District 88 Foundation invites you to participate in its first ‘Paddle Battle’ pickleball tournament
Check out the fun promotional video above, featuring Willowbrook administrators and staff members on the pickleball court!
Check out the promotional video segment above, which was featured on Addison Community Television (ACTV)!
Calling all Addison Trail and Willowbrook staff, students, parents/guardians, alumni, community members and friends!
You’re invited to attend the District 88 Foundation’s first “Paddle Battle” pickleball tournament! You won’t want to miss this fun-filled event – see all the details below!
What: District 88 Foundation “Paddle Battle” pickleball tournament
- There will be two divisions of play, based on skill level.
* The tournament format is round robin (meaning you will play against multiple people). If you would like to be placed on the same court as a specific player, please contact District 88 Director of Community Relations Dani Brink at dbrink@dupage88.net or 630-530-3989. - There also will be a free lesson for those who are new to pickleball, but want to participate in the tournament – see details below!
- Medals will be awarded.
- There will be a raffle for prizes.
When: March 2, 2024
- 8:30 to 9 a.m. - Free lesson (for those who are new to pickleball, but want to participate in the tournament)
- 9 a.m. to noon - Tournament
Where: Willowbrook High School, 1250 S. Ardmore Ave. in Villa Park (in the fieldhouse)
Cost: $25 a player
To register: Go to www.dupage88.net/PickleballRegistration2024.
- The deadline to sign up is Feb. 26. If you still need to register, you're in luck! We've extended the deadline. Be sure to sign up as soon as possible at the link above. Thank you for your support!
New to pickleball? No worries - we've got you covered!
Certified pickleball coach Alvin Ibalio will provide a free lesson from 8:30 to 9 a.m. for those who are new to pickleball, but want to participate in the tournament. Take a lesson, and then compete in the tournament!
Pickleball equipment: If you need a paddle and/or a ball, contact District 88 Director of Community Relations Dani Brink at dbrink@dupage88.net or 630-530-3989. We will do our best to accommodate you!
For questions or more information: Contact District 88 Director of Community Relations Dani Brink at dbrink@dupage88.net or 630-530-3989.
Sponsorships and donations: The District 88 Foundation is looking for corporations/businesses to sponsor the pickleball tournament or donate items to raffle off during the event. For more information about sponsorship opportunities and donation details, go to www.dupage88.net/PickleballSponsorPacket.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Gold sponsors:
Silver sponsors:
About the District 88 Foundation
The District 88 Foundation is a member of the Partnership for Inspired Education (PIE) Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves public school students in District 88, Addison School District 4, District 45 and Salt Creek School District 48. Founded in 2009, PIE is designed to be the foundation that supports a long-term partnership with the community, businesses, schools and, most importantly, the children served.
For more information about the PIE Foundation and the District 88 Foundation, go to www.dupage88.net/foundation. Funds raised by the District 88 Foundation have been used to support students through initiatives such as providing computers and internet access, subsidizing Advanced Placement (AP)/college-level tests and offering mini-grants for staff to develop instructional opportunities for students.
To donate to the District 88 Foundation, go to https://tinyurl.com/D88FoundationDonation, or mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Attention Dani Brink
2 Friendship Plaza
Addison, IL 60101
* Make checks payable to “District 88 Foundation.”
Matching Gifts: Your gift might be multiplied with a matching gift from your/your spouse’s employer. See the Human Resources Department for the appropriate form, and return it with your contribution.