Yachad Toronto's 1st Pickleball Tournament is an event that brings together participants, families, and supporters to raise funds for our vital programs and initiatives for people with special needs. We invite you to become a sponsor and help make this event a great success.
Participation Details
Entry Fee: Early Bird Special $150 until April 7 | $200 Regular Participation Fee
Extras: Watch a professional exhibition with players from OPA ( Ontario Pickleball Academy)
Spectator Entry: $75
Food and Drinks: Kosher Lunch will be served
The rules and length of games will be shared prior to the event.
Tournament Players please use this Checklist
• If you check most boxes in a category, that’s likely your level. • If you’re in between levels, round down for fairness unless you’re improving rapidly.
2.5 Advanced Beginner
Can sustain short rallies with players of similar skill
Can serve and return more consistently but lacks control
Can hit both forehands and backhands, but backhand is weaker
Struggles with dinking, volleys, and directional control
Knows basic court positioning but doesn’t move efficiently
3.0 – Recreational Intermediate
Can sustain medium-length rallies (5+ shots)
More consistent serve, returns, and forehand placement
Beginning to use dinks and volleys but lacks finesse
Struggles with pace control and resets
Understands court positioning and transitions to the net
Limited use of strategies like stacking or drop shots
3.5 – Competitive Intermediate
Can sustain longer rallies (10+ shots) with some directional control
Good consistency in serves, returns, and third-shot drops
Can volley with moderate consistency and place shots well
Uses dinking and drop shots but may struggle under pressure
Can recognize and adjust positioning based on opponent’s play
Beginning to use offensive lobs and counterpunching strategies
4.0 – Advanced
Consistently places serves, returns, and third-shot drops effectively
Good control over dinking, resets, and soft game under pressure
Moves efficiently with strong footwork and court awareness
Controls pace, can change strategies mid-game
Recognizes opponents’ weaknesses and targets them
Uses offensive lobs, counterattacks, and Ernes selectively
4.5+ – Expert/Tournament-Level
High-level consistency in all shots, including volleys, resets, and drop shots
Strong control over pace, spin, and shot placement
Strategic use of stacking, speed-ups, and deceptive play
Can handle fast-paced, aggressive opponents with ease
Plays effectively in high-pressure situations
Has experience competing in tournaments and winning at a high level
For more information or to sponsor please contact Jennifer Turack turackj@ou.org
Why Sponsor?
Exposure to a Wide Audience: Get your brand noticed by a diverse group of community members, participants, and spectators.
Support a Worthy Cause: Your sponsorship helps fund important programs for adults and teens living with special needs, including daily programs, Sunday Funday, and Shabbatonim.
Community Engagement: Network with local families and businesses while showcasing your commitment to the community.
