Club members got a chance to go outside and play at the PCPC’s May social. The well-attended event included potluck treats, friendly games and of course, plenty of socializing. (Photos by Linda Belgiano)
May social
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Members-only tournament
File photo by Randy Weatherly
For a fun, social event with a little bit of competition, sign up for Park City Pickleball Club’s third annual Members-Only Memorial Day Tournament.
The event will be held on Monday, May 29 at the Park City MARC.
Men’s and women’s doubles will be featured at this non-DUPR tournament, with women’s brackets (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0+) running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and men’s brackets (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5+) running from 1:30 to 6 p.m.
The cost is $25 per person plus a $5 processing fee.
To sign up, go to PickleballBrackets.com and use code pcpc.
Pickleball in Kenya
Former PCPC President Greg Leitzke recently sent greetings from Kenya. While Greg and his wife, Kathy, were volunteering at a hospital and school there, they were able to build a new pickleball court with funds donated by their club in Arizona. The Leitzkes said they had a great time teaching the kids to play pickleball.
Winter Showdown winners
photos by Randy Weatherly
Over 130 players competed in the Park City Winter Showdown at the Park City MARC. Men’s and women’s doubles were held on Feb. 25, with mixed doubles on Feb. 26.
Medal winners were:
Men’s 2.5/3.0
Gold: Terry Horner and Thomas Thomas
Silver: Brecken Tucker and Kai Heninger
Bronze: Scott Mills and Chuck Richter
Men’s 3.5
Gold: Jeff Danos and David Lonczak
Silver: Jack Loughridge and Bret Loughridge
Bronze: Dan Clark and Pete Saunders
Men’s 4.0/4.5
Gold: Christopher Talbot and David Creasy
Silver: Russell Douglas and Dirk Spangenberg
Bronze: Clay Fletcher and Job Santillan
Women’s 2.5
Gold: Alison Gilmore and Ashlynn Schield
Silver: Cynthia Grazian and Joanna Lamb
Bronze: Kara Straub and Angie Chapman
Women’s 3.0
Gold: Janie Findley and Cathryn Halvorsen
Silver: Molly Maier and Elaine Murray
Bronze: Lea McDill and Janet De Mars
Women’s 3.5
Gold: Angeles Mahe and Soloi Vakalahi
Silver: Susette vanderBeek and Tiena Afu
Bronze: Melissa Allen and Ann McKay
Women’s 4.0
Gold: Brittny Lolohea and Pauline Mili
Silver: Christina Whittier and Brooke Sprouse
Bronze: Amber Lindquist and Yolanda Martinez
Mixed 3.0
Gold: Terry Matyszczyk and Anthony Matyszczyk
Silver: Ronda Bresin and Bruce L. Maw
Bronze: Holley Hendrix and Ken Campbell
Mixed 3.5
Gold: Sydney Slosar and David Lonczak
Silver: Melissa Allen and Mark Frisch
Bronze: Ann McKay and Jeremy Pack
Mixed 4.0/4.5
Gold: Marlo Dwelle and Joseph Plomin
Silver: Emily Ellis and David Creasy
Bronze: Deanna DiBella and Christopher Talbot
Winter Showdown
Registration is now open for the Park City Pickleball Club’s second annual Winter Showdown tournament.
The event will be held Feb. 25 and 26 from 1 to 9 p.m. at the Park City MARC.
Feb. 25 will feature men’s and women’s doubles, with mixed doubles on Feb. 26.
The tournament will use a round-robin format, with brackets for skill levels from 2.5 to 5.0.
To register for the tournament or to sign up as a volunteer, go to PickleballBrackets.com
Happy Holidays
photos by Elaine Murray
Park City Pickleball Club members gathered for good food, good fun and lots of good pickleball games at the annual Holiday Social Dec. 3 at Park City MARC. In addition, scores of toys were collected for donation to the Christian Center’s Operation Hope, spreading holiday spirit to the whole community.
Annual board election
The election for two current and three new board positions is going on now, and will continue through midnight on Nov. 30.
To cast your vote, go to your Park City home page on LivePickleball.com and click on the yellow banner at the top of the page.
The club members who have accepted their nominations to run for office are:
President: Joe Plomin
Secretary: Doris Schmidt
Organized Play Director: John Draheim
Social Director: Elaine Murray
Tournament Director: Greg Leitzke
Halloween spirit
Photos by Linda Belgiano
Costumed players showed off their trick shots and enjoyed potluck treats at Park City Pickleball Club’s third annual Halloween Party.
The event was held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Park City MARC, and featured social play among all levels on the indoor courts and in the bubble.
Annual meeting
Upscale ambiance and a fun vibe will make Park City Pickleball Club’s annual meeting unusually festive this year. That’s because the event will be held at the Star Bar in downtown Park City, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22. Appetizers will be served, a cash bar will be available, and up to 300 club members will be on hand to socialize and enjoy the evening.
The brief meeting will include an overview of the past year’s activities, as well as plans for the coming year. The agenda also features a call for nominations for club president, secretary, and several new board positions. There will be reports on indoor play schedules, court development, and the social and tournament calendars. Cost for the event is $20 per person. To sign up, go to LivePickleball.com.
Jim Jones Fall Classic
Photos by Randy Weatherly
Over 100 club members participated in the Jim Jones Fall Classic Tournament on Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Park City MARC. It was the first Park City Pickleball Club event to be organized using the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) system.
Winners are listed below. For a spreadsheet showing individual game and pool results, click here.
DUPR 5.5
Gold – Zachary Richter and Kathy Richter
Silver – Liz Winter and Dan Lundgren
Bronze – Sue and John Gleason
DUPR 6.5
Gold – Jon and Petra Wells
Silver – William Milligan and Nick Lipoma
Bronze – Ron and Jeff Coleman
DUPR 7.5
Gold – Greg Stephens and Randi Stephens
Silver – John Draheim and Tiki Tskaris
Bronze – Craig Sherman and Jen Infurchia
DUPR 8.5
Gold – Sven Alwerud and Jody Whitesides
Silver – Cal Regan and Stuart Summers
Bronze – Cole Lee and Krishna Ramacha
