Annual Charity Poker Tournament

Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club Poker Tournament

Join us for a fun afternoon of poker, food, drinks, and community at our 2nd Annual Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament, benefiting the Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club and our local service initiatives.

Whether you’re playing in the tournament or just coming to enjoy the atmosphere, this event is designed to be a great time for everyone while helping us raise funds for children’s literacy and other community programs across Phoenix.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Registration Opens: 9:30 AM

Location: The Green Woodpecker

3110 N Central Ave, Suite 185, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Tournament Entry

Single Player Entry : $150

Includes:

  • Entry into the tournament

  • Access to the event and Free side games

  • Side games include (Pool, Cornhole, Left Right Center, Table games Etc.

  • 3 drink tickets

  • 2 tacos

Register Here
Register Here

Single VIP Support Sponsor : $75

Includes:

  • Access to the event and Free side games

  • Side games include (Pool, Cornhole, Left Right Center, Table games Etc.

  • 3 drink tickets

  • 2 tacos

VIP Social Supporter Sign up
VIP Social Supporter Sign up

Single Social Supporter Sponsor: $45

Includes:

  • Access to the event and Free side games

  • Side games include (Pool, Cornhole, Left Right Center, Table games Etc.

  • 1 drink ticket

  • 1 taco

Social Supporter Sign Up
Social Supporter Sign Up

Single Basic Support Sponsor: $25

Includes:

  • Access to the event and Free side games

  • Side games include (Pool, Cornhole, Left Right Center, Table games Etc.

  • No Food Or Drink

  • Access to Raffle

  • LIMIT 15 total

Basic Supporter (No Food or Drinks Included)
Basic Supporter (No Food or Drinks Included)

Drinks

3 Included drink tickets may be used for:

  • Beer, including local and Standard options

  • Wine by the Glass

  • Bottom Shelf Alcohol

  • (Well Drinks)

  • Mimosas

  • Non-alcoholic beverages such as Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Poppi (Any Closed Drink in the drink coolers)

Additional drinks tickets may be purchased separately after the 3 included drink tickets are used.

Water will be available free from the dispenser.




Tournament Format & Prizes

This is a charity-based recreational poker event hosted by the Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club.

Participation is based on a voluntary donation, and the event is designed for entertainment and fundraising purposes.

More details on chip counts, blind structure, and prize amounts will be shared at the event.

This event is conducted as a charitable fundraising activity. Participation is voluntary and intended for entertainment purposes in support of community programs.

Why We Play

Proceeds from this event directly support our local outreach efforts, including:

  • Expanding access to Title I schools through literacy and community programs

  • Supporting the Delivering Dreams Bus (Delivering Dreams of Arizona Charity ), helping provide clothing and essentials to students in need

  • Ongoing local service projects that benefit families, schools, and underserved communities across Phoenix

Your participation helps us continue growing these programs and expanding our reach.

Prize Placement

Prizes will be awarded to top finishers:

  • 1st Place

  • 2nd Place

  • 3rd Place

  • 4th Place




Tournament Schedule

  • 8:30 AM – Volunteer setup begins

  • 9:30 AM – Registration opens

  • 10:00 AM – Tournament begins

  • 11:30 AM – Event Announcement TBD

  • 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM – Break

  • 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM – Final Event Announcement TBD

  • 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM – Estimated finish

  • 3:00 PM – Final cleanup complete

  • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM –The Green Woodpecker is Open For Happy Hour




Side Games & Social Experience

This event is more than just poker. We want players, spouses, guests, and anyone eliminated early to still have a great time.

Planned side activities may include:

  • Pool

  • Cornhole

  • Left Right Center

  • Other casual party games

Our goal is to keep the event light, social, and fun for everyone attending.

Players please arrive early so we can begin on time.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are also offering sponsorship and marketing opportunities for businesses that want to support the event while receiving community exposure.

Standard Sponsor – $750

Limited to 6 sponsors

Includes:

  • Seating for 5 guests

  • Commemorative coin for each player

  • Company recognition on the website

  • Logo included in event materials and slideshow

VIP Sponsor –$1,500

Limited to 2 sponsors

Includes:

  • Premium indoor seating for 8 guests

  • 3 drink tickets per guest

  • Commemorative coin for each player

  • Featured logo on the event slideshow

  • Recognition on the website

  • Mention in email marketing

  • Tagged recognition on LinkedIn

  • Verbal shout-out during the event

These packages are great for businesses, teams, client entertainment, and community-minded companies looking to support a local cause.







