Published April 29, 2013 - www.wxii12.com
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Mid-Carolina Senior Games
Submitted by Ryan Gordon, Cumberland County, NC
On Friday, April 26, 2013 Pickleball was held at the Hope Mills Recreation Center as part of the Mid-Carolina Senior Games. We had 31 participants participate in Pickleball this year. This was the first time Mid-Carolina Senior Games has offered Pickleball. All of our participants had a great time at this event. We did have a lot of spectators come by the gym and watch that day. I feel that we will have even more participants sign up next year. The Hope Mills Recreation Center offers Pickleball Tuesdays – 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Thursdays – 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., and Fridays – 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CLICK HERE for more photos.
Mid-Carolina Senior Games Results
Pickleball-Mixed Doubles
Ages: 55-59
1st – Becky Hendrickson & Jonn Hendrickson
2nd – Carol L. Harpster & Rick B. Harpster
3rd – Terry B. Hendrickson & Donn F. Hendrickson
Ages: 60-64
1st – Trula D. Gray & David A. Gray
Ages: 65-69
1st – Colin Bolton & Olivia Watler
Ages: 70-74
1st – Steve L. Beck & Carol Zelsznik
2nd – Roosevelt Wright & Janice Wright
Ages: 80-84
1st – Reece A. Cain & Harriet Carter
Pickleball – Doubles
Ages: 55-59 Women
1st – Becky Hendrickson & Terry B. Hendrickson
2nd – Trula D. Gray & Susan C. Phillips
Ages 65-69 Women
1st – Carol Zelsznik & Olivia Watler
Ages: 55-59 Men
1st – Jonn Hendrickson & Jim E. Rhodes
2nd – Fairley J. Grimes & Jim Phillips
3rd – Michael A. Gonzales & Donn F. Hendrickson
Ages: 65-69 Men
1st – Steve L. Beck & Floyd “Wayne” Mayes
2nd – Colin Bolton & David A. Gray
Ages: 80-84 Men
1st – Reece A. Cain & Carlton L. Chase
Pickleball – Singles
Ages: 55-59 Women
1st – Becky Hendrickson
2nd – Terry B. Hendrickson
3rd – Susan C. Phillips
Ages: 60-64 Women
1st – Trula Gray
Ages: 70-74 Women
1st – Harriet Carter
Ages: 80-84 Women
1st – Julia Manigo
Ages: 55-59 Men
1st – Jonn Hendrickson
2nd – Donn F. Hendrickson
3rd – Neal J. Buchanan
Ages: 60-64 Men
1st – Jim Phillips
Ages: 65-69 Men
1st – Jim E. Rhodes
2nd – David A. Gray
Ages: 70-74 Men
1st - Steve L. Beck
2nd – Colin Bolton
Ages: 80-84 Men
1st – Reece A. Cain
Ages: 85-89 Men
1st – Carlton L. Chase
On Friday, April 26, 2013 Pickleball was held at the Hope Mills Recreation Center as part of the Mid-Carolina Senior Games. We had 31 participants participate in Pickleball this year. This was the first time Mid-Carolina Senior Games has offered Pickleball. All of our participants had a great time at this event. We did have a lot of spectators come by the gym and watch that day. I feel that we will have even more participants sign up next year. The Hope Mills Recreation Center offers Pickleball Tuesdays – 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Thursdays – 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., and Fridays – 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CLICK HERE for more photos.
Mid-Carolina Senior Games Results
Pickleball-Mixed Doubles
Ages: 55-59
1st – Becky Hendrickson & Jonn Hendrickson
2nd – Carol L. Harpster & Rick B. Harpster
3rd – Terry B. Hendrickson & Donn F. Hendrickson
Ages: 60-64
1st – Trula D. Gray & David A. Gray
Ages: 65-69
1st – Colin Bolton & Olivia Watler
Ages: 70-74
1st – Steve L. Beck & Carol Zelsznik
2nd – Roosevelt Wright & Janice Wright
Ages: 80-84
1st – Reece A. Cain & Harriet Carter
Pickleball – Doubles
Ages: 55-59 Women
1st – Becky Hendrickson & Terry B. Hendrickson
2nd – Trula D. Gray & Susan C. Phillips
Ages 65-69 Women
1st – Carol Zelsznik & Olivia Watler
Ages: 55-59 Men
1st – Jonn Hendrickson & Jim E. Rhodes
2nd – Fairley J. Grimes & Jim Phillips
3rd – Michael A. Gonzales & Donn F. Hendrickson
Ages: 65-69 Men
1st – Steve L. Beck & Floyd “Wayne” Mayes
2nd – Colin Bolton & David A. Gray
Ages: 80-84 Men
1st – Reece A. Cain & Carlton L. Chase
Pickleball – Singles
Ages: 55-59 Women
1st – Becky Hendrickson
2nd – Terry B. Hendrickson
3rd – Susan C. Phillips
Ages: 60-64 Women
1st – Trula Gray
Ages: 70-74 Women
1st – Harriet Carter
Ages: 80-84 Women
1st – Julia Manigo
Ages: 55-59 Men
1st – Jonn Hendrickson
2nd – Donn F. Hendrickson
3rd – Neal J. Buchanan
Ages: 60-64 Men
1st – Jim Phillips
Ages: 65-69 Men
1st – Jim E. Rhodes
2nd – David A. Gray
Ages: 70-74 Men
1st - Steve L. Beck
2nd – Colin Bolton
Ages: 80-84 Men
1st – Reece A. Cain
Ages: 85-89 Men
1st – Carlton L. Chase
Making a racket for pickleball
Published April 28, 2013 - www.leadertelegram.com
Snowbird Michael Benrud is such a fan of pickleball that he played the game every day in central Florida this winter - and sometimes twice a day.
