PKLN presents....the 2024 Dink the Balls for Diakonia Holiday Tournament!
Put on your best Santa and Mrs. Claus outfits, grab your partner, and make a DASH for pickleball history!
Sunday | 12.15 | 10 AM | Mixed, Coed, & Family Doubles
Sunday | 12.15 | 1 PM | Men's & Women's Doubles
The Factory has graciously offered their brand-new facility just down the road from Berlin & the beaches in Frankford, DE...we couldn't be more excited to pack their place this winter!
this tournament is open to any and all! ALL AGES & SKILLS ARE ENCOURAGED!
IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN IN A TOURNAMENT, WE WANT THIS TO BE YOUR FIRST! (coaches will be on hand to guide anyone through if they would like help - we will also have paddles available to borrow if needed!)
grab a partner & throw on your best holiday gear. Santa and his helpers will be handing out special holiday gifts for the BEST DRESSED!
this will be a wonderful Winter weekend of indoor pickleball and meeting new friends all benefiting DIAKONIA & youth pickleball!
interested in becoming a long-term partner or sponsoring this great event!? shoot us a message or email us at info@pklnpickleball.com
A never-before-seen weekend of pickleball for all benefiting DIAKONIA & youth pickleball!
You're invited to enjoy a weekend filled with:
PICKLEBALLING SANTAS, REINDEER, AND ELVES!
SKILLS CHALLENGE & PICKLEPONG TOURNEY
ELECTRIFYING PICKLEBALL ACTION
HOLIDAY COSTUME CONTESTS
POST-PICKLIN HAPPY HOURS
ONE-OF-A-KIND GIVEAWAYS
NEW PICKLEBALL MERCH
A FEW SURPRISES
COOL PRIZES
FOOD
& MORE!
The Factory in Frankford, DE is conveniently located just a short drive from Ocean City, Salisbury, & 'The Beaches' of Maryland & Delaware!
**Once everyone signs up, we will form our final divisions. We will not place you outside of your comfort zone!**
This will be the first of many charitable pickleball events hosted locally by PKLN in the coming years so we are looking to make it a special one.
This historic weekend will feature a never-before-seen skills competition, youth, adult, & family divisions with prizes, and an inviting atmosphere filled with fun, food, & good vibes. You don't want to miss this one!
Portion of the proceeds from this event and all PKLN events will be donated towards a charity or cause that we believe strongly in.
First up!? Diakonia in West OC with the remainder being reinvested into local youth pickleball leagues, after-school clubs, and clinics!
*EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECIEVE A ONE-OF-A-KIND, COLLECTIBLE PKLNPALOOZA GIVEAWAY*
*IMPORTANT: Tournament Director reserves the right to amend or combine brackets based on participation or any unforeseen events up to and including the day of the tournament*
EVENT SCHEDULE:
*EXACT START TIMES WILL BE POSTED 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT!*
*MENS & WOMENS DOUBLES WILL BEGIN SATURDAY MORNING, GOING AS LONG AS NEEDED!*
*MIXED & FAMILY DOUBLES WILL BEGIN SUNDAY MORNING, GOING AS LONG AS NEEDED!*
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24th | 10AM-12PM: FREE COMMUNITY PKLN SMASH
*** the first three have been hits! thanks to all who have attended and continue to attend!***
-This is a great tournament prep & a chance to meet some other local players from all ages and levels
SATURDAY December 14th: MENS & WOMENS DOUBLES starting @ 10 AM
- Food, Vendors, & Giveaways
- Happy Hour at TBD to follow
SUNDAY December 15th: TOURNAMENT FINAL DAY starting at 10 AM
- YOUTH, FAMILY, & MIXED DOUBLES
- Food, Raffles, & Award Ceremony!
A portion of all proceeds from this event will go towards:
DIAKONIA
Youth Pickleball: Local Middle & High School Pickleball programs
NEWBIES WELCOME | SANDBAGGERS - STAY ON THE BEACH!
