Several members of the Angel Fire Pickleball Club participated in the Great Plains Regional Pickleball Tournament held in Colorado Springs September 10-13. There were approximately 250 participants from 19 states, Mexico and Canada. The format was skill-based age.
In singles action, Judy Griffin took gold in the 75-79 women’s bracket, Rick Hooker took silver in the 60-64 men’s bracket, and Penny Gentile silver in 35-39 women’s bracket.
In mixed doubles, Judy Griffin and Jim McPherson took gold in the 75-79 bracket, Bud Schwartz and his partner took bronze in 55-59, and Penny Gentile and her partner Elijah Dee took gold in 35-39.
In women’s doubles, Penny Gentile and her partner took gold in the 35-39 bracket and Judy Griffin and her partner took gold in 75-79.
In men’s doubles, Jim McPherson and his partner took gold in 75-79.
In singles action, Judy Griffin took gold in the 75-79 women’s bracket, Rick Hooker took silver in the 60-64 men’s bracket, and Penny Gentile silver in 35-39 women’s bracket.
In mixed doubles, Judy Griffin and Jim McPherson took gold in the 75-79 bracket, Bud Schwartz and his partner took bronze in 55-59, and Penny Gentile and her partner Elijah Dee took gold in 35-39.
In women’s doubles, Penny Gentile and her partner took gold in the 35-39 bracket and Judy Griffin and her partner took gold in 75-79.
In men’s doubles, Jim McPherson and his partner took gold in 75-79.
There were many participants from New Mexico, and we got to catch up with some of our ABQ friends as well as make new ones! The Tourney was well-run and all the folks were so friendly.
Congratulations to all of the participants for making such a great showing for Angel Fire!
Congratulations to all of the participants for making such a great showing for Angel Fire!
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L-R: Jim McPherson, Judy Griffin, Penny Gentile, Rick Hooker, Bud Schwartz
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