12/18/12

Doubles Tournament - Dunwoody, GA

 The Marcus Jewish Community Center Atlanta (MJJCCA) will be hosting a Doubles Tournament on Sunday, March 3rd from 9AM-4PM.

This will be an indoor tournament and peoples can sign up as Teams or as Individuals and a Teammate will be assigned. 

Additional information will be available after the first of the year. 

Shanna Levy
Mature Adult Program Director, 
MJCCA 5342 Tilly Mill Road | Dunwoody GA 30338  Phone: 678-812-4079 | atlantajcc.org

12/10/12

Gulf Coast (Manatee County) Senior Games

Manatee County Senior Games
Gulf Coast Senior Games

Pickleball Competition
February 19, 2013

9:00 AM

GT Bray Park 
5502 33rd Ave. Drive West
Bradenton, FL   34209


Doubles, Mixed Doubles and Singles  indoor competition.


Register online at www.mymanatee.org. Click on Parks and Recreation. Click on Register Now and follow steps. The cost is $12 with a $3 fee for each additional event. The deadline is February 1, 2013 

For more information contact Scott Jalwan,  scott.jalwan@mymanatee.org(941) 742-5923


12/8/12


Geezer Meister Tournament 2013 
Sponsored by the Pickleball Club of Spruce Creek Golf & Country Club 
Del Webb Community, Summerfield, Fl  34491 
Dates: January 17-18, 2013     If needed: January 19, 2013 

Entry form must be received by January 11, 2013
Each player must submit his/her own entry form and signed waiver.
Mail check and SIGNED entry & waiver to: Jim Claycomb 12948 SE 90th  Ct. Rd., Summerfield Fl 34491
Make checks payable to SCGCC PICKLEBALL CLUB
$13 entry fee per person per event ($12 for USAPA members)
Complimentary tee shirt  for those that referee 2 matches
If you agree to referee state tee-shirt size _________________________      

Name: _______________________USAPA #______________ Male or Female
Email Address    ____________   Birthday   ____________Phone  _________
Name of community________________Street Address___________________
City:_________________________                     State/Zip________________  
                                                   
Emergency Contact____________________Contact’s phone#____________

I apply for entry into the following events:

Thursday January 17, 2013       Circle the age group you wish to enter
Men’s Doubles:    age           50+         55+       60+       65+         70+
Partner’s Name___________________________________________

Thursday January 17, 2013       Circle the age group you wish to enter
Women’s Doubles:   age      50+      55+     60+        65+         70+
Partner’s Name ___________________________________________
Friday January 18, 2013           Circle the age group you wish to enter

Mixed Doubles:  age          50+           55+         60+        65+       70+
Partner’s Name ___________________________________________

AGREEMENT * RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Geezer Meister pickleball tournament at Spruce Creek Golf and Country Club, I the undersigned DO HEREBY:
       1. RELEASE, WAIVE, FOREVER DISCHARGE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE THE DEL WEBB  SPRUCE CREEK HOA AND PICKLEBALL CLUB. ) 
      2. INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS: Release from and against any loss, liability, damage or cost that I or any of my guests may incur due to participation, involvement or presence at tournament, whether caused by negligence, action or inaction of Release or otherwise.
     3. ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE arising out of or in any way connected with the participation, involvement or presence by me and my guests at tournament event, whether caused by the negligence, action or inaction of Releases or otherwise. I understand there are risk of injury, death or property damage inherent in this activity or event, and I accept that risk freely and voluntarily. 
     4. AGREE that the forgoing release, waiver and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by Florida law, and that if any portion is held invalid for any reason, the balance should notwithstanding, 
continue in full legal force and effect 
I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING AGREEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND I HEREBY FREELY AND  VOLUNTARILY SIGN THIS AGREEMENT, INTENDING TO BE BOUND THEREBY.
_____________________________                ____/_______/___________
 Partivcipants Signiture                                          Date

GEEZER MEISTER
 SANCTIONED USAPA PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT 
      January 17 – 19,  2013  

     Mark your calendars, and join us at Del Webb Spruce Creek Country Club, for some fun and  competition.  This tournament will be double elimination.  This offers all participants at least two matches.  Matches will be 2 out of 3 games in the winner’s bracket, and one game to fifteen in the loser’s bracket.  Tournament pairings will be established by a random draw.  The registration  fee is $13 ($12 for USAPA members).  This fee will include snacks and refreshments also a complimentary tee-shirt for those who help by refereeing.