Event HIGHLIGHTS

Flyer for the Arcadia Rotary Club Poker Tournament on April 11, 2026, featuring an eagle with outstretched wings, two aces (ace of clubs and ace of spades) behind the eagle, with poker chips and tacos. Ticket prices are $150 for tournament entry and
Exterior view of a restaurant Named "The Green Woodpecker" In Park Central a modern building development in DownTown Phoenix Arizona. Featuring Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club Poker Tournament location, and a logo featuring a woodpecker on the wall.
Refrigerator with assorted bottles of wine, some with handwritten price tags. Shows Drink Options at The Green Woodpecker in Park Central off Thomas and Central in Down Town Phoenix Arizona
Group of people sitting at a long table inside a restaurant, smiling, with colorful artwork on the wall behind them, sunlight coming through the windows.
People seated at a long dinner table in a restaurant or banquet hall, eating food, with drinks including wine and water, and engaging in conversation.
People on stage receiving awards or recognition at a formal event, with audience seated and taking photos, in a conference room.
People gathered in a semi-circle around a speaker at a networking event in a modern room with glass walls and patterned curtains.
A group of fourteen people standing together indoors in front of patterned curtains, posing for a photo at a social or professional gathering.
Man speaking at a Rotary Club event with American and Arizona flags in the background, an American flag-embroidered banner on the podium, and attendees seated at tables.
Group of five people standing together at a Rotary Club event, holding flags and pamphlets, with American flags and Rotary banners in the background.
A man in a suit and striped tie speaking to a group in a restaurant or cafe with glass partitions and people seated at tables.
A woman artist explaining her landscape paintings to a man at an outdoor art booth during daytime.
A speaker stands at a wooden podium delivering a presentation about Rotary District 5495 in Arizona USA. Behind him, flags of various countries are displayed, with a large screen showing a map of Arizona and the Rotary logo.
A man speaking at a table during an indoor event, with a large blue rotary club banner behind him that reads 'The Four-Way Test of the things we think, say, or do' and lists questions about truth, fairness, goodwill, and better friendships. The table
Seven men seated around a large table with documents, cups, and a laptop, in a room with decorative curtains and wooden walls.
A woman and a man standing at an outdoor art exhibit with paintings displayed on wire grid panels behind them. The woman is wearing a yellow hat, a black shirt, and light blue jeans. The man is wearing a dark t-shirt with a red and white logo and a b
Group of people sitting around a large conference table during a meeting or discussion, in a room with large windows and patterned curtains.
A man in a suit and yellow striped tie is standing and speaking to a group of people seated around a long, dark wooden table in a restaurant. The table has glasses, coffee cups, and small bowls, with an American flag in the center. The room has large
Two men wearing blue shirts and face masks standing outdoors, holding a box of care packages and a thank you card for healthcare heroes.
Group of seven men sitting around a wooden table with drinks, some wearing blue shirts with a Rotary International logo, inside a room with a large window and a wall clock.
Group of people sitting around a conference table in a modern office meeting room, listening to a presenter or speaker at the front near a large TV screen.
Group of seven people volunteering for a community clean-up, holding trash bags and litter grabbers, standing on a parking lot with trees and buildings in the background on a sunny day.
Group of six men sitting at a wooden outdoor table under a metal roof, with drinks and personal items, in a vibrant outdoor setting with umbrellas and greenery.
Six men standing in front of a red wall with the text 'St. Mary's Food Bank'. All are smiling; some wear blue shirts with a Rotary International logo. The background shows photos of children and food items, including apples, oranges, and bananas.
Three people in a storage room or warehouse with shelves of boxes and materials, engaging in conversation.
Group of volunteers standing in a warehouse with boxes, including a sign for Assistance League Phoenix.
A young man is reading from a paper in a kitchen, with three older men sitting at the island counter listening. The kitchen has white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and various drinks and snacks on the counter. There are red, white, and blue plate
Four men standing in front of a chain-link fence with a banner that reads 'CREIGHTON FAMILY RESCUE,' outdoors on a sunny day, with leafless trees and a playground set in the background.
Seven bottles of wine lined up on a counter in front of a glass window, with a view of the street outside.
Group of eleven men posing together in a restaurant or casual dining setting, smiling for the camera.
Three men standing next to a Rotary Club banner reading Paradise Valley, Arizona, with one man wearing a Rotary pin, inside a room with a wooden door and a table.
The image shows the exterior of a restaurant called 'Duck and Decanter' with a sign above the entrance and a Rotary International four-way test banner hung on a wall in front.