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Snowbird Michael Benrud is such a fan of pickleball that he played the game every day in central Florida this winter - and sometimes twice a day.READ MORE...
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Enthusiasm over pickleball creates racket among fans
GoErie.com
April 18, 2013
"Everybody I've talked to is trying to find another use for their courts," said Don Decker, Weston's park and recreation director. Weston included eight roller hockey rinks when its regional park opened in 2000. It has converted one to a skate park, but is debating what to do with the others, Decker said. Other municipalities, such as Davie, are considering adding turf for soccer fields. But the town also has painted three pickleball courts across a roller-hockey rink at one park.
Each state has at least one USA Pickleball Association "ambassador" -- an advocate -- to share information about games and lobby parks to get on board. Mitchell Ball, of Hallandale Beach, Fla., fell in love with the game during a visit to Central Florida and became one of 51 ambassadors in Florida.
"My goal is to open a court a month," he said.
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GoErie.comApril 18, 2013
"Everybody I've talked to is trying to find another use for their courts," said Don Decker, Weston's park and recreation director. Weston included eight roller hockey rinks when its regional park opened in 2000. It has converted one to a skate park, but is debating what to do with the others, Decker said. Other municipalities, such as Davie, are considering adding turf for soccer fields. But the town also has painted three pickleball courts across a roller-hockey rink at one park.
Each state has at least one USA Pickleball Association "ambassador" -- an advocate -- to share information about games and lobby parks to get on board. Mitchell Ball, of Hallandale Beach, Fla., fell in love with the game during a visit to Central Florida and became one of 51 ambassadors in Florida.
"My goal is to open a court a month," he said.
READ MORE....
Friday, April 26, 2013
2013 Onslow County NC Senior Games Results
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Men’s Doubles:
55’s
1st Place – Rick Laskey/Glenn Wible
Women’s Doubles:
60’s
1st Place – Lucy Brooks/Joan Taylor
2nd Place – Connye Waite/Jean Bogardus
70’s
1st Place – Kashiwa Funk/Brenda Johnson
Mixed Doubles:
55’s
1st Place – Brenda Dail/Glenn Wible
60’s
1st Place – Joan Taylor/Rick Laskey
70’s
1st Place – Lee Branche/Brenda Johnson
Men’s Doubles:
55’s
1st Place – Rick Laskey/Glenn Wible
Women’s Doubles:
60’s
1st Place – Lucy Brooks/Joan Taylor
2nd Place – Connye Waite/Jean Bogardus
70’s
1st Place – Kashiwa Funk/Brenda Johnson
Mixed Doubles:
55’s
1st Place – Brenda Dail/Glenn Wible
60’s
1st Place – Joan Taylor/Rick Laskey
70’s
1st Place – Lee Branche/Brenda Johnson
Town of Davie Demo/Clinic
From Mitchell Ball, Ambassador, South Florida
The Town of Davie Demo/Clinic was a huge success. We had over 70 people. Town of Davie Pine Island Park now has 5 pickleball courts. This is the largest Pickleball Facility in Broward County.
I want to thank Marty, Darren, Jeff, Dennis, Jan and Michael, and Pickles for their help in this great event.
Click here to view more photos.
The Town of Davie Demo/Clinic was a huge success. We had over 70 people. Town of Davie Pine Island Park now has 5 pickleball courts. This is the largest Pickleball Facility in Broward County.
Click here to view more photos.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Greater Greenville Senior Sports Classic
Greater Greenville Senior Sports Classic - Monday, April 15, 2013 - Gower Estates Park - Greenville, SC
The Annual Games are conducted by the Greenville County Recreation District (GRCD). This is the first year that Pickleball was was included as a competitive event. Gary and Kaye Allen of the Upstate Pickleball Group (UPG) organized and conducted the event and deserve a lot of credit for their hard work. They fielded all of the calls and emails from various participants, organized the 4 groupings, did the pairings and ran the event that went off without a major hitch.
