PickleBall Event at Bondi Beach
RALLY4EVER will host "Athletes Rally for Mental Health" at Bondi Beach on October 26. It will be a vibrant community event celebrating inclusiveness, connection and the importance of exercise and mental wellbeing.
The event is proudly supported by Woollahra Council, in alignment with their commitment to promoting active lifestyles and good mental health in the local community.
About the Event
Athletes Rally for Mental Health will bring together corporate teams, local business, community groups and sporting personalities for a day of friendly Pickleball competition. The focus is on creating connections, encouraging physical activity and raising awareness about mental health.
• When: 10am to 6pm, Sunday October 26
• Where: Dolphin Court, Bondi Beach
• Format: 4×2-hour sessions, with 2 courts in play. Teams of 6 players will rotate through 20-minute games, with 5-minute breaks between matches.
• Atmosphere: Spectators, passers-by and the local community will be encouraged to watch, learn about the cause and enjoy the atmosphere.
Purpose
Funds raised from the event will support RALLY4EVER's free community Pickleball and tennis programs that deliver sport based activities for people experiencing social isolation, loneliness and or mental wellbeing issues. By bringing people together through physical activity, these specific programs have been shown to help improve participant mental and physical wellbeing (Black Dog study 2024). There are currently more that 50 programs being delivered each week in metropolitan and rural locations throughout the nation.
The event will shine a spotlight on Mental Health Awareness Month, encouraging open conversations, breaking down stigma and highlighting the value of an active, connected community.
We are excited to see Bondi Beach come alive with energy, colour, and positivity as athletes, corporates, local businesses and the community rally together for a great cause.
For more information about RALLY4EVER and our initiatives, please visit: www.rally4ever.org which includes a link to the ABC Australian Story "Bouncing Back" which features our CEO, Louise Pleming and highlights the difference that friendship and regular exercise can make in a person's life.
For further information about this event, please contact us directly on hello@rally4ever.org
The event is proudly supported by Woollahra Council, in alignment with their commitment to promoting active lifestyles and good mental health in the local community.
About the Event
Athletes Rally for Mental Health will bring together corporate teams, local business, community groups and sporting personalities for a day of friendly Pickleball competition. The focus is on creating connections, encouraging physical activity and raising awareness about mental health.
• When: 10am to 6pm, Sunday October 26
• Where: Dolphin Court, Bondi Beach
• Format: 4×2-hour sessions, with 2 courts in play. Teams of 6 players will rotate through 20-minute games, with 5-minute breaks between matches.
• Atmosphere: Spectators, passers-by and the local community will be encouraged to watch, learn about the cause and enjoy the atmosphere.
Purpose
Funds raised from the event will support RALLY4EVER's free community Pickleball and tennis programs that deliver sport based activities for people experiencing social isolation, loneliness and or mental wellbeing issues. By bringing people together through physical activity, these specific programs have been shown to help improve participant mental and physical wellbeing (Black Dog study 2024). There are currently more that 50 programs being delivered each week in metropolitan and rural locations throughout the nation.
The event will shine a spotlight on Mental Health Awareness Month, encouraging open conversations, breaking down stigma and highlighting the value of an active, connected community.
We are excited to see Bondi Beach come alive with energy, colour, and positivity as athletes, corporates, local businesses and the community rally together for a great cause.
For more information about RALLY4EVER and our initiatives, please visit: www.rally4ever.org which includes a link to the ABC Australian Story "Bouncing Back" which features our CEO, Louise Pleming and highlights the difference that friendship and regular exercise can make in a person's life.
For further information about this event, please contact us directly on hello@rally4ever.org
