Dinkin’ for the Clubs

Pickleball Tournament and Fundraising Event for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta

From June 21 to June 22, 2024, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta hosted the inaugural “Dinkin' for the Clubs” pickleball tournament. With 58 enthusiastic players and the generous support of Bank of Commerce, the event was a smashing success. Participants enjoyed mixed doubles matches under the Full Strawberry Moon on Friday night, accompanied by a shrimp boil, beverages, lawn games, and music. Saturday kicked off with a light breakfast, followed by men's and women's doubles matches and a mouthwatering BBQ lunch prepared by Caleb Cox of By the Bridge Bistro. Throughout the day, attendees enjoyed beverages, lawn games, and music, creating a lively and inclusive atmosphere.

Relive the excitement of the “Dinkin' for the Clubs” through our photo and video gallery. From action shots on the courts to candid moments off the court, these images capture the spirit and energy of our fundraiser

 
  • Four people standing on a tennis court. Two men are holding wooden tennis paddles. The group appears to be celebrating a tennis event. The background includes a chain-link fence and banners.

    First Place Men's Doubles 3.5+

  • Four men on a tennis court holding plaques, dressed in sportswear, celebrating at a tennis event.

    First Place Men's Doubles 3.0

  • Four people standing on a tennis court, holding wooden plaques, with a man and three women smiling at the camera. They are dressed in athletic and casual summer clothes, wearing sunglasses and hats. The background shows a chain-link fence, tennis nets, and trees.

    First Place Women's Doubles 3.5+

  • Four people standing on a tennis court, two women holding paddles, smiling after a game, with trees and a fence in the background.

    First Place Women's Doubles 3.0

  • Four men standing on a tennis court, smiling at the camera. Two of them are holding small trophies with a green caterpillar plush toy on top. The men are dressed in casual sportswear, and there are tennis balls and a tennis court net visible in the background.

    Second Place Men's Doubles

  • Four people standing on a tennis court. Two men are holding paddle awards, and the woman on the left has her hand on her hip. All are dressed in athletic clothing, wearing sunglasses, and smiling. The background shows a chain-link fence and a bright, partly cloudy sky.

    Second Place Men's Doubles

  • Four people standing on a tennis court after a match, smiling, with two women holding small trophies. They are dressed in athletic clothing, and there is a tent to the right. The background shows trees and a blue sky.

    Second Place Women's Doubles

  • Group of four people smiling on a tennis court, holding trophies shaped like green caterpillars, with tennis paddles, dressed in athletic wear, and wearing sunglasses.

    Second Place Women's Doubles

  • Four men standing on a tennis court holding small vases with colorful flowers. The two middle men are wearing sleeveless gray shirts with patriotic designs and the words 'All-American Pickleball' on it. The man on the far left is wearing a light blue t-shirt and blue shorts. The man on the far right is wearing a blue long-sleeved shirt and black shorts. They are all smiling and standing under a partly cloudy sky.

    Third Place Men's Doubles

  • Four men standing on a tennis court, smiling, with two holding flower arrangements and one holding a wooden paddle-shaped award. The man on the far left is wearing sunglasses and a blue jacket, and the man on the far right is wearing glasses and a white t-shirt. Two men in the middle are holding small vases with flowers.

    Third Place Men's Doubles

  • Four people standing on a tennis court outdoors, wearing sporty attire and sunglasses, holding colorful flower arrangements, smiling for the photo.

