It was a great day of pickleball inside the Curling Club at the Parkland Rec Complex over the weekend.
On Saturday, the Dauphin Pickleball Club hosts its fourth annual tournament. Players from Dauphin, Clear Lake, Brandon, Ste Rose, Swan River, Yorkton, Churchbridge, and Rhein competed. Both a competitive and recreational division were featured. The event was scheduled to be played at Meadowlark Park. However, inclement weather forced it to move inside.
Brad Dubek and Gerry Beaudette took home the top spot in the competitive division. They beat Craig Zamzow and Kevin Fisher. Dominic Gamache and Kent Wieb finished in third.
Full Results:
Recreational Division:
1st - Peter Schellenberg and Lisa Shwetz
2nd - Ruth Cordonier and Dawn Aberson-Risley
3rd - Barry and Bernice Boyechko
3rd - Arlene and Gerard Osicki
Dominic Gamache was thrilled with the turnout.
"It was great. We had 23 teams, so almost 50 people," said Gamache. "A ton of fun was had, and great pickleball was played."
Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport. It's easy to learn and provides many physical benefits.
"It has a unique set of rules that levels the playing field. Young and old, it's a lot easier on the joints as well," said Gamache. "It's a sport that can be enjoyed by just about everybody."
Gamache says if you're interested in trying pickleball, the Dauphin Pickleball Club is always welcoming new members. You can easily check them out on Facebook and send a message.
"We post when we play and different things like that," ended Gamache. "That's the best place to look us up."
