Katy Perry’s Light up the Court Pickleball Tournament benefiting the Firework Foundation
Sunday, October 22 marked a significant milestone in my pickleball career. I had the privilege of representing my clients, Centerline Athletics and Civile Apparel, as sponsors of Katy Perry's inaugural "Light up the Court" pickleball tournament, held at the Montecito Club in Santa Barbara, California. This event drew over 200 attendees, all united in support of the Firework Foundation, a remarkable organization whose mission is to empower children from underserved communities by igniting their inner light through the arts.
The Firework Foundation, founded by Katy Perry and her sister, Angela Lerche, is on a noble mission to kindle the inner light of these young individuals through the arts. It was an absolute honor to stand alongside their team and the dedicated Camp Firework counselors, who are making a profound impact on the lives of countless children.
The highlight of the event was a star-studded celebrity pickleball tournament, featuring the likes of Rob Lowe, John Lowe, Kate Hudson, Meghan Trainor, Orlando Bloom, and many others. Additionally, some of the top pickleball professionals, including Federico Staksrud, Maggie Brascia, Mary Brascia, and Thomas Wilson, had the chance to showcase their skills in an exhibition match with Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom. They also competed against the tournament winners, creating an unforgettable experience for all involved.
This event provided the perfect platform to introduce the collaborative efforts of Centerline Athletics, our premium performance pickleball apparel line, tailored specifically for the pickleball athlete. We were also thrilled to announce our merger with Civile Apparel, a premium lifestyle apparel brand. We're eager to share more exciting updates in the near future.
For those interested in supporting the Firework Foundation and their upcoming Camp Firework, I encourage you to visit their website.
Photo: Bacon & Eggs
It was an honor for the Pickleball in the Sun team to be a part of the “Light up the Court” pickleball tournament on behalf of our clients, Centerline Athletics and Civile Apparel. Photographed: Kate Mohns and Laura Gainor
It was a star-studded event with so many celebrity friends of Katy Perry supporting the Firework Foundation. Thankful to get the chance to meet Rob Lowe, Johnny Lowe and Kate Hudson.
Photo: Bacon & Eggs
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are the CUTEST Pickleball Couple!
Katy Perry wearing Civile Apparel’s “Don’t be a Dink” visor.
Check out the Highlight Reels from "Light up the Court"
Entertainment Tonight: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Share a Kiss After Playing Pickleball Against Each Other
The Centerline Athletics and Civile Apparel team photograph: Sheri Tieman, Angela Lerche, Aubri Steele, M.A. , Katy Perry, Kate Mohns and Laura Gainor
Entertainment Tonight : Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom shared a kiss after their friendly game of pickleball at the inaugural Light up the Court pickleball tournament, which aimed to raise funds for Katy's Firework Foundation to support underserved kids.
People: Katy Perry Jokes She 'Totally Beat' Orlando Bloom at Pickleball During Charity Event
By Kirsty Hatcher for PEOPLE
Katy Perry has bragging rights over her fiancé Orlando Bloom!
On Monday, the singer, 38, revealed she “totally beat” the actor, 46, at pickleball during a fundraising tournament for her Firework Foundation in Santa Barbara, California.
Sharing an Instagram video of the event, Perry wrote, “My mom brought (maybe even forced) her love for pickleball upon our family, and now we’ve decided to use those pickle powers for good ⚡.”
“Yesterday Firework Foundation had our inaugural Light Up the Court pickleball tournament in Santa Barbara to raise money for scholarships, more camps, and programming to bring the arts to kids from underserved communities! (And not to brag, but I totally beat Orlando Bloom in front of everyone too 😈🙃),” she continued.
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