7/24/12

MJCCA Pickleball Tournament

SAVE THIS DATE:  AUGUST 19, 2013


My name is Shanna Levy and I run the Pickle Ball League at the MJCCA in Dunwoody Georgia. We have 4 indoor Pickle Ball Courts and an average of 30 players that play 2-3 times per week.

 On Sunday, August 19th we will be hosting a Round Robin Pickle Ball Tournament and wanted to invite your club to play. We are now accepting registration for the MJCCA Pickle Ball Tournament. The online registration link is below; paper registration forms are available by request.
Online Registration Link: atlantajcc.org,  Click on the adult tab and then the mature adult tab to access the form.

Please let me know if you have any questions about this tournament. We are looking forward to a great turn out and hope some of your players will participate.

If you have additional questions I can be reached at 678-812-4079 or shanna.levy@atalntajcc.org

Thank you,
Shanna Levy
Mature Adult Program Director, SBP Program Director and Ticketing SErvices Manager
MJAAC
5342 Tilly Mill Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Phone: 678-812-4079/ atlantajcc.org

Providing excellent customer service is our top priority.

7/22/12

Daytona Beach Senior Pickleball Tournament

2013 Senior Tournament

February 8-10, 2013

Where:   Pelican Bay Tennis/Pickleball Club, 110 Goshawk Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32119
Stay in a hotel on the “World’s Most Famous Beach”.  Make your reservations early.  Transportation will be available from your hotel to the tournament.  Plenty of parking at the Club.
When:     February 8-10, 2013.
For:         Ages 50 and up 
What:      Men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women's doubles, mixed doubles.  
 
More info to follow.


Any questions, contact Cathy

7/16/12

July Intermediate Tournament

OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGES, FL ONLY

When:

July 24th ( Mixed Doubles)
26th (Ladies Doubles), and
27th (Men's Doubles) 

Where:
Chula Vista Courts (call 753-0002 for details)

Who: This tournament is for Intermediate Players (Ratings of 3.0 to 3.5)

How:
Sign-up at Chula Vista, you have until July 19th

Why: Every Intermediate player in The Villages should compete in at least 1 tournament, and Round Robin tournaments are the most fun. You will make new friends, get a good workout, learn what works for you (and doesn't), and find your level of comfort. Please consider giving this tournament a try, or at least visiting Chula and observing the play.

7/8/12

REGIONAL TOURNAMENT

ATLANTIC-SOUTH REGIONAL

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

FEBRUARY 1, 2, 3, 2013


3500 THOMASSON DR

EAST NAPLES COMMUNITY PARK
NAPLES, FL

WELCOME.  We are very pleased to announce the first Atlantic-South Regional Pickleball Tournament to be held January 31, February 1, 2, 3, 2013, in Naples. Florida.  The tournament will be played at the East Naples Communtiy Park, 3500 Thomasson Drive, in Naples, Florida.  

Naples is a beautiful place to be in the winter, with the average temperature in the low 80's and plenty of sunshine.  The area is full of shops, great restaurants, and many different types of attractions, and of course the beaches. 

We have been working with Athletes in Paradise and the Naples Sports Council to secure special pricing for the tournament for many hotels.  You may even plan on staying a few extra days to enjoy all that the area has to offer.  

Tournament Information 


  1. You do not have to be a USAPA member to participate, however, we will be giving a discount to those with USAPA membership numbers.  The Atlantic-South Regional Tournament is a Sactioned, Tier 4 Tournament.  Your age category is determined by your age as of  December 31, 2013,  This is an Age Level Tournament with age categories: Juniors -16 and under, 18 and over. Adults - 19 and over, 35 and over.  Seniors 50 and over, 55 and over, 60 and over, 65 and over, 70 and over, 75 and over, 80 and over  

There will be 16 outdoor courts, and the Yellow Dura Ball will be used for the tournament. 

A direct link is provided to register and pay on-line at Active.com Beginning September 1, 2012 you can CLICK HERE to register.    There is a small user fee for on-line registration.   

 CLICK HERE to download and print the forms 

Events

The kick-off will begin Thursday evening, January 31, with a Social Dinner at 6:30 pm.  Our Regional Director, Donna Donald, who works and does so much, will say a few words.  Meet our other ambassadors from around the region and also those from outside the region, along with an update about what is going on around the Atlantic-South. 

We will have a buffet style dinner, and plenty of raffle prizes.  The rest of the weekend pickleball events will go as follows:

Friday, February 1st, Men's and Women's Doubles ( All start times will be announced later) 

Saturday, February 2nd,  Mixed Doubles ( All start times will be announced later)

Sunday, February 3rd, Men's and Women's Singles (All start times will be announced later)

Format

The tournament will be a double elimination, top bracket matches will be 2 out of 3 games to 11 pts. win by 2.  The back draw will be one game to 15 pts. win by 2.   All championship matches will be 2 out of 3 games to 11 pts. win by 2, and if the player(s)If the player(s) from the backdraw win, then a second game will be played to 15 pts, win by 2 for first place.  

Awards will be given for 1, 2, 3 place finishes, along with tournament points being awarded if you are a USAPA member.  

Age groups may be combined to assure adequate playing time and is at the discretion of the tournament directors.  If age groups are combined that is considered one group and awards are given for that age group only.  

Hotels/Motels/Car Rentals

CLICK HERE for the Hotels/Motels that are participating in the reduced rates for tournament players.  You can make your reservations at this site.  Rates are extended if you choose to arrive in Florida a few days early or want to extend your stay. 

You may also call directly the Hotels listed below: (Let them know it is for the Pickleball Tournament) 
The Quality Inn and Suites and the Comfort Inn are 10 Minutes from East Naples Community Park.     
Best Western and others posted at the link are about 15-25 minutes from the site.


Quality Inn and Suites Golf Resort
239-353-9500
4100 Golden Gate Parkway
Exit 101 off  I 75 S
Room Price - $84.99

Comfort Inn and Suites
239-353-9500
3860 Tollgate Blvd
Exit 101 off I 75S
Room Price - $89.99

Best Western
239-643-6655
6400 Dudley Dr
Exit 105 off I 75 S
Price $89.99



Referees/Scorekeepers

When there are 16 courts running for three days, it takes a lot of scorekeepers to help out.  We ask that you volunteer to help us to at least score two matches.  If  you have friends, partner or spouse traveling with you and they would like to help out, it would be greatly appreciated.  Scorekeeper Class 101 will run Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings from 8:00 am - 8:30 am, please attend even it if is to brush up on some things.  

We hope that you will join us in the first Atlantic-South Regional Pickleball Tournament.  It will be a great time, with plenty of Pickleball.  

Sincerely

Nancy Meyer
Cindy Eddleman

Tournament Directors


7/7/12

Daytona Beach Shores Tournment Winners

Dayton Beach Shores
Tournament Results
June 30, 2012


 Men's Singles
 First - Mike Pascale 
Second- Kevin Sprague

 Men's Doubles 50 +
 First - Mike Pascale/ Kevin Sprague
 Second: Kevin Hamp/Jeff Gentle

 Men's Doubles: 65+
 First - Larry Myers/Peter Mitchell
Second - George Rimler/Don Large

 Ladies Singles
 First - Connie Fenchel
Second - Edie Fragner

 Ladies Doubles
 50+ First - Connie Fenchel/Kim Young
 Second - Ronnie Jackson/Billie Myers

 Ladies Doubles 60+ 
Edie Fragner/Susan Crabtree
 Second - Peggy Suchy/Julie Marlens

 Mixed Doubles 
50+ Mike Pascale/Kim Young
  65+ Wyck Woodfin/Julie Marlens