There were 34 teams which included 42 players. Most players competed in two events. We had use of 5 courts. Registrants all received packets that included a T-shirt, a programs and other goodies. Below is a write-up that Gary Allen sent out to all UPGers.
Many thanks to all of you who helped make the Greenville County Senior Sports Classic Pickleball event a success, especially those who travelled great distances to compete. We had a great time and made many new friends. Hopefully, this tournament will act as a springboard for future Upstate pickleball get togethers.
A special thanks goes to Joni Dilworth and the Greenville County Recreation Department for all their help. The administrative support, drinks, food and loan of tables was much appreciated.
Gary
CLICK HERE to view photos.
Tournament Winners:
Men's Doubles
1st place: Frank Kinder/Greg Harabin - Sun City
2nd place: Bob Bringas/Frank Maguire - Sun City
3rd place: Steve Johnson/Don Daniels - UPG
Women's Doubles
1st place: Deb Richter/Rene Wilson - Connestee Falls
2nd place: Carol Gibson/Lynne Scoggins - UPG
3rd place: Marge Brockway/Karen Wolf - Connestee Falls
Mixed Doubles
1st place: Frank Kinder/Sharon Davis - Sun City
2nd place: Greg Harabin/Sharon MacKensie - Sun City
3rd place: Dick Stone/Nancy Lenkowski - Keowee Key
Novice/Intermediate Draw
1st place: Leslie Sprogis/Doug Crenshaw - Keowee Key
2nd place: Walt Jacobs/Pete Fallon - UPG
3rd place: Leslie Sprogis/Eric Sprogis - Keowee Key
4th place: Johnny Gibson/Sam Knowlton - UPG
The Annual Games are conducted by the Greenville County Recreation District (GRCD). This is the first year that Pickleball was was included as a competitive event. Gary and Kaye Allen of the Upstate Pickleball Group (UPG) organized and conducted the event and deserve a lot of credit for their hard work. They fielded all of the calls and emails from various participants, organized the 4 groupings, did the pairings and ran the event that went off without a major hitch.
There were 34 teams which included 42 players. Most players competed in two events. We had use of 5 courts. Registrants all received packets that included a T-shirt, a programs and other goodies. Below is a write-up that Gary Allen sent out to all UPGers.
Many thanks to all of you who helped make the Greenville County Senior Sports Classic Pickleball event a success, especially those who travelled great distances to compete. We had a great time and made many new friends. Hopefully, this tournament will act as a springboard for future Upstate pickleball get togethers.
A special thanks goes to Joni Dilworth and the Greenville County Recreation Department for all their help. The administrative support, drinks, food and loan of tables was much appreciated.
Gary
CLICK HERE to view photos.
Tournament Winners:
Men's Doubles
1st place: Frank Kinder/Greg Harabin - Sun City
2nd place: Bob Bringas/Frank Maguire - Sun City
3rd place: Steve Johnson/Don Daniels - UPG
Women's Doubles
1st place: Deb Richter/Rene Wilson - Connestee Falls
2nd place: Carol Gibson/Lynne Scoggins - UPG
3rd place: Marge Brockway/Karen Wolf - Connestee Falls
Mixed Doubles
1st place: Frank Kinder/Sharon Davis - Sun City
2nd place: Greg Harabin/Sharon MacKensie - Sun City
3rd place: Dick Stone/Nancy Lenkowski - Keowee Key
Novice/Intermediate Draw
1st place: Leslie Sprogis/Doug Crenshaw - Keowee Key
2nd place: Walt Jacobs/Pete Fallon - UPG
3rd place: Leslie Sprogis/Eric Sprogis - Keowee Key
4th place: Johnny Gibson/Sam Knowlton - UPG
Senior Games Kick Off Monday
Published April 21, 2013 - www.thepilot.com
More than 125 competitors are entered in the 30th edition of the Senior Games in the Pines that starts Monday.
The county-wide extravaganza offers competition for seniors 55-and-over for the next three weeks, with sports ranging from old favorites like golf, tennis, basketball, bowling, shuffleboard, bocce and softball to new additions like pickleball and cornhole.
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More than 125 competitors are entered in the 30th edition of the Senior Games in the Pines that starts Monday.
The county-wide extravaganza offers competition for seniors 55-and-over for the next three weeks, with sports ranging from old favorites like golf, tennis, basketball, bowling, shuffleboard, bocce and softball to new additions like pickleball and cornhole.
READ MORE...
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