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ROCK THE PICKLE MUSKOKA

Rock the Pickle is not your middle of the kitchen average Pickleball tournament!

We will be turning up the heat in Muskoka this summer all for a great cause: battling Melanoma!

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"Rock the Pickle" isn't just a tournament; it's an experience. Expect thrilling matches, heart-pounding moments, and an atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

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Celebrities

2025 CELEBRITIES

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KIM COATES

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Actor

Kim Coates is a Canadian-American actor best known for playing Tig Trager on the hit series Sons of Anarchy. Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, his film credits include Black Hawk Down, Bad Boys, and Resident Evil: Afterlife.
On stage, he’s performed on Broadway and starred in Macbeth at Stratford.
He won a Canadian Screen Award for his lead role in Bad Blood.
Coates is also a passionate philanthropist, supporting youth and education causes. In 2025, he stars as Brigham Young in Netflix’s American Primeval and joins The Walking Dead: Dead City as Bruegel.

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JAMES DUTHIE

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Lead Studio Host for TSN's NHL

James Duthie is a Canadian sportscaster, author, and part-time hockey nerd best known as the smooth voice and quick wit behind TSN’s NHL coverage. A Carleton journalism grad (because someone has to be), he started at CJOH-TV in Ottawa before landing at TSN in 1998, where he’s since covered everything from the World Juniors to the Super Bowl—with just the right mix of insight and dad jokes. He’s won a bunch of awards (don’t worry, he’ll tell you), written a few bestselling books, and hosts The Rubber Boots Podcast—because clearly he doesn’t have enough microphones in his life. Off-camera, he’s a dad of three and a charity ambassador, proving he’s got a heart as big as his hockey takes.

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RORY SABBATINI

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Professional Golfer

Rory Sabbatini is a professional golfer with six PGA Tour victories, including the 2011 Honda Classic. Born in Durban, South Africa, he began his professional career in 1998 and reached a career-high world ranking of No. 8 in 2007. In 2019, Sabbatini became a Slovak citizen and represented Slovakia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where he won a silver medal in men's golf. Known for his competitive spirit and dynamic play, Rory brings his passion for sports to the pickleball court at Rock the Pickle Muskoka!

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LINDSAY HAMILTON

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TSN Anchor

Lindsay Hamilton is one of Canada’s top sports broadcasters and a familiar face on TSN, where she’s been delivering breaking news, highlights, and athlete interviews since 2016. From the Olympics to the NHL, she’s covered it all with sharp insight and signature charm.

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Before joining TSN, Lindsay hosted on Family Channel and CBC Sports, and brought her energy to major events like the Pan Am Games. She’s interviewed some of the biggest names in sports—and now she’s bringing that same fearless spirit to the pickleball court.

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LEO STAKOS

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Celebrity Ambassador

Host of a national television series, Fish TV, which has been on air over 10 years, allowing him to host several outdoor industry events and star in television commercials, which led to Leo being nominated for nine Golden Moose TV awards, winning best salt water episode/show in the country.

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How to Participate

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Register a team:

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  • 2 players: Fundraise a minimum of $2,500* per team

  • 4 players (rotate): Fundraise a minimum of $4,000* per team

*all donations fully tax-receiptable.

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Every team will play a minimum of 3 matches (20 minutes each) - plus playoffs if qualified.

Qualifying teams will receive incredible benefits:

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• Company/Team Name mentioned in the program

• Tickets for tournament spectators

• Rock the Pickle Gala tickets

• Pickleball Tournament SWAG

• Complimentary food, beverages, and entertainment

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EVERY TEAM THAT SECURES $20K IN FUNDRAISING OR SPONSORSHIP WILL DRAFT A CELEBRITY COACH

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Tournament Structure

  • Doubles format

  • Round robin style of game play at a variety of cottages

  • Multiple games played - a minimum of 3 matches (20 minutes each) - plus playoffs if qualified.

  • Opportunity to have a celebrity coach - any team that secures $20k in fundraising or sponsorship.

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Event Day

  • Welcome and Intro

  • Round Robin Tournament 

  • Awesome courtside lunch - tailgate style

  • Celebrity matches

  • Post event cocktail

  • Rock the Pickle Gala - food, drinks and entertainment 

  • Raise the (Pickle Ball) paddle fundraiser

  • Silent and Live auctions

HOW TO FUNDRAISE?

This toolkit is packed with sweet resources to help you ace your fundraising goals!
Signed up? Visit your individual or team page to share directly to LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp or by email. 

Appeal Letter

You can use this template to reach out to your community to support your fundraising.

Social Media Kit
This kit includes pre-written copy, story graphics, and customizable profile assets.

5 effective ideas

How to level up your fundraise campaign. Download the deck.

Poster and Pager
Promote the event and recruit team members with this poster and pager!

About Melanoma
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The Mole Mobile is coming to the event!


All participants will have the chance to receive a free skin check. And here’s the big news:
Anyone who donates $250+ to your team will also be eligible for a screening at the Mole Mobile during the event!

So spread the word—invite friends, family, and fans to back your team. Together, we can serve up fun and sun safety for a great cause.

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Rock the Pickle Ball

ROCK THE PICKLE BALL

AUGUST 23th, 2025 - MUSKOKA

Location: Port Carling Community Centre

2024 Pickle Ball Gallery:

Thank You To Our Fundraising Committee!

Ben Imrie

Megan McLeod

Robyn Goodwin 

Stefan Ottenbrite

Davi Singh

Todd Adair

Lindsey Beder

Lauren Sax

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BECOME A SPONSOR

Simon Williams

Phone: 416-566-0990

Email: simon@solutionswithimpact.com

ReLeaf Foundation of Canada is a Canadian charity that proudly supports some of Canada’s most deserving causes.  

 

The ReLeaf Foundation of Canada does not engage in any programming but instead acts as a fiduciary conduit to support active fundraising for deserving foundations and charities. 

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