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Past Tournaments
2017 Tournaments
July 2017: NM Senior Olympics Pickleball Tournament
June 2017: Durango Pickleball Tournament
June 2017: Ruidoso Pickleball Championships
June 2017: National Senior Games Pickleball, Birmingham, AL
June 2017: Manzano Mesa Pickleball Courts Inaugural Mini-Tournament
April 2017: The Great Venue Faceoff
April 2017: ABQ 50+ Games Senior Olympics (Age)
April 2017: DSA Spring Fling (Skill-Level Tournament)
April 2017: Gunnison Pickleball Fundraiser Tournament
March 2017: Farewell-to-Los-Altos Tournament
February 11 2017: Ladder Tournament
January 21-22,2017: Mini-Tournament
Long Time Ago Tournaments
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July 19-21, 2017: NM Senior Olympics Pickleball Tournament
The 2017 NM Senior Olympics pickleball tournament was held at the new Manzano Mesa Pickleball Courts in Albuquerque on June 19-21. What a fun tournament (even though it was pretty HOT and a little windy)! The tournament was coordinated by the ABQ Pickleball Club with the expert guidance of Executive Team members Gary, Gretchen, Joyce, Penny F., and John, along with many volunteer assistants and referees. Lots of great competition and terrific matches. Participants came from all over New Mexico, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Angel Fire, Ruidoso, Gallup, Clovis, Mountainair, Espanola, Jemez Springs, Las Cruces, Tijeras, Taos, Tierra Amarilla, Sandia Park, Bernalillo, Los Lunas, Belen, Farmington, and Los Alamos as well as Tucson AZ, Pagosa Springs CO, and Tulsa OK! Many thanks to all for a great tournament experience!
Click here for more pictures!
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June 24-25, 2017: Durango Pickleball Tournament
Contact: Chris Clements, Durango Parks and Recreation, 2700 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301
Chris.Clements@DurangoGov.org • FAX (970) 375-7337 • Office (970) 375-7324
June 16-18, 2017: Ruidoso Pickleball Championships
Registration opened on March 1st.
Venue: White Mountain Courts – 685 Hull Road – Ruidoso, NM 88345
This is a USAPA Sanctioned event (USAPA Membership Required)
Register at – www.pickleballtournaments.com
Contact: Patrick Quist-Ambassador (575) 520-8914 / plquist@bajabb.com
Marketing/Sponsorship: Eileen Owensby / eileenowensby@gmail.com
Tournament Director: Leanne Smith
Head Referee: Stephen Morris
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June 2017: National Senior Games Pickleball, Birmingham, AL
New Mexico was well represented in pickleball at the National Senior Games in Birmingham, with participants from Albuquerque and ABQ Pickleball Club, Ruidoso, Angel Fire, Las Cruces, and Navajo.
One 2017 Pickleball National Champion is from Albuquerque: Richard (Dick) Harrison won Gold in the 90-94 age group! Congratulations, Dick! Well done!
Click here for the NM participant results. This information is drawn from that posted at http://nsga.com/2017results.
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June 3, 2017 Manzano Mesa Pickleball Courts Mini-Tournament
Thanks to all who came and played in the inaugural Manzano Mesa Courts mini-tournament at Manzano Mesa on June 3, and thanks too to those who brought folks to learn pickleball at the open house. The courts were filled to capacity, and there were many who came to learn and watch. Special thanks to Penny, Joe and Linda, John K., Steven P., Staci T., Jim F. and those who helped with the training of the new people who arrived. Extra thanks to Chowdee for all his work with scoring and tournament organization. Congrats to the tournament champs! Virtual medals go to:
Gold: Ray C.
Silver: Carlos M.
Bronze: Mike W.
Copper: Josh T.
Turquoise: Jean H.
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“The Great Venue Faceoff” for April 2017 is over. The participating venues, with two teams each, were: Cesar Chavez, Raymond G Sanchez, Paradise Hills, Los Vecinos, Los Duranes, Manzano Mesa and Sandia Prep. There was a LOT of tremendous competition, and a big crowd of spectators made it even more fun.
After several hours of intense play, with each team playing a team from each other venue, the victors and continuing holders of the Venue Faceoff traveling trophy were the teams from Raymond G Sanchez (Pearl, Nancy, John and Jim). Congratulations!
Los Vecinos took second and Cesar Chavez took third in a close one just barely squeezing by Sandia Prep based on points scored.
