Sister at Heart / Swan Point PickleBoo Tournament

WHAT IS PICKLEBOO?  

This is a pickleball tournament to raise funds for breast cancer.  It features a gathering of friends and family participating together to bring awareness to Breast Cancer through pickleball.  

The tournament will begin on October 31st @ Swan Point Yacht and Country Club. 
Check-in starts at 7:00 am, followed by playing start time 8:00am.  

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT FORMAT: 

1. DUR players 
2. 3 divisions:

• • a. Women's Doubles
  • b. Men's Doubles 
  • c. Mixed Doubles 

     3. Pool Play. 

• • 2 games to 11 in pool 
  • Best 2 teams cross over into the winner's bracket.  (single elimination) 
  • Bottom 2 teams cross over into the consolation bracket. (single elimination) 
  • Each team guaranteed 7 games.  

 

SHOW US YOUR PINK during your participation. Upload pictures to your social media and tag our sisters at Heart Facebook page @20sistersatheartsomd07

                                                                      **EARLY REGISTRATION starts  September 27, 2026.  

                                                IN PERSON CHECK-IN @ Swan Point Pickleball Courts    Oct. 31, 2026 @ 7:00 am

                                                                     Registration Fee is $55 / player or $75 per 2 divisions

THANK YOU in advance for supporting the men and women in the

Southern Maryland Tri-County area who are affected by breast cancer.          

PARTICIPATION INCLUSIONS 
Register Participants will receive: 

• PickleBoo Tournament T-shirt
• Medals in each division for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. 

                                                        
                                                                                 PLAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!         

TOURNAMENT DESCRIPTION 

Join us in our PICKLEBOO CLASSIC Pickleball Tournament @ Swan Point Yacht and Country Club.  
No better way to bring in the Fall season than some great competition at the best premier facility in Charles County.
 
The PICKLEBOO CLASSIC will be filled with lots of fun, competitive play as well as vendor giveaways and fun raffle baskets!

All players will receive a tournament shirt (1 per player) - shirt sizes are only guaranteed for players who register by October 10, 2026. Registrations after this date are not guaranteed a tournament shirt in your size.
 
FORMAT:
Each division needs a minimum of 4 teams.  Format will depend on the # of teams registered. We will maximize the number of guaranteed games for each division as best we can. Join the waitlist for your division of choice because we will expand divisions with the biggest waitlists.
 
Scores will be entered into DUPR for all divisions.
 
Start times will be announced at least 3 days prior to the event date. 

REGISTRATION:

• FEE:   $55 per player or $75 / 2 Divisions 
• ALL PLAYERS MUST REGISTER INDIVIDUALLY. Registration includes ONE event. Any additional events you want to play in will be an additional fee.
   
• REGISTRATION: Now through October 28   
• LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER  28th!

FOR INFORMATION:  sistersatheartsomd@gmail.com 

                                      Nila Straka: (301) 399-3566 or Nikki White (804) 274-09002

OUR MISSION
In 2007, Sisters at Heart's was founded with the main mission is to promote breast cancer awareness and support men and women diagnosed.  We are a 501c.3 non-profit group under Chesapeake Charities of dedicated survivors and volunteers.  Join us in our mission to Make a Difference in the lives of those affected with breast cancer.  Help us to provide awareness through early detection, by through educating and providing support services.  

BREAST CANCER KEY STATISTICS

INCIDENCE: 

Approximately 316,950 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in 2026.
An additional 59,080 cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer will also be diagnosed.  
For men, about 2,800 new cases of invasive breast cancer are anticipated. 

SURVIVATL RATES: 

Overall, 5-year relative survival for breast cancer is approximately 92%, meaning most women survive at least five years after diagnosis.

Despite advances in treatment and early detection, disparities in outcomes persist, particularly among different demographic groups.  

Regional stage (spread to nearby lymph nodes or tissues): lower survival, around 86% according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Distant stage (metastatic cancer): survival drops to about 31%.
Advances in treatment and awareness have contributed to a 44% decline in breast cancer death rates since 1989.
Early detection through mammograms and screening significantly improves survival, as cancers found at an early stage are more treatable. 
MORTALITY:

According to the American Cancer Society, the lifetime risk of dying from breast cancer is about 1 in 43 women (≈2.3%).
The mortality rate of breast cancer in the U.S. is approximately 18.9 deaths per 100,000 women per year, with a lifetime risk of dying from breast cancer around 2.3%.
Race and ethnicity influence outcomes.  Black women have the highest death rates, while Asian and Pacific Islander women have the lowest according to the American Cancer Society.
In 2026, an estimated 42,140 women in the U.S. are expected to die from breast cancer.
LIFETIME RISK: 

About 1 in 8 women (approximately 13%) will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime.
 

REMEMBER -"Early Detection Saves Lives” 

3.8 million breast cancer survivors exist today. The numbers are climbing!

THERE IS HOPE!

“Each of us has faced the reality of our diagnosis and its impact on our lives. We share our hopes, our fears, and our tears.  

We are here to draw strength and comfort from each other as we travel this road together.” Roberta Kielinger

Sisters at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group of SOMD is encouraging all of our participants to remain vigilant during these times to prevent Covid 19.  As you participate in our Walk, remember to maintain social distancing, if you choose, please wear a mask, and wash your hands often. We value your life of everyone.    

For more information about Coronavirus and precautions, please visit:

 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html