Pickleball Tournament in Apex to Raise Funds for Felton Grove High School Band

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A weekend pickleball tournament called 'The Big Brass Clash' is coming to Apex, North Carolina in May to raise funds for the Felton Grove High School band program. The two-day event will feature doubles matches across various skill levels and age groups, with all proceeds going to support the school's band activities, equipment, and travel.

Why it matters

Community-based fundraising has become increasingly important for high school arts programs like the Felton Grove band, which often rely on donations and events to supplement limited school funding for competitions, performances, and instructional resources.

The details

The pickleball tournament will take place on May 17-18 at Felton Grove High School. Players can register online to compete in mixed doubles, men's doubles, and women's doubles matches across skill levels (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+) and age groups (under 50, 50+). The event is being organized by Kimberly and Marc Macenko, with support from the Hendricks family, as part of broader fundraising efforts for the school's band program.

• The Big Brass Clash pickleball tournament will take place on May 17-18, 2026.
• Registration for the event is open now.

What’s next

Players interested in competing can register online for the tournament, which will feature several divisions organized by skill level and age group. The organizers say they can help match players who need a partner.