2024 Pickleball Fundraiser for ECAC

Your contributions to our second annual pickleball fundraiser will be an important and meaningful support for ECAC. We provide critical services to refugees from around the world. Our programs include assistance with housing, employment, healthcare, English education, and childcare. By participating in a fun day of pickleball, you will make a difference in the lives of refugees as they find home, health, and community in Chicago.

Pickle Your Way

Our event offers three different activities to provide hours of entertainment for pickleball players of all skill levels! You can choose what activity (or activities) You want to participate in when you buy a ticket at the link above.

 

Tournament

Get to know other pickleball players and enjoy the friendly competition! Tournaments will be scheduled throughout the day and arranged by skill level.

Lessons

Improve your skills and bring your team to the next level in a lesson with pickleball professional Carl Rosenthal!

Open Play

Enjoy the courts and practice at your own pace when you sign up for open play!

What

Pickle your way! Participate in a pickleball tournament or if you are newer to pickleball, participate in open play or take free lessons from Pickleball Pro Carl Rosenthal. 

Where

Danny Cunniff Park: 2700 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL 60035.

When

Event starts at 9am. For the tournament and lessons, you’ll be informed one week in advance of your play time.

How

Sign up for a ticket and/or an additional donation at this link!

Lessons with Carl Rosenthal

We are excited to host local pickleball pro Carl Rosenthal at our fundraising event this year! Carl hosts workshops with the Glencoe Park District to share his expertise with pickleball players of many different skill levels. At our fundraiser, you will have the opportunity to work with Carl to learn new techniques and improve your pickleball abilities!

Tickets