A group of people sitting around a round table outdoors, enjoying a social gathering. Some are playing poker or a card game, with chips and papers on the table. The setting is sunny with shade provided by umbrellas, and there are plants and a swimmin
Group of people sitting around a large round table outdoors under large umbrellas, playing a card game on a sunny day.
A man wearing sunglasses and a Rotary shirt taking a selfie at an outdoor event with several people at Phoenix Arcadia's First Ever Poker Tournament in May 2025
Outdoor seating area with modern lounge chairs, sofas, and high tables, greenery, and city buildings in the background. Park Centrals best bar 'The Green Woodpecker' Location of Arcadia Rotary clubs Annual Poker Tournament
East Facing Shaded seating area overlooking a street through large windows with trees, parked cars, and modern buildings in the background, with a projection screen to watch sports on the Bar patio for the PARC Poker Tournament
Park Centrals best bar 'The Green Woodpecker' Location of Arcadia Rotary clubs Annual Poker Tournament Empty outdoor patio area with wooden tables, chairs, yellow umbrellas, and a partial view of the indoor restaurant through glass windows.
Park Centrals best bar 'The Green Woodpecker' Location of Arcadia Rotary clubs Annual Poker Tournament. An outdoor patio area with round tables, curved booths, and lounge chairs, surrounded by plants and trees, with a tall buildings.
Park Centrals best bar 'The Green Woodpecker' Location of Arcadia Rotary clubs Annual Poker Tournament. Background features a colorful wall art with cartoon-like animal illustrations and a large white circular light fixture hanging from the ceiling.
Park Centrals best bar 'The Green Woodpecker' Location of Arcadia Rotary clubs Annual Poker Tournament. A refrigerator with three shelves filled with various cans and bottles of beverages, including craft beers, sodas, and Spirts options for Drinks.
Park Centrals best bar 'The Green Woodpecker' Location of Arcadia Rotary clubs Annual Poker Tournament. A refrigerated display case filled with beer bottles and cans, with stacks of cans on the bottom shelf and bottles on the top shelf.
Inside a refrigerated display case with cans of soft drinks, including Sprite, Coca-Cola, and other flavors. “Indoor event space at Park Central in Phoenix, Arizona, where the Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club hosts its annual poker tournament
Inside a refrigerated display case with bottled beverages, including different flavors of soda and sparkling water.“Indoor event space at Park Central in Phoenix, Arizona, where the Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club hosts its annual poker tournament
A refrigerated display case containing various cans and bottles of beer and soda. Indoor event space at Park Central in Phoenix, Arizona, where the Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club hosts its annual poker tournament at The Green Woodpecker venue
Indoor event space at Park Central in Phoenix, Arizona, where the Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club hosts its annual poker tournament at The Green Woodpecker venue Wine and Juice options
Indoor event space at Park Central in Phoenix, Arizona, where the Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club hosts its annual poker tournament at The Green Woodpecker venue
Part of the outdoor event space at Park Central in Phoenix, Arizona, where the Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club hosts its annual poker tournament at The Green Woodpecker venue
Cover patio view of a social area with beige couch, bar-height chairs, and a view outside through large windows at Park Central in Phoenix Arizona. Location for Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club annual poker tournament at the green woodpecker
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Five men standing in a room, raising their right hands for a formal oath or pledge, with one man wearing a yellow cowboy hat reading from a paper. Swearing in our 2025-2026 Rotarian Board at our Annual Rotarian Dinner.
A group of six men sitting around a wooden table at a restaurant or bar, engaged in conversation. Tombstone Brewery Weekly Happy Hour Meeting Thursday nights at 6PM-7PM.
Group of seven people smiling behind a table of food, including chips, lettuce, tomato, black olives, shredded cheese, and various toppings, at a buffet-style gathering. At a Ronald McDonald House Charities event.
Group of people cooking and preparing food in a kitchen, smiling and looking at the camera, with various ingredients and kitchen utensils on the countertop. At a Ronald McDonald House Charities event.
Group of people cooking and preparing food together in a modern kitchen, with ingredients and utensils on the counter. At a Ronald McDonald House Charities event.
Two men sitting on a wooden bench next to a Ronald McDonald statue against an orange wall with small square windows. The man on the left is wearing a black shirt and giving a thumbs-up; the man on the right is wearing a gray polo shirt and glasses, a
A man serving himself food at a buffet table with various dishes, including rice, salsa, lettuce, black olives, and lime wedges, at a Ronald McDonald House Charities event.
Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club members meet at Tombstone Brewing Company near 40th Street and Thomas in Phoenix, Arizona, to hear a featured monthly speaker and connect over a shared meal.
