24/7 DINK is proud to sponsor and host next year’s Greatest Spectacle in Pickleball tournament May 16-18. Shannon Frederick, corporate events and philanthropy coordinator and avid pickleball player, has put this event together annually for four years now. This is the first time it will be hosted at 24/7 DINK’s indoor facility with 20 courts.
Frederick said, “A topnotch tournament should be held at a topnotch facility, right? And I love John Hurley’s vision and how he’s embraced and listened to the pickleball community.”
Greatest Spectacle in Pickleball is formatted as a round-robin single elimination tournament where players must register with a partner. There will be music during the event and beverages from a local brewery will be served Saturday and Sunday.
The proceeds from this event go towards the Warm Heart Warm Home Foundation, which supports individuals and families from the Indianapolis metropolitan area by providing financial grants, utility line and appliance repair or replacement, energy management conservation and case management. This foundation reaches underserved communities that may not qualify for federal assistance.
“I created the Greatest Spectacle in Pickleball years ago while serving as executive director of a nonprofit as a fun and engaging way to raise funds. As a passionate pickleball player and someone deeply connected to the community, it felt natural to combine what I love with a meaningful cause. Hosting this event brings me immense joy, knowing it not only unites people but also directly helps those in need—our friends, neighbors, and sometimes even our own families,” Frederick said.
This is the first time the tournament will take place in an indoor facility with 20 acrylic-cushioned courts and indirect LED lighting, so even veterans can experience Greatest Spectacle in Pickleball in a way they have never before. This also marks the first of many tournaments that 24/7 DINK will host.
Frederick said, “What I love most is that it’s all for charity—it always has been and always will be. I’m passionate about setting the bar high and delivering an exceptional experience for every player. My goal is to make this tournament one that players look forward to year after year, with fresh, exciting elements that keep them coming back and encourage them to share the experience with their friends.”
You can find more information and register here until May 7.