Pickleball Battle at the Beach 2024: The 2024 Battle at the Beach brought together pickleball enthusiasts at York High School in York, Maine, on September 21. With participants spanning various age groups and skill levels, the pickleball tournament featured thrilling matches in men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles categories. Players showed their skills in a friendly yet competitive environment, embodying the spirit of community and sportsmanship that defines this beloved sport.
1. Men’s Doubles (Amateur)
Skill Level: 3.5 (Ages 30 to 39)
- Gold: Hao Nguyen & Cameron Moore
- Silver: George Fairbairn & Matthew Linnell
- Bronze: Brad Solomon & James Krauel
Skill Level: 3.5 (Ages 50+)
- Gold: Dick Genest & Steven Dessner
- Silver: Will Lusenhop & Dan Pope
- Bronze: Michael Healey & Richard Evans
Skill Level: 4.0 (Ages 19+)
- Gold: Andrew Cleak & Larry Abatiell
- Silver: Evan Rankin & Izzy Axinn
- Bronze: Cameron Borgal & Daniel Heeter
Skill Level: 4.0 (Ages 55+)
- Gold: Cory Schwartz & David DiPerri
- Silver: Joe Salsbury & Tim Holt
- Bronze: Greg Mondoux & Raymond Ong
2. Women’s Doubles (Amateur)
Skill Level: 2.5 & 3.0 (Ages 30+)
- Gold: Jayanthi Wheeler & Laurie Relinski
- Silver: Gia Guerard & Morgan Dennison
- Bronze: Katie Finn & Maura Lowe
Skill Level: 3.5 (Ages 40+)
- Gold: Kathleen Eggemeyer & Julie Davis
- Silver: Margaretta Byrne & Sally Hussey
- Bronze: Nicole Richard & Lynette Arnold
3. Mixed Doubles (Amateur)
Skill Level: 2.5 & 3.0 (Ages 19+)
- Gold: (In Progress)
Skill Level: 3.5 (Ages 30+)
- Gold: Julie Davis & Dick Genest
- Silver: Nicole Richard & Brad Solomon
- Bronze: Morgan Dennison & James Crawford
Skill Level: 3.5 (Ages 55+)
- Gold: Michele Richard & Dana Skiffington
- Silver: Donna Dessner & Steven Dessner
- Bronze: Barbara Ross & Steve Carbone
Skill Level: 4.0 (Ages 30+)
- Gold: Colleen Everaard & Robert Baiguy
- Silver: Lindsey Blackburn & Matthew Linnell
- Bronze: Joanne Stamplis & George Fairbairn
Skill Level: 4.0 (Ages 55+)
- Gold: Barbara MacLeod & Cory Schwartz
- Silver: Chris West & Michael West
- Bronze: Sally Hussey & Keith Chick
News in Brief: Pickleball Battle at the Beach 2024
The 2024 Battle at the Beach delivered exciting competition in pickleball, with numerous matches held at York High School. Players participated across different skill levels and age categories, highlighting the inclusive nature of the sport.
From thrilling rallies to intense teamwork, the pickleball tournament showed the joy of pickleball and the camaraderie among players, making it a memorable event for participants and spectators.
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