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.

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

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

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.com, www.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. 

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

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.

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".

SMILE IF YOU LOVE PICKLEBALL WEEK

KINGS POINT PICKLEBALL 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

2012 marks the 10TH year Pickleball has been played in Kings Point.  Many players have happily stepped onto the Kings Point Pickleball courts to learn, enjoy and practice, practice, practice our great game. Luckily there is no known cure for Pickleball addiction.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary, “SMILE IF YOU LOVE PICKLEBALL WEEK” will begin on December 10th and will include the following activities:

Monday-Donuts, pickles and smiles breakfast

Tuesday-Dinking/soft shot contests

Wednesday-Ladies’ round robin

Thursday-Men’s round robin

Friday-Pickleball trivia/rules review

Saturday-Winter in Paradise Wing Ding and Time Capsule Burial.

The time capsule burial will take place at the Pickleball courts area. Cards will be available during the week (for a small fee to cover costs) so folks may jot down a message they would like to place in the time capsule that will be opened in 10 years. A “BEST PICKLEBALL ADVICE 2012” banner that shall be placed in the capsule will be located at the courts during the week for players to sign, giving their best advice to current and future players.

Let’s all have a great time celebrating 10 years of Pickleball at Kings Point

louann@gotpickleball.com