    Third Place Women's Doubles

Four people standing under a white canopy on a tennis court, engaged in conversation. There are tennis bags and a table with flowers in front of them.
A man in a blue long-sleeve shirt and white shorts is receiving a donation or award from an older man in a gray t-shirt and navy shorts at an outdoor tennis event. Several other people are watching in the background on a tennis court.
Man playing pickleball on outdoor court with tennis style net, holding paddle and preparing to hit neon green ball.
A woman in a white athletic tank top holding a pickleball paddle on a court, with two other women playing in the background.
A man in a gray Under Armour shirt, white cap, and glasses holding a pickleball paddle on a pickleball court.
A young man playing tennis, hitting a yellow tennis ball with a racket on an outdoor court.
A smiling man in a green t-shirt and a tan cap, outdoors with trees and a fence in the background, waving with his right hand.
A woman with gray hair and glasses playing pickleball on a green court, wearing a blue shirt that reads 'Final Four 2022' and holding a paddle, with a yellow pickleball in the foreground.
A woman in a red tank top and black skirt playing pickleball on an outdoor court with spectators and camera crew watching.
A man smiling and touching his head, wearing a casual T-shirt and a smartwatch, in an outdoor setting with tents and blurred people in the background.
A woman in a white sleeveless top and black shorts holding a paddle, standing on a pickleball court with a green fence and a sign with the number 3 in the background.
Two people sitting at a table with flowers, looking at a laptop, with a tennis court in the background. One is a woman with braided hair and sunglasses on her head, and the other is a man wearing a black cap and sunglasses.
Colorful bouquet of flowers in a clear glass vase, featuring pink, red, purple, and yellow blossoms on a blue table, with decorative objects in the background.
Two young adults, a woman and a man, playing pickleball on an outdoor court with a green windscreen in the background. The woman is holding a paddle and preparing to hit a yellow ball, while the man is holding a paddle in a ready position.
A young woman with blonde hair in a ponytail, wearing a sleeveless blue zip-up athletic top, standing outdoors near a green background, smiling slightly.
A woman playing pickleball, hitting a ball with a paddle, on an outdoor court with a chain-link fence and parked cars in the background.
An older man with gray hair and a beard, wearing a dark gray t-shirt and gray shorts, holding a pickleball paddle, standing on a pickleball court with a green fence in the background.
Woman playing pickleball on outdoor court, holding paddle, smiling, dressed in athletic wear.
A group of people sitting and standing under a blue tent with 'Bank of Commerce' logos on a tennis court with players in the background.
An older man with glasses and a beard standing with arms crossed at an outdoor event. There are colorful banners hanging from a canopy tent behind him, and a tennis court with people playing is visible in the background.
Four people playing pickleball on a court surrounded by a chain-link fence, with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Two people playing pickleball on a court, with a net separating them and two spectators in the background.
Three people playing pickleball on an outdoor court, with houses and trees in the background.
People gathered at an outdoor event under tents and canopies, including a prominent blue tent with 'Bank of Commerce' logo and slogan, with some seated and some standing around tables on a tennis court.
A woman playing pickleball on a court, hitting a yellow ball with a paddle, wearing a white athletic top and orange skirt, with a green windscreen in the background.
Group of people playing pickleball on an outdoor court during daytime.
A young man and an older woman playing pickleball outdoors, with a green windscreen and chain-link fence in the background.
A man and a woman playing pickleball on an outdoor court, with the woman reaching out to hit the yellow ball with a paddle while the man watches nearby.
Young woman playing pickleball on a green court, wearing a white cap, black tank top, and black shorts, holding a pickleball paddle.
Two young women on a tennis court, one holding a paddle and wearing a white cap, the other in a black shirt and cap, with a green fence in the background.
A woman is playing pickleball, preparing to hit a yellow ball with a black paddle on an outdoor court with a green fence in the background.
A man playing pickleball outdoors, holding a paddle, about to hit a yellow pickleball.
A man with a beard playing pickleball on an indoor court with green walls.
A young man wearing sunglasses, a light blue T-shirt, and black shorts playing pickleball outdoors on a green court. He is holding a paddle in his right hand and appears to have just hit a yellow paddleball.
Man playing pickleball on outdoor court, wearing sunglasses, a black cap, a light blue T-shirt, and black shorts, holding a paddle, and hitting a yellow pickleball.
A woman in a white tennis dress and sunglasses prepares to hit a tennis ball with her racket, while a man in a blue shirt and black shorts holds another racket, on an outdoor tennis court.
