Palmetto Indoor Pickleball Tournament: The Palmetto Indoor Pickleball Doubles Invitational 2024, held from July 31 to August 4 at the Odell Weeks Activities Center in Aiken, South Carolina, showcased an impressive array of talent across various divisions. The tournament, featuring men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles events, highlighted the competitive spirit and skill of players aged 60 and above. With over a week of intense matches, the event brought together seasoned athletes for a thrilling display of pickleball excellence.
Men’s Doubles 3.5 (60 and Above)
Ricky Saucier and Jerry Harris clinched the gold, showcasing their skill in the round-robin format. Michael Howard and Bruce Patton secured the silver medal with a strong performance. The bronze went to Graham Deriso and Seth Schwartz, demonstrating their competitive edge throughout the matches.
Men’s Doubles 3.5 (70 and Above)
Stan Felkner and Rick Isaac took home the gold, proving their prowess in the 70-and-above division. Mike Burley and Dave Hyams earned the silver, while Kenneth Mason and Michael McCullen achieved the bronze, reflecting their high level of play.
Women’s Doubles 3.0 (60 and Above)
In the women’s doubles 3.0 division, Bridget Whitehead and Pamela King captured the gold. Shigemi Ryan and Victoria Miller were awarded the silver, and Nancy Scott-Holmes alongside Susan Jackson took home the bronze.
Women’s Doubles 3.5 (60 and Above)
Billi Jager and Diane Miller emerged victorious with the gold in the women’s doubles 3.5 category. Sharon Barnes and Vanessa Rogers secured the silver, while Ratchinee Skinner and Miriam James earned the bronze.
Mixed Doubles 3.0 (60 and Above)
Vanessa Rogers and Graham Deriso dominated the mixed doubles 3.0 division to win gold. The silver medal went to Bridget Whitehead and Mike Pearce. Cory Clark and Mark Clark finished with the bronze.
Mixed Doubles 3.5 (60 and Above)
Diane Miller and Paul Miller claimed gold in the mixed doubles 3.5 division, with June Melton and Ronald Nelson taking the silver. Marian Garcia and Patrick Hare rounded out the top three with the bronze.
Mixed Doubles 3.5 (70 and Above)
In the mixed doubles 3.5 (70 and above) category, Sally Serago and Douglas Ditter won the gold. Barbara Dellamora and Alain Rossignol took the silver, while Nancy Benson and William Weeks secured the bronze.
| Division | Gold Medal | Silver Medal | Bronze Medal |
| Men’s Doubles 3.5 (60 and Above) | Ricky Saucier and Jerry Harris | Michael Howard and Bruce Patton | Graham Deriso and Seth Schwartz |
| Men’s Doubles 3.5 (70 and Above) | Stan Felkner and Rick Isaac | Mike Burley and Dave Hyams | Kenneth Mason and Michael McCullen |
| Women’s Doubles 3.0 (60 and Above) | Bridget Whitehead and Pamela King | Shigemi Ryan and Victoria Miller | Nancy Scott-Holmes and Susan Jackson |
| Women’s Doubles 3.5 (60 and Above) | Billi Jager and Diane Miller | Sharon Barnes and Vanessa Rogers | Ratchinee Skinner and Miriam James |
| Mixed Doubles 3.0 (60 and Above) | Vanessa Rogers and Graham Deriso | Bridget Whitehead and Mike Pearce | Cory Clark and Mark Clark |
| Mixed Doubles 3.5 (60 and Above) | Diane Miller and Paul Miller | June Melton and Ronald Nelson | Marian Garcia and Patrick Hare |
| Mixed Doubles 3.5 (70 and Above) | Sally Serago and Douglas Ditter | Barbara Dellamora and Alain Rossignol | Nancy Benson and William Weeks |
News in Brief: Palmetto Indoor Pickleball Tournament
At the Palmetto Indoor Pickleball Doubles Invitational 2024, Ricky Saucier and Jerry Harris secured gold in Men’s Doubles 3.5 (60+), while Stan Felkner and Rick Isaac triumphed in the 70+ category. Bridget Whitehead and Pamela King won gold in Women’s Doubles 3.0 (60+), and Billi Jager with Diane Miller dominated Women’s Doubles 3.5 (60+). Vanessa Rogers and Graham Deriso took the top spot in Mixed Doubles 3.0 (60+), with Diane Miller and Paul Miller claiming gold in Mixed Doubles 3.5 (60+). In Mixed Doubles 3.5 (70+), Sally Serago and Douglas Ditter emerged victorious.
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