Priests and Pickleball
DATE
Saturday, August 22nd
TIME
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
LOCATION
Checkwriters office outdoor pickleball courts, 46 Round Hill Rd., Northampton, MA
WHO’S INVITED?
players, spectators, families, anyone who wants to cheer on our parish priests!
INDIVIDUAL PLAYER REGISTRATION $50
DOUBLES REGISTRATION $90
PRIESTS FREE / SPONSORED
SPECTATOR TICKET (12 and under free) $25
This will be a morning of pickleball, food, and family fun on Saturday, August 22 benefiting the launch of Chesterton Academy of The Divine Mercy, the first classical Catholic high school in Western Massachusetts.
All skill levels welcome
Light breakfast, coffee, lunch, and refreshments all included
Registration closes on August 15
PRESENTED BY
HOSTED BY
Spectator Ticket
includes full access, including food. Kids 12 and under are free
$25
Sponsor a Priest
Help cover the cost of a priests participation.
$50
Doubles
Includes tournament participation, shirt, and food for 2 people
$90
Individual Player
Includes tournament participation, shirt, and food
$50
Can’t Make It?
You can still make a donation to support the mission!
all proceeds benefit Chesterton Academy of The Divine Mercy
$2,500
Receive premier event recognition with the highest level of visibility before, during, and after the tournament.
$1,000
Put your business courtside with exclusive recognition on one of the tournament's featured pickleball courts.
$750
Your logo will be featured on the official event T-shirt worn and remembered long after the final match.
$500
Display your logo on our court side patio where players, families, and spectators gather throughout the day
$250
Show your support for Catholic education with recognition on our Mission Sponsor banner displayed at the event.
for sponsorship questions please contact Dakota Hebert - dhebert@chestertondm.org
We are grateful to the businesses and community partners helping make this event possible and supporting the launch of Chesterton Academy of The Divine Mercy.
Why we’re playing
Chesterton Academy of The Divine Mercy is a Catholic, classical high school planning to open in Fall 2027 in Hampshire county with the goal of forming young people into joyful saints and leaders.
All proceeds will help support our founding year efforts, including student recruitment, faculty formation, and start up costs.
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This is a doubles style tournament which means you will be playing with a partner. Prior knowledge of pickleball rules is helpful but all levels are welcome. You will have the chance to self select your skill level at registration.
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Yes! Coffee, a light breakast, lunch, and beverages are included with the cost of your ticket or registration thanks to our generous food and drink sponsors!
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This is a family friendly event! We will have a kidzone with lawn games for children to run and play. Kids 12 and under are free of charge.
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There is ample off street parking available in the Checkwriters parking lot.
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There will be 24 teams randomly divided into eight pools of three. Each pool will compete in round-robin play, with every team playing two matches during the pool-play round.
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Glory… and some pretty cool swag!
but mostly, Glory.