Kelowna pickleball tournament 2012 results

Here are the results of the of the Gold, silver and bronze winners from the Pickleball Canada sanctioned tournament in Kelowna, BC May 19-20, 2012. . The tournament was typical 2 out of 3 games in the winner category, and 1 game to 15 when you drop to the losers category. All matches were refereed, and played on 6 courts. This years tournament they opened up to the younger ages under 55, and it was much appreciated. Jim Saunders and his COPA (Central Okanogan Pickleball Association) put on a great tournament with great prizes, all day long snacks, well ventilated and bright facilities. Make plans next year to be a part of this tournament.

Mens Doubles - Competitive       Gold: Doug Power & Franz Wagner

                                                Silver: Grant Brittain & Andrew McKimmon

                                                Bronze: Dan Jameff & Maurice Parobec 

Ladies Doubles - Competitive      Gold: Sue Fosbery & Laura Schwarz

                                                 Silver : Brenda Jmaeff & Theresa Orcutt

                                                 Bronze: Donna den Otter & Terry Saunders

 

Mens Doubles - Recreational        Gold:  Manfred Schultz & Hans Skudelny

                                                  Silver: Leo Touw & Warren Edwards

                                                  Bronze: Bill Reid & Dave Shepherd

 

Ladies Doubles - Recreational       Gold: Sandra Creiger & Ann Touw

                                                  Silver: Bailey Dew & Donna Dew

                                                  Bronze: Carole Chiswell & Gillian Paynter

 

Mixed Competitive :                       Gold: Theresa Orcutt & Maurice Parobec

                                                   Silver: Mike Schwarz & Laura Schwarz 

                                                   Bronze: Brenda Ellis & Paul Ellis

Mixed Recreational:                       Gold: Manfred Schultz & Marylene Ward

                                                    Silver:  Ronnie Pitcher & Dee Pitcher

                                                    Bronze Gillian Paynter & Hans Skudelny

Pickleball Rules Refresher: Tournament Time-outs

The other day at a local pickleball tournament, I was watching a game where the losing team was obviously dehydrated, losing severely, and playing utterly defensive, and in the end lost the match. Finding out that this was their first tournament in recreational category I asked why they didn't call a time out during the course of the game to get collected or grab a gulp of water. They said they didn't know that any time-outs were allowed in a tournament setting. Do you know how many timeouts are allowed in a pickleball tournament setting? According to IFP rules:
SECTION 11 – TIME-OUT RULES
11.A.Normal Time-Outs. A player or team is entitled to 2 time-outs per game; each time-out period shall last only 1 minute. Then play must be resumed or another time-out must be called by either side. Time-outs may never be called once the ball is in play or the server has started the serving motion. For games to 21 points, each team is allowed 3 time-outs per game.
11.B.Injury Time-Outs. If a player is injured during a match, that player may call an injury time-out. The referee must agree that an injury did take place and that the player is not just stalling to rest or recuperate. If the referee agrees, then that player will be allowed no more than 15 minutes of rest during the injury time-out. If the player cannot resume play after the 15-minute injury time-out period, the match shall be awarded to the opponents.
IFP Comment: A player may take only one injury time-out per match. That time-out must be continuous and may be up to 15 minutes.
11.C.Equipment Time-Outs. Players are expected to keep all clothing and equipment in good playable condition and are expected to use regular time-outs and time between games for adjustments and replacement of equipment. If a player or team is out of time-outs and the referee determines that an equipment change or adjustment is necessary for fair and safe continuation of the match, the referee may award an equipment time-out not to exceed 2 minutes.
11.D.Between Games Time-Out. Between games time-outs shall not exceed 2 minutes between each game of a match.
11.E.Postponed Games. Any game postponed by referees shall be resumed with the same score and remaining time-outs as when postponed.
IFP Comment: When a time-out is called, the referee may request that all players place their paddles on the correct court and the ball be placed under the serving player’s paddle.

Pickleball Paddle Review: S-Type Core 2

S-type Sports founder and CEO Steve Wong has created another pickleball paddle that is causing a flurry of good activity. The paddle is called the Core-2. This paddle is standard size at 15.5" length and 7.75" wide, with a long tacky handle. The paddle material is new territory from their standard composition. Steve Wong has used a fibreglass composition for his paddle, and has again not used his non-trademark viper face. Some customers didn't like having the aggressive viper design on their paddle, so the classy look on this paddle will ease new customers. Playing with this paddle is great, because it blends power and finesse. The fibreglass sends lots of power for those baseline shots, and overhead smashes, yet gives enough pop for those net shots and volleys. The long handle accommodates any size hand, and the gamma cushion bump grip is very tacky, and feels comfortable in the hand. Steve Wong has again created a paddle that will be seen on the tournament circuit to the local rec center. They sell for $65-$75 each.

