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Registration closing soon for Rally in the Valley pickleball tournament

Pickleball players have until Oct. 6 to register for the 5th Annual Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament, taking place Oct. 16–17 at the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA.

Presented by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce and the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA, Rally in the Valley welcomes players age 12 and older for two days of competitive pickleball. The tournament features mixed doubles on Friday, Oct. 16, and men’s and women’s doubles on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Registration is $50 per player and includes a tournament T-shirt and SWAG bag*. With registration closing Oct. 6, players are encouraged to sign up soon to secure their spot in the tournament.

For registration and additional information, visit Chambersburg.org/pickleball or contact Angela Schaeffer at aschaeffer@chambersburg.org.

Event at a Glance
What: 5th Annual Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament
When: Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, 2026
Where: Chambersburg Memorial YMCA, 570 E. McKinley Street, Chambersburg, PA
Registration: Chambersburg.org/pickleball
-$50 per person
-Registration deadline: Oct. 6
-Open to participants ages 12 and older

Beneficiaries: Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce and the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA

*After the early-bird deadline of September 16, 2026, a t-shirt and SWAG bag are not guaranteed.

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