Kingsport hosting “Champions of the Court” pickleball event

Kingsport Parks and Recreation is hosting a Champions of the Court pickleball event next month, where players will compete to see who has the best paddle skills on the court.

The four-week event will run on Mondays from October 7 through October 28 with all games played at the Riverview Park Pickleball Courts from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day. The event is for beginner and intermediate levels – skill level 3.0 or higher.

The cost is $5 per person per week and the event is open to 20 players per week. Participants must be ages 16 and up. Registration opens September 30.

Players will be matched randomly before each session and at the end of the event, the top four players will face off on November 4 for the championship game. Prizes will be awarded to the top two winners.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/4d1owJO. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or by going to www.kingsporttn.gov and clicking on the “CivicRec” link, then searching for “pickleball” in the search bar.