South Bend Venues Parks & Arts

📅 Saturday, June 28 📍 Ray Comer Boehm Park Courts | South Bend, IN Join us for the inaugural Ray Comer Pickleball Classic, a heartfelt celebration honoring the life and legacy of Ray Comer, the “founding father” of pickleball in Michiana. Ray’s passion, leadership, and kindness helped shape the vibrant local pickleball community—and now it’s our turn to serve it up in his honor. 🗓️ Event Schedule 10:00 AM – Intro to Pickleball Class Led by certified Michiana Pickleball Instructors | Free 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM – Open Social Play Courts available for all skill levels | Free 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM – “Pickleball by the Numbers” Round Robin Competitive format | $5 entry fee 🍔 Food, music, and fun activities happening throughout the day! 🎾 All attendees must register in advance. Whether you're participating in a match or just enjoying the festivities, registration is required to help us plan for a safe and fun experience for all. 👉 Register here: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/sbvpa/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=bDEmze5 Come play, connect, and celebrate the game Ray loved so much. Let’s honor his legacy with a day full of energy, friendship, and community spirit!