Thank you to all those that donated and participated in the First Annual Pickleball FUNraiser on November 17, 2024!
Check out the KIMT coverage of this event:
Below is the information for the event.
We plan to make this an annual event, so stay tuned for updated information at a later date.
We are excited to enjoy time with you for our first
Elder Network Pickleball FUNraiser in 2024.
Elder Network’s Pickleball Fundraiser will help us serve older adults and caregivers
in Dodge, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona counties.
This event will be held at
Chip Shots in Rochester, MN,
on Sunday, November 17th,
from 7:45am-12pm.
Admittance is $75 per player
Full breakfast (with coffee bar) is included.
You will have the option to compete in this team, round robin pickleball tournament, in the social or advanced brackets.
You are competing for prizes, and can rest assured that your efforts are also supporting a good cause-Elder Network!
Event Information
Think Bank is matching each dollar donated between November 1-21, up to the first $2,500. Additionally, to make an even bigger impact, we can layer our ongoing federal funding to match up to $5 for every $1 donated! All donations received ahead of and on the day of our Pickleball Fundraiser, will be included in this match.
We encourage you to invite friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to rally around you ahead of the tournament. They can register ahead of time as a non-player, and they can take part in the special day-full of fun-on November 17th, 2024. They can make a donation in honor of their favorite player or team. We encourage you to get their support in making donations to Elder Network on behalf of your team because we will provide a prize to the team that brings in the highest donations!
Keller Williams Realtor, Laurie Mangen, serves on the Elder Network board. She is a passionate Pickleball player and member of the Rochester Area Pickleball Association. We are partnering with Laurie and Chip Shots to put on this fundraiser, and are thrilled to have your company!
Elder Network is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been serving Dodge, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona Counties since 1988. We support older adults and caregivers to ensure they have the opportunity to thrive and lead rewarding lives. In this-our 36th year of service-we are seeking support to expand new programs and ensure we can continue serving the community’s growing needs. Pickleball is always great fun, and an activity that people of all ages can enjoy.
You can register as a team, or you can choose to register single and you will then be paired with a teammate for the tournament. Please come early to register ahead of your bracket (at least 15 minutes ahead of the tournament). We are looking forward to a fun, competitive time of pickleball – all for a good cause!
This Round Robin tournament will invite both advanced and social pickleball players, and there will be two hours of full tournament for each group, starting with advanced play from 8am-10am. Social play will follow from 10am-12pm. Please invite your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, and others, to spectate and engage in our fun event!
Learn about Elder Network programs and services offered in Dodge, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona Counties to older adults and caregivers. You are welcome to enjoy a full breakfast, play to win a prize, donate for your favorite player/team, try out the various games at Chip Shots, cheer from the sidelines for your favorite team, take photos at our selfie station, and much more!
Schedule
- Registration of Players and Doors Open
- Informational Booth Opens
- Coffee Bar Opens
- Full Breakfast for Players Opens
- Selfie Stations Opens
- Ongoing Competition for Team Raising the Most Donations-Prize Awarded at Noon
- Advanced Round Robin Tournament Begins
- Social Round Robin Tournament Begins
- Tournament Ends and Winners are Declared
- Prizes are Distributed
- Closing Comments
- Vikings vs. Titans Watch Party Begins-Feel Free to Stay
Thank You for Your Support!
Matching Funds from
Think Bank is matching up to the first $2,500 in donations received.
Thanks to additional, federal dollars, we can make a full match of $5 for every $1 donated.
Please help us meet our goal of $2,500-the matching grant amount!
We will be able to match $5 for every $1 raised because of Think Bank’s generosity and the support of our federal funding.
We need your involvement to reach this goal and stretch our funding to make the most of limited resources!
Thank you for your continued support!
Frequently Asked Questions
- You can register online through this page on Eventbrite. Feel free to call and ask us questions at our office (507-285-5272). You can speak with Becca or Kathy. You can also email Becca at beccah@elder-network.org for additional questions.
- We do not provide refunds. If you are no longer able to attend the event, you can choose an alternative player to go on your behalf.
- The Fair Market Value (FMV) of the ticket is approximately $33, and your contribution is $42 for each ticket. Please consult your tax advisor for further details.
- Yes, 100% of your contribution towards a player/team is tax deductible. You can also make donations at the event which will also be tax deductible. We will provide you with a tax receipt at the year’s end when you make a gift with your name and share your email or home address.
- The Elder Network is a 501(c)(3) human services agency that was formed in 1988, and was incorporated on May 28th, 1991. Elder Network’s mission is, “Those 55 and better and their caregivers have the opportunity to thrive and lead rewarding lives.” Learn more: https://www.elder-network.org/about-us/
- Your support goes towards the ongoing service of those who are 55 and better and their caregivers. We use the funds raised through this event to help supplement grant dollars and other forms of revenue, so that we can provide affordable services and programs (incl. free and low-cost).
Contact Elder Network for services the following counties.
Olmsted County
1130 ½ 7th St NW Ste #205,
Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: 507-285-5272
Fax: 507-285-0884
Wabasha County
PO Box 52
Lake City, MN 55041
Phone: 651-565-3237
Winona County
902 E 2nd St,
Winona, MN 55987
Phone: 507-452-0580
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