This is a sanctioned USAPA Tournament that will feature play in mixed doubles, men’s doubles and women’s doubles. Age groups are 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+ and 70+.  Entry forms must be received by January 11, 2013.  Entry forms are available online at the USAPA website, and on the Atlantic South website, and at www.scccpickleball.com, in the tournament section.


SCHEDULE OF PLAY 
                   
January 17th  
       9:45 am start of men’s & women’s doubles  55+       
10:45 am start of men’s & women’s doubles 50+ 
12:00 pm start of men’s & women’s doubles 60+
 1:15 pm start of men’s & women’s doubles 70+
  1:45 pm start of men’s & women’s doubles 65+ 
  
January 18th  
 9:30 am start of mixed doubles 50+ 
 9:45 am start of mixed doubles 55+ 
11:00 am start of mixed doubles 60+ 
 1:00 pm start of mixed doubles 70+ 
  2:00 pm start of mixed doubles 65+  

Please save January 19th  as a “rain date”.  We will finish any play that day that could not be done on the 17th  or 18th  (due to freeze, rain, or time constraint).
                                               
YOU MUST CHECK IN AT LEAST 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR START TIME
   
     A viewing area adjacent to the courts will be prepared for spectators.  Bring your chairs if desired.  If weather permits, we will remove some of the windscreens around the courts to maximize viewing for spectators.  There will be drinks and snacks available for spectators to purchase.  Also, a full lunch of hamburgers and Nathans hot dogs will be sold to players and spectators between 11:30 and 1:30 each day.

We have contracted with Holiday Inn Express to give a group rate for those needing housing during the tournament. Contact them and mention the Geezer Meister. TEL: 352.750.3888.  Web:www.hiexpress.com/thevillagesfl   There may also be a limited amount of ambassador housing available. Contact Jim Claycomb at (352)-347-1616 for details.

Del Webb is located on US 27/441 four miles north of the Villages.  If you have any questions please contact:
Sheldon Guss: tournament Director - 352-347-6263
Jim Claycomb: Registration Chariman - 352-347-6232
Jim Crooks: Assistant Chairman - 352-307-2401

