Paddle Battle

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The Campus to Community Committee is hosting the second annual friendly and fun pickleball tournament on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 2-7 p.m. at Plummer Family Park where teams from Lewis & Clark Community College, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville or a combination will paddle it out for the Paddle Battle trophy and bragging rights.  The tournament is open to the first 24 teams to register.

The first hour, 2-3 p.m., will be devoted for instructional time for those interested. Additonally, the Campus to Community Committee will have collection bins at the event for the Glen-Ed Pantry and Cougar Cupboard. Below please find a list of their current needs, but any other shelf-stable foods are welcome.


Event Details

DATE:   Saturday, April 25, 2026

TIME:  2-7 p.m.

LOCATION:  Plummer Family Park
3501 Sports Park Dr., Edwardsville, IL 62025

REGISTRATION:  2026 Paddle Battle Registration

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Glen-Ed Pantry Needs

  • paper towels
  • toilet paper
  • miscellaneous toiletries
  • spaghetti sauce
  • jelly
  • rice
  • canned tuna
  • peanut butter


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Cougar Cupboard Needs

  • Trash bags 
  • Chicken ramen
  • Toilet paper
  • Bar soap
  • Mac n cheese cups
  • Diapers size 5 & 6 (only)
  • any non-perishable items