06/09/2026
The Big Pickleball Event in Las Vegas
Celebrate America 250 with the people who made Pickleball the fastest growing sport in the World.
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BOCA RATON, FL (May 1, 2026) The Veterans Pickleball Association, Inc, (VPA), a 501c3 non-profit charity since 2024, announced their plans to celebrate America’s 250th birthday July 16-18 th in Las Vegas at the new Chicken N Pickle in Henderson with a Paddle Battle of the Branches and Pro-Celebrity Exhibition fundraiser.
“We are excited to partner with the CourtReserve World Pickleball Conference (WPC) for a 3-day event and return to Las Vegas bringing out veterans of all branches of service to compete in our first Paddle Battle of the Branches in the Armed Forces Pickle Bowl on Thursday, July 16th FROM 6-9PM at the new Chicken N Pickle in Henderson, Nevada,“ stated Carl Foster, USAF Vietnam Veteran and founder of the VPA and VPA Tour.
Foster added, “We are planning wheelchair and adaptive exhibitions, a Celebrity Pro- Am with top Pickleball Pros and Professional athletes from other sports integrating with the veterans. There will also be free clinics on site introducing first time veterans to the sport.”
Veteran owned businesses will also be featured with over 40 business leaders during the two-day WPC with keynote topics and panel sessions tackling the key issues and growth of the billion dollar pickleball industry. Achievers, visionaries and performance minded executives with many also Veterans will be live on stage at the CNP Henderson
Over 100 of the most influential pickleball business owners, CEOs, top players/athletes plus high level executives have spoken live on stage the past 3 years at WPC events including names like: Steve Kuhn, Kyle Yates, Pran Kohli, Dave Weinbach, Lee Whitwell, David Johnson, William Richards Richards, Ashley Owens, Rick Barry, Ace Rodrigues, JORGE BARRAGAN, Gilberto (Tito) Machado, Adam Bricker, Gordon Kaye, Justin Maloof, Javier Regalado, Chandler Carney, Stephanie Russell, Carl Schmits, Beth Bellamy, Rick Witsken, Sam Flaxman, Doug Mauch, PGA, Curtis Smith, Rene Prats, Ray Colaiacovo, Robyn Duda, Paul Olson, Hercilio Cabieses, Brad Tuckman, Zach Hunter, Mike DiLecce, Dr. Stewart Davis, Seymour Rifkind, Dr. Joy Macci and more.
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Contact: Carl Foster at 561.440.0941.
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Team Registration Is Open for the 🪖 🗽
Pickleball Paddle Battle of the Branches.
Supporting our Vets and the Veterans Pickleball Association of America, 4-player teams will be competing at Chicken N Pickle in Las Vegas.
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Don't miss this opportunity to help us help our Vets. Pickleball helps eleviate some symptoms of PTSD and feelings associated with su***de. Team up with us and show your support of those who defend our Freedom!