Smash for Scholars: A Harlem Pickleball Classic

The Rotary Club of Harlem is excited to invite fellow Rotary and Rotaract clubs to come together in support of Harlem students through our inaugural Smash for Scholars: A Rotary Club of Harlem Pickleball Classic on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

This open-play pickleball fundraiser will benefit the Chanell E. Gatewood Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to Harlem high school students. Our goal is to bring Rotary clubs together for a day of fellowship, fun, and service while supporting educational opportunities for students in our community.

Clubs can support the event by volunteering, making a financial contribution, donating refreshments or needed event supplies, or helping us spread the word.

Participating clubs will be acknowledged in our event communications and promotional materials. If your club would like to participate as a supporting partner and be included in our event materials, please let us know and send your logo by Wednesday, September 9th.

If your club is interested in joining us, please reply to Ana Shirley at anaharlemrotaryclub@gmail.com  We'd be happy to connect and discuss how your club would like to participate.