HCRF Pickleball Classic

About the event

Thank You for Pickleball-ing With Us!

HCRF's first ever Pickleball Classic serves up $3,323 for children's health research

‍What a lot of fun we had at our first ever Pickleball Classic — a fresh, fast-paced twist on the traditional golf charity day, made possible thanks to the kind support of our naming sponsor, The Marketing GP.

Paddles were up, knees were (happily) at risk, and the Hunter community showed up in force for a day of friendly competition, laughter, and giving back. With the help of everyone involved, we raised an amazing $3,323, which will go straight towards seeding and funding new ideas at Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) — helping children with serious illness and their families access improved outcomes and treatments.

A Huge Thank You

To everyone who picked up a paddle and risked their knees for the cause: thank you. We're pretty sure we're all addicted to pickleball now, and we can't wait to do it all again.

This day wouldn't have been possible without our generous event sponsors:
‍The Marketing GP
Clear Sky Australia
Ethos Health
Early Start Speech Pathology
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‍A special thank you also to the coaches at Pickleballerz for sharing their skills and keeping the games running smoothly.

Our valued sponsors

The Marketing GP
Clear Sky Logo
Higgins Logo
Graph Building Logo

See You Next Year

We're already making plans to bring the Pickleball Classic back next year — so consider this your official invitation to start practising. Every rally, every laugh, and every dollar raised on the day is helping fund real research for real families across the Hunter region and beyond.Nearly 30 years on, we're still turning hope into action — one dollar, one dream, one pickleball rally at a time.Interested in sponsoring or playing in next year's Pickleball Classic? Get in touch with the Hunter Children's Research Foundation team to find out how you can get involved.
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New Lambton NSW 2305

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The Hunter Children’s Research Foundation (HCRF) raises funds for vital research into children's terminal and debilitating illnesses. Since 2007, HCRF has operated under the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), which holds charitable licenses for fundraising across Australia. HMRI is a registered Health Promotion Charity and a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR1), allowing tax-deductible donations. It is authorised to fundraise in all Australian states and territories, with specific registration and license numbers for each. More details are available through HMRI’s official channels, including the ATO and ACNC websites.