Canceled: The Whole Classic Pickleball & Cornhole Tournament 2026
Kianna Riffey
UPDATE: As of July 30, 2026, we’ve made the decision to pause The Whole Classic for now. We’re so grateful to everyone who showed interest and support, it means the world to us.
The good news? We’ve got more events coming and we would love for you to join. Keep an eye on our social channels for what’s next!
In the meantime, if you’re looking for a way to support The Whole Person, a donation goes a long way in helping us keep serving our community.
The Whole Classic is The Whole Person’s annual pickleball and cornhole tournament—where friendly competition meets community impact! Teams come together for a day of fun and lively matches, all while raising funds to support The Whole Person’s programs and services for people with disabilities. It’s a fun-filled fundraiser that brings the community together for a great cause.
Player Details
Play for a cause! Join us for our 6th annual Pickleball and Cornhole Tournament: The Whole Classic, an event benefiting The Whole Person’s Programs and Services. When you sign up to play, you will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win awesome PRIZES!
The Whole Classic will feature a Pickleball Tournament with 16 teams and a recreational Cornhole Tournament with 12 teams.
Pickleball team registration cost: $120
Cornhole team registration cost: $80
Registration Deadline: July 31
The pickleball and cornhole tournaments are held at the same time; therefore, players CANNOT sign up for both. All players are required to sign an electronic waiver upon sign-up in order to play.
Volunteer Opportunities
Want to help make this event a success? Volunteers play a key role in supporting The Whole Person and making The Whole Classic a great experience for everyone.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsoring The Whole Classic is a great way to promote your business while supporting people with disabilities in Kansas City. Your support helps us offer player giveaways and awards, keep the event affordable, and strengthen our community.
Your sponsorship of The Whole Classic will provide our participants with an experience they will never forget while increasing the opportunities and growth of The Whole Person’s programs and services, such as Independent Living Services, Employment, Transportation, and Transition Services.
If you have questions, contact Kianna.
Tournament Rules
Pickleball Rules
- The tournament will be played in a bracket-style, single-elimination format.
- Teams will compete under standard USA Pickleball rules, with the exception of the tournament format.
- Because of event time constraints, single elimination will be used, meaning a team is eliminated after one loss.
- Matches will be played to 11 points, win by 2 (or adjust if you have a different scoring format).
- Tournament organizers reserve the right to make adjustments to match lengths or scheduling as needed to keep the event running on time.
Cornhole Rules
- The tournament will be played in a bracket-style, single-elimination format.
- Teams will compete using standard cornhole rules.
- Games will be played to 21 points.
- Points are scored as follows:
- Bag in the hole = 3 points
- Bag on the board = 1 point
- Because of event time constraints, single elimination will be used. Once a team loses a match, they are eliminated from the tournament.
Whole Classic Sponsors
