Please register for the division that best reflects your level of play:
2.0 – Beginner
New to pickleball; learning rules and scoring; limited consistency.
2.5 – Advanced Beginner
Can rally and serve; developing control; still building consistency.
3.0 – Intermediate
Sustains rallies; consistent serves and returns; understands positioning.
3.5 – Strong Intermediate
Strategic play; consistent volleys and dinks; competitive recreational player.
4.0 – Advanced
Controls pace and placement; strong teamwork and strategy; tournament-level recreational
player.
4.5+ – Advanced/High-Level
Highly consistent and competitive tournament player.

• If you are unsure of your level, please select the division that best matches your typical recreational play.
• Novice & Beginner Division players (Skill Levels 2.0 – 2.5) will play in the morning tournament from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.
• Intermediate & Advanced Division players (Skill Levels 3.0 and above) will play in the afternoon tournament, which is from 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

• There will be 2 tournament Divisions:
  • One at 11:30 am for novices & beginners;
  • and a second one at 1:30 pm for Intermediate & Advanced players.
• Registration is limited to 48 players per division.
• Players will be grouped appropriately by the tournament directors.
• A Mystic Indoor Sports liability waiver must be completed as part of registration.
• Registration fees are non-refundable but transferable if the event sells out.

About the Event
Swing for Art is a new, high-energy community fundraiser bringing together up to 96 players from southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island for a day of friendly competition and philanthropy. The tournament will feature two skill divisions and a raffle to increase proceeds for the arts.

Why Sponsor?
• Reach an active, engaged regional audience
• Align your business with a respected nonprofit arts organization
• Gain visibility across digital marketing, event signage, and social media
• Support the arts in our community

Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor – $2,500
• Event named “Swing for Art presented by [Your Business]”
• Premier logo placement on all marketing materials
• Entrance signage recognition
• Logo at all courts
• Featured recognition in press release and social media
• 4 complimentary player entries

Gold Court Sponsor – $1,000
• Business name displayed on court
• Logo on event signage
• Recognition in eblast and social media
• Logo on event webpage
• 2 complimentary player entries

Silver Court Sponsor – $500
• Business name displayed at one court
• Recognition on event webpage and social media

Community Sponsor – $250
• Name listed on sponsor signage and webpage

Raffle Sponsor – In-Kind Donation
• Recognition at raffle table and online acknowledgement

To become a sponsor, click here, or to donate a raffle item,  click here, or contact Elsbeth Dowd.

Elsbeth Dowd
Executive Director
Lyme Art Association
elsbeth@lymeartassociation.org
860-434-7802
LymeArtAssociation.org
Lyme Art Association
90 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT 06371

Do I need a partner?
Players may register individually. Pairings and formats will be organized by tournament
directors.
What format will the tournament follow?
Format details will be shared prior to the event and will depend on final registration numbers.
Will there be prizes?
Yes! Prizes and raffle opportunities will be available.
What should I bring?
Paddle, appropriate court shoes, water bottle, and competitive spirit!
Is this event indoors?
Yes — all courts are indoors at Mystic Indoor Sports.
What if I need to cancel?
Registration fees are non-refundable but may be transferable to another player if space allows.