Thursday, March 7, 2013

The MJCCA Hosts Successful Pickleball Tournament With Players From All Across Georgia, and Ages Ranging from 16 – 99 Years

On Sunday, March 3, 2013, the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) Mature Adults hosted their second Pickle Ball Tournament.


This tournament hosted 42 players from all over Georgia – Chateau Elan, Lake Oconee, & Dunwoody ranging in age from 16 – 99.     A great day of Pickleball was had by all.

Grandfather Jerry Schwartz & Grandson Jared Cohen Take First Place. This team was made up of players from the MJCCA.

 Brenda Young & Fred Reese (below) take Second Place. This team was made up of players from Lake Oconee.

 Sid Cojac, Age 99, Known as the MJCCA’s ‘Mayor of Main Street’  also participated  in Tournament

For more information on Pickle Ball at the MJCCA please contact  Lilly.Mahana@atlantajcc.org or 678-812-4064.   The MJCCA plays on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30am-1:00pm September-May. Summer hours vary. Play is free for MJCCA and Silver Sneakers Members and $5 each time you play for Non Members. New players are always welcome.

Tournament organizers are hard at work on a Tournament date for August. The August tournament date will be announced the week of 3/18 and early bird pricing will be available.

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