Pickleball Club hosts End of Summer Tournament

The Canyon Lake Pickleball Club held its End of Summer Tournament the weekend of Sept. 13 and 14. The two-day event featured club members competing in six categories.

Friday evening featured the Women’s Intermediate, Men’s Intermediate, Women’s Advanced and Men’s Advanced tournaments. Members self-rated themselves and signed up for these various skill level events according to their level of play. Each event was a round-robin style where players had a different partner each match.

In the Women’s Intermediate, Mary Visgar came in first (undefeated), Lisa Patton came in second and Susie Cook placed third.

In the Men’s Intermediate, Steve Libring took first (undefeated), Mike Kidd came in second and Jon Keigwin placed third.

In the nightcap, the advanced players demonstrated their skills and provided many exciting rallies for those watching.

In the Women’s Advanced, Dena Kuhns came in first and Diane Libring and Marilyn Stovall tied for second.

In the Men’s Advanced, Hank Robles came in first (undefeated), Bruce Yarbrough took second and Les Kuhns earned third.

The first place winners received a gift card that they could use at the lodge or country club. The club hosted a barbecue both nights afterward.

The tournament continued on Saturday night with the opening round featuring the Novice players. These newcomers played with each person as a partner. Coming out on top in first is Lesley McKinnon. Don Torres finished second and Krista Smith took third.

In the finale, the married couples competed and played four rounds. Diane and Steve Libring finished first (undefeated), Marga and Mike Kidd placed second and Kimberly and Jon Keigwin came in third.

The Club would like to thank the volunteers who assisted with the two-day event, organizing and running the six  tournaments: Tom Garcia, organizer; Char Mirich, gift purchases/scorekeeper; Steve Davenport, tournament director; Nancy Hoke, pictures; Steve Libring, food purchasing; Kimberly Keigwin, food prep; Dave Shaw and Dena Kuhns’ sons (who were there to celebrate mom’s birthday), cooks.

“We hope more of the community will attend future tournaments and watch this fun activity,” said President Steve Libring. “It’s a great way to stay in shape, exercise your mind and body and meet over 135 new friends.”