Vancouver, BC – It’s official: the Pickleball Charity Challenge: Celebrity Edition 2025 is taking over the Richmond Country Club on Saturday, June 7—and it’s going to be a wild one.
This high-energy event will bring together pro athletes, celebrities, and local legends for a day packed with action, laughs, and community spirit—all while raising money for local charities through the fast-growing sport of pickleball.
Event Schedule
🕘 Registration: 9am–10am
🍳 Brunch: 10am–12pm
🏓 Tournament: 12pm–3pm
One of the most exciting parts? Attendees can bid to play alongside their favourite stars. Whether you’re a die-hard CFL fan or just want to say you rallied with a Vancouver Canucks legend, this is your chance. Bidding happens online, and funds raised go straight to charity. Start bidding now at pickleballcharitychallenge.com.
Who’s Playing
BC Lions / CFL Alumni
🏈 Geroy Simon
🏈 Sean Graham
🏈 Sean Millington
🏈 Tanya Henderson
🏈 Shea Emry
Vancouver Canucks Alumni
🏒 Nathan LaFayette
🏒 BJ MacDonald
🏒 John Craighead
🏒 Dean Moore
🏒 Ed Hatoum
Vancouver Whitecaps Alumni
⚽ Bob Lenarduzzi
⚽ Carl Valentine
⚽ Paul Dolan
⚽ Tosaint Ricketts
⚽ Sinead King
Professional Pickleball Players
🏓 Armaan Jiwa Mawji
🏓 Robin D’Abreo
🏓 Nathan Choi
🏓 Casey Rodgers
🏓 Kelsey German
Special Guest
🎧 Crazy P
Reserve your tickets today at pickleballcharitychallenge.com—this is your shot to meet, watch, or even play with the best.
“As a former professional football player and avid pickleball player, I couldn’t be more excited about the 1st Annual Pickleball Charity Challenge – Celebrity Edition. It’s the perfect way to spend a full day of sports, starting with a great brunch, then watching legends from the Lions, Whitecaps, and Canucks—like Geroy Simon, Sean Millington, Bob Lenarduzzi, Carl Valentine, Nathan LaFayette, and BJ MacDonald—compete alongside Canada’s top pickleball pros for a great cause. With the BC Lions game and Snoop Dogg concert to follow, it’s going to be an unforgettable day that brings the community together.”
— Sean Graham, President, BC Lions Alumni Association
📅 Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
📍 Location: Richmond Country Club, 9100 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: pickleballcharitychallenge.com
We’ll see you on the court!
