Calendar /Key Events
We are excited to offer a season full of opportunities to play, compete, and enjoy the camaraderie that makes our club so special. Whether you’re an advanced player or new to the game, there’s something for everyone.
Pickleball Events
We have an extensive list of Pickleball Events for the 2026 season as follows:
June 2: Intro to pickleball for adults—6:00-8:00 PM
June 9: Mixed rotating partners RR- pool A & B—6:00-8:00 PM
June 11: Mixed rotating partners RR- Top & Bottom—6:00-8:00 PM
July 17 Junior pickleball Tournament—6:00-8:00 PM
July 21: Men’s 3.0+ doubles RR—6:00-8:00 PM
July 23: Women’s 3.0+ doubles RR—6:00-8:00 PM
July 31: Pentwater/ Ludington Challenge—5:00-8:00 PM
Click here to access SignUpGenius where you can register for 2025 Pickleball Events.
Women’s Welcome Back Tennis & Pickleball Round Robin/ Social
Friday, June 12, 2026 (9:00 – 11:00 AM)
Ladies— brush the dust off of your racquets & paddles and come join in the fun! A potluck breakfast will be served, followed by tennis and pickleball play. You are welcome to participate in tennis or pickleball play. You’re also welcome if you just want to come and socialize. Either way, we hope you’ll make plans to attend. This event is always one of the season favorites! Register to participate on SignUpGenius.
Women’s Pentwater/ Ludington Tennis Mixer
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
This event brings together women tennis players from three area clubs including PTPC, Epworth and Lincoln Hills for round robin play. The host location rotates between the three clubs each year. Lincoln Hills will be hosting the event in 2026, and they will be hosting a luncheon after play. Register to participate on SignUpGenius.
Potluck Appetizer Social & Court Dedications
Thursday, June 18, 2026 (6:00 – 8:00 PM)
If you’re not yet a member and are thinking about taking up Tennis and/or Pickleball, you’re welcome to attend and explore what the Club has to offer. Members are encouraged to bring a potluck style appetizer, snack or dessert (BYOB). Bring your family, friends, racquets and/or paddles. You can play tennis/ pickleball, or just come to socialize. Register to participate on SignUpGenius.
Youth Tennis Clinic
Monday—Thursday: June 29—July 2, 2026 (Ages 10 & under: 5:30-6:15 PM) (Ages 11 to 16: 6:30-7:45 PM)
Individualized and group instruction will be provided by Larry Brown, who has helped the Club offer this camp for many years, along with the support of many volunteers. Camp participants will receive instruction that will foster fundamentals, skills, and fun. Participants will learn the basics of stance, grip, forehand, serving, and volley. The camp will provide participants an experience that will aid all levels of skill. Players will need to bring water and a racquet. Participants should be dressed in shorts, t-shirt and tennis shoes. T-shirt will be awarded to all those who complete the clinic (please register before June 15).
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Pentwater vs. Ludington ‘Broken Toe’ Tennis Tournament
Saturday, July 11, 2026 (8:00 AM)
The longstanding Broken Toe Double Pairs Tennis Tournament will take place at the Schoenherr Tennis Center in Ludington on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Warmup will begin at 8:00 am, with matches starting at 8:30. Participation is open to all PTPC tennis playing members. If you wish to participate as a player, please sign up to join the women’s group. Partners will be assigned by Men’s Captain-John DiPangrazio or Ladies’ Captain- Cindy DiPangrazio. Men can register to participate on SignUpGenius here. Women can register to participate on SignUpGenius here.
Junior Rotating Partner Round Robin Doubles Pickleball Tournament
Friday, July 17, 2026 (5:00 – 8:00 pm)
TWO AGE DIVISIONS BASED ON 2025–2026 SCHOOL YEAR: Middle School: Grades 5–8, and High School: Grades 9–12. Players will be randomly assigned to groups within each age division. Maximum of 15 participants per division.
ENTRY FEE: $35 per participant, $20 for children or grandchildren of PTPC members.
REQUIREMENTS: Must bring your own paddle. Must wear non-marking court shoes. Participants should have a basic understanding of pickleball rules and some playing experience. Pre-register on SignUpGenius. Please list T-shirt size in the comments when registering (Youth or Adult sizes).
REGISTRATION FORM: Mail this completed form with payment to: PTPC – Junior Tournament, P.O. Box 403, Pentwater, MI 49449. Make checks payable to: Pentwater Tennis and Pickleball Club.
Mixed Doubles Tennis Round Robin
Thursday, July 30, 2026 (5:30-7:30 pm)
The tournament is open to all tennis playing members of the PTPC and their guests. It will be a round robin format, where each doubles pair will player every other pair. If you wish to participate as a player and you have a partner in mind please list that player’s name in the comments section when you sign up. Otherwise, we’ll do our best to assign you a partner. Register to participate on SignUpGenius.
The Pentwater Homecoming Parade
Saturday, August 15, 2026 (3:45 PM)
Who doesn’t love a parade? Come and march with us in the Pentwater Homecoming Parade. It is a fun walk that starts at the school, and ends at Cenzo’s Market. Participating Club members will distribute tennis balls to parade on-lookers. No need to sign-up. Please just show up at the school and help promote our club! Look for the giant tennis racquet! It’s the MOST fun you’ll ever have! Check out Pentwater’s official Homecoming website for more info on all the fun! Register to participate on SignUpGenius.
Annual Members Meeting
There are major benefits to bringing our membership together for an annual meeting with the Board of Directors. Our members benefit by getting a chance to voice their interests, share ideas and get involved in the planning process. Our Board is able to get equipped with the topics and trends our members care most about, and build out their agenda accordingly.
Who: All members are encouraged to attend.
What: Meal will be served afterwards including pizza, salad and dessert. BYOB.
Where: Park Place
When: Thursday, August 27, 2026 (5:30 – 7:30 PM)
How: Members please submit your RSVP on SignUpGenius.
Season Finale: Potluck Dinner Social/ Pickleball & Tennis Event
Sunday, August 23, 2026 (4:00 – 8:00 PM)
Social-Season Finale Dinner and Pickleball & Tennis Play
Tennis and PB play will begin at 4:00 PM, and dinner will begin at 5:30. Don’t miss this fun event! Bring your drinks of choice and a hungry appetite. All PTPC members and their guests are welcome. No need to signup for play, just show up. But please do let us know how many for dinner. Remember you can play & eat, or just play, or just eat. The most important thing is for you to be there! Please spread the word. Please Use SignUpGenius before August 18th so that we can plan for the food. Hope to see you all there!
Glow Pickleball Night
Date TBD
Come join us for a unique and exciting evening of Glow Pickleball under the stars and black lights! This fun-filled, social event promises great games, laughter, and delicious food in a vibrant, glowing atmosphere. Dress to impress by decorating your white attire with neon or glow-in-the-dark paints to light up the night. Bring a dessert, fruit, or appetizer to share as we gather for a memorable evening of friendly competition and community fun.