MATTAPOISETT — On Saturday, September 18, Mattapoisett Recreation is hosting its first Pickleball tournament.

Check-in and warm-ups are from 8:30-8:50 a.m., and games commence at 9 a.m. sharp. The tournament will be held at the Hammond Street Courts in Mattapoisett. A rain date is scheduled for Sept. 25.

The cost of the tournament is $25 per player. Proceeds will benefit pickleball court maintenance and equipment. Registration, at www.mattrec.net, is limited to the first 24 registrants. Wait listed players may play if a registered player is unable to play on tournament day.

MattRec is also offering Pickleball lessons for Adults and children this fall. See more information and register online at www.mattrec.net