00 PM: Open Play Pickleball Courts Available\n\n\nSPF Venue Map\n\nDon’t miss out on the most fun event of the summer! \nAlready Registered? Share with your network that you are attending! Don’t forget to to tag GMC! \nI’m Attending Social Posts \n \n\nPCMA GMC Cares for WINGS: Giveback\n\nDonate NEW lunch boxes and water bottles for families in need.\n\nWhat you need to know:\n\nAll items must be new and unused!\nLunch Boxes and Water Bottles for kids of all ages are acceptable.\nFeel free to order something from the Wings Amazon Wish List or pick something up from your favorite shop.\nAll donations must be donated in person at the Pickleball Event\, Thursday\, July 30 BEFORE 2:30PM.\n\n\nHelp make Back-to School special for families rebuilding their lives after domestic violence. Many arrive with little more than the clothes they’re wearing and your support helps ensure kids will have new supplies to start off the school year feeling special. Thank you for being part of a community that shows up when it matters most. \n\nEvent Policies \n​​​​​Online Registration: Online registration will close 3 business days prior to the event date.\nCancellation Policy: Cancellation of registration must be submitted in writing via email to events.gmcpcma@gmail.com. If a registrant cancels within 7 days of the event\, they will forfeit 50% of the registration fee. If a registrant cancels within 3 days of the event\, they forfeit the entire registration fee. No shows forfeit the entire registration fee. If a registration refund is owed\, the refund will be processed within 7-14 business days to the original method of payment.\nRegistration Transfer Policy: Requests to transfer registration from one individual to another will be accepted in writing via email to events.gmcpcma@gmail.com and must be made before the online registration deadline (3 business days prior to the event date). After this date\, the new individual must register on site.\n*Walk in Policy: We highly recommend registering online before the event. Any attendee who registers on site will be charged an extra 10% of the applicable registration fee for their membership type. Onsite registration may not always be available. Please check the event website regularly for the latest updates and current walk-in registration policy. \nClick here for sponsorship opportunities\nAlready know what you’d like to sponsor? Complete the GMC PCMA Sponsorship Enrollment Form & email it to us at events.gmcpcma@gmail.com to get started! \n\nThank you to our Sponsors! \nTitle Sponsor: \n \nPhoto Sponsor: \n \nSignage Sponsor: \n \nCabana Sponsors: \n \n \n \nPro Court Sponsor:  \nLunch Sponsor: \n \nBar Sponsor: \n \nLocker Room Sponsor: \n \nCornhole Sponsor: \n \nRoaming Photo Ring Sponsor: \n \n  \nWater Station Sponsor:
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/pickleball-2026/
LOCATION:SPF\, 2121 N Clybourn Ave
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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