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2026 Dink for Dignity Pickleball Tournament

June 28 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
$50

 

Join us for an afternoon of pickleball, community, and impact at Think Dignity’s second annual Dink for Dignity tournament!

We’re serving up a day of play in support of Think Dignity’s mission to advance basic dignity for people experiencing homelessness. Join us on Sunday, June 28, at Coronado Cays Park for a friendly community pickleball tournament benefiting Think Dignity’s work advancing basic dignity for people experiencing homelessness across San Diego. This year’s tournament is proudly sponsored by Elevate Commercial.

Spots are limited and going fast! Secure your player registration today at givebutter.com/dink4dignity

Tournament Details

The tournament is structured into three tiers: advanced beginner/low intermediate, intermediate, and advanced. Play is formatted as a round robin with a new partner each round. Please review the suggested skill level rubric before registering. Spots are limited — secure your place today!

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26, AT 11:59 PM PT.

Schedule

9:30 am: Session 1 Check-in

10:00 am: Session 1

  • Advanced Beginner/Low Intermediate (1 bye)
  • Advanced (1 bye)

12:00 pm: Intermission / Session 2 Check-in

1:00 pm: Session 2

  • Intermediate (1 bye)

Winners Circle

One high score champion and a first runner up will be determined by total score from each skill tier. Prizes generously donated by local Coronado businesses.


Last year’s Winners Circle: Jeff Rotherham, Luciano Mor, and Edgar Warnholtz Perez.

Why Play?

Your registration directly supports Think Dignity’s programs serving individuals experiencing homelessness across San Diego, including the Street Boutique, Transitional Storage Center, Survival Supply Distribution, and advocacy initiatives focused on dignity, access, and equity. By participating, you’re helping build a stronger and more connected community both on and off the court.

Organized by Think Dignity Board Members Cynthia Woelfel and Kristi Steinberg. For questions, email Kristi at kristi.steinberg@thinkdignity.org.

Think Dignity’s second annual Dink for Dignity tournament is proudly sponsored by Elevate.

When we Elevate the voices of those often unheard, we help to forge an equitable and prosperous future for our communities.

Want to support Dink for Dignity beyond the court? View our sponsorship packet to learn more about partnership opportunities.

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