# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Melissa’s Second Chances Pickleball Paw Off
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🥒 First Annual Melissa’s Second Chances Pickleball Paw-Off 🐾

THIS IS KIND OF A BIG DILL!

Grab your partner and your paddle and join us for the Melissa’s Second Chances Pickleball Paw-Off on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM at Chicken N Pickle (5901 W. 135th St., Overland Park, KS)!

This fun-filled, rain-or-shine event combines a little friendly competition with a whole lot of second chances. All proceeds directly benefit Melissa’s Second Chances, a 501(c)(3) animal rescue, helping us rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome homeless dogs, cats, and small mammals throughout the Kansas City area.

🏓 Pickleball Tournament
* $100 per team (2 players per team)
* Limited to 24 teams
* Guaranteed at least 3 games
* Round robin play followed by a single-elimination tournament
* Professionally managed by Chicken N Pickle’s tournament staff
* All skill levels are welcome—even if you’re brand new to pickleball!
* Pick a fun team name and compete for bragging rights, trophies… and some delightfully silly prizes! 🥒

Register your team here: https://square.link/u/R2AuruDk

🐶 Meet Adoptable Dogs
Between games, stop by and meet some of Melissa’s Second Chances’ adoptable dogs looking for forever families. Whether you’re hoping to adopt or just need some puppy snuggles, our four-legged friends can’t wait to meet you!

🎟 Raffle Baskets
Take your chance on several incredible raffle baskets featuring generous donations from local businesses and community partners. Every ticket purchased helps save lives.

💙 Not Playing? Come Anyway! (Registration not required!)
You don’t have to be in the tournament to join the fun! Come:
* Cheer on the players
* Meet adorable adoptable dogs
* Learn about fostering and volunteering
* Enter our raffles
* Enjoy delicious food and drinks from Chicken N Pickle
* Spend the morning supporting a great cause with fellow animal lovers

Whether you’re playing for the championship or simply coming to cuddle puppies and cheer from the sidelines, every dollar raised helps give homeless pets the second chance they deserve.

We can’t wait to see you on the courts!

🌟 Business Sponsorship Opportunities
Want to showcase your business while making a difference for homeless pets? We’d love to partner with you!

We’re currently seeking event sponsors and raffle basket donations from local businesses. Sponsorship is a great way to support Melissa’s Second Chances while connecting with hundreds of animal lovers in the Kansas City community.

If you’re interested in sponsoring the event, donating a raffle item, or learning more about partnership opportunities, please email fundraising@mscrescue.org. We’d love to work with you to make this event a huge success—for both your business and the animals in our care!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/overland-park/melissas-second-chances-pickleball-paw-off/200030446288535
- **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit, tournaments, dog, contests, volunteering
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Overland Park
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park
- **lat**: 38.883494
- **long**: -94.6532193
- **full address**: Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park, 5901 W 135th St. ,Overland Park, Kansas, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Melissa s Second Chances Pickleball Paw Off being held?
  - **A:** Melissa s Second Chances Pickleball Paw Off takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park, 5901 W 135th St. ,Overland Park, Kansas, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Melissa s Second Chances Pickleball Paw Off?
  - **A:** Melissa s Second Chances Pickleball Paw Off is organized by Melissa's Second Chances.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Melissa s Second Chances Pickleball Paw Off is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Overland Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Melissa s Second Chances Pickleball Paw Off sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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