Submitted by Dee Turner and Sandi Feller

 

There's nothing like Central Oregon in July, especially if there's pickleball to be played.  The skies are blue, the sun shines, the temperature reaches the high 70's to the low 80's during the day and then drops to the 40's at night.  In this fantastic setting, the Thousand Trails Preserve in Bend /Sunriver, Oregon sponsored the fourth annual "Pickleball Mania" July 13 - 15.

Thanks to Tournament Director Dee Turner (photo left) and preserve recreation director Carol for their efforts in making this a wonderful, fun event.  This year's tournament format was by skill level - A, B and C.  Men's and women's singles, doubles and mixed doubles were played over the three days of the tournament.  Winners or not, everyone had a great time!

Next year, Sandy Feller from the Palm Creek Pickleball Club, Casa Grande, AZ and Dee Turner from San Felipe, Mexico will run the festivities.  They plan  to make the 5^th anniversary an even bigger and better tournament and event.  There will be two days of unsanctioned tournament play for those who like a less structured event and then three days of sanctioned tournament play for the more competitive participants.

Mark your 2011 calendar for July 12-16^th for Pickleball Mania number 5!

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