San Diego Pickleball Tour Doubles Winners: At the San Diego Senior Games, held from August 23 to 25, 2024, pickleball enthusiasts converged at the Melba Bishop Pickleball Courts for a thrilling round-robin showdown. This qualifying tournament for the 2025 National Senior Tournament showcased elite competitors across various age and skill categories in Doubles, delivering intense matches and unforgettable moments on the court.
Men’s Doubles
| Category | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Age: 75-79, 80+ (Skill: 3.0 And Under) | Jerry De Ainza and Anthony Rimland | Larry Darby and Rick Chase | Bruce Yarbrough and Mike Kidd |
| Age: 70-74 (Skill: 3.0 To 3.5) | Philip Vartanian and Rick Bowen | Ralph Cummings and Michael Mack | Marc Kobernick and Terry Grove |
| Age: 65-69 (Skill: 3.5 And Under) | Chris Hawks and Stephen Henderson | John Schafer and Steve Roa | Chris Szot and Neal Olsen |
| Age: 65-74 (Skill: 4.0 And Under) | Raudel Barba and Brian Bidwill | Joseph Franklin and Douglas Ford | Jim Lutz and Michael Geddes |
| Age: 65-69 (Skill: 3.0 And Under) | Dennis Lodes and David Waldowski | Wales Benham and Kenneth Mak | Ron Bremen and Michael Haviken |
| Age: 55-64 (Skill: 3.0 And Under) | Jason McCormick and Lejon Meteer | Rafi Manoukian and Andy Shonley | George Ponder II and David Cruse |
| Age: 60-64 (Skill: 3.5 And Under) | Bruce Sanborn and Les Laubscher | Steve Wilbur and Rick Miller | Tobin Wazzan and Dan Weinstein |
| Age: 55-59 (Skill: 3.5 And Under) | Steve Fragas and Evan Bernstein | Kelly Olsen and John Richards | Mark Desimone and Michael Morin |
| Age: 60-64 (Skill: 4.0 And Under) | Craig Gillooly and Sam Nichols | Van Schalin and Kevin Bacon | Mark Wilbur and Russell Roach |
| Age: 50-59 (Skill: 4.0 To 4.5) | Ayal Shafran and John Worley | Eric Glade and Kelly Liebhart | Joseph Pena and Jon Stallo |
Women’s Doubles
| Category | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Age: 60 And Above (Skill: 4.0 Only) | Dana Ebbets-Reed and Andrea Chinn-Parillo | Donna Irwin and Linda Roth | Amy Lindsay and Ruth Benedict |
| Age: 65-74 (Skill: 3.0 And Above) | Lauren Hood and Danna Kipnis | Barbara Wintroub and Kathy Morrissey | Dana Cato and Barbara Rocamora |
| Age: 60-69 (Skill: 3.0 And Under) | Michelle Afont and Lindsey Alper | Susan Rose and Mary Golden | Gloria Christianson and Susan James |
| Age: 50-59 (Skill: 3.5 And Under) | Pam Valovcin and Tammy Yasutake | Lulin Chen and Leslie Stalnecker | Jean Lee and Leslie Kornblum |
| Age: 60-64 (Skill: 3.5 And Under) | Theresa Peleska and Janette Gray | Christine Deuel and Tracy Richardson | Karen Medved and Joanne Kennedy |
| Age: 55-64 (Skill: 4.0 And Above) | Lisa Fortman and Joy Brumley | Lynn Salo and Kelly McEniry | Stacey Van Zee and Denise Leonard |
Mixed Doubles
| Category | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Age: 70 And Above (Skill: 3.0 And Under) | Teresa Greenberg and Gary Lewis | Donna Hirt and Lawrence Tompkins | Kathy Mack and Michael Mack |
| Age: 70 And Above (Skill: 3.5 And Under) | Marilyn Stovall and Rick Bowen | Camie Hildebrand and Reuben Ruiz | Chula Eslamieh and Jim Lutz |
| Age: 70 And Above (Skill: 4.0 To 4.5) | Tami Papapetru and David Levine | Lauren Hood and Robert Belmonte | Barbara Wintroub and Marc Rudich |
| Age: 50-59 (Skill: 3.0 And Under) | Shelley Murphy and Michael Morin | Davette Williams and Homer Castille | Laura Castillo-Ramos and Alexander Ramos |
| Age: 60-64 (Skill: 3.0 And Under) | Grace Yamane and Rey Yamane | Sandra Leoni and John Schafer | LeeAnn Kishi and Lloyd Kishi |
| Age: 65-69 (Skill: 3.0 And Under) | Maria Mak and Kenneth Mak | Rowena Murray and Joseph Murray | Cynthia Hoecker and Bruce Yarbrough |
| Age: 60-64 (Skill: 3.5 And Under) | Theresa Peleska and Scott Williford | Janette Gray and Eric Cohen | Leigh Hutchins and Luis Gomez |
| Age: 65-69 (Skill: 3.5 And Under) | Jeannette Rodgers and Paul Derse | Danna Kipnis and Mark Wilbur | Mary Golden and Anthony Martinez |
| Age: 50-59 (Skill: 3.5 And Under) | Traci Kennedy and Angus Kennedy | Stephane Lubin and David Lubin | Susan Richards and John Richards |
| Age: 50-54 (Skill: 4.0 And Under) | Joy Rodriguez and Eric Falk | Maricela Janssen and Derek Bruce | Kimberly Gaines and Richard Richieri |
| Age: 60-64 (Skill: 4.0 And Under) | Bonnie Goodman and Greg Goodman | Donna Irwin and Steve Gaines | Dana Ebbets-Reed and Robert Hampton |
| Age: 55-59 (Skill: 4.0 To 4.5) | Joy Brumley and Robert Borden | Pam Kerckhoff and Jason McCormick | Stacey Van Zee and Tony Greicius |
News in Brief: San Diego Pickleball Tour Doubles Winners
The San Diego Senior Games, running from August 23 to 25, 2024, at the Melba Bishop Pickleball Courts, featured intense pickleball action across multiple categories. Competitors vied in round-robin formats for a chance to qualify for the 2025 National Senior Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa.
The event saw standout performances in Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles, with top players earning medals in their respective age and skill divisions. From skilled veterans in their 70s to competitive duos in their 50s, the tournament highlighted the vibrant spirit and athleticism of senior pickleball players, marking a successful and dynamic event.
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