It Takes Guts Pickleball Tournament

10/06/2026

🚨 SPONSOR SHOUTOUT! 🚨

​Drop your paddles and give a huge round of applause to Old Mulehouse—our BIGGEST sponsor to date for the 5th Annual It Takes Guts (ITG 5) Pickleball Tournament! 🏓🔥
​The Old Mulehouse has officially stepped up as an elite Food Sponsor for ITG 5! Not only are they feeding our amazing community with a generous $2,000 food donation, but they’ve also thrown down $1,000 in cash to help us reach our $30,000 goal for the Gastric Cancer Foundation.
​After you smash it on the courts at Bent Tree this November 19–22, we want EVERYONE heading over to The Old Mulehouse to fuel up, grab a drink, and support the local business that supports our hometown!
​Help us make this the most memorable Thanksgiving week yet. 100% of net proceeds go directly to life-saving gastric cancer research.

​👉 PLAYERS: Spots are filling up fast! Grab your partner and lock in your registration here: https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/it-takes-guts-5

👉 BUSINESSES: Want to join The Old Mulehouse and make a massive local impact? We still have prime sponsorship packages available. Send us a message or drop a comment below to get your brand on the courts!

​See you in the kitchen! 💙
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09/28/2026

BIG SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Thank You, Old Mulehouse! 🍻🏓

We are thrilled to announce that Old Mulehouse has stepped up as our biggest sponsor yet for ITG 5 with a very generous $3000.00 contribution! Their commitment to Jasper and our community is second to none, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their support as we bring the 5th Annual "It Takes Guts" Pickleball Tournament back home to Bent Tree Pickleball Center this November!

100% of net proceeds from ITG 5 benefit the Gastric Cancer Foundation to fund life-saving research. Partners like Old Mulehouse make this mission possible while helping us deliver an unforgettable, boutique tournament experience.

Next time you’re looking for great food, cold drinks, and amazing atmosphere in Jasper, head over to Old Mulehouse and thank them for backing the fight against gastric cancer! 🍽️✨🤝 WANT TO JOIN OLD MULEHOUSE IN BACKING ITG 5?

WE ARE LOOKING FOR OUR T-SHIRT SPONSOR and our PRODUCTION SPONSOR!!??!!

Contact Meredith Mansfield at 404-216-1727 or [email protected] to lock in your business sponsorship.

🏓 PLAYERS: Spots are capped for a top-tier player experience. DUPR-rated divisions run Nov 19–22, 2026. GCF (Tax ID / EIN: 27-2978173).

09/27/2026

BRINGING IT BACK HOME: The ITG 5 Saturday Night Block Party! 🎸🏓Pickleball started in a backyard as a fun, social way to bring family and friends together—and this year, we’re honoring those grassroots right here in Jasper!

Join us courtside at Bent Tree Pickleball Center for our Saturday Night Block Party! Whether you played 5 matches during the day or came to cheer on your favorite teams, this night is all about community, connection, and celebrating why It Takes Guts.
Here’s what’s happening courtside: Sat. Nov. 21st
🎸 LIVE MUSIC: Classic rock covers by homegrown Bent Tree favorites, Gold Dust Moon!
🚚 FOOD TRUCKS & CASH BAR: Delicious local bites and cold drinks to keep the party going.
🏓 ON-COURT FUN: Casual pickleball games under the lights.
💜 THE PURPOSE: 100% of net proceeds from ITG 5 benefit the Gastric Cancer Foundation to fuel life-saving research. Admission is 100% FREE, but we ask everyone to RSVP via Partiful so we can get an accurate head count for food and seating!📍 Bent Tree Pickleball Center | Jasper, GA 🗓️ Saturday Night | November 2026 🎟️ RSVP FOR FREE ON PARTIFUL: https://partiful.com/e/KvbkliEcFx8IYSx24h6M?c=JwlVtB20

🤝 Sponsors: Want to partner? contact Meredith Mansfield at 404-216-1727 ([email protected])!

09/27/2026

Pickleball is more than just a game—it’s community, healing, and remembering the ones we love. 💜For so many of our players, ITG isn’t just another weekend on the courts. It’s a chance to honor loved ones lost to cancer, play with purpose, and support ground-breaking research through the Gastric Cancer Foundation. 100% of net proceeds from the 5th Annual "It Takes Guts" Pickleball Tournament directly fund gastric cancer research. Join us this November in Jasper, GA—whether on the court or as a community sponsor! 🏓 REGISTER TO PLAY: DUPR-rated, boutique player experience at Bent Tree Pickleball Center (Nov 19–22, 2026).
🤝 BECOME A SPONSOR: Court sponsorships start at just $250! Contact Meredith Mansfield at 404-216-1727 or [email protected]. 🔗 Tap the link in our bio to lock in your spot today!

09/27/2026

Pickleball is more than just a game—it’s community, healing, and remembering the ones we love. 💜For so many of our players, ITG isn’t just another weekend on the courts. It’s a chance to honor loved ones lost to cancer, play with purpose, and support ground-breaking research through the Gastric Cancer Foundation. 100% of net proceeds from the 5th Annual "It Takes Guts" Pickleball Tournament directly fund gastric cancer research. Join us this November in Jasper, GA—whether on the court or as a community sponsor!

🏓 REGISTER TO PLAY: DUPR-rated, boutique player experience at Bent Tree Pickleball Center (Nov 19–22, 2026).
🤝 BECOME A SPONSOR: Court sponsorships start at just $250! Contact Meredith Mansfield at 404-216-1727 or [email protected]. 🔗 Tap the link in our bio to lock in your spot!

09/24/2026

Drop the dinks and listen up, Pickleball Family! 🏓 The 5th Annual It Takes Guts (ITG 5) Tournament is officially taking over the Bent Tree Pickleball Center this Thanksgiving Week (Nov 19–22), and you do not want to miss it!

We are skipping the massive, chaotic brackets and bringing you a boutique, "memorable and remarkable" experience with massive playtime, premium player pampering, and the best community vibes in North Georgia.

The absolute best part? 100% of net proceeds go directly to the Gastric Cancer Foundation to fund life-saving research in honor of survivors like our very own Chef Hans Rueffert. 💙

Spots are filling up fast for our divisions! Grab your partner, lock in your registration, and let's smash our $30,000 fundraising goal together!

👉 Register Now on PickleballTournaments.com: https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/it-takes-guts-5
📍 Where: Bent Tree Pickleball Center | Jasper, GA
📅 When: Nov 19–22, 2026

09/21/2026

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09/19/2026