On Belay’s 2nd Annual Pickleball FUNdraiser!

Stay Out Of The Kitchen!

When: Saturday, August 16, 2025

Where: Portsmouth Community Campus — 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH

8 NEW Outdoor Courts!

Who: YOU! We have something for everyone from beginner to advanced. Find a buddy (any age or gender mix) of equal skill level and sign up! Or sign up as a free agent and be matched with an equally skilled player. Find out your skill level HERE.

Why: On Belay’s free year-round adventure programs support kids impacted by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. On Belay’s programs are intentionally designed to use adventure programs as a vehicle to provide a supportive community of like-experienced peers, uncover inner resilience, and to have fun! Learn more about our programs HERE. Your participation directly helps these kids during such a challenging time in their lives.

REGISTRATION IS FULL!

We do have waitlists running for each competition category (2.5-2.99, 3.0-3.49, 3.5-3.99, & 4.0+). If you would like to be added to the waitlist for these group, please email madeline@on-belay.org

FORMAT

This is a FUNdraiser, with morning games geared towards beginners and intermediate players (2.5-2.99 & 3.0-3.49) and the afternoon with intermediate+ and advanced players in mind (3.5-3.99 & 4.0+).

Competition format will be a round robin of 6 games. Teams will be awarded points based on wins and losses. The top four teams after 6 games based on points awarded during the round robin will play in the championship round for an opportunity to win great prizes!

Quick Facts:

  • Pairs can be of any gender or age mix - just make sure your partner is of similar skill

  • Games will last 13 minutes, teams will have 15 minute rest between each game

  • Every team is guaranteed to play 6 games

  • Top 4 teams from each category will play one additional championship round game for a chance to win AMAZING prizes!

Unsure where you fall in the skill rankings? Check out this skill determination flow chart HERE.

The Tournament Director reserves the right to change the format should circumstances, such as adverse weather conditions, necessitate.

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Day Of Details

Schedule

Parking

Gear

Group of people playing pickleball on an outdoor court surrounded by trees with sunlight shining through.

8:00am-8:50am AM Group Check-In

9:00am-12:30am — 2.5-2.99 & 3.0-3.49 Games

12:15pm-1:00pm — PM Group Check-In

1:15pm-4:45pm — 3.5-3.99 & 4.0+ Games

On Site, Ample, and FREE!

Players should bring their own equipment, chairs, hydration products, snacks, and medical supplies. Water stations and port-a-potty’s will be available on-site.

Prizes and Raffle Items From

Logo of Bread & Butter Pickleball Co., featuring stylized text with a pickleball paddle and pickleball illustration in black, white, and gold colors.
Logo for EnHouse Pickleball with bold black text and red text underneath.
Selkirk logo with a red stylized S and the words "Selkirk" and "We are pickleball" underneath.
Logo for C1140 Pickleball featuring a black and yellow lightning bolt within a black circle, with black text spelling 'C1140' and black capital letters spelling 'PICKLEBALL' underneath.
Yale logo with a black circle and a stylized white letter Y inside, accompanied by the word Yale in black, bold, uppercase letters.
Colorful circular logo with the letter P at the center, surrounded by concentric lines in red, orange, and yellow, with the words 'Pickle for the People' written below.
Paddletek logo with a black background, a yellow stylized 'F' symbol above the name.
Logo for Electric Pickleball, featuring a stylized yellow lightning bolt and bold yellow and gray text on a black background.
Joola Pickleball logo featuring a stylized triangle and text
Logo with the words 'Fresh Picked' and an illustration of a green vegetable with white lines through it acting as the letter 'I' in the word 'Picked'.
Logo for Real Pickles featuring a purple radish with green leaves in a stylized design.
Logo for Holbrook Pickleball with four black circles arranged in a square and the words 'HOLBROOK PICKLEBALL' underneath.
A green circular sign with the word 'TANGGERINE' around the top half and a small tangerine graphic in the center and an orange line at the bottom.
Illustration of a two-story country deli with a porch, storefront windows, and a sign reading 'Calle's'.
Colorful logo with yellow, blue, and red bars spelling out 'party,' with the word 'CLUB' in black below.

Policies

Weather

Rain delays are possible. Each registrant assumes the risk that adverse weather could create scheduling delays, abbreviated play, or event cancellation.

No Refunds

This tournament is a non-profit fundraiser, outdoor event with a no-refund policy. Each player assumes the risk of inclement weather forcing event cancellation. In the event of a cancellation made by the organizing committee 30 days prior to the event, On Belay will refund participants 40% of the registration fee.

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Have questions? Drop us a line!

Thank You To Our Amazing Sponsors

The logo of Kiwanis International featuring a circular emblem with a large 'K' in the center and the words 'Kiwanis International' around it, next to the name 'Kiwanis' in bold blue letters.
The Elliott logo with blue stylized text and a gold and blue shield icon, along with the words 'A Member of Solution Health'.
Logo of Piscataqua Savings Bank with a sailing ship illustration and the founding year 1877
Logo of Mass General Brigham Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, featuring a stylized teal icon resembling a building with three columns and waves, alongside the hospital's name in blue text.
Silhouette of a person lying down in a relaxed pose with a large green spiral design in the background.
Logo for Maureen Miller CFO Services featuring stylized blue, green, and beige waves and text with website URL and tagline
Fainish Acupuncture and Wellness logo with stylized green leaves and two figures, one larger and one smaller, alongside the business name.
Beth Israel Lahey Health Exeter Hospital logo with text and a stylized blue geometric shape.

Interested in becoming a sponsor for this event?

Check out our sponsorship packages HERE and reach out to Madeline Brooks at madeline@on-belay.org.