📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Rally for R.I.S.E. Postponed
Rally for R.I.S.E. has been postponed while we work toward creating the best possible experience for our community. A new date will be announced soon.
Thank you to our sponsors, participants, volunteers, and supporters for your understanding and continued support. Our commitment to empowering youth remains stronger than ever.
Rally for R.I.S.E. is a high-energy community pickleball event bringing together players, businesses, and supporters to invest in the future of youth across Ottawa.
Funds raised support R.I.S.E. Academy’s Impact Now! and Social Change Maker programs, which provide equity-deserving and neurodiverse youth with access to education, mentorship, leadership development, and real-world skill-building—so they can graduate, thrive, and lead.
This is where sport meets purpose.
June 27th 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | The Forge, Orléans (Ottawa)
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About the Event
The Rally for R.I.S.E. pickleball event brings together sport, community, and purpose—leveraging the momentum of Canada’s fastest-growing sport to support youth education and leadership.
Taking place at The Forge, Ottawa’s modern pickleball hub, the tournament offers a dynamic setting for networking, team engagement, and making a real difference in the lives of young people.
OUR GOAL: To raise $100,000 to expand life-changing youth programs and opportunities across our community.
• Hosted at a modern, dedicated facility featuring 10 pro-style courts
• Inclusive tournament experience designed for all skill levels
• Bringing together 150+ players, supporters, and community members
• TD Fun Zone featuring activities, entertainment, and community connection between matches
• All proceeds directly support youth programming, mentorship, and educational opportunities through R.I.S.E. Academy.
DINK & DRIVE! ENTER THE GRAND SLAM GIVEAWAY for your chance to win a 2-Year Vehicle Lease courtesy of Hunt Club Honda!
*Images are for promotional purposes only. The actual prize vehicle may vary.
HOW TO ENTER:
 STEP 1: Enter the Draw
Make a $50 donation to the R.I.S.E. Academy Fund and include “GRANDSLAM” in the donation notes. Each $50 donation receives one entry into the draw. (Multiple entries are permitted.) 👉DONATE HERE: https://www.ocf-fco.ca/r-i-s-e-academy-fund/
STEP 2: Live Draw
One eligible entry will be randomly selected live at Rally for R.I.S.E. on June 27, 2026.
STEP 3: Complete the Challenge
The selected participant must successfully complete a pickleball-inspired skills challenge.
STEP 4: Pick an Envelope
Choose 1 of 100 sealed envelopes. One envelope contains the GRAND PRIZE:
2-Year Vehicle Lease Approximate value: $15,543.98!đźš—
*Important: The giveaway is open to the public, however the selected participant MUST be present at Rally for R.I.S.E. on June 27, 2026 to participate in the live challenge and final prize draw.
The Real MVPs Behind the Rally...
Want to get in the game? LET’S CONECT about sponsorships, partnerships, or event details: INFO@RISEACADEMY.CA
Play. Connect. Celebrate.
Leveling the playing field for the next generation.
