Hearts of Empowerment's Inaugural Pickleball Tournament

Date: September 7th, 2024

Time: 10 AM - 3 PM EST

Location: Kraken [514 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington DC 20002]

Join us for a day of philanthropy and friendly competition at Hearts of Empowerment's first-ever charity pickleball tournament! We're thrilled to launch this exciting event, with all proceeds supporting our academic enrichment program for high school students in the DC area. This program provides SAT prep, college prep, mentorship, guest speakers, and much more to help empower the next generation!

In addition, we have a new official partnership with DUPR Pickleball Rating, the most accurate global rating system in the sport. DUPR is trusted by the world’s premier Pickleball clubs, professional tours, and recreational players alike.

However, you know we had to put a little Hearts of Empowerment spin on this! In order to keep the fun going for all levels - we will only be recording DUPR ratings for teams that make it to the single elimination portion of the tournament!

So whether you want to join just for fun or if you’d like to improve your DUPR rating, this tournament is for you!

Tournament Details:

Teams: Up to 3 players per team (1 Reserve)
Format: Round-Robin
- Example Structure:
  - Initial Pool Play: Suppose there are 16 teams. They might be divided into 4 pools of 4 teams each.
  - Round-Robin Matches: Each team in a pool plays 3 matches (against each of the other teams in their pool).
  - Advancement: The top 2 teams from each pool (based on win-loss records and tiebreakers) advance to the knockout stage.
  - Knockout Stage: 8 teams compete in a single-elimination bracket until a champion is determined.
Mixed gender, all ages welcome
Tickets: Priced per team (e.g., early bird tickets are $100 for the whole team)
Prize: Cash prize for the winning team

Get ready to show off your pickleball skills and support a fantastic cause. Whether you're a seasoned player or a beginner, everyone is welcome to participate in this fun and inclusive event.

Learn more about our academic enrichment program here: https://heartsofempowerment.org/enrichment

We can't wait to see you on the court! 😎

Hearts of Empowerment is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. [EIN: 37-1901353]. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your donation receipt as your official record. Refunds are not allowed unless under special circumstances. If you believe a mistake has been made, please send an email to contact@heartsofempowerment.org