Western Regional Pickleball Event Winners: In a stellar display of talent, Greater Trail pickleball players dominated the podium at the 2024 Pickleball Canada Western Regional Championships, which took place in Vernon from July 25-28. A strong contingent of 13 athletes from the Kootenays competed against 626 players from across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Yukon. The event utilized 24 indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, with matches running from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, showing the dedication and skill of participants.
Medal Count and Achievements
The Kootenay team’s efforts were rewarded with an impressive haul of 12 medals, including three gold, six silver, and three bronze. Their achievements underscored their competitive edge and commitment to the sport. Brenda Nedelc from Greater Trail captured gold in Women’s Singles pickleball, further solidifying her status as a top player. Christine Wayling also performed admirably, securing bronze in WoMen’s Doubles pickleball.
Doubles Success
In Men’s Doubles pickleball, Steve Johnson and Kevin Thomas showed their synergy and skill, earning gold in a fiercely contested field. Darrell St. Denis and Pat Vlanich contributed to the team’s success by clinching silver in the same category. The Mixed Doubles events saw further Kootenay success, with Kevin Thomas and Frances Lloyd achieving silver, and Steve Johnson and Wanda Flack also taking silver in their respective category.
Final Highlights
The Women’s Doubles saw Christine Wayling and Tanis Bouchier securing bronze, rounding out the Kootenay team’s impressive performance at the championships. Their collective achievements reflect not only individual prowess but also the strength of Greater Trail’s pickleball community.
News in Brief: Western Regional Pickleball Event Winners
At the 2024 Pickleball Canada Western Regional Championships in Vernon, Greater Trail pickleball players excelled, bringing home a total of 12 medals. Competing from July 25-28, 13 Kootenay athletes joined 626 players from across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Yukon, playing on 24 courts daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Notable achievements include Brenda Nedelc’s gold in Women’s Singles and Steve Johnson and Kevin Thomas’s gold in Men’s Doubles. Additional medals include silver in Men’s Doubles by Darrell St. Denis and Pat Vlanich, silver in Mixed Doubles by Kevin Thomas and Frances Lloyd, and bronze in Women’s Doubles by Christine Wayling and Tanis Bouchier.
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