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JULY 11, 2026

The Fourth Annual Thunder Thorp Pickleball Tournament hosted at Lighthouse Christian Camp along the beautiful Lake Ontario shoreline!

Get ready for a great day of competition, connection, and community as we rally together to honor the legacy of Don Thorp, beloved servant of Lighthouse Christian Camp and Pickleball enthusiast. The tournament will be run this year by experienced LCC member, Steve Fields and his team.

This is our annual fundraising event to continue to enhance the pickleball courts and create opportunities for competition and community at LCC! This year's goal is $10,000.

JULY 11: TOURNAMENT PLAY STARTS @ 8AM

o  AM WAVE: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Beginner/Intermediate Players)

o  PM WAVE: 1:00 – 5:00 PM (Advanced Players)

Players can register as a team or as a single. Singles will be paired with another player of a similar skill level before the tournament. Please select your appropriate skill level when registering. To ensure fairness and fun, tournament organizers may adjust bracket placement.

The tournament is open to doubles teams to include men’s, women’s, or co-ed pairings. All teams will compete in brackets based on skill level, not gender.

Advanced (4.0+) – For experienced players with strong strategy, consistency, and shot placement.

Intermediate (3.0) – For players with solid fundamentals, growing game awareness, and moderate consistency.

Novice (2.5) – For newer players who are learning the rules, positioning, and basic techniques.

COST:

-    $40 per player (minimum 4 games)

-    Players must be 18 years of age and older

-    Please note: the tournament will be held rain or shine, and no refunds will be issued

- DEADLINE: To be sure to get a T-Shirt must sign up by JULY 3rd

WHAT"S INCLUDED:

Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers, pickleball & t-shirt (one per person)

Food items will be available for purchase.

TOURNAMENT QUESTIONS? Contact Steve Fields fields@roberts.edu

All other LCC community related questions, contact Kari Smith, kariksm24@gmail.com