12/3/12

Mid South Regional Tournament


Pickleball
Kelly Recreation Center

Saturday, December, 1

Mens Doubles, 50-54
*1. Brian Staub and Don Piper, The Villages; *2. Frank Terlitz and John Rupert, Summerfield; *3. Robert Denmark Fort Myers, Stipo Kurtovic, Nokomis; *4. Scott Nelson, Satellite Beach, Larry Merryman, Melbourne
Mens Doubles, 55-59
*1. Frank Cherill and Mark Stemerman, The Villages; *2. Byron Freso, Wimauma Jim Cetlinski, Summerfield; *3. Cuch Cuccia and Charles Cossentino ,Venice; *4. Ed Lantz and Larry Scott, Fort Myers
Mens Doubles, 60-64
*1. Jim Claycomb, Summerfield, Gary Ball, Monroe; *2. Marcus Bock and Paul Kelly, The Villages; *3. Paul Coletta, Flatrock, Bill Freeman, The Villages; *4. Richard Scott and Doug Balne, The Villages
Mens Doubles, 65-69
*1. Chris Curtis, Summerfield, Paul Cline, Prospect; *2. Roger Binette, Chester, Tom Stadler, Sebring; *3. Silvio Morales, Lakeland, Tom Goodnight; *4. Buddy Douglas, Zolfo Springs, John Foard, North Port
Mens Doubles, 70-74
*1. Steve Arlen, Kissimmee, James Maynard, Sebring; *2. John Sprainitis and Arthur Chilvers, Sun City Center; *3. Jim Spurlock, Leesburg, Jack Trafalski, Hernando; *4. Bill Wilson, Holmes Beach, Craig Humphreys, Bradenton
Mens Doubles, 75-79
*1. David Dean and Dennis David, The Villages; *2. David Radford and John Maddaloni, Sun City Center; *3. William Phillips and Marvin Strope, Sebring
Mens Doubles, 80-84
*1. Teasdale McClure, Holmes Beach, Jim McClure, Bradenton; *2. Neil Nightingale and Kenneth Barringer, Sun City Center
Ladies Doubles, 50-54
*1. Nancy Balne and Denise Boutin, The Villages; *2. Laurie Zacco, The Villages, Kimberly Shaw, Bonita Springs; *3. Charl Cobb and Judy Robertson, Sarasota; *4. Julie Yates and Sandy Lantz, Fort Myers
Ladies Doubles, 55-59
*1. Diane Bock, The Villages, Brenda Littlefield, Lecanto; *2. Susan Carson, Harrison, Alice Tym, McDonald; *3. Jan Konn, Chicago, Bobbi Little, North Fort Myers; *4. Nancy Meyer, North Fort Myers, Marsha Freso, Wimauma 
Ladies Doubles, 60-64
*1. Nancy Nowak and Deb Harrison, The Villages; *2. Jane Michelin and Carole Cuthbertson, Sun City Center; *3. Margie Diaz and Cathy Miller, Kissimmee; *4. Sue Schinderle and Jean Walker, Avon Park
Ladies Doubles, 65-69
*1. Rosemarie Pietromanaco and Phyllis Ward, The Villages; *2. Diane Reynolds, Sebring Beverly Miller, Kennet Square; *3. Fran Munoz, Kissimmee, Marta Groess, Poinciana; *4. Toni Teasdale, Holmes Beach, Barbara Smith, Bradenton
Ladies Doubles, 70-74
*1. June Angelos, North Fort Myers, Gail Brown, Sebring; *2. Jane Nelson, The Villages, Arleen Kirst, Leesburg
Ladies Doubles, 75-79
*1. Jean Kiker and Margaret Kohler, The Villages; *2. Claudette Braswell, Lake Wares, Pat Deacon, The Villages
Mixed Doubles - Saturday, December 2
50-54
*1. Nancy Balne and Richard Scott, The Villages; *2. Kimberly Shaw, Bontia Springs, Robert Denmark, Fort Myers; *3. Connie Fenchel, Daytona Beach, Scott Nelson, Satellite Beach; *4. Babs Haggerty, Poinciana, Frank Terlitz Jr., Summerfield
55-59
*1. Diane and Marcus Bock, The Villages; *2. Bobbi Little, North Fort Myers, Jim Cetlinski, Summerfield; *3. Christa Curtis and Jim Claycomb, Summerfield; *4. Inga Carr, Orlando, Paul Coletta, Flatrock, North Carolina
60-64
*1. Deb Harrison and Bill Freeman, The Villages; *2. Kandy Aker and Mark Stemerman, The Villages; *3. Jane Michelin, Sun City Center, Gary Ball, Monroe; *4. Brenda Littlefield, Lecanto, John Trafalski, Hernando
65-69
*1. Rosemarie Pietromonaco and Bob Fox, The Villages; *2. Diane Reynolds, Sebring, Roger Binette, Chester, New Hampshire; *3. Simmone and Richard McGowan, Bradenton; *4. Fran Munoz, Kissimmee, Peter Stern, Poinciana
70-74
*1. Alice Tym, McDonald, Tennessee, Ronald Hohman, Juneau, Alaska; *2. Patricia Rucker and Harry Callen, Summerfield; *3. Arleen Kirst and James Spurlock, Leesburg; *4. Gail Brown and Jame Maynard, Sebring
75-79
*1. Barbara Miachika and Marvin Strope, Sebring; *2. Margo Lindsay and Alfred Palumbo, Clearwater
80-84
*1. Mary Arpaia and Neal Nightingale, Sun City Center

POLK COUNTY PICKLEBALL

YOU ARE INVITED


PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

 Doubles
 Tuesday, March 5, 2013 

 Mixed Doubles 
Wednesday, March 6, 2013

 Solivita, Poinciana, Florida

 For Men and Women 50 Years and Over 

 Event Manager – Mike Holtzclaw 

 Call or email NOW to request an entry booklet that will be mailed the first week of January 2013.

   863-533-0055  
polkseniorgames@verizon.net 

   Registration deadline is February 6, 2013

12/1/12

Pickleball in Temple Terrace, FL

Pickleball is coming to Temple Terrace starting January 14, 2013!
Posted on December 8, 2012, templeterrace.patch.com


The Temple Terrace Parks and Recreation Department is proud to roll out Pickleball starting January 14. What is Pickleball you ask? Pickleball is a cross between ping pong, tennis and badminton. Players use oversized ping pong paddles and a whiffle ball.

 Pickleball is exciting and one of the fastest growing recreational sports in Florida. The games will be played indoors in the gymnasium on a badminton-size court. The games will take place between 9am and 12pm on Monday and Wednesday in an open play fashion. We will have a group on hand to lead an orientation in the art of Pickleball play for all newcomers on January 14.

The games will take place at our Family Recreation Complex at 6610 Whiteway Dr. Temple Terrace, FL 33617. The fee is free to all members. Non-members can pay a $10 guest pass, or pay $25 for the month. Come see why Pickleball is becoming so popular.

 For more information, contact Scott Andrews at 813-506-6600, or sandrews@templeterrace.com.

