The second annual event will bring more than
250 hours of pickleball to the National Mall, including the
finalists of America’s first-ever “Ultimate Duo” search,
celebrating intergenerational relationships and active
lifestyles
Advance court reservations go live on
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 12:00pm EST
In honor of National Pickleball Day, The Trust for the National
Mall and Humana (NYSE: HUM) announce exciting program details for
the three-day monumental event, National Mall of Pickleball,
celebrating America’s most intergenerational sport from September
27th through September 29th on eleven temporary courts in the
shadow of the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. The
weekend is themed “One for the Ages,” showcasing a new era of
pickleball – one that is better when multiple generations play
together, giving picklers a chance to share their stories and form
new intergenerational friendships.
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The popularity of last year’s event demonstrated the
overwhelming enthusiasm for pickleball, with advance court
reservations completely booking up within two minutes. To meet the
demand for court time, the second-annual National Mall of
Pickleball 2024 will feature two additional courts. About half of
the courts will be available for advance reservations, including
two players per one-hour block, when bookings go live on
September 18, 2024, at 12:00pm ET at
nationalmall.org/pickleball. Paddles and balls will be available
for use on-site.
Additionally, D.C.’s very own D.C. Pickleball Team (DCPT) and
its new roster, including James Ignatowich, Rachel Rohrabacher,
Vivian Glozman, and Dekel Bar, will offer a limited number of spots
for beginner, intermediate and advanced pickleball clinics.
“National Mall of Pickleball is back and better than before,
with fun new ways to join us in the stands and on the courts.
One-of-a-kind events like this are just one way the Trust works
with our partners to ensure a vibrant and engaging National Mall
for all,” shared Catherine Townsend, President and CEO of The Trust
for the National Mall. “This year, as we head toward America’s
Semiquincentennial in 2026, where the National Mall will play
center stage, we are inviting players and fans to support the Trust
for the National Mall’s work to preserve and elevate this iconic
space, where visitors come to unite, reflect, learn and play, for
generations to come.”
Similar to the inaugural event, there will be plenty of free
opportunities for players to engage beyond reserved court time,
including dedicated walk-on courts for community play, and lessons
led by US Senior Pickleball (USSP) and USA Pickleball Ambassador
volunteers. Spectators who aren’t playing can watch the dynamic
pickleball programming from the stands including:
- Media Match: The Washington Post will play to defend its
title of best press pickleball team in D.C. as they compete in a
round robin tournament against other members of the national press
corps
- DMV Invitational Tournament: Local leagues will compete
on the courts for pickleball champion and off the courts in a
friendly fundraising challenge to support the mission of The Trust
for the National Mall; the top three fundraisers will win unique
experiences and prizes
- DCPT Showcase: Professional DCPT athletes will face off
against each other on Center Court
- In the Kitchen: Presented by the Humana Foundation in
partnership with the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, In the Kitchen will
feature healthy and nutritious recipes to fuel players’ minds and
spirits throughout the weekend
New programming in 2024 will include some exciting additions,
with special guests and announcements still to come:
- Pickle Madness: A showing from D.C.-area colleges and
universities where current students and alumni will pair off to see
who is the brightest on the courts
- Knock Out: Anyone who considers themselves a pickler
will be invited to play on Center Court and play for the title of
National Mall of Pickleball Knock Out Champion in a friendly game
of knock out to close out the courts each day
This year, six pairs of intergenerational finalists from across
the U.S.A. will participate in the Ultimate Duo Challenge
for their chance to be named the National Mall of Pickleball’s
first-ever Ultimate Duo. Today, the Trust announced the six
selected pairs who demonstrate the power and impact of
intergenerational relationships and healthy living. This year’s
finalists will join us on America’s Front Yard to share inspiring
stories about pickleball as the common force that has helped them
build meaningful connections in their lives.
The finalists of the Ultimate Duo contest will receive an
all-expense-paid trip to participate in the National Mall of
Pickleball in September and will be sharing their experience
through the Trust’s social channels.
“The Trust and Humana know how important social connection and
physical health are to living a healthy life,” said Humana
Foundation and Trust for the National Mall Board Chair, Bruce
Broussard. “The event this year will celebrate the impact
pickleball has had on picklers across generations who have deepened
their personal relationships through the sport, while also
fostering a sense of healthy living. We are proud to advance our
mission of promoting an active and healthy lifestyle for America’s
seniors through such an impactful event, and we look forward to
more meaningful connections forming at National Mall of
Pickleball.”
To learn more about the National Mall of Pickleball, the planned
activities and to reserve your court time or spot in a clinic once
they go live, please visit: nationalmall.org/pickleball and sign up
for the Daily Dink newsletter to programming updates.
Funds raised through the 2024 National Mall of Pickleball will
support the Trust’s mission with the National Park Service and will
fund restoration and sustainability projects, educational
enrichment programs and their award-winning Volunteers-In-Parks
volunteer programming on the National Mall. To learn more about
ways to get involved and protect this historic landscape, visit
https://nationalmall.org/support.
Members of the media interested in attending the event must
register. Please fill out this form. Organizers will follow up
promptly to confirm the status of your media credentials.
About Trust for the National Mall
As the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan philanthropic partner of
the National Park Service dedicated to restoring, preserving, and
enriching the National Mall, the Trust brings expertise, private
funding, and in-kind support to time-sensitive restoration and
sustainability projects. The Trust also mobilizes a volunteer
operation to provide educational opportunities to ensure that the
National Mall endures and evolves as a vibrant civic stage for all.
With over 36 million annual visits, the National Mall’s aging
infrastructure and outdated visitor amenities are in urgent need of
repair and improvement as we approach America’s historic 250th
anniversary in 2026. To learn more and to support our mission visit
www.nationalmall.org | information@nationalmall.org |
@thenationalmall
About Humana
Humana Inc. is committed to putting health first – for our
teammates, our customers, and our company. Through our Humana
insurance services, and our CenterWell health care services, we
make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their
best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they
need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for
people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military
service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what
we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
About Humana Foundation
The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the
philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. and is focused on health equity,
working to eliminate unjust, avoidable and unnecessary barriers in
health and healthcare. The Foundation fosters evidence-based
collaborations and investments that help people in underserved
communities live connected, healthy lives. As a steward of good
health, the Foundation creates healthy emotional connections for
people and communities and is shaping a healthier approach to
nutrition to support lifelong well-being. For more information,
visit humanafoundation.org.
Humana Inc. and the Humana Foundation believe everyone should
have access to the tools and support needed to have a fair and just
opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Our commitment to
improving health outcomes for all – our members and patients,
employees, the communities we serve, the healthcare system, and the
environment - is the foundation of our Environment, Social, and
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