Battle of the Paddles: A Pickleball Tournament Benefiting Bethesda Project
Battle of the Paddles is Bethesda Project’s third annual pickleball tournament and fundraiser! Join us at Bounce Pickleball – Philadelphia’s premier, climate-controlled indoor courts for a round-robin, mixed-doubles-style tournament. All proceeds raised support Bethesda Project, a nonprofit that provides shelter, housing, and services for unhoused adults.
IMPORTANT! To secure a spot in the tournament, you must register as an individual or a team. Creating a fundraising page alone does not secure you a spot in the tournament.
REGISTRATION
1. To participate in the in-person tournament, you must register as an individual or a doubles team ($40 per participant) and set up a personal fundraising page. There will be an opportunity at registration check-out to list the name of your doubles partner – or you can contact us separately with their name at a later date. Individuals who would like to fundraise but do not wish to play in the in-person tournament may skip the registration fee and create a personal fundraising page.
2. Recruit your friends, family, and even your co-workers to join or support your fundraising page.
Pro-tip: Write a social media post that shares why you’re playing and invite your networks to join you. Be sure to tag @BethesdaProject!
WHAT DOES MY REGISTRATION INCLUDE?
• Participation in the tournament at Bounce Pickleball Philly
• Use of free pickleball equipment
• Branded Bethesda Project swag
• Opportunity to win prizes!
PEER-TO-PEER FUNDRAISING
Help us meet our overall $30,000 fundraising goal for this event through peer-to-peer fundraising! Each participant is encouraged to raise a minimum of $200/person from their networks to assist Bethesda Project’s programs and services. You could donate $200 individually, or ask friends, family, colleagues or others in your network to contribute to your fundraising page. This could be asking 10 friends to donate $20 each, two friends to donate $100 each, or whatever combination that helps you meet or exceed the $200 goal! 100% of funds raised support Bethesda Project’s programs and services.
HOW IT WORKS:
Battle of the Paddles is a mixed-doubles style tournament that will take place at Bounce Philly, located at 913 Wallace Street, in Philadelphia from 11:00 am- 2:00 pm. You may register in advance as an individual or doubles team, and you can list your doubles partner’s name at check-out. Or you may also reach out directly to notify us of your doubles partner at a later date. Registered individuals without a doubles partner by the day of the event will be assigned one. Teams will be selected to play each other based on general skill level, and the winning teams will advance to the next bracket until a final team is deemed the winner. All teams should expect to play at least one game in the tournament. We will supply all the equipment you need to play, or feel free to bring your own gear. Parking is free. In between matches, players and spectators can take a break in Bounce Philly’s lounge. Meet you on the court!
PRIZES
• 1st place teams
• Top individual fundraiser
• Most creative pickleball attire. With Halloween a week away, embrace the season by showing off your best retro, funny, or spooky pickleball attire!
EVENT CONTACT INFO: Emma Stern, Chief Development Officer estern@bethesdaproject.org
COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT Alison Houghton, Communications & Development Manager ahoughton@bethesdaproject.org
