Lots of players have returned for the winter season 2009-10. Some of those players, including new players, are shown here watching while others are playing. In one short year it seems that we have outgrown our two great courts. Participants expectations remain at the highest level. We have new bleachers installed and court lighting is soon to follow.
Photos from 2009 Spring Tournament
We had 2 days of
Tournament chatter . . . . people seemed to be enjoying the events, the weather, and good company. This first tournament in 2009 was open to all Sun Village residents.
And the tournament is off and running.
A C T I O N
Waiting for the first serve, and then it all began, and Sportmanship prevailed.
Sharing a lighter moment.
Especially during an event final, it was all business, all fun, all telling. This tournament was successful because of the participation of great neighbor's here in Sun Village.
Some court time for Kim.
With his wife refereeing, Ron looks to be returning a strong serve.
Consentration, Lutz at tournament play.
Ready set serve.
Ahhh, the Dean's, a family team fighting for a metal in mixed doubles.
Some serious action, under the watchful eye of the referee Chuck. 
Questions ?, lots of questions.
The President of the SV Pickleball Club, Bud Siefert shown here chatting with Gary.
Three of our beautiful lady participants, between matches.
Action in the mens doubles.
Tournament ended with a picnic of sorts held at the Sun Village Courts.
Lots of participants and spectators enjoyed the action on center court.
The 2009 Gold Medal winners in the Members Random Draw - Doubles event, Bill McWilliam and Jerry Erickson.
Second place winners of Silver Medals in the Members Random Draw - Doubles were Mick Kunkel and Rich Nenortas shown here with Official and club member Cynthia.
Gold Medal winners in mixed doubles were Rich Nenortas and Lyn Holt.
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Silver Medals were awarded to Bonnie and Rudy Dean . . . . . for their second place finish in the mixed doubles..
The Men's Doubles awards were Gold Medals to Jerry Erickson and Rich Nenortas and the Silver Medals were won by Ron Bryetta and Kim Peters. They are shown here with our 'athletic supporter' aka Activities Director for Sun Village Adrienne Miller.
.The Women's Mixed Doubles winners were Macyes Schmaus and Lynn Holt, Gold Medals; and Cynthia Helfich and Lois Roberts, Silver Medals. Again shown here with the Activities Director for Sun Village, Adrienne Miller.
Then there was Joyce who had to try the medals on because it was 'just a fun thing to do'. She claims she'll be a winner in 2010. 
Just the participation brought smiles. . . . then again winning also brought big smiles, and lucky for the official he's got a big smile.
A couple of the different winners discussing just how it is done . . . or was that how it should be done.
This is the Gold Medal award presented to all first place winners. Silver Medal's were presented to all second place winners in each event. They were all engraved on the reverse side as example shown on the silver metal below, with the date, placement, and event.
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