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
