Ray’s Directed Tournaments
Ray Thigpen directs and helps organize pickleball tournaments through Forever Competitive with a focus on clear communication, organized play, and a strong player experience.
This page features upcoming tournaments Ray is directing, along with registration details, deadlines, event updates, and post-event results when available.
Current Tournament
Greene Ridge Summer Slam
Dates: June 26-28, 2026
Location: Greene Ridge Racquet Club, Snow Hill, North Carolina
Registration Deadline: June 22, 2026
Registration Limit: First 100 players
The Greene Ridge Summer Slam is the next pickleball tournament event at Greene Ridge Racquet Club in Snow Hill, North Carolina.
This event gives players in eastern North Carolina another local opportunity to compete, test their game, and be part of the growing pickleball community at Greene Ridge.
The Summer Slam is also the first of five qualifying tournaments leading to the 2027 Greene Ridge Pickleball Invitational, giving players a chance to begin earning their place in next year’s premier invitational event.
Players from Snow Hill, Kinston, Greenville, Goldsboro, Wilson, New Bern, and surrounding areas are encouraged to participate.
Past Tournament
Greene Ridge Racquet Club Inaugural Pickleball Open
Dates: May 29-31, 2026
Location: Greene Ridge Racquet Club, Snow Hill, North Carolina
The Greene Ridge Racquet Club Inaugural Pickleball Open brought players together for three days of competitive pickleball in Snow Hill, North Carolina. Thank you to Greene Ridge Racquet Club, all participating players, spectators, and everyone who helped make the event a success.
More Events Coming
Additional tournaments Ray directs or helps organize will be added here as they are scheduled.
Check back for future event dates, registration links, results, and recaps.