Lackawanna County Commissioners Bill Gaughan, Matt McGloin and Chris Chermak, in conjunction with Birchwood Racquet Club and the Lackawanna County Parks & Recreation Department will sponsor the inaugural Lackawanna County Pickleball Classic.

The Lackawanna County Pickleball Classic will take place Saturday, Dec. 14, at Birchwood Racquet Club on Edella Road in South Abington Twp. Play will begin at 1 p.m. and offer three divisions for Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles.

Divisions will be limited to 10 teams in each Men’s and Women’s, and 20 teams in Mixed. Registration will be first come, first served for adults 18 and older. Call Birchwood Racquet Club at 570-586-4030 to register. Deadline is Dec. 7, 2024.