11/20/12

Demo - Rock Hill SC

Ambassador Earl Cunningham from Gastonia, NC will be travelling to Rock Hill, SC to do a pickleball demo/training for the local parks and recretion department. 

If you are in that area and would like to attend - you can contact Earl at:
 ecunnin28056@yahoo.com




11/13/12

2nd Annual Riverbend Resort Classic Skill Level Tournament 
Dec 8-Dec 9 2012
 USAPA Sanctioned (Tier 4) SKILL LEVEL TOURNAMENT
Saturday, December 8TH
Sunday, December 9TH, 2012

SATURDAY, WOMEN’S AND MEN’S DOUBLES
SUNDAY, MIXED DOUBLES

CLICK HERE for tournament information

CLICK HERE for Registration form



Tanglewood Winter Classic Skills Level Tournament
 Sebring, FL 
Jan 5-Jan 6 2013 
USAPA Sanctioned (Tier 4)

Saturday, January 5th
Women's and Men's Doubles

Sunday, January 6th
MixTanglewood
3000 Tanglewood Pkwy
Sebring, FL


CLICK HERE for tournament information

CLICK HERE  for Registration form


11/10/12

Free Pickleball Clinic




Pick-up pickleball games are Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Thursday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Hope Mills Recreation Center, 5776 Rockfish Road. Anyone 50 or older is welcome. Paddles and balls are available for newcomers. 

Join USAPA Ambassador Mike Walsh and learn to play!
A free pickleball clinic will be held Nov. 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For information, call  
910-425-6707.

Cumberland County, NC Residents ONLY

11/2/12

Learn to Play Pickleball , Lutz, Florida


PICKLEBALL
WHAT IS PICKLEBALL YOU ASK?

Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping pong and it’s one of the fastest growing sports in America. It may be a silly name, but it’s a serious sport. It’s fast paced and easy to learn, great exercise and lots of fun. Good for all ages …. Come see what the excitement is about!




OPEN DAY

 Cheval Athletic Club 4142
 Cheval Blvd
 Lutz FL 33558
Sunday November 18th 2012
2.00pm – 4.30pm

Free instruction: come learn from current players of the game. We have all the equipment you need. Just bring yourself.


FOR MORE INFORAMTION CONTACT:
Larry Neely 813 279 5122

10/31/12

Pickleball Clinic

The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is offering a pickleball session on Monday November 5, 2012.

Pickleball, named after one of the co-founder’s cocker spaniel Pickles, is a game played with a perforated plastic ball and wood or composite paddles on a court similar to badminton. The class will teach the rules of the game as well as offer som additional pointers.

Paddles and balls will be provided.

The session will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday November 5, 2012

The cost will be around $10 plus a daily court visit fee which is $1 per visit for members and $2 for non-members. It will be held at the H. Odell Weeks Center located at 1700 Whiskey Road, Aiken, SC

For more information, call PRT at 642-7631 or Loretta and Mike Beckner at (703) 732-3075.

 For more on the game itself, visit www.usapa.org or www.south.usapa.org.

10/23/12

Tampa Bay Senior Games 2012 Results



Paul Bures & Nancy Gonzales - 50-54 - 3rd

Kelly Emerson & Delores Benningfield - 50-54  - 2nd

Robert Denmark & Kimberly Shaw  - 50-54  - 1st

Dee Ann Holcomb & Don Kelleher - 55-59 - 4th

Robert Welter & Nancy Meyer  - 55-59 - 3rd

Robert A Jones & Louann Dubendorf - 55-59 - 2nd

Marsha Freso & Byron Freso - 55-59 - 1st

Jim Pound & Ramona Pound - 60-64 - 4th

John Trafalski & Brenda Littlefield - 60-64 - 3rd

Bob Witkes & Lois Witkes - 60-64 - 2nd

Bill (Willis) Freeman & Deb Harrison - 60-64 - 1st

Alex Iswarienko & Diana Miller - 65-69 - 4th

Judy Poorman & Michael Poorman - 65-69 -  3rd

Dee Dee Montana & Gary Nicolay - 65-69 - 2nd

Diane Reynolds & Jim Hoch - 65-69 - 1st

Gail Brown & Jim Maynard - 70-74 - 5th

James Spurlock & Arleen Kirst - 70-74 - 3rd

Gary Miller & Christina Coote - 70-74 - 2nd

Patsy Rucker & Harry Collen - 70-74 - 1st

Sam Montana & Nancy DeWilde - 75-79 - 2nd

Vincent Quintalino & Mary Arpaia - 75-79 - 1st

Final-Event Score Sheet: 48 - Pickle Ball - Mixed Doubles (All)
10/17/2012 9:08:59 AM 1

