Fort Bend Education Foundation

Fort Bend Education Foundation Sink-a-Dink Pickleball Tournament Nets a Big Win in Year Two!

On Friday, April 10, the Fort Bend Education Foundation hosted its 2nd Annual Sink-a-Dink Pickleball Tournament at Pickle Point Southwest, presented by Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. The event was a win on and off the court, netting an estimated $26,811. The fundraiser supports our Grants to Teachers and Schools programs, which provide opportunities to enrich and enhance the quality of education for all Fort Bend ISD students. 

With nearly 120 enthusiastic players hitting the courts, the tournament combined friendly competition with a shared commitment to enriching the educational experience for all FBISD students. 

This year’s 80s vintage summer camp theme added an extra layer of fun, with players showing off their creativity in Best Dressed (individual and pair). Teams also competed for the coveted “Fullest Cabin” award, celebrating the team with the most team spirit and players.

A heartfelt thank you to all event sponsors, players, and supporters for making our Pickleball Tournament a resounding success. Mark your calendar now for next year’s event: Friday, April 9, 2027! We can’t wait to paddle up again for Year Three! 

For more information about the Education Foundation, visit our website at www.fortbendisd.com/foundation.

Photo 1: Zachary Oltman and Ryan Liu competed in the Men’s Doubles Intermediate bracket, dinking their way to a 2nd place finish! 

Photo 2: Amanda Jones (far left) and Kelley Jensen (far right) congratulate Best Dressed winners Cindy McCauley (Individual, center in yellow) and Nicole Cleveland and Shara Ma Tsai (Pair, in blue).

Photo 3: Event co-chairs (from left) Syndee Howgate and Sonya Bly join FBEF Executive Director Hillary Dunn (far right) in recognizing representatives from our Big Dill Title Sponsor, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. Thank you for your support!

Photo 4: Our amazing volunteers make every event possible! Pictured (L-R): Nappinnai Natarajan, Jamie Fairchild, Pratyusha Tani, and Stephanie Brown.

Photo 5: Event Co-Chair Syndee Howgate (left) and FBEF Executive Director Hillary Dunn (right) award Francis Choy and Hei Chung for their 2nd place finish in the Men’s Beginner’s Bracket.

Photo 6: Dunn congratulates Jacobs for taking home the inaugural Fullest Cabin award for bringing the most team spirit and the biggest crew!