All Participants: The Annual Pickleball Tournament is really two different 16-team touraments, held a different times of the day to accomodate different schedules. They are both open to anyone –individual or corporate teams and sponsors. All team registrants get a generous swag bag and opportunity to compete for some amazing prizes, along with having fun for an amazing cause. Sponsor recognition and benefits are listed below.  

Major Sponsorships

• $1,200 – Diamond: Cornerstone Partner Sponsorship: Our cornerstone partners stand tall with the Foundation every year, giving us unshakeable stability that impacts the Murray community, building an inseparable connection and legacy of trust with our students and educators. This sponsorship includes: (1) Up to one team of players, (2) maximum print and digital recognition, (3) multiple branded swag-bag contributions, (4) opportunity to welcome teams, (5) complimentary VIP swag for each player, (6) social media spotlight before the tournament, and (7) three advertisements in Murray Matters Newsletter. 
• $600 – Platinum: Community Champion Sponsorship: Our champion sponsors are also invaluable leaders, making a difference for Murray and others across Utah. Their visibility is undeniable as they show up each year to ensure critical programs and learning opportunities are supported. This sponsorship includes: (1) Up to one team of players, (2) high-level print and digital recognition, (3) up to two branded swag-bag contributions, (4) grouped social media spotlight, and (5) two advertisements in Murray Matters Newsletter.
• $300 – Gold: Strategic Advocate Sponsorship: Our strategic advocates not only contribute, but rally others to join in. Their injection of support helps us achieve community momentum and is a critical component of student and teacher advocacy. This sponsorship includes: (1) Up to one team of players, (2) elevated print and digital recognition, (3) up to one branded swag-bag contribution, and (4) one advertisement in Murray Matters Newsletter.

Other Sponsorships

• FREE – In-Kind Prize or Swag Bag Contribution: Our foundation-level sponsors provide the direct, essential support that keeps our mission moving. By taking a visible stand on the courts, they ensure MEF’s support and mission are robust. This sponsorship includes: (1) Standard print and digital recognition.

Tournament Structure, Rules, and Demonstration

• Structure: Each of the two 16-team tournaments are structured the same. Teams will be placed in either beginner or experienced level brackets of eight teams of a four-game round-robin tournament. The teams that win and score the most are advanced to a playoff of one or two additional games. In one sense it is competitive, but most will tell you (including those who have never played before) it’s pretty low-key and mostly just fun.
• Rules: International Pickleball Tournament rules are observed, though there are no referees. We do have volunteers to help manage ball retrieval, reporting scores, and moving teams from one game to the next. Here are the official rules for Pickleball.
• Demonstration: Because a lot of people are still becoming familiar with the sport, we have provided this very basic video demonstration to help begginers with the basic idea.