Results - Kissimmee- St Cloud Senior Games


DOUBLES MEN 55 - 59
GOLD
ROD LANGFORD
SID PETRAGLIA
SILVER
WALTER KUEHN
THOMAS CUTHBERTSON
BRONZE
RUSS ARNEY
JOHN BURNS

DOUBLES MEN 60 - 64
GOLD
STEVE KENNIE
CRAIG WOODCOCK
SILVER
BOB MALKEMES
BILL SUNDVALL
BRONZE
RON POWERS
RAY STEELE
DOUBLES MEN 65 - 69

GOLD
RUSSELL PUTNAM
ROBERT WITKES
SILVER
JIM SELLERS
BILL YOUNG
BRONZE
TED KRAJENTA
DAVID LITTLEFIELD
DOUBLES MEN 70 - 74

GOLD
STEVE ARLEN
DON KELLEHER
SILVER
JIM SPURLOCK
JACK TRAFALSKI
BRONZE
LEVI BOWEN
WALE OMAWALE

DOUBLES MEN 80 - 84
GOLD
NICK DIRUZZO

 
DOUBLES MEN 85 - 86
GOLD
TOM HYLAS

 
DOUBLES WOMEN 55 - 59
GOLD
NANCY MYERS
DIANE REYNOLDS
SILVER
BABS HAGGERTY
DEE HOLCOMB

DOUBLES WOMEN 60 - 64
GOLD
CAROLE CUTHBERTSON
JANE MICHELIN
SILVER
SUSAN BORCHINI
MARGIE DIAZ
BRONZE
CRETA BUFFUM
MAIR PHILLIPS

DOUBLES WOMEN 60 - 65
GOLD
JILL CONDON
CATHY SUNDVALL

DOUBLES WOMEN 65 -69
GOLD
CARMEN BIGLEY
EILEEN GLASS
SILVER
LORA FURROW
DEBRA HANES

DOUBLES WOMEN 70 -74
GOLD
GAIL BROWN
GLORIA SOLTES
SILVER
CHRISTINE COOTE
DEBBIE MILLER
BRONZE
JUNE ANGELOS
CINDY EDELMAN
 

MIXED DOUBLES 55 - 59
GOLD
NANCY MYERS
STEVE KENNIE
SILVER
DEE HOLCOMB
DON KELLEHER
BRONZE
PAM JUSTICE
MIKE SULLIVAN

MIXED DOUBLES 60 - 64
GOLD
KANDY AKER
MARK STEMERMAN
SILVER
JANE MICHELIN
LEWIS LANGE
BRONZE
CARMEN BIGLEY
JOEL BUSCHEK

MIXED DOUBLES 65 - 69
GOLD
DIANE REYNOLDS
JIM HOCH
SILVER
EILEEN GLASS
ROBINSON MORALES
BRONZE
DIANE KRAJENTA
TED KRAJENTA

MIXED DOUBLES 70 - 74
GOLD
GAIL BROWN
JIM MAYNARD
SILVER
CHRISTINE COOTE
STEVE ARLEN
BRONZE
ARLEEN KIRST
JIM SPURLOCK

SINGLES MEN 60 - 64
GOLD
JOHN BURNS

 
SINGLES MEN 65 - 69
GOLD
STEVE KENNIE
 
SILVER
PETER STERN
 
BRONZE
ROBERT ACKLEY

 
SINGLES MEN 70 - 74
GOLD
BILL WILSON
 
SILVER
JIM SPURLOCK

 
SINGLES MEN 85 -89
GOLD
TOM HYLAS

 
SINGLES WOMEN 55 - 59
GOLD
NANCY MYERS

 
SINGLES WOMEN 60 - 64
GOLD
SUSAN BORCHINI
 
SILVER
CATHY SUNDVALL

 
SINGLES WOMEN 65 - 69
GOLD
CARMEN BIGLEY
 
SILVER
MARGARET ACKLEY

 
SINGLES WOMEN 70 - 74
GOLD
CHRISTINE COOTE

10/18/12

New Start Up - Pickleball Demo/Beginner Clinic

John Hilliard, Ambassador New Port Richey, Fl will be providing a pickleball demonstration and beginner training

When - October 19, 2012 

Where - Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Road, Hudson, Fl 

Time - 6:00 to 8:30 pm 

Contact: John Hilliard, 727-807-3194 Port Richey FL .