A man playing pickleball outdoors, hitting a yellow ball with a blue paddle, wearing sunglasses, a baseball cap backwards, a light blue shirt, and black shorts, next to a chain-link fence.
A man playing pickleball, preparing to hit a yellow ball with a paddle on a court with a green chain-link fence in the background.
Group of people socializing outdoors at a tennis court event, some sitting on folding chairs and others standing and chatting, with tennis courts and green trees in the background.
Four people conversing at an outdoor event, with tents and trees in the background.
Two women are crouching and sitting across from a baby in a baby chair, smiling and engaging with the baby in an outdoor setting on a sunny day.
Group of people playing pickleball on outdoor courts, with one woman jumping to hit the ball and a man holding a paddle nearby, in the evening light.
Group of people sitting at a picnic table outdoors under a blue canopy, with flowers, drinks, and markers on the table; one woman is holding a sign that says "Stay Cool" in front of her face.
People playing pickleball on outdoor courts at sunset, with a net, a ball in play, and players preparing to hit the ball.
Two women playing pickleball on an outdoor court, holding paddles, with a green backdrop and a net with a sign reading '1' in the foreground.
A young man playing tennis outdoors, wearing a gray t-shirt and light shorts, holding a tennis racket.
A man playing pickleball on an outdoor court, holding a paddle and a yellow ball, with a sponsor banner for Bank of Commerce in the background.
A young man playing pickleball is hitting a yellow ball with a paddle on an outdoor court, wearing a blue shirt and gray shorts.
An older man with gray hair, wearing a white T-shirt, sunglasses, and a white cap with a blue logo, is holding a paddle and smiling while on a tennis court.
Multiple women playing pickleball on outdoor courts on a sunny day.
Four young people and one adult standing on a tennis court, engaged in conversation. The young people are wearing athletic clothing and sunglasses, and some are holding tennis rackets. The adult is wearing a blue shirt and shorts, holding a tennis ba
Two young men playing pickleball on an outdoor court with a green fence and trees in the background; one is hitting a ball with a paddle, the other is standing with a paddle in hand, both wearing sunglasses and tank tops.
People playing pickleball on an outdoor court with three players on the near side and three on the far side, divided by a black net.
People playing pickleball on an outdoor court under a blue sky with a fence, utility poles, and parked cars in the background.
An elderly man wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, a blue t-shirt, and a wristband is holding a pickleball paddle on a court with a green surface.
A man wearing sunglasses, a beige baseball cap, a white T-shirt, and black shorts playing pickleball outdoors, holding a paddle, near a green windscreen and chain-link fence.
A young man with curly blonde hair, wearing sunglasses, a black t-shirt, and shorts, playing tennis on an outdoor court, holding a racket, with a yellow tennis ball near him.
Person playing pickleball wearing a grey T-shirt and white shorts on an outdoor court.
Two men playing pickleball on an outdoor court, holding paddles and ready to hit the ball, with a green windscreen behind them.
A man wearing sunglasses, a white cap with red lettering, a wet blue t-shirt, and beige shorts, holding a paddle, standing on a pickleball court during a game with a group of people in the background at a sunny outdoor event.
A man wearing sunglasses and a dark shirt playing pickleball with a bright yellow ball and paddle on a court with a green backdrop.
An older man playing pickleball hitting a yellow ball with a paddle on a fenced court.
Two older men playing pickleball on an outdoor court, one hitting the ball with a paddle while the other prepares to receive.
Two women playing pickleball on an outdoor court, one preparing to hit the ball with a paddle.
Two people sitting at a table holding signs that read "Let's go Koby" and "Let's go Justin" at a tennis event.
A woman and a man sitting together, smiling, in an outdoor setting with tents and chairs in the background.
Table with wooden awards, plush asparagus with googly eyes, a vase of flowers, and various items at an outdoor event.
Man wearing sunglasses and a black shirt standing at a table with three empty chafing dishes at an outdoor event under a white canopy tent.
A man in a blue shirt holding a plate of food and a fork, smiling at the camera under a white tent, at a barbecue or outdoor gathering with other people serving food in the background.
Group of seven people standing on a tennis court, smiling at the camera during a sports event, with banners in the background.
A smiling man and woman standing close together outdoors on a tennis court, with tents and trees in the background, during a social event.
 

Thank You

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this event possible. To our participants, sponsors, and volunteers—your support is invaluable. Special thanks to the Bank of Commerce for their generous sponsorship. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of the youth in our community."