FAQS

Whether you're a player, a spectator, or a sponsor, this section will provide you with the information you need.

  • How will my team be matched against other teams?

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  • Is it mixed pairs?

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  • How many matches will our team play?

    ach team will play a minimum of 3 matches, with 4 rounds. 

  • Can youth ages 17 and under enter the tournament?

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  • Who gets to play against the celebrities?

    nly three teams will hit the court with our celebrity guests. The top two fundraising teams automatically earn a bonus round with our celebrity team. The final spot will be drawn from teams who have reached the $1,000 minimum to play—with one entry earned for every additional $500 raised. (Note: Everyone will get a chance to meet celebrities and take photos with them at the Pickle Party!) 

  • How will I know when to play?

    A schedule will be sent to each team the week before the event to confirm your match times. Matches will be played between 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

  • What do I do when I’m not playing?

    Pickleball pros will be available for lessons (Montreal and Toronto), and fitness club facilities are available to all teams to use during down time (Toronto only). You can also watch the action as other teams take to the court, enjoy lunch, snacks, drinks and shop our vendor booths. 

  • Do I need to fundraise to play?

     Yes, each team needs to raise a minimum of $1,000 to qualify to participate. One team member can raise the entire amount, or it can be split between the two team members. You have the option to self-donate the $1,000 if you prefer not to fundraise.  

  • What about food?

    A brunch will be served before tournament play begins, with additional food and refreshments available during the Pickle Party cocktail reception.

  • Are there changing rooms and showers?

    The facilities in Montreal and Toronto offer both changing rooms and showers.

  • Can my friends and family come to watch?

    Yes! Friends and family are welcome to watch. Each participant receives one guest ticket to the Pickle Party.

  • What happens if I get injured before the event?

     You can have another person take your place on your team.  

  • How do my friends donate to my team?

    You can share your teams online fundraising link via email or social media, or you can collect offline donations (cheque and cash)

  • Will racquets be provided?

     Racquets will not be provided, please bring your own.  

Participant Centre

  • What is the purpose of my Participant Centre?

    Your participant centre   is your gateway for fundraising online! Use your Participant Centre to:

    • Share your story - Customize your personal page, using compelling pictures, text, even video! 
    •  Share your page via email. Make it known that you’re helping save lives! 
    • Make the first donation a self-donation - lead the way and kick off your fundraising!
    • See your fundraising stats – Keep track of your fundraising and see a list of all of your donors!   

  • How do I send emails from my Participant Centre?

    It’s easy to send emails from your Participant Center to ask for donations, share team messages and thank your donors. We’ve created templated emails for you to use or you can create your own.


    Here’s how to do it: 

    1. Log in to your Participant Centre

    Click on the fundraiser you wish to send mail from, then click "Mailing list" in the left hand menu.

    Click on “Send email” and then you can select one of our templated emails or create your own custom message. 

    For any custom emails you create, you can also save them for future use, and you can find them in “My custom templates”.


     

  • How do I add contacts to my Participant Centre?

    It’s easy to do! To add contacts to your Mailing Centre, you should:

    1. Log in to your Participant Centre and click on the fundraiser you wish to send emails from.
    2. Go to “Mailing list” in the left hand menu.
    3. Click on “Contacts”.
    4. Follow the instructions to either add contacts in bulk using a CSV file or manually add them one by one. Once uploaded, your contacts will be available for use in any of your future fundraisers.   

  • I was advised that a friend made a donation to my fundraiser, but the donation is not appearing my list of supporters.

    We can help you with that!  Please contact us at events@melanomacanada.ca

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