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Hello Reader,

The 3rd Annual Dink for A Cure pickleball tournament is here! This year’s tournament is all about TEAMS – bringing friends, colleagues, and communities together for an unforgettable weekend of pickleball, wellness, and giving back.

The pickleball tournament will be held June 6-8 at Siena College. The event is part of the Arthritis Foundation's Arthritis Community Weekend, which raises vital funds to support children and adults living with arthritis. The weekend includes a Walk for A Cure, a Wellness Expo and the pickleball tournament.

Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or new to tournament play, there is a division for you.

New This Year: Corporate & Community Challenges!

Create a team of 4-8 players (at least two men and two women). Teams compete round-robin style in women’s doubles, men’s doubles and two pairs of mixed doubles.

Schedule

Friday June 6​
9 a.m.: Advanced teams over age 50: 3.5, 4.0
3 p.m.: Advanced teams, any age: 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5+

Saturday June 7​
​Corporate Challenge: Teams from law firms, business, tech, real estate, financial groups, media and health care. Social, Intermediate and Advanced levels. (Start times TBD)

Sunday June 8​
​Community Challenge: Teams from the public sector, first responders, educators, social groups, friends, family, church groups, and YMCAs. Social, Intermediate and Advanced Levels. (Start times TBD)

Registration

The registration fee is $500 per team, but teams that register before April 14 get $100 off.

Want VIP perks? Teams that raise an additional $500 unlock exclusive access to VIP parking and the VIP player zone.

For details about the event, visit: https://www.pickleball518.com/dink-for-a-cure-pickleball-tournament-for-arthritis-at-siena-college/. Cathleen Crowley Denbeaux from Pickleball518 is the tournament director.

Questions?

• For questions about the tournament: Email cathleen@pickleball518.com​
• For sponsorship and vendor questions: Email Rainbow Doemel at rdoemel@arthritis.org​

Let’s hit the courts for a cause. Join us in making a difference!

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Thank you to the 2025 Dink for A Cure Sponsors... ​

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​2025 Dink for a Cure Community Sponsor flyer.pdf​

​2025 Dink for a Cure Corporate Sponsor flyer.pdf​

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