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You can volunteer to provide snacks for the tournament and/or to volunteer at the event.  Proceeds from this event will support our Hunger Ministry, in which all proceeds to to local agencies that provide hunger relief in our community. Click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

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JOIN THE TOURNAMENT AND LESSONS/DRILLS DAY

The Hunger Ministry of Birmingham & Berkley First works with many food pantries in the Southeast Michigan area. Sign up for our Pickleball with a Purpose Tournament or lessons/drills for a day of fun and community to help build-up the funds and cans that will be donated.

May 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tournament Round Robin all skill levels are welcomed.
Beginner 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Intermediate/Advanced 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Lessons/drills for all levels and ages (Parents or guardians are required to stay for children who participate).
Beginner Lessons 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
How to Play the short game (My dink don’t stink)  4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Strategy Bootcamp 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Join us in putting your passion for pickleball to work on behalf of those that need help with their food security through a pickleball competition! Help us raise funds and food while watching players hold a fun, competitive play pickleball tournament.

Entry Fee:
Register to participate in the tournament for $80 per team with four game guarantee.  Lessons are $20 per session.  To register click the buttons below.

Don’t want to play but would like to watch, donate or bring cans to have the best seats to watch the tournament.

All funds raised go to the Birmingham and Berkley First Hunger Ministry. Teams are encouraged to donate and raise additional funds for the Hunger Ministry.

In addition to the tournament, we will have representatives from Foundation Manual Physical Therapy and Performance PLLC to present injury prevention and stretches to help with your game and demonstration racquets and equipment to try out.  Demonstration paddles from Tennis and Golf will be available along with a special item that will be auctioned off.

Awards will be given for each session:

First place will receive $50 Gift Certificate per player to Kroger’s, a FUMC Pickleball t-shirt, medal, certificate for free drop-in play at the CLC for themself and a friend.

Second place will receive a $50 gift certificate for the team from Kroger’, s an FUMC Pickleball t shirt, certificate for free drop-in play at the CLC for the team.

CLICK HERE TO Register for the Tournament

CLICK HERE TO Register for the Lessons/Drills

 

 

 
 

Chelsea-Rose Jabboori

My name is Chelsea-Rose and I am excited to be teaching in the Turquoise Room.  This is my first year teaching at First Kids.  I have many years of experience in child care and as a nanny.  I started my education with OCC and finished my CDA with TeachStone.

I come from a large family.  I am the oldest of six siblings.  We had many wonderful adventures over the years, traveling to most of the United States and some of Canada.  I have a love for nature and adventure.  I really enjoy long road trips, outdoor activities and camping.  I am an artist who enjoys painting, poetry and doing crafts.  I love to study children’s psychology and herbology.  With gentle guidance and compassion, I encourage children to explore and learn.  Children have always been my passion in life.

I am an active member of Berkley First and am happy to now be connected with Birmingham First.

I am looking forward to learning and growing with your children this school year.

Brooke Lynch

My name is Brooke Lynch, and I am excited to be your child’s classroom teacher!  This is my fourth year as a parent at First Kids Preschool and I look forward to joining the teaching staff this year.  I have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Miami University.  I taught first grade for seven years in Chicago.  I then worked for five years as Director of Operations for a charter school management company here in Michigan.  I decided to take some time off from work once my husband Joe and I welcomed our third baby.  After two years at home with Kyle (6), Grace (4), and Griffin (2) I am thrilled to return to the classroom.  First Kids is such a special place and I feel so honored to now be part of the community as both a teacher and parent.  I can’t wait to partner with you to provide a wonderful year of fun and learning for your child!

Jillian McDonald

My name is Jillian McDonald and I am thrilled to be teaching in the Green/Orange Room.  This will be my first year teaching at First Kids Preschool.  Previously, I taught three and four-year-old preschool in the Birmingham Public Schools for six years.  Before that, I was a first grade teacher in Detroit.  Between teaching positions, I took time off to raise my three children, Madelynn, Riley and Delaney.  Madelynn and Riley are twins and will be starting their first year of college in the fall.  My daughter, Delaney will be a senior at Groves High School.  In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading, and going to my cottage in Northern Michigan.  I am so excited to be working with the four-year-olds.  As an early childhood educator, I love to make my students’ first experiences with school very memorable.  I enjoy helping them build their independence and self-confidence.  I like to encourage the building of a classroom community to promote social skills and conflict resolution.  I am so happy to begin this journey of learning with you and your child!

Gloria Fulton

My name is Gloria Fulton, and I am very excited to be teaching at First Kids Preschool.  I also work in childcare for Children and Family Ministries at Birmingham First United Methodist Church.  I am a member of the Garden of Faith Missionary Baptist Church where I currently teach Sunday school and assist with the youth choir.  For two years, I was co-leader of the Brownie troop at Upton Elementary, where my daughter attended school.  I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Central Michigan University and am currently working towards my Child Development Associate.  I  enjoy miniature golf, walking, traveling, and spending time with my family.