Heron Pickleball '26 - The Gunston School CONTACT: Events Coordinator Delaney Rizzuto at drizzuto@gunston.org D: 410-758-0620 ext. 1200 EVENT CHAIR: Megan Owings, P'29 A look at years past: 2025 Heron Pickleball Tournament 2024 Heron Pickleball Tournament Saturday, April 18, 2026 $40 per player $35 alumni $25 for current students, faculty/staff The Gunston School is hosting the Heron Pickleball Outdoor Tournament on Saturday, April 18 at its waterfront campus in Centreville, Md. beginning at 9 a.m. The format will be round-robin or double elimination, depending on the number of registered teams, with men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles teams playing on Gunston’s tennis courts. Beginners will compete in the morning followed by intermediate then advanced players will compete in the afternoon with a detailed schedule to follow their registration. All funds raised support Gunston’s 21 interscholastic teams (plus three recreation leagues!) that comprise Heron Athletics. Check in opens at 8:30 a.m. with Gunston celebrity guest and long-time faculty member Mr. Ben Dize, who will be flipping his famous chocolate chip pancakes for participants. Those who wish to participate and do not have a partner will be paired with someone of a similar skill level. Pickleball Registration Pickleball Sponsorship Sponsorship Levels Benefits Included Grand Slam $2,500 Court $1,500 Volley $1,000 Paddle $500 Kitchen $250 Dink $100 Registration 4 Teams (8 players) 3 Teams (6 players) 2 Teams (4 players) 1 Team (2 players) 1 player Invitation to Leadership Reception Tax Deduction* $2,140 $1,230 $820 $410 $205 $100 Heron Fund Donation** $250 $150 ONLINE RECOGNITION Event Press Release Logo on Event Website G&W Business Directory Listing Social Media Acknowledgement The Gunston Weekly eNewsletter General Acknowledgement Beyond Gunston Road Alumni eNewsletter Highlight Dedicated Social Media Sponsor Highlight Sponsor Feature in The Weekly PRINTED RECOGNITION Recognition in Multum in Parvo alumni magazine & annual report Logo on Pickleball T-shirt EVENT RECOGNITION Signage at Event Announced during Event Sponsor Promotional Opportunity (distribute swag, promo items, etc. at event) * Tickets/registrations  that are donated or unused will not count against tax donation amount **Includes a 10% donation to the Heron Annual Fund, thus securing your participation for the year. Grand Slam Sponsors Court Sponsors Volley Sponsors Paddle Sponsors