Hockey Alberta Foundation - 2nd Annual Pickleball Charity Tournament. (Image Credit: Hockey Alberta Foundation)

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$39,000 raised at 2nd Annual Pickleball Charity Tournament

Feb 10, 2026 | 2:36 PM

Officials with the Hockey Alberta Foundation and the Outreach Centre in Red Deer are thanking the community for its support of their 2nd Annual Pickleball FUNdraiser Corporate Charity Challenge presented by IG Private Wealth Management-Giesbrecht & Associates.

Organizers say the Jan. 30, 2026 event served up another successful day of competition, community, and giving back, raising $39,000 in support of the Hockey Alberta Foundation and Outreach Centre.

With 24 courts in action and just under 100 teams participating, organizers say this year’s event continued to grow in both size and impact, bringing together businesses, partners, and community members for a unique fundraising experience built around fun and friendly competition.

“This is a unique event that a number of different businesses can get behind and get involved in,” said Dustin Moore, Business Development at MNP.

Officials note, the goal of this tournament was designed to have a community focused touch in January that brings people together during the winter months, providing a fresh alternative to the traditional golf tournament format.

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“I wanted it to be different,” said Nathan Giesbrecht, Executive Financial Consultant for IG Private Wealth Management Giesbrecht & Associates. “I didn’t want to just write a cheque to have our name on a billboard. It was more about of getting involved and giving back”.

“The success of this year’s tournament exceeded expectations,” said Michelle Skilnick, Manager of Foundation and Events, Hockey Alberta, in a press release. “A huge thank you to everyone who contributed, your support helped us grow our corporate partnerships and raise even more for the Hockey Alberta Foundation and the Outreach Centre in our second year”.