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April 20-21, 2017: ABQ 50+ Games Senior Olympics (Age)
April 22-23, 2017: DSA Spring Fling (Skill-Level Tournament)
Partnering with City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs, the ABQ Pickleball Club had wonderfully successful pickleball tournaments, April 20-23, 2017.
Congratulations to all the players, workers and spectators for a fun tournament at Ventana Ranch. Thanks to all who made the tournament well run and enjoyable (apologies to any I miss naming): Dale Reynolds with communications/website; Gretchen, Penny, Nancy S., Joyce and Sally who ran the desk announcements and kept everything running smoothly; Ken who provided the audio equipment; Felix and the many others who provided food for all; Josh, John K., John C., Dennis G., Rick Hooker, Gopal, and the others who helped setup and takedown and the many (including those mentioned previously) who helped by reffing including Tony T., Ron F., Steve P., Belinda, Joe A., Joe M., Kathy B., Lou and Sandy, Dennis P., Nancy K. Mike W., Marcos, Ram, Ruth, Margie, Jamie, Melody and Frank. The links provided show the medal winners for both tournaments.
RESULTS of Senior Tournament by AGE April20-21 2017
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April 8-9, 2017 Gunnison Pickleball Fundraiser Tournament
It is that time of year again and we are excited to host the start of the Western Slope Pickleball Tournament Series for 2017.
Click here for the following documents:
Tournament Flyer
Tournament details sheet
Registration form
Rec Center Release Waiver
Great venues, great players, and great food all make this a really neat pickleball event.
If you missed us last year we hope you will come this year. If you were here last year we really want you back again.
This year is special to us because it is our best chance to raise funds toward the grant for a new 5 outdoor pickleball court complex in Gunnison. We hope to have the courts constructed this summer.
There will be 4 divisions again this year: 3.0 and below, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5 and above.
Last year we had great competitiveness in all divisions. Some more 4.5 and above players would add more balance to that division so we hope the 4.5 and up players will return and encourage other players to come as well.
If you have questions please call.
Dave Robertson dr3338@gmail.com
Tournament Director
970-901-9321
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March 2017: Farewell-to-Los-Altos Tournament
March 18, 2017: Farewell-to-Los-Altos Tournament
Thanks to all who attended the March 18 “Farewell to Los Altos” Tournament. We apologize to those who couldn’t register because it was filled to capacity. Special thanks to the many who brought food, cleaned Los Altos, and helped with the equipment set up and take down. There were a lot of close games and the final standings were very close. Based on total points the following virtual medals are awarded:
Gold: Mike Wilson/Tony Teague
Silver: Albert Chavez/Ram Pereyra
Bronze: Jan Morris/M’Lee Beazley
Note: There were 4 teams within 5 points of the bronze winner.
Register here:
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February 11, 2017: Ladder Tournament
Thanks to all who participated in the feb 11 mini tournament. My ability as weatherman was questionable, as it turned out to be the warmest day in February with no wind, but we had already moved the tournament. Unfortunately, we had to limit players due to limited facilities, and admitted players in the order of registration. Special thanks to Ruth for organizing the facility and providing food, and Jim F., Loretta M., Chowdee T. for all their work setting everything up.
Great play by all. Special recognition to those who had the best winning percentage (note: we may use total points next time):
10-12 pool: Gold: Mike W.
Silver (tie): Joyce, Ram, Tony, Rorik, Richard L., Josh, Cynthia
Bronze (tie): John C., Marcos, Gretchen, Jim G.
1230-230 pool: Gold: Ray C.
Silver: Gail G.
Bronze (tie): James J., Nancy S., Ron F. Jim C., Linda M., Jean H.
Here is a video from the tournament. Click here for more.
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January 21-22, 2017: Mini-Tournament
Thanks to all who came and played or watched the minitournament on January 21st and 22nd, 2017. We had 16 play at the 4.0+ skill level, 32 at the 3.5 skill level, and 14 at the 2.5/3.0 skill level. There were a lot of long matches and excellent play. Winners of the virtual medals were:
4.0+
Gold-Avi Fuerst
Silver-Randy Wright
Bronze-Albert Chavez
3.5 (Roosevelt)
Gold-James Jones
Silver-Richard Luna
Bronze-Anthony Gonzales
3.5 (Sandia Prep)
Gold-Chowdee Tusiri
Silver-Peter Chang
Bronze-Carmen Montoya
3.0/2.5
Gold-Sharon Lurix
Silver-John Danzeiser
Bronze-Victor Yamada
Also, thanks to all who helped to organize, setup and otherwise facilitate the tournament (special thanks to Felix who kept Roosevelt supplied with excellent food).
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