Members of the Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club participate in a monthly speaker discussion at Tombstone Brewing Company in Phoenix, Arizona, with a presentation displayed on screen and sunset views in the background.
Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club members, along with Matt Gress, donated holiday gifts to a foster family in Phoenix, Arizona, supporting five children and making a meaningful impact in the community.
Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club President Bryce K (2025-2026), President-Elect Mitch Turbenson, and Secretary/President-Elect Nominee Colin Deckwa delivered books to a Title 1 school in Phoenix, Arizona, promoting literacy and educational opportunities.
Four men standing in a library Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club President Cale Ottens (2024-2025), Colin Deckwa, Bryce K, & Sharif Ahmed delivered books to a Title 1 school in Phoenix, Arizona, promoting literacy and educational opportunities.
Four men smiling for a selfie in front of a colorful mural with the word 'ARCADIA' painted on it. The mural features vibrant artwork including a dog, oranges, and abstract patterns. The men are wearing casual clothing and sunglasses, and there's a bu
Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club members cleaning streets along Indian School Road between 44th and 56th Street during Own the Street Day in Arcadia, Phoenix
Person in a yellow high-visibility vest with the Rotary International logo and the words 'Rotarian At Work' printed on the back, standing on a sidewalk near a bus stop. The person is wearing a camouflage cap and glasses, facing away from the camera,
Flyer for Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club's Cornhole for a Cause event, featuring event details, sponsorship information, and a photo of a man and a young girl playing a game at a community event.
Volunteers from Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club picking up litter near Osho Brewing Company on Indian School Road during Own the Street Day in Arcadia, Phoenix
Three men taking a selfie outdoors on a sunny day near a street in Phoenix, Arizona, with a blue sign that says 'Adopt a Street' and 'Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club' in the background.
Silver Jeep SUV parked in a designated parking space with a black plastic bag hanging from the driver's side mirror. Cale Prepping his car for Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club volunteers cleaning streets along Indian School Road
Two circular metal coins, one side reads "QUIET SPEAKER" with a rotary gear wheel in the center and the words "ROTARY INTERNATIONAL," the other reads "PHOENIX ARCADIA ROTARY CLUB" with a gear wheel emblem at the top. Coin Given to Guest Speakers
Volunteers from Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club socializing over drinks at Osho Brewing Company following street cleanup along Indian School Road in Arcadia
A man with a beard wearing sunglasses, a yellow T-shirt, and a white cap, sitting at an outdoor restaurant table, looking at his phone. There is a menu on the table and a glass of dark soda with ice in front of him. In the background, there are other
Person cleaning up trash along the roadside in a park with trees and buildings in the background.
Design for the Phoenix Arcadia Cornhole Tournament organized by the Rotary Club, held from 2020 to 2025, featuring a central corn graphic and blue and yellow colors.
A large outdoor gathering with people playing cornhole on a grassy field, with green trees, mountains, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Empty cafeteria with long tables decorated with balloons and stacks of books,, and a wall with 'CUBS' letters in the background.
A handwritten thank you note for a library, with colorful drawings and signatures from second-grade students. The note includes a large message in black ink, a flower doodle, and several smaller names and doodles.
Purple paper cutout shaped like a heart with various handwritten 'Thank you' messages, placed on a textured surface.
The back of a pickup truck filled with packed cardboard boxes, parked outdoors in a lot with a few other vehicles and pallets.
Four people smiling outdoors during what appears to be a clean-up event, holding trash pick-up tools and a trash bag. The background shows parked cars and trees at sunset.
Two men walking away on a parking lot while carrying large black plastic trash bags, with a restaurant and cars in the background under a clear blue sky.
Group of people participating in a community cleanup in a parking lot, wearing yellow safety vests and carrying trash bags.
A man and woman taking a selfie on a sidewalk in Phoenix, Arizona, with palm trees and a blue street sign that reads 'Adopt a Street', 'City of Phoenix', 'Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club' in the background.
A group of people playing cornhole outdoors in a large grassy field with mountains and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A group of people gathered outdoors in a large open field with mountains and trees in the background, participating in an organized activity.
People gathered outdoors on a grassy field with a clear sky, participating in a cornhole game event. Some individuals are standing and watching, while others are sitting at a table with drinks and supplies.


Register & Get Involved

Ready to join us?

  • Register as a player

  • Attend as a Social Guest

  • Sponsor a table

  • Volunteer to help make the event a success

Spots are limited, so we encourage early sign-up.