Kenny Loggins Hosts Celebrity Pickleball Fundraiser in Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Three days of competition at the Kenny Loggins Pickleball in the Danger Zone tournament wrapped up Sunday.

Celebrity competitors included Loggins himself, Martin Gore of Depeche Mode, and actor Duane Henry, among others.

The tournament took place at the Santa Barbara Municipal Tennis and Pickleball Courts, which is a favorite playing spot for Loggins.

The celebrity exhibition was held in conjunction with the American Riviera Classic Tournament and served as a fundraiser for The Unity Shoppe and families displaced by the Los Angeles fires.

Actor Duane Henry downplayed his talent on the court.

“This is a great event because we’re connecting community wealth with a love of pickleball and, most importantly, Unity Shoppe, courtesy of Kenny Loggins,” said Henry. “We’re here to basically celebrate that through pickleball, something we all love to do. It’s a no-brainer, and it’s so much fun. It brings the community out, and you get to see how terrible my shot is.”

Participants received Joola paddles.

For more information visit https://www.unityshoppe.org