Seminole - Registration Form


Seminole Recreation Center
Doubles Pickleball Tournament
* Must be at least 50 Years of age *
All entries must be received by
 Sat, November 24th, 2012
                          Date: November 30, 2012                                 
                                                                  Time: 9:00am
  Check-In/Warm Ups: 8:30am

PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION


Your Name: ____________________________________________

Your Age: ______

Each division: $2          Non Members Fee: $5 (plus division fee)

Please check Division(s) in which you plan on playing:

Women's Doubles   ____              Your partner's name    $2 _____ _____________________________________________

Men's Doubles       ____                Your Partner's name   $2 _____ _____________________________________________

Mixed Doubles     ____                 Your Partner's name    $2 _____ _____________________________________________


Rules: The first side scoring 11 points and leading by at least a 2-point margin wins.  If both sides are tied at 10 points, then play continues until one side wins by 2 points, best 2 out of 3 games, double elimination.


Date Received by Staff  ___ /___ /2012


Holland G. Mangum Recreation Complex
9100 113th Street North, Seminole, FL 33772
www.myseminole.com
727-391-8345

10/17/12

Riverbend Tournament Information


SECOND ANNUAL RIVERBEND RESORT CLASSIC
SKILL LEVEL TOURNAMENT
Saturday, December 8TH
Sunday, December 9TH, 2012
Tier 4 Sanctioned Tournament
SATURDAY, WOMEN’S AND MEN’S DOUBLES
SUNDAY, MIXED DOUBLES

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM

Welcome to the SECOND ANNUAL RIVERBEND RESORT CLASSIC, Skill Level Tournament to be played in South Florida. Last year’s Tournament was a great success, with a lot of great Pickleball! The tournament will be played at Riverbend RV Motor Coach Resort located at 5800 State Route # 80 (#SR80) Labelle, Florida 33935.  The Tournament will be played on Saturday, December 8th, Women’s and Men’s Doubles and Sunday, December 9th, Mixed Doubles.

FORMAT
New to Skill Level Tournaments? You will usually only play those that are rated in the Same Skill level, no matter what the age is. However if needed, if there is a small number in the 2.5 group it may be combined with the next one, 3.0. All other skill levels will not be combined. You must be at least 16 years old and above to participate. If you do not have a skill level rating please refer to the attached sheet to self-rate yourself.

If you have come in 1st place in 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, or 4.0 divisions, it is recommended that you move up to the next level. If players self-skill raking is lower than their ability or by past tournament results, it is the discretion of the Tournament Directors to place you in the corrected skill level.  Entry Forms can be printed from: www.pickleballspecialties.comwww.south.usapa.org, or www.usapa.org 
 
This will be a Double Elimination Tournament, Matches are 2 out of 3 games to 11pts win by two points, if you go to the bottom bracket after one loss, then one game to 15 pts. win by 2 pts. is played. All Championship Matches are 2 out of 3 games. In the event the team from the bottom bracket defeats the upper bracket team in the finals, then one game to 15 points win by 2 pts. will be played to determine the 1st Place Winner.
If Round Robin is used for any group, each match is the first team to 21 win by one point. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place will be determined by total points, in the event of a tie it will then be determined by head to head competition.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awards will be given. The yellow Dura Ball will be used.  This will be a Tier 4 Sanctioned Tournament, with points be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers, if they are current USAPA members. You do not have to be a USAPA member to participate in the tournament.

Check-In Times to be announced: please make sure your email address is printed very clearly so you will receive any updates that are sent out.  Check-In times will begin at 8:00am on both days with play beginning at 8:30 am. Your actual Check – In time for your skill level will be announced after the closing of entry deadline.

Inclement Weather: Riverbend’s courts have lights, so in case of any rain delays we will play into the evening.

Saturday- A full buffet breakfast is available at the clubhouse from 8:00am until 10:30am for $5.
Saturday and Sunday - Hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, ice cream, soda and beer will also be sold at lunch time. All proceeds go to their Pickleball Club to help support their new facility.

LODGING
Lodging will be available at the Resort, there are limited rental spaces available for Class A Motor Coaches only, and some Park Model Apt. Units: One queen bed, with a fold out queen couch bed (sleeps up to 4) available
for rent. $70/night.                        
Please call:  866-787-4837, to inquire about either. Remember sites and units are limited so make your reservations as soon as possible.


Campgrounds
There is a Camp Ground 2 miles from the Tournament facility, Grandma’s RV Resort with pull thru sites available, 2250 W. State Rd. #80 (Grandmas Blvd and Huggetts Road) Phone Number is #863-675-2567.

Hotels
The suggested Hotel in the area is, Port Labelle Inn, Phone number is: #863-675-4411.  There are other Hotels in the area, which can be located via Internet.

