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Date: Feb 28, 2026
Location: Dill Dinkers, 4942 Boiling Brook Parkway, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Time: 10:30am-2pm (ET)
Format: Doubles Round Robin (all levels welcome) followed by Elimination Playoff Bracket
Entry Fee: (includes snacks and refreshments, event T-shirt, water bottles, and prizes for top 3 teams in each bracket)
  • $75pp for players (guaranteed 4 games) - (2 SPOTS LEFT!)
  • $50pp for Beginner Clinic (1 hour)- SOLD OUT​
  • $30pp for spectators/ hecklers
Silent Auction/raffle items include:
  • High-end pickleball paddles and bags from 4 different manufacturers 
  • Signed memorabilia from pro-athletes
  • Jewelry 
  • And much more!

​Play with a Purpose

​T1D1 stands for Type 1 Diabetes from Day 1 of diagnosis.  T1D1 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) focused on offering free resources and tools to youth newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Initiated by 18 year-old Drew Mendelow, T1D1 offers the first FDA-cleared, over-the-counter insulin calculator app — designed to help people with Type 1 Diabetes calculate insulin doses with confidence. Every dollar raised helps us reach more families newly diagnosed with T1D and ensures they have access to life-changing resources at no cost. Learn more about T1D1 and Drew's story.

How to get involved

  • Play: Register as an individual or a team. - (2 SPOTS LEFT!)
  • Heckler: Cheer or heckle your friends. Receive a T-Shirt, water bottle, and participate in all of the pickleball contests, raffles, silent auctions and giveaways!  ​
  • Sponsor: Support the event and promote your business. 
  • Volunteer: Help us run a smooth, fun day!
  • Donate: Even if you can’t attend, you can help make a difference. 

Tournament Information

Reminders
Please wear athletic attire and non-marking court shoes. Paddles are available to borrow if need be. Everyone attending will receive a T-Shirt.
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Team Format
​Open entry with flexible team composition - players may select advanced beginner or intermediate/advanced level brackets and form single-gender teams or mixed-gender teams, with all teams competing in the specified bracket regardless of composition. 
You can enter your teammate's name when you register. Dill Dinkers will do their best to match individuals with a partner, but it is not guaranteed.
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Tournament Structure
Each tournament bracket will include 4 round robin games (12 mins each with a 3-minute break between games). Teams will be seeded based on points scored during round robin play for a single elimination playoff bracket.

Schedule

10:30am-10:45am - Check in, stretch, warm-up
11:00 am - opening remarks
11:10 am - Let the games begin!

COURTS 1-4
  • 11:15 am - Intermediate and Advanced Player Tournament begins
  • Each team plays 4 round robin games, 12-minutes each with a 3-minute break in between games
  • 12:45 pm- Teams will be seeded based on points scored for a single elimination tournament

COURTS 6-9
  • 11:15 am - Advanced Beginner Player Tournament begins
  • Each team plays 4 round robin games, 12-minutes each with a 3-minute break in between games
  • 12:45 pm- Teams will be seeded based on points scored for a single elimination tournament

​COURT 5
  • 11:15 am - Clinic for newbies and beginners (1 hour)
  • 12:15 pm - Competitions (fastest ball, target practice, etc. )

1:45 pm - 2:00 pm - Winners announced, Prizes, and Closing Remarks
11am-2pm Silent Auction/raffle items include:
  • High-end pickleball paddles and bags from 4 different manufacturers 
  • Signed memorabilia from pro-athletes
  • Jewelry 
  • And much more!

Can't attend but would still like to donate? 

100% of proceeds goes towards T1D1 non-profit 501(c)(3). Your donations allow us to offer essential tools and resources to those newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.

Interested in volunteering?

Reach out at [email protected] and let us know! 

Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!

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