There is a new concept being floated in our part of Georgia to offer those 60 and over a fun and social opportunity to play in a low-key tournament setting on a regular basis.
• At this time the areas included are: 1) Greene County, 2) Morgan County, 3) Putnam County, and possibly the 4) Athens area. Greene County has offered their courts for those areas who do not have good facilitiesand they are centrally located.
• The idea is to bring a 12 member team to ahome/away event with one of the above teams on a regular basis. During a designated week, there would be two events, accommodating the 4 teams.
• Team members would be recruited by team captains (needed!) from a pool of interested people. The choosing of the teams will not be solely on skill—but on letting everyone play, having a good time and meeting new people. Also included will be an opportunity to go to lunch or dinner afterwards, depending on the time of day the matches are held. In time, more advanced league opportunities are likely possible.
• Financials are not firm, but costs will be minimal. Asure thing is that what a group charges for a home event, they will keep to pay for court rentals or donate to a good cause. There will likely be a chanceto pay for insurance which covers an individual playing in multiple settings which is offered by USAPickleball.
• If you are in the least interested in this idea, please email you willingness to participate to Kevin McHugh at kgmchugh@charter.net. If there is sufficient interest, a captain will be selected and the pool/team will take shape. Categories could possibly increase to provide competition for many levels of play in the future.
None of these ideas are in concrete. Please think about it and let Kevin know if you are interested!!
• At this time the areas included are: 1) Greene County, 2) Morgan County, 3) Putnam County, and possibly the 4) Athens area. Greene County has offered their courts for those areas who do not have good facilitiesand they are centrally located.
• The idea is to bring a 12 member team to ahome/away event with one of the above teams on a regular basis. During a designated week, there would be two events, accommodating the 4 teams.
• Team members would be recruited by team captains (needed!) from a pool of interested people. The choosing of the teams will not be solely on skill—but on letting everyone play, having a good time and meeting new people. Also included will be an opportunity to go to lunch or dinner afterwards, depending on the time of day the matches are held. In time, more advanced league opportunities are likely possible.
• Financials are not firm, but costs will be minimal. Asure thing is that what a group charges for a home event, they will keep to pay for court rentals or donate to a good cause. There will likely be a chanceto pay for insurance which covers an individual playing in multiple settings which is offered by USAPickleball.
• If you are in the least interested in this idea, please email you willingness to participate to Kevin McHugh at kgmchugh@charter.net. If there is sufficient interest, a captain will be selected and the pool/team will take shape. Categories could possibly increase to provide competition for many levels of play in the future.
None of these ideas are in concrete. Please think about it and let Kevin know if you are interested!!
