Rich and Donna Donald, Ambassadors for New Tampa, Florida, hosted the First Annual Spring Pick-Nic and Pickleball Round Robin for their group of players at home in their Meadow Pointe Community in Wesley Chapel, Florida. The group has really grown over that last several months, so it was time to set up a little competition and a day of fun for the group. Players and their families started arriving at the courts just after 3:00 pm to sign in, pick up their tournament goodie bags, draw for their rotation number and get in little practice before the games began. Rich wasn't playing today; he agreed to manage the table, set up the draw, keep the games moving and track the results. He found a nice shady spot, but came prepared to perch himself on the chair under his Florida beach umbrella if necessary as the temperatures were headed for the mid to high 90's.
Today would include both a men's and woman's round robin event. USAPA Rules would apply. Each player drew their position number and would play a minimum of four games. Then the top four players would play the 'gold medal' match. (In our case -the "blue ribbon" match) . Everyone lathered on the sun screen and the games began.
It was great to see the young and old enjoying the courts together today and families out enjoying the game and a great day of fun.
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