Ennis Pickleball Club Copper Cup Triumph: The Ennis Pickleball Club won several medals at the first Copper Cup tournament, held on August 30 and 31 at Stoddard Park in Butte. The event, hosted by the Butte Pickleball Club, brought together 76 players, including some who traveled from Great Falls, for a two-day competition.
Strong Showing from Ennis Players
Susie Downs and Jane Jellinek of the Ennis Pickleball Club won gold in the women’s 3.5-4.0+ division. Downs also claimed silver in the mixed doubles 3.5-4.0+ division with Jim Snyder.
In men’s play, Drue Holthe and Chuck Ravis earned silver, while Mark Hughs partnered with Steve Miller of Butte to win bronze.
Organizers Celebrate Tournament Success
Tournament organizer Tim Whitlow praised the community and the sport’s growth.
“We are thrilled with the success of the first Copper Cup. This event showcased the growth of pickleball in Montana and the incredible sense of community it brings. We couldn’t have done it without the support of our volunteers, sponsors and players.”(Tim Whitlow)
Full Medal Results
Mixed doubles 3.5-4.0+
1st: Robert Cordova & Anne Schmidt
2nd: Tim Whitlow & Dorothy Joyce
3rd: Susie Downs & Jim Snyder
Men’s doubles 3.5-4.0+
1st: Andrew Sommers & David Babb
2nd: Chuck Ravis & Drue Holthe
3rd: Steve Miller & Mark Hughs
Women’s doubles 3.5-4.0+
1st: Jane Jellinek & Susie Downs
2nd: Cary Hogue & MK Streitz
3rd: Dorothy Joyce & Jen Kreiner
Mixed doubles 3.0-3.49
1st: Robin Walters & Ken Walters
2nd: Steve Miller & Lynda Faraoni
3rd: Lori Jurenic & Steve Sholey
Men’s doubles 3.0-3.49
1st: Alejandro Calderon & Taylor Read
2nd: Paul Vetos & Trent Holms
3rd: David Longtin & Ken Walters
Women’s doubles 3.0-3.49
1st: Lynda Faraoni & Mary Peek
2nd: Wendy Longtin & Robin Walters
3rd: Rachel Cain & Sarah Hankinson
Growing Pickleball in Montana
The Copper Cup follows the Ennis Pickleball Club’s annual tournament and adds to the rising popularity of the sport in southwest Montana. The next tournament is set for October 11 in Sheridan, where the Sheridan Charitable Community Foundation will team up with Vigilante Pickleball during the Fall Festival.
News in Brief: Ennis Pickleball Club Copper Cup Triumph
The Ennis Pickleball Club earned multiple medals at the first Copper Cup tournament in Butte on August 30-31. Hosted by the Butte Pickleball Club, the event featured 76 players. Organizers praised its success. The next local event will be held in Sheridan on October 11.