Pride Pickleball Fundraising Tournament and Player Clinic
Come join us for a fun day of pickleball at our Pride Pickleball Fundraising Tournament and Player Clinic!
Date and time
Location
RIM Park
2001 University Avenue East Waterloo, ON N2K 4K4 CanadaRefund Policy
Agenda
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Player Clinic Registration
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Player Clinic
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tournament Registration
12:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Tournament
About this event
- 8 hours
Welcome to the Pride Pickleball Fundraising Tournament and Player Clinic! Join us for a fun-filled day of pickleball while raising funds for a great cause. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this event is open to players of all skill levels.
In the morning, join us for a Player Clinic. This is where you can refine your skills or learn how to play for the first time.
In the afternoon, show off your pickleball skills.
Procedes from ticket sales are going to Spectrum's Sports and Recreation programming for the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Let's have a blast on the court while making a difference together!
Allies are encouraged to participate in this event!
This event would not be possible without the support of Pickleball of Waterloo Wellington Region (POWWR). With the gift of time from their volunteers, SPECTRUM is able to benefit from nearly all the ticket sales.
The City of Waterloo’s Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) team has generously agreed to cover 100% of the rental cost of RIM Park (valued over $2,500), demonstrating their commitment to fostering inclusivity and diversity within the community.
Each Prize Sponsor donated $100 in the form of a donation to Spectrum or through a donation of services/products with a value of $100. Again, with their support we’ve been able to raise more money for the program.
Thank you:
- Dr. Kyle Simpson, BSc, DC (Pickleball Gear)
- Marlowe Grooming & General (Gift Card)
- The Underdog Dance Corp. (Gift Card)
- Kazoku Martial Arts Centre (Pickleball Gear)
- Carly Pettinger & Kara McLean (Pickleball Gear)
- HomeFit Exercise Equipment (Pickleball Gear)
- CrossFit 1827 (Pickleball Gear)
- AOK Craft Beer + Arcade (Pickleball Gear)
- Together We're Bitter Co-operative Brewing (Pickleball Gear)
- Wages Corp (Pickleball Gear)
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Frequently asked questions
Please cancel on Eventbrite ASAP so that we can fill your spot from our waitlist. If you can’t make it the day of, please email troy@ourspectrum.com so we can reach out to our waitlist manually. We will not be able to refund tickets canceled on the same day.
Bring your own paddle. POWWR will have paddles available to borrow for the clinic or tournament.
You sign up as an individual to play with other players in a pool.
Tournament has a maximum capacity of 72 people The Player Clinic has a maximum capacity of 60 people
Yes, both the clinic and tournament have a waitlist and you may be called last minute to fill in. Please join the waitlist on Eventbrite.
In the tournament, you are guaranteed 10 timed games. The clinic is 2 hours.
The clinic and tournament will be divided into four levels. Participants will self-evaluate their level when they purchase tickets. Participants will be organized from new players to intermediate plus levels.
Prizes will be a combination of Pickleball equipment and gift cards from local businesses.
Prizes will be a randomized draw for participants of the Tournament only. There are no prizes in the Player Clinic.
We expect to have less than $500 in expenses to run this event for things like lunches for volunteers and medals. The rest of the ticket sales is going into Spectrum's programming.
Limited food options on-site, so either pack a lunch, order takeout, or plan to drive to a close by restaurant.
Players must be 18 years of age or older.
Yes! This event is open to anyone over the age of 18.
Yes! Pickleball is accessible for wheelchairs. However, please contact troy@ourspectrum.com so we can ensure we're prepared to accommodate you.
Yes! However, please contact troy@ourspectrum.com so we can ensure we're prepared to accommodate you.