Powerful Event Management Software

For Charity Sporting Events & Tournament Fundraisers

Run a fun, memorable, and impactful event without the hassle.

RecDay streamlines charity sporting events and tournament fundraisers, accommodating a range of formats with built-in event registration, sponsorships, and bracketing to save you tons of time.

  • Easy Communication

    Communicate updates, asks, and other key info before, during, and after the event. 

  • Effortless Promotion

    Spread the word and reach supporters with a professional event website. 

  • Easy Registration

    Accept online registrations for individuals and teams and track them seamlessly.

  • Secure Payments

    Securely and conveniently collect entry fees, sponsorships, and donations. 

  • Automatic Brackets

    Build and print brackets for multiple divisions and field last-minute changes as needed.

  • Donor Management

    Securely and easily collect and import donor data, teams, and sponsor information. 

  • Sponsorship Exposure

    Maximize sponsorship sales with premium exposure and powerful management tools.

Rally your Community

Sports and activities are a powerful way to bring people together. Charity sporting events and tournament fundraisers allow event organizers to tap into the pastimes people genuinely enjoy while promoting friendly competition, health, and community wellbeing. These events are a positive and engaging way to invite new and existing supporters to a cause, engage partners and employees, bring communities together, and rally support for an individual, organization, emergency, or initiative.

Pickleball events are taking fundraising by storm!

  • Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. three years running, with tens of millions of regular players and even more beginners picking it up.

  • Players don’t need to have experience playing in order to understand the rules and even play in a tournament for the first time.

  • Pickleball is a low-impact sport that can be enjoyed by people at all skill levels, ages, and genders. For event organizers, this means more involvement and engagement from a broad base of players and supporters.

  • Pickleball events can be casual or competitive (or both!), single- or multi-day, paired with other events and entertainment, and hosted at a variety of venues or locations.

  • Pickleball is both fun to watch and fun to play, providing opportunities for spectators, sponsors, and community members to support events over one or multiple days.

  • Event organizers are competing for players’ time and attention amid busy work and family schedules. A pickleball tournament is something new, different, and fun, attracting both new and existing supporters to your cause.

  • Nonprofit Fundraisers

    Raise dollars for important and impactful causes with charity sporting events and tournament fundraisers that benefit 501(c)3s. Events can be as competitive or social as you decide, boosting revenue by engaging existing donors and attracting new support through entry fees, sponsorships, raffles, auctions, and more.

  • Alumni Events

    Whether they’re reunions, networking mixers, or annual fundraisers, alumni tournaments provide an opportunity for graduates to reconnect with their alma mater and each other. Alumni events strengthen community ties, instill pride, and create opportunities for professional collaboration and mentorship. They also serve as a platform for schools and organizations to showcase achievements, share updates, grow membership, and build support for future initiatives.

  • Memorial Tournaments

    Honor friends, family, and loved ones with memorial tournaments that celebrate their legacy while uniting the community in their memory. These events offer a meaningful way to pay tribute through shared activities that reflect their passions, whether it's a favorite sport, hobby, or cause. Providing a coordinated opportunity to raise funds for meaningful initiatives or charities in their honor, ensures a lasting impact and legacy.

  • Community Events

    Bring your neighborhood, school, or church community together with an exciting event that inspires connection and support. Sporting events and tournament fundraisers are perfect for uniting people around shared goals and meaningful causes, creating fun opportunities for community members to become more deeply involved and connected.

  • Sports Team Fundraising

    Whether social, competitive, or both, sporting events and tournament fundraisers offer sports teams an easy and impactful way to rally support. These events can raise dollars to help cover travel, entry fees, and other major expenses (or support a local nonprofit) while bringing players, families, and fans together. They’re a fun and effective way to build team spirit and engage the community in backing your team’s success.

  • School Fundraising

    Call on alumni, families, local businesses, and others to support your school community with a memorable event that unites and inspires. School sporting events and activities are powerful fundraising opportunities for schools, creating opportunities for connection while raising funds for important programs, resources, and initiatives.

  • Corporate Wellness Events

    Promote wellness and team-building in the workplace. Accommodate beginners and advanced players alike with multiple brackets for an inclusive and engaging experience. These events encourage employees to get active, foster positive team dynamics, and support meaningful causes, making them a win for both your team and the community.

  • Corporate Social Responsibility

    From employee giving challenges to annual corporate outings, hosting a sporting event or tournament fundraiser is a powerful way for businesses to showcase corporate social responsibility. These events activate clients, engage employees, and strengthen team dynamics while supporting meaningful causes in a way that combines fun and philanthropy.

  • Municipal & Township Events

    Promote your community’s values and showcase local amenities. Sporting events and tournament fundraisers bring residents together, foster connection, and can help communities align behind a specific need or initiative. Leverage these events to attract and showcase local businesses, strengthen community bonds, and make a local economic impact while also highlighting the unique spirit and offerings of your city, municipality, or township.

  • Support Drives

    Looking to raise funds for a specific challenge, initiative, or opportunity? Sporting events and tournament fundraisers are the perfect solution, drawing active, engaged supporters while offering a fun and memorable experience. These events combine community spirit with impactful fundraising, making it easy to rally support for your cause.

  • Disaster Relief Fundraisers

    When disaster strikes, bringing people together can be a powerful way to ignite support and momentum. Sporting events and tournament fundraisers can come together quickly in a way that rallies support from a variety of people and businesses while also making a positive impact on the local economy.

“Pickleball is incredibly popular, and it’s played by so many different types of people. It’s fun and inclusive, and it can also be very lucrative as a fundraiser.” 

–Diane, Nonprofit Event Organizer

Event Planning Resources

Guides, checklists, and best practices to help you plan your most successful fundraising tournament yet.

Planning a Pickleball Fundraiser: Answers to Common Questions

If you’ve been tasked with planning a tournament fundraiser, you likely have questions. Find quick, direct answers here.

12 Ways to Increase Fundraising Revenue for a Charity Sporting Event

Add-ons can go a long way to make an event more fun and increase fundraising revenue. Find tips and ideas here.

Quick Guide to Planning a Charity Sporting Event or Tournament

Use this checklist as a roadmap for coordinating the details and moving pieces for a tournament fundraiser.

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