2nd Annual Dinking with Dementia Friends Pickleball Tournament and Fundraiser

Get ready to serve up some fun and make a difference at Dementia Friends’ Pickleball Tournament and Fundraiser

Date and Time: Saturday, 3/21/26, 9 AM to 3 PM

Location: Whitney Recreation Center 

Overview:

Join Dementia Friends for an exciting pickleball tournament and fundraiser supporting dementia awareness. Whether you’re a pickleball pro or just curious about the craze, this event is all about coming together for a good cause. Expect friendly matches, lots of laughs, and maybe a dill-lightful surprise to two! Compete by age, enjoy food, drinks and great company. Your participation helps to raise funds for the upcoming Fall Caregivers’ Conference, a gathering dedicated to supporting dementia caregivers by offering essential resources and meaningful connection. Don’t just watch the ball bounce, sign up, bring your best game, and let’s rally for a great cause!

We will have activities going on throughout the day!

Tournament Type and Rules

• This event is open to ALL skill levels, mixed teams. Games will be sorted by age when possible. Games are not sorted by rank.
• Each team is guaranteed to play at least twice from 8 AM until Noon.
• Single eliminations playoff from 12:30 to 3:30 PM indicated by winners of previous matches.
• No partner? Register as a single and we will make every attempt to find a partner for you in your age group, not skill ranking. 
• Complete schedule/draw will be released the Wednesday prior to the start of the event with registration closing on Friday, 3/14/26. 
• Check in 15 minutes before your game.

All participants must wear court approved shoes. This is an indoor event. Bring your own paddles. Respite is available, please register for this below. 

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IF YOU WANT TO REGISTER/DONATE TO PARTICIPATE IN TOURNAMENT

 $50 for Single 

 $80 for Pair

Online Donation Directions: 

1. Connect to Whitney Senior Center Online Payment/Registration 

2. Click on "donation" (create an account by entering phone number & "Add Yourself")  

3. Use number 3 drop down "3) Dementia Friends/ACT/Picklebal" 

4. Enter payment amount and comments (memorial for ..... or name of pickleball team) 

5. Add to cart 

6. Check out 

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IF YOU WANT TO DONATE, SPONSOR, OR MEMORIAL

Online Donation Directions: 

1. Connect to Whitney Senior Center Online Payment/Registration 

2. Click on "donation" (create an account by entering phone number & "Add Yourself")  

3. Use number 3 drop down "3) Dementia Friends/ACT/Picklebal" 

4. Enter payment amount and comments (memorial for ..... or name of pickleball team) 

5. Add to cart 

6. Check out 

REGISTER FOR RESPITE CARE

General Activity Waiver

 

I acknowledge that participation in recreation activities can be dangerous, involving risk of physical injury, including temporary and permanent damage. My family and I hereby waive and release the City of St. Cloud and its representatives from claims and damages and/or injuries incurred while participating in or as a spectator at a City sponsored activity. My signature heron allows my consent for the above mentioned to receive an emergency first aid treatment considered necessary by any City employee and to allow for transportation to any medical or surgical facility considered necessary for emergency medical care; and I agree to accept financial responsibility for such care. I also agree, as a participant or parent/guardian of a participant to grant full permission to the City of St. Cloud to use my name/their name, photograph, videotape or recording for promotional purposes without obligation or liability to my team.