Riverbend RV Motor Coach Resort is a beautiful resort with many amenities, and the setting is going to be a great one for some great Pickleball! Come and enjoy the surroundings, there is a lot to see while you are at the Resort.

Deadline and Fees
The entry fee for the tournament is $25. This includes your First Event, and T-Shirt.  It is an additional $5 for a Second Event.  (Example: If you are playing Men’s or Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles the cost is $30)

DEADLINE: ALL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012

*ANY ENTRY POSTMARKED PAST THE DEADLINE: $10 LATE FEE
PLEASE INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PAYMENT    NO ENTRIES  ACCEPTED IF NOT RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 4TH

If you are in need of a partner for Women’s or Men’s  Doubles or Mixed Doubles please mark your form, the sooner it is sent in the better chance we have to match you with someone of your same skill level. We will try our hardest to
match partners up, but there is no guarantee.

ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE AT: WWW.PICKLEBALLSPECIALTIES.COM   WWW.SOUTH.USAPA.ORG, OR WWW.USAPA.ORG

Please make checks payable to:
Riverbend Pickleball Club
$25    _____    Entry Fee (Includes One Event, T-Shirt)
$ 5    _____    Second Event
$10    _____    Late Fee (if postmarked after Wednesday, November 28th)
Total______

Mail to:
Riverbend Pickleball Club
5800 SR #80
Labelle, Florida 33935

Look over the descriptions for the ratings and then rate yourself on the entry form. You must play in the higher rating if you and your partner are of different levels. Participation Waivers will be signed at the tournament site, when you check in.

Hope to see you at the Tournament!
Nancy Meyer
Cindy Eddleman
Tournament Directors
Email: pickleballtournaments@gmail.com
Call if any questions
419-320-3655
954-309-5882

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM

Riverbend Tournament Registration Form


SECOND ANNUAL RIVERBEND RESORT CLASSIC

SKILL LEVEL TOURNAMENT
Saturday, December 8th
Sunday, December 9th, 2012
SATURDAY, WOMEN’S and MEN’S DOUBLES
SUNDAY, MIXED DOUBLES

NAME: _____________________________________________________ 

PHONE__________________________________________ 

EMAIL______________________________________________________ 

ADDRESS___________________________________________________ 

CITY__________________________________STATE________________

SKILL LEVEL:  PLEASE CIRCLE
You must be at least 16 years of age or older to participate
2.5       3.0      3.5       4.0      4.5       5.0        USAPA MEMBER # ________________

T-SHIRT SIZE:      Small           Medium         Large         X- Large        XX-Large

_____       Men’s Doubles  
                Partners Name________________________________
Please Circle:   Need Partner 

______     Women’s Doubles
                 Partners Name_________________________________
Please Circle:   Need Partner  

______     Mixed Doubles
                 Partners Name_________________________________
Please Circle:   Need Partner

Entry Fee:
            $25   _____   For First Event, also included T-Shirt, and Lunch on Sunday
              $5   _____   Second Event
            $10   _____   Late Fee (if postmarked after Wednesday, November 28, 2012)
      TOTAL    ______

ENTRY DEADLINE:  POSTMARKED BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012
ANY ENTRY POSTMARKED PAST DEADLINE: $10 LATE FEE   NO ENTRIES 
ACCEPTED IF NOT RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 4TH

Please Make Check payable to: Riverbend Pickleball Club
**Participation Waiver to be signed at Check-In the day of the Tournament

Please Mail to:                                       Questions Call:        
Riverbend Pickleball Club                         Nancy  419-320-3655
5800 SR #80                                         Cindy  954-309-5882
Labelle, Florida 33935                           email: www.pickleballtournaments@gmail.com


We look forward to seeing all of you there,
Sincerely,
The Riverbend Pickleball Club
        and
Nancy Meyer
Cindy Eddleman
Your Tournament Directors

Pickleball Doubles Tournament at Seminal Rec Center

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
SEMINAL RECREATION CENTER
9100 113TH ST
SEMINOLE, FL  33776

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

TIME:  9:00 AM

MEN'S DOUBLES
WOMEN'S DOUBLES
MIXED DOUBLES

COST $2 PER DIVISION - FOR MEMBERS
(AN ADDITIONAL $5 FOR NON MEMBERS)

DEADLINE - NOVEMBER 24, 2012

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM

For additional information contact:
Kristyn Sabbag
Recreation Leader II City of Seminole
(727)391-8345
www.myseminole.com "It starts in parks"

Three courts are set up during the week for regular play.  Pickleball is played Monday through Friday 8am to 10am for Advanced players.  Tuesday and Thrusdays from 10am to noon for Beginner/ Intermediate Players.  Sturdays - Beginner/Intermediate Players.  Play isopen to Members and guests of members only.   Contact the recreation center for membership cost.  Play is free with recreation center card  $5 for guests. 

