2nd Annual SoFlo
Fil-Am Pickleball Tourney
All proceeds will benefit the educational scholarship programs of ANCOP Foundation USA, Inc.
DON'T MISS IT!
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Saturday, April 5 (11:30a – 7p)
Location:
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis & Pickleball Center
5110 117th Court N
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Contacts:
Raymon Sciortino: 561.352.1662
Darlene Calooy: 561.523.4827
Popularity
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America! It can be played singles or doubles. The first official tournament was held in 1976.
Did You Know...
Pickball has an area called “the kitchen” (a non-volley zone). And, the net is lower than the net in tennis.
World Championships
The first world pickleball championships were held in 2016 in Canada.
Serve Up Love, Rally for Education!
This is a pickleball charity event to benefit the educational scholarship programs of ANCOP Foundation USA, Inc. ANCOP Foundation USA, Inc. is a duly registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. ANCOP means ANswering the Cry of the Poor. Through its scholarship program, ANCOP’s mission is to fight poverty and transform young lives through the gift of education and community support. All proceeds and donations collected from the tournament
will go towards scholarship of deserving students in the Philippines and other countries in various levels of education — elementary, high school, technical/vocational school and college.
Benefits of Sponsorship
Your tournament sponsorship will benefit deserving students, providing them with educational opportunities that may otherwise not be available to them, helping to lift these students and their families out of poverty. We are expecting to have a large attendance at our pickleball tournament and it will be a fantastic opportunity to promote your business and network with other companies.
Sponsorship Plans:
PLATINUM Sponsorship of $1500 or more – includes the following provided by ANCOP USA:
★ Large company logo on tournament shirt, plus 4 complimentary tournament shirts
★ Tent with table and four chairs for use at tournament
★ Company banner displayed at tournament (complimentary)
★ Company logo on tournament banner (logo submission by March 20, 2025)
★ Company logo on tournament website and social media
★ 2 complimentary tournament registrations
GOLD Sponsorship of $1000 – includes the following provided by ANCOP USA:
★ Medium company logo on tournament shirt, plus 2 complimentary tournament shirts
★ Company logo on tournament banner (logo submission by March 20, 2025)
★ Company logo on tournament website and social media
★ 1 complimentary tournament registration
SILVER Sponsorship of $500 – includes the following provided by ANCOP USA:
★ Small company logo on tournament shirt, plus 1 complimentary tournament shirt
★ Company logo on tournament banner (logo submission by March 20, 2025)
★ Company logo on tournament website and social media
FRIENDS of ANCOP Sponsorship of $100 – includes acknowledgement at the event and our website
ANCOP
ANCOP Foundation USA, Inc. is a registered non-profit organization. ANCOP means ANswering the Cry of the Poor. It started as a local program in the Philippines, founded by Couples for Christ (CFC), a faith-based Vatican-recognized lay organization that has a worldwide membership in over 100 countries. Together with CFC, ANCOP aims to BUILD THE CHURCH OF THE POOR. ANCOP’s program includes shelter building, community development and education sponsorship for poor but deserving students and seminarians.
Please become of our sponsors and donate below
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Tournament Date:
April 5, 2025 ( Saturday)
Start & end time :11:30 AM – 7:00p
Ball Type: Franklin X-40 outdoor ball
Parking: Free
Men’s Doubles Skills: 3.0 , 3.5 and 4.0 +
Women’s Doubles Skills: 3.0 , 3.5 and 4.0 +
*All start times are subject to change and events might be merged or split based on registration.
Venue:
*ROUND ROBIN FORMAT (All players within a bracket will compete against one another). Subject to change. Minimum 3 matches. In the event of a tie, tiebreakers are determined by (1st tie-breaker) head-to-head matches won.
*Registration Deadline: April 3, 2025
VENUE INFORMATION
REFUND POLICY
Cancellation deadline is April 3, 2025 . No refunds for any reason after that date. Cancellations prior to that date are subject to a $10 administration fee.
ALL REFUNDS will be sent after the tournament is completed.
WEATHER
This is an outdoor event. If weather or any other unforeseen circumstances occurs, the tournament may be delayed or cancelled.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
* Please bring portable chairs, hydration, umbrellas and canopies as needed.
* This is a city park so please lock all of your valuables and make sure they are not visible inside your locked vehicle.
Let the fun begin!
