PMA Pickleball Classic
Pick Your Partner. Play for PMA.
Join Phoenix Montessori Academy for the PMA Pickleball Classic on Sunday, December 6, 2026 12p - 5p, at The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen in Cornelius, North Carolina.
Spend the afternoon on the court, connect with the PMA community, and help support our school through a fun, community-centered fundraising event.
Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 12p - 5p
The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen | 20220 Chartown Dr | Cornelius, NC 28031
Play. Connect. Support PMA.
The PMA Pickleball Classic brings together families, friends, businesses, and community supporters for an afternoon of friendly competition and connection.
You do not have to be a current PMA family to play or support the event. Invite a friend, recruit a coworker, challenge your neighbor, or build a team with someone in your family.
Proceeds from the event support Phoenix Montessori Academy and help strengthen the people, programs, and possibilities that make our community thrive.
Tournament Details
The tournament will use a set-partner, round-robin format.
- Teams consist of two players
- Partners remain together throughout tournament play
- Each team is expected to play five round-robin matches
- A finals round will follow qualifying play
- Matchups, court assignments, and tournament flow will be managed by The Serve staff
- Tournament capacity is limited
- Some team slots are reserved for event sponsors and teacher participation
Registration Deadline: November 19, 2026
Public registration may close earlier if available tournament spots are filled.
The Serve requires the final roster at least 10 days before the tournament so brackets and tournament logistics can be prepared.
Choose How You Want to Play
Team Registration — $200 per Team
Best Value
Already have your partner? Register together and secure your team.
$200 includes:
- Two players
- $100 per player
- Five expected round-robin matches
- Opportunity to advance to the finals
Registering as a complete team guarantees that you and your selected partner are entered together.
Individual Registration — $120 per Player
Don’t Have a Partner Yet?
A limited number of individual-player registrations are available for people who want to participate but do not already have a partner.
PMA will work to coordinate pairings based on availability.
Please note:
- Individual registration is limited
- Tournament placement depends on forming a complete two-player team
- Specific partner assignments cannot be guaranteed
REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL PLAYER — $120
Become a PMA Pickleball Classic Sponsor
The Pickleball Classic also offers businesses, families, and community partners an opportunity to support PMA while helping create a memorable event experience.
Sponsorship opportunities range from major event partnerships to individual experiences that allow supporters to connect their contribution with a specific part of the tournament.
Anchor Sponsorships
Phoenix Founder — $10,000
Our highest level of event partnership and visibility. Our premier sponsorship level for organizations or supporters looking to make a significant investment in the PMA Pickleball Classic.
Phoenix Founders receive the event’s highest level of recognition, including “Phoenix Founder” naming, premier digital and pre-event visibility, four player entries, premier logo placement on the official event T-shirt, and featured recognition in PMA’s post-event impact story.
Phoenix Philanthropist — $5,000
A prominent event-wide partnership designed for sponsors who want strong visibility and an active presence in the tournament.
Phoenix Philanthropists receive prominent sponsor recognition before, during, and after the event, two player entries or the option to transfer those entries to teachers, prominent logo placement on the official event T-shirt, and verbal recognition during the event.
Phoenix Flame — $3,000
A community-centered sponsorship that pairs strong event visibility with support for the overall Pickleball Classic experience.
Phoenix Flame sponsors receive the official Flame Keeper designation, a featured Flame Keeper message, prominent event-day recognition, prominent logo placement on the official tournament T-shirt with the Flame Keeper designation, and featured recognition in the post-event safety impact recap.
Phoenix Friend — $1,000
An accessible event-wide sponsorship for businesses, families, and community supporters who want to be part of the PMA Pickleball Classic.
Phoenix Friends receive name or logo recognition, standard digital event recognition, event-room table recognition, and inclusion in group social and post-event sponsor recognition. Additional sponsorship enhancements may also be available.
Phoenix Friend sponsorship does not automatically include logo placement on the official event T-shirt.
Major sponsorship opportunities may include event recognition, digital visibility, tournament participation benefits, and recognition on the official event T-shirt depending on sponsorship level.
Sponsor an Experience
Prefer to support a specific part of the event?
Available opportunities may include:
- Food + Beverage Partner
- Topgolf Bay Sponsor
- Pickleball Court Partner
- Teacher Entry Underwriter
- Event Room Table Sponsor
- Family Game Lounge Partner
- Welcome + Check-In Partner
- Awards / Finals Partner
- Hydration / Refreshment Partner
- Dessert Partner
Availability varies by opportunity.
VIEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
For sponsorship questions or business introductions, contact:
Chris Lewis
chris@phoenixmontessori.org
Not Playing? You Can Still Support PMA.
You do not have to step onto the court to make an impact.
Consider:
- Becoming an event sponsor
- Underwriting a PMA teacher's tournament entry
- Sponsoring a court, hospitality experience, or other part of the event
- Introducing PMA to a business or community partner
- Making a charitable gift to The Phoenix Fund
Make a Charitable Gift
Tournament registration and sponsorship are separate from charitable giving.
If you would like to make a charitable contribution without purchasing tournament participation or sponsorship benefits, you can give directly through PMA's giving page.
Interested in attending without playing? Additional spectator or general-admission information will be shared if and when those details are finalized.
Quick Facts
Event: PMA Pickleball Classic
Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Location: The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen, Cornelius, NC
Team Registration: $200
Individual Registration: $120
Public Registration Deadline: November 19, 2026
Format: Set-partner round robin, five expected matches + finals
Included: Official PMA Pickleball Classic T-shirt
Sponsorship Contact: chris@phoenixmontessori.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a PMA parent to participate?
No. Friends, relatives, coworkers, neighbors, community members, and other supporters are welcome to register.
Do I need a partner?
No, but registering as a complete team is the best value and the best way to guarantee your tournament spot with the partner of your choice.
A limited number of individual registrations are available, and PMA will work to coordinate pairings based on availability.
How much does it cost to play?
Team Registration: $200 for two players
Individual Registration: $120 per player
What is included with registration?
Tournament participation and an official PMA Pickleball Classic T-shirt are included for each registered player.
How many matches will we play?
Each team is expected to compete in five round-robin matches, with qualifying teams advancing to a finals round.
Can beginners participate?
The event is designed to be a fun community tournament. Players should be comfortable participating in organized pickleball play, but you do not need to be an elite or tournament-level player to register.
When does registration close?
PMA's public registration deadline is November 19, 2026.
Because tournament capacity is limited and several team slots are reserved for sponsors and teacher participation, registration may close earlier if available public spots fill.
What happens if I register individually?
PMA will work to pair individual registrants based on availability. Because the tournament requires set partners, participation cannot be finalized until a complete team is formed.
Can my business sponsor the event?
Yes. PMA offers both major event partnerships and experience-specific sponsorship opportunities.
VIEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Questions can be directed to chris@phoenixmontessori.org.
Can I support PMA without playing?
Absolutely. You may become a sponsor, underwrite a teacher or event experience, make a business introduction, or make a charitable gift directly to The Phoenix Fund.
Who's on Your Team?
Pick your partner. Challenge some friends. Bring a coworker. Invite someone new into the Nest.
Whether you play, sponsor, or give, your participation helps make the PMA Pickleball Classic a meaningful community event in support of Phoenix Montessori Academy.
Build Your Team. Support the Nest.