The HPPA has had a very busy season and continues to provide a lot of activities as the season winds down. A Fun Round Robin Tournament was held on February 22 and 23. Day one, the men chose a “pick a partner” format with levels 3.0 and above and 3.5 and above. Dick Fuller and Grant Brenan won the 3.0 level, with Ron Helms and Bernard Patterson coming in second. The 3.5 level winners were Mark Moriarity and Tom Hendricks. Chuck Borga and Kevin McElroy came in second. The following day the women did a regular round robin format. Victors for the 3.0 and above were first place Kim Schock, and second place Debbie Keysor. The 3.5 level winners were Lori Borga for first, and Sue Lux was second.
WINNERS: GRANT BRENAN
AND DICK FULLER.
Our next event was the “End of Year Party” on March 10. There was a mixed doubles tournament in the morning followed by a cook-out in front of the new pickleball courts that evening. It was a relaxing evening with a 50/50 drawing and raffling of themed items.
I’ll be stepping down as President, and Cindy Norris will be stepping down as Treasurer. Nominations were obtained, and there will be an election for President. Other offices were unopposed, and include Pam Hendricks as Secretary, and Shari Cullen as Treasurer. At large members include Lynn Roberts, Becky Stokes, Debbie Egan and Tim Cullen.
While the Pickleball Expansion Project had a slow start, Ritzman Contractors have done an amazing job getting the new tennis court and pickleball courts completed, working holidays and weekends. The tennis court is ready for play and the pickleball courts will soon follow. The HPPA will be working with Chad Dyer, Director of Tennis, Pickleball and Bocce over the next few weeks and over the summer to plan out how the new courts, as well as the other two courts, will be utilized. It’s an exciting time for the Pickleball Community!
