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PITTSFIELD, MA — September 25, 2005— The Brien Center is excited to announce its first-ever Pickleball Tournament – Serving Hope: Inspiring Change One Serve at a Time, happening Saturday–Sunday, October 11–12, 2025, at Bousquet Sport in Pittsfield.
The tournament will feature multiple divisions for all skill levels, a family-friendly atmosphere, and opportunities for the entire community to come together in support of mental health and substance use recovery. Spectators are welcome.
All proceeds from the event will support the Patrick Miller Youth Substance Abuse Program, a vital part of the Brien Center’s Child and Adolescent Division. This program provides early intervention, counseling, and substance use prevention services to young people and families across Berkshire County.
This effort is especially timely, as October is National Substance Use Prevention Month, underscoring the importance of investing in youth prevention and recovery services.
We’re putting purpose behind every paddle swing,” said Diana Knaebe, President and CEO at the Brien Center. “This tournament is a great way to rally the community and support local youth—all while having a little fun on the court.”
Full schedule, registration, and updates are available at:
The Brien Center Serving Hope at Bousquet Sport
The tournament features a round-robin format, ensuring multiple matches for every team. Larger brackets may be split into pools, with top teams advancing to a playoff round to crown the champions.
pickleballtournaments.com.
Berkshire Health Systems serves as the tournament’s Presenting Sponsor. Additional support comes from Synagex, FT Cleaning, Molari Inc, & J.S. Smegal, with community supporters including Lenco, Berkshire Community College (BCC), Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), Lombardi & Keegan, BCARC, Central Radio, Dascanio Blacktop, JH Maxymillian, Lee Audio, Macfarlane Office Supply, OneDigital, Paycom, Pittsfield Cooperative Bank, and Guido’s.
The Brien Center is the largest provider of community-based behavioral health and addiction services in Berkshire County, serving individuals and families regardless of income or insurance status.
For more information, contact Anthony Cote, Director of Development anthony.cote@briencenter.org.
Join us on the court as we serve hope, support healing, and inspire change—one serve at a time.
About The Brien Center
The Brien Center is Berkshire County’s largest provider of community-based behavioral health and addiction services. Committed to high-quality, recovery-oriented care, the agency serves thousands of individuals and families each year across a broad continuum of services, including outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, substance use treatment, and residential support.