Wing Ding at Kings Point, SCC

On Saturday - Rich and I along with Nathan, Austin, Krystal and Buddy from Peace River and Stan, Sally, Richard and Joe from Torrey Oaks traveled to Kings Point in Sun City Center for Louann's third annual Winter in Paradise Pickleball Wing Ding. This year Rich and I helped Louann with the organization of the event, suggesting a round robin type tournament with Rally Scoring......Rally Tally, as Louann would say.

Stan and Nadine (KP) challenge Sally and Austin. Austin, at age 15, was the youngest competitor attending. A writer/photographer from the local newspaper was there today, and we think Austin is going to end up with his picture in the headlines!!! But the highlight of his day was when he beat Rich and his mixed doubles partner!

This is Tom from Kings Point. Tom generally plays as Louann's mixed doubles partner, but has suffered an injury, so is temporarily out of pickleball commission. He was such a great help today - keeping score for the entire event.

Stan and Nadine challenge Rich and Delores (KP). Delores has only been playing for a couple of months, and ended up in the top four!

Mel (KP) partners with Buddy against Nathan ( yes - he' really there!) and his son Austin.

That's Nadine (KP) playing with Joe against, Ron and Yuko from KP.

Players enjoy the play as they wait between games.

Well, I almost got Nathan in this picture!!!! And there's Buddy in the back taking pictures....or video.

Far court is Artie (KP) and Richard against Gary and Ron (both of KP)

The ladies in PINK - Louann and Krystal play Nadine and Yuko.

Medal Winners: Anne Smith (Gold-Ladies doubles), Gary Ball (Gold- Mixed doubles and Silver in Mens doubles), Louann Dubendorf,Host Extraordinaire! (Silver-Mixed doubles) and me (Gold-Mixed doubles). On the right side is Nadine Powers (Silver -Ladies doubles and Bronze- Mixed doubles), Sally Michalski (Bronze - Ladies doubles), Rich (Gold- Mens doubles and Silver-Mixed doubles) and Joe Way (Bronze - Mixed doubles) .

Rich and I never even stopped to have lunch. I found a couple of peppemint patties in my goodie bag, and Rich did the same along with his orange drink and some chips. After the tournament was over, several people hung around to play some challenge games. By the time we finally got to have a meal - the Chinese Buffet was very much enjoyed!

I think everyone had a good time...We sure did.