Events

Day 1: Friday, March 21, 2025

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Arrival and Check-In

• Greet teams and provide welcome packets (schedule, campus map, meal tickets).

• Location: Gallaudet Field House Lobby.

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Gallaudet Admission Tour

• Guided campus tour for students and coaches/chaperone 

• Opportunity to learn about Gallaudet’s programs and student life.

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Dinner

• Buffet at the GU Dining Hall.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Pickleball Clinic

• Hosted by Ben Coleman and Damian Spillner.

• Location: Field House Gym.

7:00 PM – 10:30 PM: Esports Experience

• Teams can try esports games in the Esports Lab.

• Includes friendly matches and demos.

• Location: Ely Center 2nd Floor.

Day 2: Saturday, March 22, 2025

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Breakfast

• Location: GU Cafeteria.

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Tournament Check-In

• Teams arrive and confirm participation.

• Location: Field House Lobby.

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Pickleball Tournament

• Courts 1-6: Matches begin.

• Sponsors: Joola, Six Zero, Engaged.

• Lunch break: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Dinner

• Location: GU Cafeteria.

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Awards Ceremony

• Presentation of medals and recognition of sponsors.

• Location: Field House Gym.

8:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Farewell Party

• Closing celebration with music, photo booths, and snacks.

• Location: TBA

Day 3: Sunday, March 23, 2025

• Breakfast: A complimentary breakfast will be provided for all participants and chaperones.

  • Time: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

  • Location: Field House Lobby

• Check-Out: Teams and participants will check out from their accommodations.

  • Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

• Transportation to DCA: Shuttle services will transport participants to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

  • Departure Times: 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM

  • Pick-Up Location: Gallaudet Field House.