The Times July 6, 2010
PICKLEBALL TOURNEY A BIG SUCCESS
Abbotsford's Rod Koch, Henry Meerkerk, Matt Koning, Nathan Krabberdam and Mandy Witt won bronze medals at the inaugural pickleball tournament last week at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre.
The event attracted 90 participants from the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, Kelowna, Port Moody, Ladner, and South Surrey. Pickleball is a relatively new racquet sport which combines elements of badminton, tennis, table tennis, and ping-pong. The sport is played on a court with the same dimensions as a badminton court. The net is lower than most other racquet sports allowing for faster play. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in North America.
Eight courts were in constant play for the day with many advanced 5+ skill level players.
Gold medal winners were:
Mixed Doubles 55+ : Hill/Kusch
Mens Doubles 55+: Kusch/Touchet
Ladies Doubles 55+ : Edwards/Postler
Mixed Doubles under 55: Zhekhovsky/Zhekhovskaya
Mens Doubles under 55: Beckwith/Zhekhovsky
Ladies Doubles under 55: Iggulden/Zhekhovskaya
Read more: http://www.abbotsfordtimes.com/sports/Pickleball+tourney+success
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
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