10/12/12

Jacksonville Senior Games 2012 Results

Men’s Singles (75-79 yr. old)
Gold- Emory Washington 

Men’s Singles 
Gold- Tim Katchen 
Silver- Peter Patterson 
Bronze- Ernesto Diaz 

Men’s Singles (70-74 yr. old)
Gold- Conner Murphy 
Silver- James Albercrombie 

Women’s Doubles 
Gold- Ford/ Beasley 
Silver- Nelson/ England 
Bronze- Hooker/ Iyobe 

Men’s Doubles 
Gold- Foard/ Patterson 
Silver- Catalano/ Payne 
Bronze- Dean/ Herring 

Mixed Doubles 
Gold - Aker/ Sterman
Silver - Beasley/ Katchen 

Bronze- Payne/ Nelson

10/3/12

North Georgia Pickleball Tournament

Fall Social/Round Robin

North Georgia Pickleball Club Courts
28 Water Tank Rd
Canton, GA

Sunday, October 28th, 
4:00 p.m.

This is just a "social " pickleball get together with food to follow!!!

CHILI COOK-OFF at the stable afterward. 

Details below:

Sunday, October 28th, 4 p.m. - PICKLEBALL!
There will be round robin type play with tough competition from the Morneau family of two sons and a father playing 4.5-5.0 Pickleball.   They are bringing their best game!

Sunday, October 28th, 6:30 p.m. - FOLLOWING PICKLEBALL.
Bring your spouse and help decide who makes the best chili in North Georgia! If you intend to bring a crock pot of chili for the competition, we will have a $50.00 grand prize and "bragging rights" to the winner.
I need to know by Wednesday, October 24th the name of your chili and if you will attend. If you do not want to participate yet you want to be a "taster", you can always bring soft drinks or beer. As "coordinator", please let me know!

Ann Earley:
go4baroque@mindspring.com

Halloween Pickleball

Solivita Smasher Club Halloween Tournament 
Oct. 27 &  28, 2012 
(Mens doubles, womens doubles, and mixed doubles). 

Open to Solivita residents only.

The tournament this year has been named the Carl Clous Memorial Halloween Tournament in memory of Carl for all of his service to the game of Pickleball in our community as well as an ambassador to you and the USAPA. 

The tournament will consist of ability groups playing in a round robin format. No prizes just a social gathering of our club and enjoying each other playing and having lunch together.

10/2/12

Great Pumpkin Tournament - Canton, GA




Tom and Ann Earley  will be hosting the Great Pumpkin" Tournament on November 17th  18th on the courts of the North Georgia Pickleball Club in Canton, GA.

Registration form - below.


  • Entry fee $25.00 with all tax-deductible proceeds going to the Cherokee County Humane Society. 
  • Water, breakfast, and lunch provided. 
  • Tournament long-sleeved cotton t-shirts.  Please send your size with your entry.
  • Registration limited so please get your entries in early!  
  • If you need housing for the tournament, please call.

Saturday, November 17th

  •  7:30 a.m. courts open for practice and coffee, fruit, and scones available.
  •  Entry forms filled out and fees sent in advance unless otherwise arranged with the tournament directors- Tom &Ann Earley. 
  • 8 - 8:30 a.m. Sign in 
  • 8:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony by Cherokee Jr. ROTC Gun &Flag Corp presentation with Pastor (and Pickleball player!) Ken Terrell singing the National Anthem. 
  • 9 a.m. Play begins! 
  • Noon - Lunch break for players (bulletin board will list players for breaks)
  •  12:30 p.m. - Lunch break for players 
  • Ending by 3 p.m. with 1st place prize to the winner. No ribbons or medals 
Sunday, November 18th

  • Same schedule excluding opening ceremony 

ENTRY FORM and FEE
Please print out and send with your check to:

Tom & Ann Earley
228 Water Tank Road
Canton, GA 30115
770.401.7355

Name:
Address:
Phone: (cell)
Skill level:
Phone: (Emergency contact)
T-shirt size:
E-mail:
USAPA Member Number (not required but recommended):
Special dietary needs:
Formatat yet to be determined, but the normal division will be 3.0-3.5 players on Saturday and 4.0+ players on Sunday. If you are unsure of your rating, please ask Tom for an analysis or refer to the standard rating format on the USAPA website.

Did I miss anything? Oh yes. There will also be an appearance by the "Great Pumpkin".