Fall for Pickleball: Join Us at the Kelly Johnson Foundation's Autumn

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September 10, 2023

Fall for Pickleball: Join Us at the Kelly Johnson Foundation's Autumn Event

PORTLAND, OREGON – Autumn is approaching, but that doesn’t mean pickleball season is over! As the leaves start to turn and the air becomes crisp, pickleball enthusiasts can look forward to a day filled with friendly competition and fun. The Kelly Johnson Foundation is excited to host the Dinks and Donuts Pickleball Tournament that is set for October 7th, 9:00am to 4:00pm PST!

This event promises to be a smash hit for pickleball enthusiasts of all levels, whether you are a seasoned pro or a beginner looking to dip their paddle. It will be the second pickleball event of the year that the Kelly Johnson Foundation will be hosting. This time, there is an extra perk: Donuts! This event will be held at Sellwood Park in Portland Oregon, where there will be donuts on-site.

The tournament will feature multiple divisions including Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles divisions (3.0-3.5, 3.5-4.0, 4.0-5.0) in addition to a Juniors Singles (18 & under) division. Winning teams will receive a sweet prize from one of the local coffee shops. One of the event sponsors, the Daily Grind Podcast, will partner with local coffee and donut shops to fuel the grind of our pickleball players competing in the event.

Dinks and Donuts isn't just about the matches; it's an opportunity to connect with fellow players and embrace the vibrant spirit of the pickleball community. Those who are
interested may come as a player, spectator, or volunteer.

The founder of the organization, Kelly Johnson, expresses her excitement for the tournament when she says, "The Portland Pickleball Open was such a successful event in July, we wanted to squeeze in one more opportunity this year for the Portland community to get involved and play a sport they love: pickleball!"

All are welcome at this event, where all proceeds are donated to the Johnson Family Scholarship, a program that gives scholarships to high school senior athletes every year. The Kelly Johnson Foundation has raised over $15,000 the past 11 years for high school scholarships and extracurricular support in the US. The nonprofit hopes to make Dinks and Donuts Pickleball Tournament a key component in providing scholarships in Oregon!

KJF is proud to announce the event sponsors include Adidas, The Good Pickle PDX, Pan’s Mushroom Jerky, and more coming soon.

The team player entry is $40 per team ($20 per player). The draws will be posted Thursday, October 5th.

If you would like to purchase a ticket or see more information about the event, please visit the following links:
Registration link: https://pickleballbrackets.com/
KJF Website (to see match times): http://www.kjfwi.org/events/pickleball/
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1475785143215245

Contact Info
info@kjfwi.org
414-253-6128

We look forward to seeing you there!

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About The Kelly Johnson Foundation: The Kelly Johnson Foundation is a nonprofit organization that encourages individuals to pursue their goals and passions, while also being involved in their schools or communities. The foundation is run by Kelly Johnson, who hopes that her programs are able to give back to the community as well as inspire success. Recently, the KJF hosted their 9th Annual Johnson Summer Classic Tennis Tournament to raise money for their scholarship fund. The KJF also hosts a weekly podcast called The Daily Grind to motivate listeners on their goals and put a spotlight on entrepreneurs and athletes. To learn more about the KJF, please visit http://www.kjfwi.org/.

Media Contacts:
Kelly Johnson Foundation
@kellyjohnsonfoundation