The Area V Agency on Aging at Southeast Idaho Council of Governments (SICOG) is organizing a fundraiser pickleball tournament to help raise funds to support vital programs for vulnerable seniors throughout the region.
Dink And Rally Pickleball Tournament
The Dink and Rally Pickleball Tournament will run September 22nd to 23rd at the Mountain View Event Center, 1567 Way to Grace Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201 (Phone: +1 208-235-7659).
Area Agency on Aging director Mike Hirschi said, “(Pickleball) is a good way to be active, whether we’re older adults or not. I mean, we all are aging the minute we’re born, so it’s just a good way to bring forth that intergenerational activity that we might not always be thinking of.”
Intern Danny Kell added, “This was one event that I thought we could bring in some money for some local seniors and some needs that we have in that area, but also just have some fun and play some pickleball.”
Register and find more information online at Pickleball Brackets.
Tournament Incidentals
The event aims to allocate all proceeds towards serving seniors in Southeast Idaho.
The first-placed teams will be awarded a cash prize. The registration fee is $35 per person for the initial event and $10 for additional two-person teams.
If you are without a partner, kindly register and specify on the form that you require one. In the event of you being unable to secure a partner for you, a full refund will be issued.
At the time of this article’s publication, 23 players had already completed their registration. Please note that the deadline for refunds on registrations has now elapsed.
Registration is open until September 20th, 11:55 PM Mountain time.
Skill Level Assessment and Description
– 3.0 (Intermediate): Geared towards players with limited experience.
– 3.5 (Experienced): Tailored for players capable of sustaining a rally and handling more advanced shots.
– 4.0 (Advanced): Designed for players with exceptional skills.
– 4.5: Intended for semi-professional players.
Tournament Details
The tournament will be played in an indoor, air-conditioned facility on 10 hard sport courts with portable nets.
Orange ONIX Fuse indoor balls will be the ball of choice.
You are guaranteed five games per event.
Spectator Information
Parking is free. Pets and food are allowed on the premises. However, the passing of dishes and using grills are not permitted.
Kindly visit the Pickleball Brackets link to access limited additional event discount codes.
About Pocatello
Pocatello is about 200 miles east of Boise and sits in the southeast of Idaho. It is the county seat and largest city of Bannock County, with a small portion on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in neighboring Power County. Its population was just over 57,000 in 2021.
About SICOG
SICOG empowers individuals to be active and connect with others in our communities to reduce social isolation. It also encourages individuals to remain independently living.
