Proceeds of the tournament will be distributed to local charities and non-profit organizations in North Simcoe. This new event will complement the Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament and provide an opportunity to increase the charitable reach for the township.

The pickleball tournament will feature play for doubles teams for several categories:
• Men’s Double 65+ – Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
• Women’s Double 65+ – Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
• Mixed Doubles 65+ – Friday, August 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
• Men’s Doubles Open – Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
• Women’s Doubles Open – Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
• Mixed Double Open – Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
The cost to register is $130 plus taxes for a duo (two-person team).

Sponsorship opportunities are available for both the pickleball and golf tournaments.

“We are excited to add a brand-new Charity Pickleball Tournament aimed at increasing our
ability to help fund the programs and services that help those in need in our community,” said
Mayor David Evans. “Since the inception of the Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament, the
community has helped us raise over $517,000 that has been distributed to local charities in our area. We hope you will join us on the greens and on the courts this year to help us to make a difference in North Simcoe while enjoying a fun event.”

To register for the Township of Tiny Charity Pickleball Tournament or learn more about
sponsorship opportunities, visit www.tiny.ca/CharityTournaments.

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The event includes a day of pickleball followed by a gala with auctions, awards and a performance by Canadian rock artist Suzie McNeil. The games will be held at Cleveland’s House and a handful of cottages. Players can sign up in teams of two or four and fundraise to support research on melanoma, one of the few cancers on the rise, as well as other skin cancers. Actors Emily Hampshire, Benjamin Hollingsworth and Billy Baldwin will join SportsCentre anchor Lindsay Hamilton as the tournament’s celebrity participants.

“We’re going to be hanging out in Muskoka, a full-day tournament of pickleball followed by the pickleball gala, and the best part is that it supports a cause near and dear to my heart: Melanoma Canada,” Hamilton said in a promo video. “The goal is to end all deaths caused by melanoma, and we’re going to have a fun day in support of a great cause.”

She urges people to sign up and get their game faces on. She spent the summer hosting the Olympics, so while the tournament is open to all skill levels, she’s ready to bring her A-game.

“I will be channeling that Olympic energy for Rock the Pickle in Muskoka,” she said.

Actor Billy Baldwin said that while the pools and palm trees of Beverly Hills are great, it’s even better to visit Muskoka for Rock the Pickle. He’s familiar with the area after years of attending the Boat Rally for Kids and Cancer. 

“If you’re looking for something fun and exciting to do this summer, I suggest you get off your butts and join me for the inaugural Rock the Pickle tournament to help smash out skin cancer in Canada,” Baldwin said in a video. “Rock the Pickle is going to be August 24th, and we will be playing at five spectacular cottages on Lake Joe and Rosseau.”

He said Muskoka is one of the most beautiful places in the world, so he’s glad to come back for an amazing cause. He can’t wait to see the tournament participants this weekend and hopes to raise a lot of money for the cause.

“Register today and help Melanoma Canada make a difference in the lives of those who are battling skin cancer,” he said. “And hey, if you sign up for a team, maybe we’ll play, maybe we’ll have a couple of cold ones, or maybe both.”

To register for the tournament or make a donation, visit the event website.

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The Baysville community can now enjoy a newly renovated tennis and pickleball facility this summer, thanks to a collaborative effort between the Baysville Lions Club and the Shamrock Foundation. The tennis court, located at 5 East Road and originally built by the Lions Club in the late 1980s, has undergone a complete transformation, including resurfacing and the addition of two pickleball courts.

The Baysville Lions Club worked closely with local seasonal residents Terry and Andrea Killackey, who had connections to the Shamrock Foundation and played a pivotal role in securing funding for the project. The Baysville Lions Club contributed $6,500, with the Shamrock Foundation donating $35,000, bringing the total investment to $41,500.

“What a grand slam for Baysville! The partnership between the Lions and the Shamrock Foundation shows just how powerful local initiative and generosity can be,” said Mayor Terry Glover, Township of Lake of Bays. “From all of us here in Baysville, thank you!”

The space now accommodates both tennis and the increasingly popular sport of pickleball. The refurbished facility is ready for action, featuring one tennis court and two pickleball courts, all with pristine playing surfaces.

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Daphne Micallef Reid, president of Pickleball Ontario, said the donation of the package – which includes a net, pickleballs and four sets of paddles – is a way for Pickleball Ontario to reach out to communities in advance of tournaments, and help to grow the sport of pickleball.

Junior Bent, Pickleball Ontario’s vice-president, delivered the package to the resource centre on June 14. He said the organization was happy to donate the package, because they want to see pickleball become an Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) and Olympic sport, so helping students to learn about the game is imperative to growing the game.

Bent says there are “so many great health benefits to playing pickleball”. In addition to improving physical health, people benefit from increased social interactions, too. He says the game is very inclusive, and multi-generations of families can play the game together; he’s seen photos of young people playing with their grandparents.

He credits the popularity of the sport to its low barrier to entry and the variety of health benefits. He adds that it’s an easy sport to learn.

Michelle Cundari, president of North Bay Pickleball Club, said the club has seen significant growth in recent years, with a rapidly increasing number of enthusiastic members. The club’s rising popularity mirrors the broader trend of pickleball becoming a mainstream sport. This surge has attracted participants of all ages and skill levels to join and engage in the sport.

Lindsay Kunkle, a library technician at the Classroom Support Centre North, said the resource centres house teacher resources that “couldn’t be in every classroom”. This would include items like manipulatives, toys for kindergarten classrooms, and “additional resources to help teachers provide the best possible education for the children.”

Staff can either sign out and have the material sent to their school by courier or can go in person to the resource centre to pick items up.

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The tournament is open to players of all ages and abilities. Each team will have the chance to play up to eight games in the tournament, with the top four teams playing in the celebrity showdown games.

Participants will play 30 minute matches, in a round robin best-of-seven style. Matches will be hosted at private cottages on Lake Rosseau and Lake Joseph.

Following the tournament, there will be a Rock The Pickle Gala with food, drinks, and entertainment.

The cost of entry is $2,500 per team of two. Participants can register at rockthepickle.com.

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