Pickleball International is online

www.pickleballinternational.com is open for business! We are Canada's premier pickleball resource. We provide everything you need to play the greatest game with the strangest name! We are still tweaking and completing some of the online store items to serve you properly, but you can contact us for Canada's best selection of IFP (International Federation of pickleball) approved paddles, balls, clothing, grips, jewelry, accesories and more to come. Our website features our very popular pickleball blog, with rules refreshers, paddle reviews, strategies. The website also has the current pickleball rules, ASK the Pro sections, and of course the online shop (under construction.) We are looking for pickleball pictures to be featured on the website homepage, so here's your chance to shine. Check us out!

Pickleball flourishes in Okanogan

At the recent Kelowna pickleball tournament, we were fortunate to meet many great pickleballers in the Okanogan (Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Summerland, Peachland, Kamloops.) My 10 year old son Samuel looked after the paddles sales while I played and greeted our Pickleball International friends and customers. It was great to be able to help get legal pickleball paddles into peoples hands, and re-grip paddles, and hear about how pickleball is growing in their hometown. From hearing that 8 new outdoor dedicated pickleball courts in kelowna to hearing about the amount of new members developing in Vernon. Pickleball International says: it was great to finally put faces to paddles, as we strive to become Canada's source for pickleball supplies.

Silver in Men's competitive in Kelowna

At the recent Kelowna pickleball tournament my competitive men's doubles partner (Andrew mcKinnon) and I took silver. We played many great teams from all over BC, and eventually after 18 games finished with a silver. The winning pair was a strong team from Penticton.

Pickleball International coming to Kelowna may 2012

This weekend (May 18-20, 2012) we will be attending the Pickleball Canada sanctioned tournament in Kelowna. It is located at Mt. Boucherie Secondary Saturday and Sunday. If you are in the area and are needing approved for tournament play paddles, indoor balls, and outdoor balls, then come see us and purchase what you need. We will have over 60 paddles available for sale, and we hope to meet some other fellow picklers. Jim & Terry Saunders put on a fabulous tournament, so come watch the great action.

IFP rules except all pickleball paddles allowed?

Be careful when attending Pickleball tournaments this summer as some tournaments announce they are using IFP rules (which is good) but then also add the extra that all paddles are accepted (which is bad), meaning that the dreaded and dangerous Apikes & Hush paddles are allowed. This goes against IFP rules, but then again the tournament director can make the call. I will say again that those paddles are overly powerfully when they hit a ball. Many good players are beaned by balls returned from the paddles, and there is such a disadvantage by those paddles. Which is why they are not legal for tournaments in USA or Canada! Many players, myself included stated that they would not return to this tournament next year if those paddles were allowed to return. The key proponents for these paddles argued that wood paddles were more dangerous than their controversial paddles. I have seen first hand the dangers of these paddles. Originally these paddles were designed for the age 70 and 80 year old rec pickleball player that needed something that was less stressful on their body. But take that paddle and put into a young and strong player, and you give them a howitzer. It's not an innovative tool for technique, but instead a weapon. The proponents will tell you that if you play against their paddle it gives you good practice for ducking and jumping out of the way of the non-scary plastic ball. The game of pickleball is not about hitting the hardest possible, and I don't want to be dodging balls, but instead playing a competitive game using my brain muscle to get the ball past my opponents.

Peachland Pickleball Tournament 2012

I just returned from the Peachland, BC pickleball tournament this past weekend, where some 75 players vyed for pickleball glory in Singles, doubles and mixed categories. The volunteer team did well shuffling everyone through registration quite fast, and looked after making sure everyone was on the court and in correct court very timely. These volunteers should be congratulated for their efficiency and friendliness. Beautiful location within steps of stunning Okanogan lake waterfront beach.Here are some of the results:
Ladies’ Doubles:49 & Under: Laura Schwarz & Donna Den Otter
50-64 Brenda Jmaeff & Glenda Jackson
65 & Over Inge Scholz & Rita Lefaive
Men’s Doubles: 49 & Under: HC Wu & YT Juan
50-64 Franz Wagner & Doug Power
65 & Over Jim Saunders & Doug Ross
Mixed Doubles: 49 & Under Laura Schwarz & Mike Schwarz
 50-64 Kees Den Otter & Downa DeOtter                          
65 & Over: Gwen Redfern & Jurgen Kahl
Ladies’ Singles: 49 & Under: Trudy Pitcher
50-64 Barb Heaney
65 & Over Gwen Redfern
Men’s Singles: 49 & Under: Grant Brittain
50-64 Henry Paynter
65 & Over Vince Cuschieri

This tournament was announced as using IFP rules, but found out upon arrival that all paddles were allowed (Not IFP rules) which was unfortunate.