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.

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

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

Beginner Pickleball Tournament - The Villages

Attention Beginner Pickleball Players 

This one is just for you! 

ROUND-ROBIN TOURNAMENT

AT FISH HAWK RECREATION CENTER

MIXED DOUBLES* THURSDAY, July 19, 2012 8:00 AM 

 ENTRY FEE: $3.00 per person 

 SIGN UPS (must be in person) @ Fish Hawk Recreation Center Beginning Monday July 2nd Closing on Friday July 13th 

CALL FISH HAWK RECREATION FOR MORE INFORMATION: 750-3525 

Mixed Doubles Teams must consist of one male and one female.* 

You Must be at least 50 years of age to participate 

You must obtain your own partner
Must be resident of The Villages

Heartland Senior Games

Heartland Senior Games 

March 15,16, 2013
(PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN DATES)

Doubles and Mixed Doubles

Tanglewood Community, Sebring, Fl 

Age level tournament, age 50 and up 

 CLICK HERE for their website

CLICK HERE for Registration form

Alabama Senior Olympics Pickleball Tournament Results

Men's Doubles 50-59

1st - Sam Bailey and Jeff Hudson

2nd - Byron Freso and Lee Washam 

3rd - Ken Riorden and Bill Hess 

Men's Doubles 60-74

 1st - Bob Huskey and Bob Stauffer 

2nd - Tom Earley and David Baron 

Women's Doubles 50-69 

1st - Nancy Meyer and Marsha Freso 

2nd - Cindy Moore and Cindy Eddleman 

3rd - Crystal Guthrie and Dee Scott 

Mixed Doubles 50-54 

1st - Lee Washam and Cindy Moore

2nd - Jeff Hudson and Nancy Meyer 

3rd - Sam Bailey and Crystal Guthrie 

Mixed Doubles 55-59 

1st - Byron Freso and Marsha Freso

2nd - Tom Earley and Ann Earley 

Mixed Doubles 60-69 

1st - Bob Huskey and Cindy Eddleman 

2nd - Bill Hess and Sharon Richard 

3rd - Charlie Scott and Dee Scott 

 Men's Singles 60-74 

1st - Bob Huskey 

2nd - Bob Stauffer 

3rd - Bill Hess

Women's Singles 50-59 

1st - Nancy Meyer 

2nd - Crystal Guthrie 

Women's Singles 

1st - Marsha Freso 

2nd - Cindy Eddleman 

3rd - Sharon Richard

Tampa Bay Senior Games

TAMPA BAY SENIOR GAMES

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

MEN'S AND LADIES DOUBLES COMPETITION

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2012

MIXED DOUBLES 

SUN CITY CENTER PICKLEBALL COURTS

SUN CITY CENTER, FL 

WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION HERE OR AT  THE

 
CLICK HERE for Information and REGISTRATION