Rotary Memorial Pickleball Classic

The Albemarle County Rotary Club (ACRC) annual fundraiser to benefit youth development initiatives and educational scholarships in Albemarle County.

The Rotary Memorial Pickleball Classic is an annual fundraising event, hosted by the Albemarle County Rotary Club to benefit local nonprofit organizations focused on youth and education. Beginning in 2025, we are proud to host this event in honor of the late Dr. Frank E. Taylor, a decorated WWII veteran and charter member of the Albemarle County Rotary Club. This annual event launched as a Pickleball Classic first in 2024. Players of all ability levels are welcome, and teams can be mixed- or same-gender.

DATE: May 23rd, 2026 – Register now via this link

Location: Greencroft Club

Format: Round-Robin, Flighted Competition based on Pickleball Player Skill Rating — prizes awarded! One session at 9:00AM (check in for players at 8:30am)

Player Registration: $40 per player (Early bird registration through April 21st). $45 per player starting April 22nd.

Rain Date: If weather causes us to cancel (we will email all registered players in advance), the event will be postponed to Sat, May 30th at 9am.

Beneficiaries

In addition to scholarships, proceeds raised in 2026 will benefit Botanical Garden of the Piedmont.

This event remains the premier fundraising effort by the Albemarle Co. Rotary Club to support local nonprofit organizations and youth development. The lead beneficiary in 2026 is Botanical Garden of the Piedmont, which provides hands-on activities for children in the greater Charlottesville area to engage in their natural habitats, develop nature literacy, and cultivate appreciation for the environment. To learn more about the Garden and the Every Kindergartener in the Garden program, visit www.piedmontgarden.org. Additional funds raised will be offered as Scholarships to area high schools and the Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC).

Scholarships for Students

Each year, five scholarships are awarded to exemplary students in Albemarle County to continue their education. Selection of one student from each of the below participating schools, based on need, is made by the administration of that school:

CATEC

Albemarle High School

Western Albemarle High School

Monticello High School

Piedmont Virginia Community College