Fourth Annual William Grenier Memorial Pickleball Challenge
September 20, 2025
We hope you can join us for some friendly competition inspired by and in memory of William Grenier who lost his life to a rare disease shortly after his first birthday. We are working hard behind the scenes to make this year another wonderful event complete with all the crowd favorites from last year – college football tailgate, open bar, grille station, open courts all day, and more! All proceeds will support families with a child impacted by rare disease through a local network of resources and peer support.
Event Agenda
12:00pm – 1:30pm: College Football Tailgate with Grille Station, Open Bar & Short Program
1:30pm – 4:00pm: Flighted Round Robin/Tournament (all levels, 21+, 96 players)
ALL DAY: 2 courts available for open play
Event Partner & Sponsor Opportunities:
Rally Sponsor - $2,500
- Logo (or name) recognition on digital platforms
- Logo (or name) on signage at the event
- Six (6) players
- Verbal recognition at event
Dink Shot Sponsor - $1,000
- Logo (or name) recognition on digital platforms
- Logo (or name) on signage at the event
- Four (4) players
Drop Shot Sponsor - $500
- Logo (or name) recognition on digital platforms
- Two (2) players
Tickets
2 Player Team – $275
Individual Player – $150
Individual Spectator – $100
Past Events

Non-profit fundraiser in memory of William & Ward
On Saturday, October 23, 2021, this group of friends got together in Charlotte, NC for an afternoon of pickleball inspired by and in memory of William Grenier and Ward Winslett.

Paddleball in memory of William Grenier
In November 28, 2021 this group of friends got together in Philadelphia, PA to play paddleball in memory of William Grenier.

First Annual Pickleball Challenge
On May 15, over 100 supporters gathered at Charlotte Country Club to participate in the First Annual WARD’S Foundation Pickleball Tournament.