Current Events

The 2025 Fall League Season wrapped up its eight-week run in November, featuring a dedicated roster of 55 registered participants distributed across seven squads. To maximize both competitive balance and enjoyment, the teams were meticulously formed using a draft system that ensured equitable distribution of skill and experience. Throughout the season, player Captains voluntarily provided leadership for their respective squads. The intense and entertaining competition culminated in the championship final at Cooper Creek Park, where the Fountain City Flickers, captained by Casey Geringer, secured the gold championship trophy by defeating the formidable Team SWAT, led by Cody Phillips.

Under the inspiring vision and expert direction of Sham Haque, Rally For Cure on October 4th was a truly remarkable event! It masterfully blended community building with a powerful mission to actively fight against breast cancer, fuel crucial research for a cure, and provide vital support for survivors. What an impactful initiative!  Sham said it best "I would like to thank our pickleball community for their amazing support to raise awareness and funds to battle breast cancer. Our goal was to raise $2,000 but we well exceeded our goal and raised $3,177.59. You guys have shown the value of community, and how we unite for a cause that affects so many women not just in our community but throughout the world. 

On September 11th, we commemorated the 24th anniversary of the tragic 9/11 terrorist attacks, which claimed 2,977 people and injured thousands at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.  The Columbus / Fort Benning pickleball community joined the Great American Pickleball Club Challenge (GAPCC).  As a part of the GAPCC, hundreds of pickleball clubs across America participated in a meaningful movement supporting first responders, military personnel, and their families.  At Fort Benning's pickleball courts 26 soldiers, veterans, and family members played a sport we love to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 and the War on Terror.