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Atlantic South Region Pickleball news for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.




Atlantic South Players SHINE as they represent our Region at the 2009 USAPA Nationals in Buckeye, AZ.
Woman’s Singles
Nancy Meyer, Ft.Myers, Fl – Silver, 50-54
Deb Harrison, The Villages, Fl – Bronze, 60-64
Rosemarie Pietromonaco, The Villages, Fl – Bronze, 65-69
Jean Kiker, The Villages, Fl – Gold 70-79
Men’s Doubles
Bill Freeman and Jeff Shank, The Villages, Fl – Gold 55-59
Frank Cherill and Tom Nonnemacher, The Villages, Fl – Silver 55-59
Jim Wright, The Villages and Rich Skaare, Summerfield, Fl – Gold 65-69
Woman’s Doubles
Judy Kelly and Nancy Nowak, The Villages, Fl – Silver 60-64
Jean Kiker and Rosemarie Pietromonaco, The Vilalges, Fl – Bronze 65-69
Mixed Doubles
Deb Harrison, Bill Freeman, The Vilalges, Fl – Gold 60-64
Atlantic South SWEEPS 65-69 Mixed Doubles:
Sue Crader and Rich Skaare, Summerfield, Fl – Gold
Jean Kiker and Jim Wright, The Villages, Fl – Silver
Rosemarie Pietromonaco and Robert Fox, The Villages – Bronze
Senior Woman’s Masters 50-64
Deb Harrison and Diane Bock, The Vilalges, Fl – Bronze
Senior Men’s Legends 65-69
Jim Wright, The Villages and Rich Skaare, Summerfiled, Fl – Silver
Senior Woman’s Legends 65-69
Jean Kiker and Rosemarie Pietromonaco, The Villages- Fl – Silver
Five Pickleball Clubs from accross the county were displayed on the pickleballcoach banner that was displayed at the National event. These five clubs (three from our Atlantic South Region) were recognized as featured supporters of "Coach Mo" and his picklebllcoach website. They included, Tanglewood Pickleball Club, Sebring, Fl, MeadowPointe Pickleball, Wesley Chapel, Fl, Cajun Picklers, LaFayatte, La., Michigan Pickleball,. and Plantation Pickleball Club, Leesburg, Fl.
Meet Irv, Bob, Robert, Al, Virginia and Don - a few of the players from the "J".
Sun City Center Pickleball was one of those clubs that participated in this event. Below is a message from Mike Perkins, the Club's President.
"Our "Hi Neighbor" event went fairly smoothly last night. There was a problem getting power to our table, but after that was resolved, people enjoyed viewing the USAPA dvd. Due to the limitations of our set-up, it was difficult to display the banner, as the heighth of the table was a little low. We did the best that we could, and I've attached a photo of our table with the banner and four members of our Club: (left to right) Mike Perkins, Bill Smith, Janet Smith and Wayne Chattin. The event was very well attended, so we informed many new, prospective members about pickleball. Everyone seemed to enjoy talking with us and asking questions about our sport. The USAPA video provided a great visual support, and lots of attendees held the display paddles and balls and seemed eager to give pickleball a try. "
Here's a link to the SCC Pickleball Club's website: SCC Picleball
Pickleball is still in its infancy in the Jacksonville area. The only place listed for pickleball is Sweetwater at Del Webb, where less than 20 players enjoy the sport. But despite the lack of places to play, participation in this event increased nearly 31% over last year. and this year they continued to welcome and accept walk-ups to the event. Pickleball was played as a double elimination event, and is a qualifier for the 2010 National Senior Games, Winter Festival to be held in Rochester, NY.
Entry into the games included Opening Ceremonies, a T-shirt, a welcome bag full of product samples and coupons, a follow up newsletter and most importantly, "a chance to renew friendships or start new ones".
Congratulations to all medal winenrs!!! Click Here for a complete lising of tournament winners.
CHECK OUT THE T-SHIRTS, HATS, VISORS AND EVEN PICKLBALL RUGS!!