Are you ready to serve up some fun while supporting a great nonprofit? Join the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation for the ASHFoundation Spark Communication Pickleball Tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio, at The Pickle Lodge on June 8!

The ASHFoundation supports innovators and sparks innovation in communication sciences and disorders. Through providing research grants and scholarships, the ASHFoundation empowers speech, language, and hearing professionals, such as speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and researchers, to change people’s lives.

One in six Americans has a speech, language, or hearing disorder that can keep them from reaching their full potential in school, work, and life. That’s 50 million people with conditions that can make human connection a struggle and conveying ideas a challenge. Through this tournament, you can join in our mission to spark communication and connection. Whether you're a seasoned pickleball player or just looking to have some fun, gather your team and register today!

For just $130 per team (or $65 per person) you'll get to play four guaranteed matches and receive a complimentary tournament-branded cooling towel to commemorate this special event. Alongside spirited gameplay, participants can look forward to refreshments, high-energy snacks, and an assortment of fresh fruits to keep them fueled throughout the event.

Join us in Cincinnati on June 8 for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and compassion. By participating in the ASHFoundation's Spark Communication Pickleball Tournament, you can showcase your skills on the court and make a difference in people’s lives.

This compass-style tournament is a new format where players are initially grouped into a compass draw based on their skill levels. After each round, players are reassigned to new groups based on their performance, ensuring competitive matches throughout the tournament. This format allows players to compete against opponents of similar abilities and provides multiple opportunities for advancement and medals.

For the ASHFoundation's other events, you often offer opportunities for student sponsorships. Will those be available for the Spark Communication Pickleball Tournament?

Yes!

To Sponsor a Student: If you would like to sponsor a student in the field of communication sciences and disorders for the Pickleball Tournament, please make a donation in increments of $70 on the ASHFoundation website here: https://www.ashfoundation.org/ways-to-give/individual-donor-form/ Indicate in the 'Comments' section that this is a Pickleball Student Sponsorship. Please note: this slight rate increase covers the fees incurred during the checkout process.

To Receive Sponsorship Support as a Student: If you are a student in the field of communications sciences and disorders and would like to receive a sponsored registration to participate in the Pickleball Tournament at no cost to you, please complete the form found here: https://forms.office.com/r/6ZaeXsvWsv

Sponsorship requests will be filled on a rolling basis as sponsored registrations become available. Students will be provided a one-time use code via email to complete their registration. NOTE: Because sponsored registrations are based on sponsorship support received by the ASHFoundation, there may be a delay in hearing from us as we await availability. If you would like an update or have any questions, please contact foundation@asha.org.

Due to the charitable nature of this event, no refunds will be provided.