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Rock The Pickle
Rock the Pickle is not your middle of the kitchen average tournament, it is a celebrity driven pickleball tournament in support of Melanoma Canada! There’s no better way to spend a summer day than playing pickleball in stunning Muskoka—Canada’s ultimate summer destination, for a great cause: battling Melanoma!
📅 When: August 23th, 2025
📍 Where: Port Carling Community Centre – Muskoka, Ontario
🎾 Dive into the excitement with games for all levels, live entertainment, delicious local food, and celebrity games. Don’t miss your chance to mix sport, nature, and philanthropy.
Register for free until May 19th, but remember: to hit the court, you’ll need to fundraise a minimum of $2,500 for a team of two or $4,000 for a team of four. It’s all for a great cause, so let’s serve up some good vibes and make a difference!
Ready to join Rock the Pickle? Follow these simple steps to get started:
1️⃣ Visit rockthepickle.com
2️⃣ Open the menu (top right corner) and select “How to Participate”
3️⃣ Explore event details and fundraising requirements
4️⃣ Click “Register” to sign up your team via DonorDrive
Not sure how to start fundraising? We’ve got you covered! Our Fundraising Toolkit includes:
✔️ Pre-written appeal letters
✔️ Social media templates
✔️ Posters & promo materials
✔️ A PDF packed with creative fundraising ideas
You can download all directly from the website.
👉 REGISTER TODAY AT: rockthepickle.com


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