NAPE Charities Pickleball Tournament
Benefiting NAPE Expo Charities Fund
Sept. 24, 2025
East River 9 | Houston
NAPE Charities is proud to present an exciting day of sport and networking, featuring a golf tournament, pickleball tournament and a vibrant networking event. This tax-deductible occasion will directly benefit the NAPE Charities Fund, which is dedicated to supporting our veterans. Come enjoy a day of camaraderie and friendly competition while making a lasting impact on the lives of those who have served our country.
Join us for an exciting evening at East River 9 in Houston. Registration will kick off at 4 p.m., followed by the start of the Pickleball Tournament and the first round of the Golf Tournament at 4:30 p.m. The second round of the Golf Tournament will tee off at 6:30 p.m. Meanwhile, our lively networking event will begin at 5:30 p.m., featuring live music, engaging conversations and fun games. As the evening unfolds, we’ll celebrate the winners during the awards ceremony at 8:30 p.m. with the event wrapping at 9:00 p.m. Don't miss this chance to compete, connect and contribute to a great cause!
Registration will open soon.

Learn more about NAPE Charities and how you and your company and participate in the NAPE Charities Celebration at NAPE Summit.
The NAPE Expo Charities Fund is a 501c3 organization.
Location
Court Information
East River 9
65 Hirsch Rd
Houston, TX 77020
https://eastriver9.com/
Schedule
2025 NAPE Charities Pickleball Schedule
Sept. 24, 2025
3-4:30 p.m.
Sponsor Setup
4-4:30 p.m.
Registration and Material Pick Up
4:30-8:30 p.m.
Pickleball Tournament
4:30-6:30 p.m.
First Round of Golf Tournament
5-9 p.m.
Networking with Live Music & Games
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Second Round of Golf Tournament
8:30-9 p.m.
Awards Ceremony & Networking
Pickleball Details
- 2 Person Doubles
- Round Robin to Bracket Tournament Play (open play courts after elimination)
- 3 Divisions (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
Improve Your ESG Score
Improve your ESG score — give to the NAPE Expo Charities Fund
Giving to NAPE Expo’s 501(c)(3) charitable organization benefiting veterans and active military personnel can have a positive impact on your organization’s environmental, social and governance score in several ways:
1. Social impact: Supporting veterans and active military personnel through charitable giving demonstrates a commitment to social responsibility, particularly for an organization with a focus on human rights and employee welfare. Many ESG rating agencies and investors consider philanthropy and community engagement as key factors in assessing a company’s social impact.
2. Governance: A strong commitment to corporate philanthropy and community engagement can reflect positively on an organization’s governance score, as it demonstrates a commitment to ethical behavior and long-term sustainability.
3. Reputation: Supporting veterans and active military personnel through charitable giving can enhance an organization’s reputation as a responsible corporate citizen. This can help to attract and retain talent and customers who value social responsibility and corporate citizenship.
4. Employee engagement: Many employees value working for an organization that is committed to social responsibility, and supporting veterans and active military personnel can be an effective way to engage employees and foster a positive workplace culture.
5. National security: Supporting veterans and active military personnel can contribute to national security by strengthening support systems for those who serve, increasing access to health care and job opportunities, and improving the overall well-being of military families.
Contact
Jennifer Taylor
Business Development Manager
jtaylor@NAPEexpo.com
(817) 484-3615
Brandon Hart
Business Development Rep.
bhart@NAPEexpo.com
(817) 847-7700
Dondria Roozee
Business Development Rep.
droozee@NAPEexpo.com
(817) 847-7700 x122