JDRF is excited to host this one-day tournament to raise funds for our mission to create a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). JDRF works every day to change the reality of this disease for millions of people—and to prevent anyone else from ever knowing it—by funding research; advocating for government support of research and new therapies; ensuring new therapies come to market and are recommended by healthcare providers; and connecting, engaging, and educating the T1D community.

Dink for Diabetes Tournament Details:

1. ROUND ROBIN TOURNAMENT
2. MEN’S, WOMEN’S AND/OR MIXED DOUBLES
3. MEN’S AND WOMEN’S DOUBLES BRACKETS: 8:30AM-1:30PM
4. MIXED DOUBLES BRACKETS: 2-6PM
5. Teams will play in skill levels: 2.5/3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5+.
6. Everyone will play  5-9 games depending on number of players in each pool. There will be PLAYOFF and/or Championship Game depending on size of division
7.   Round Robin games will be played to 11 or 15 points (win by 1 point)
8. Playoffs will be played to 11 points (win by 2 points) and Championship Games will be to 15 points (win by 2)
9. The final schedule and availability of competition in all divisions and skill levels will be determined by final registration numbers and may be subject to change.
10. Official Tournament Ball is Selkirk Pro s1.

Registration Fee:

1. Early Bird – $195/Team – SOLD OUT
2. Standard – $225/Team
3. NEW this year! Sign up as a VIP team for $500 to boost your support of the JDRF Mission. Benefits include:
   • • 1 meal and drink ticket per player
     • 2 additional meal and drink tickets to share with spectators
     • VIP swag bag
     • Special recognition on event day signage and event website
4. Sponsorship options (inclusive of teams) start at $1,500.

As this is a charity tournament, no refunds will be offered. Deadline to register is May 17.

Tournament play will be between the following windows of time depending on skill level.

8:30AM -1:30PM – Men’s & Women’s Doubles

2:00PM – 6:00PM – Mixed Doubles

The final schedule and availability of competition in all divisions and skill levels will be announced 2 weeks before the tournament – determined by final registration numbers and may be subject to change. Please be prepared to play at anytime during tournament date.

Players should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled match times to allow time for check in, warmups and some brief remarks about JDRF, tournament rules and to celebrate the incredible fundraising results.

Keep in mind – this will be much more than a pickleball tournament. Dink for Diabetes will offer great competition for participants and spectators, but we will also create a festival-like environment with music, food, beverages, VIP swag bags, raffle prizes and more. Between the popularity of pickleball and the passionate support of JDRF’s mission by the local T1D community, we expect this to sell out for the second year in a row!