The Deaf Midwest Pickleball Tournament is an annual event bringing together Deaf and Hard of Hearing athletes from across the region. Established in 2021, the inaugural tournament took place in Chicago, Illinois. Since then, it has been to Indianapolis, St. Louis, and more. The 2026 tournament will be hosted in the Twin Cities during the last weekend of June.
Our mission is to:
- Promote pickleball within the Deaf community
- Provide an accessible and inclusive competitive environment
- Build connections and friendships through sport
Current Committee
We are grateful to these Minneapolitans: Jonathan Penny, Amanda Smith, and Colton Jannusch.
Previous Committees
2025: Christen Goltermann, Charlie Weir, Chas LeCrone
2024: June Prusak, Geno Cancio, Andy Foster, Julie Foulks
2023: Andy Foster, Greg Gantt, Billy Schwall, Janet Schwall, Roger Kraft, Natalie Broderick, Katie Best, Curtis Sigafoose, Scott Bradach
2021: Julie Foulks, June Prusak, Steve Trapp, Andy Foster, Jim Foulks, Roman Drymalski, Marika Kovacs, CJ DuBois, Darrick DuBois, Michael Maffucci