Winter Garden Heritage Foundation serves up first pickleball tournament

WGHF’s Paddles for the Past Pickleball Tournament takes place at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at both the Roper YMCA Family Center and the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Family Center.

By Michael Eng
| 11:26 a.m. February 26, 2026

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It’s a big dill!

The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation’s first Paddles for the Past Pickleball Tournament takes place this weekend.

Games will take place starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at both the Roper YMCA Family Center, 100 Windermere Road, Winter Garden; and the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Family Center, 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando.

Player check-in takes place from 8 to 8:30 a.m. On-time check-in is required. Warm-up will take place from 8:30 to 9 a.m., and gameplay begins at 9 a.m.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or a weekend warrior, this tournament is all about fun, friendly competition and meaningful connection, on and off the court. More than just a tournament, players will enjoy refreshments, light bites, wellness-inspired activations, and opportunities to mingle and connect with fellow community members.

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Michael Eng

As a child, Editor and Publisher Michael Eng collected front pages of the Kansas City Star during Operation Desert Storm, so it was a foregone conclusion that he would pursue a career in journalism. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Missouri — Columbia School of Journalism. When he’s not working, you can find him spending time with his wife and three children, or playing drums around town. He’s also a sucker for dad jokes.