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Annual Pickleball Tournament

Play. Compete. Connect.

A little competition. A lot of energy.

Where legal minds trade briefs for paddles and step onto the court.

Whether you are here to win, unwind, or just prove you are more athletic than your colleagues think, this is one event where showing up matters just as much as your record.

Who Should Be There

  • Competitive professionals who want to prove a point
  • Casual players who are just here for a good time
  • People who hate traditional networking
  • Sponsors who want to show up, be seen, and interact with attendees

More Than a Tournament

This is not your typical networking event.

You are not standing around with a drink trying to find an exit strategy. You are on the court, in the mix, and part of the action.

Each year, the CMBA Pickleball Tournament brings together attorneys, judges, legal professionals, and spectators for competitive matches, a social atmosphere, and an easy way to connect without forcing conversation.

It started as a small event and has quickly grown into one of the most anticipated days on the calendar.

It’s competitive, it’s social, and it’s one of the easiest ways to get to know people in the legal community without forcing it.

Why Pickleball?

There is a reason everyone is playing pickleball right now.

It is easy to learn, hard to master, and built for interaction. You do not need much equipment, you do not need experience, and you do not need to already know what you are doing to have a good time.

It is competitive without being overwhelming, social without being forced, and just structured enough to bring out everyone’s inner litigator.

In other words, it makes sense for people who like strategy, momentum, and winning points they will absolutely remember later.

What to Expect

Tournament Play

For those chasing the title and taking every point personally.

Open Play

A more relaxed way to get on the court, try the game, and stay in the mix.

Spectator Energy

The sidelines are part of the event, not an afterthought.

Food and Drinks

Time to refuel, reconnect, and talk through the points you definitely should have won.

Put Your Brand in the Game

This is not passive sponsorship.

Your team is on-site, part of the event, and interacting directly with participants throughout the day. It is visibility, but it is also presence.

Meet attendees in a natural, social setting. Be part of the experience, not just attached to it. Show up alongside one of CMBA’s most engaging events.

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Kevin Grissinger at [email protected]

Past Outings

Thank you to all of our members and friends who attended the our past tournaments!

2026 Sponsors

Location

Cleveland Premier Pickleball 

33625 Pin Oak Parkway, Avon Lake, OH 44012