Pickleball for a Purpose

April 23, 2026 @ The Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach Country Club

Date: April 23, 2026
Location: The Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach Country Club, (11 Clubhouse Dr, Newport Beach)
Time: 10:45am – 2:30pm 

Registration includes:

  • Round robin style play
  • Lunch & wine all day
  • A fun awards ceremony
  • Wonderful opportunity prizes
  • Brief Program: Hear an inspirational message from a KidWorks student

As a sponsor of the 2026 KidWorks Pickleball for a Purpose Women’s Event, you help place students from Orange County’s most overlooked neighborhoods on a direct path towards college success. Every year, hundreds of students benefit from robust personal development, leadership training and college & career readiness programs. From Pre-K to B.A., KidWorks walks alongside first generation students and their families as they continue on their journey toward college & career success. All funds raised from the event will directly benefit KidWorks students.

Event Schedule:
10:45am: Check-In
11:20am: Welcome & Rules
11:35am: Play Begins
1:15pm: Lunch & Program
2:30pm: Event Ends

Sponsorships are on sale now. For more event information, please contact Lisa Gels at: lisa.gels@kidworksoc.org or (714) 834-9400 x126. 

Women’s Tournament Committee

Denny McSweeny & Debbie Trammell – Co-Chairs
Kyle TeamAdvisor/Liaison

Leslie Ammerman
Holly Anderson
Nancy Braden
Kim Carpenter
Janet DiChiro
Irene Erdtsieck
Cris Finney
Mari Frome
Erin Gilmore
Wendy Hafer Cox

Beth Hallett
Jane Hansen
Michele Holmen
Nancy Johnson
Lori Junkins
Nancy Kelleher
Devon Kelly
Susie Luer

Leonie Lumpkin
Susan Machado
Denise Molnar
Corinne Morgenstern
Mollie Rosing
Sharon Roy
Diane Tagami
Kathy Ursini

Thanks to our 2026 Sponsors*

Champions of the Court

Leslie Ammerman

Queen of the Kitchen

Kyle Team
Sandra Wirta

Darling Dinkers

Nancy Braden
Beth Hallett
Suzy Metcalfe
Schriber Family Fund
Kathy Stuart
Kathy Ursini

Lovely Lobber

The Cluck Family
Susan Graham
Leonie Lumpkin
Charlotte Saydah

Wine Sponsor

*Sponsors received as of 2/2/26