Housing Frederick Pickleball Tournament

Saturday, February 1 | 5–9 PM | Dill Dinkers
3950 Dartmouth Ct., Frederick, MD 21703

Housing Frederick is proud to host our first annual Pickleball Tournament, bringing together local players, businesses, and supporters to raise critical funds for affordable housing solutions across Frederick County. This fun, fast-growing community event will feature 72 players, spectators, food, beverages, prizes, and sponsor recognition throughout the evening.

What to Expect:

  • Individual and team registrations

  • Matchups based on self-rated skill levels

  • A fun, welcoming environment for all experience levels

  • Opportunities to support through sponsorships

Registration Details:

  • Cost: $75 per person

  • Choose to play as an individual or with a team

  • Self-rate your skill level (1.0–5.0+) so we can create fair and competitive matchups

  • Sponsorship opportunities available for businesses and supporters

Whether you’re playing, cheering, or sponsoring, you’re making a difference.

Sign up today and dink for a cause!

Sponsorship Information

Why Sponsor?

  • Direct visibility to Frederick’s rapidly growing pickleball community

  • Brand exposure to 200+ players, spectators, volunteers, and local supporters

  • High-value recognition across social media, email, print, and event signage

  • Meaningful impact on local families and individuals facing housing insecurity

  • Demonstrated corporate citizenship through partnership with a trusted nonprofit

This event offers a unique turnkey marketing opportunity while investing in a cause that strengthens the entire community.

Estimated Event Reach

  • 72 players in the tournament

  • 60–100 spectators

  • 20+ volunteers

  • 3,000+ social media impressions

  • 2,500+ email subscribers reached

  • Local media coverage and listing on community event calendars

  • Benefits:

    • Exclusive naming rights: “Housing Frederick Pickleball Tournament — Presented by [Your Company]”

    • Top logo placement on all event signage, banners, and promotional materials

    • 10 player entries or 8 entries + 4 VIP spectator passes

    • Premier sponsor booth with table and signage

    • 2-minute recognition by the emcee during opening ceremony

    • Feature in press release and social media announcements

    • Dedicated sponsor spotlight email to Housing Frederick’s supporters

    • Logo on website event page with link

  • Benefits:

    • Large logo placement on banners, and promotional materials

    • 4 player entries

    • Sponsor table at the event

    • Social media recognition (3 posts minimum)

    • Logo on website event page

    • Recognition during awards ceremony

  • Benefits:

    • Medium logo on banners and promotional signage

    • 2 player entries

    • Social media recognition (2 posts minimum)

    • Logo on website event page

    • Opportunity to provide branded swag or raffle items

  • Benefits:

    • Logo placement on sponsor board at event

    • 1 player entry

    • Social media thank-you post

    • Logo listed on event webpage

  • Benefits:

    • Name listed on event webpage

    • Name included on event-day program

    • Option to include a brochure or small item in player packets

  • We welcome contributions of:

    • Food & beverages

    • Raffle prizes

    • Player swag (towels, water bottles, bags)

    • Printing, signage, photography, or AV support

    • Gift cards/items for awards

    In-kind sponsors receive recognition comparable to Bronze or Silver levels depending on value.

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

How Sponsor Dollars Make an Impact

Your sponsorship directly supports Housing Frederick’s mission to increase access to stable, affordable housing for vulnerable families across the county. Funds raised will support:

  1. Expand access to free financial education and housing stability workshops for Frederick County residents

  2. Support individuals and families living at ALICE levels as they work toward stable housing and financial resilience

  3. Strengthen prevention-focused efforts that help residents avoid housing crises before they occur

  4. Invest in workforce stability by helping essential workers remain in the community where they live and work

  5. Build stronger collaboration among nonprofits, businesses, and local agencies addressing housing challenges

  6. Increase community awareness of affordable housing needs and practical solutions

  7. Demonstrate corporate and civic leadership by supporting long-term, community-driven impact in Frederick County

Questions can be directed to Mary-Ellen Mitchell at ceo@housingfrederick.org.