Jane Helsing and Tarzan Pearman won the gold medal in mixed doubles at the 2025 Florida Amateur Pickleball Championships in Cape Coral, Florida, on April 13, 2025. The event featured players in the 60 to 69 age range, competing in a round-robin format.
Championship Results
Helsing and Pearman took the top spot in the competition, finishing strong throughout the event. Nancy Purcell and Ken Jefferson secured the silver medal, while Anne McColgan and Steve Hocker claimed the bronze. Each team displayed great skill, but Helsing and Pearman’s teamwork and strategy made the difference in their victory.
Event Overview
The round-robin format allowed each team to play multiple matches, giving them plenty of opportunities to showcase their abilities. Helsing and Pearman’s consistent performance earned them the gold medal. Purcell and Jefferson came close but couldn’t quite match the top team’s level. McColgan and Hocker were able to earn a podium finish with their third-place performance.
Looking Ahead
This event highlighted the growing interest in pickleball among older players. With teams like Helsing and Pearman setting a high standard, it’s likely that more players will continue to compete at high levels in future tournaments. The Florida Amateur Pickleball Championships remain an important event for the pickleball community.
News in Brief: Jane Helsing and Tarzan Pearman
Jane Helsing and Tarzan Pearman won the gold medal in mixed doubles at the 2025 Florida Amateur Pickleball Championships on April 13, 2025, in Cape Coral, Florida. Nancy Purcell and Ken Jefferson earned silver, and Anne McColgan and Steve Hocker took bronze in the 60-69 age group.
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