Our group of Poolesville Pickleball players is well represented in the Maryland Senior Olympics. Last year we had 5 participants and this year that has increased to 11 participants from our Poolesville Seniors sponsored Pickleball activity. The group was successful in 2022 with two Bronze and one Gold Medal. Some of our players have teamed with players outside our group this year, and we have 12 players participating and hope to improve our record from last year.
The Maryland Senior Olympics were established in 1980 to help those 50 and better stay active and stay healthy. Participants compete for the love of playing, camaraderie and desire for personal achievement. Pickleball was added as a sport in 2016 and continues to grow in popularity.
Our teams will participate in the following events at the Montgomery TennisPlex:
Men’s Doubles on Thursday May 18th
Division II (age 55-59) — Jeff McIntyre and Jim Berry
Division II (age 65-69) — Brian Peper and Jerry Greaney
Division I (age 75-84) — Lee Bristol and IJ Hudson
Division II (age 75-89) — Norm Spencer and Mike Davis
Division II (age 60-65) — Tom Chang and Jerry Yu
Mixed Doubles on Friday May 19th
Division II (age 65-69) — Brian Peters and Gwen Haney
Division I (age 65-69) — Patty Walker and Mario D’Ambrosio
Division I (age 75-84) — Ng Way and Arlene Smith
Division II (age 75-84) — Tookie Gentilcore and Norm Spencer
Men’s Singles on Saturday May 20th
Division II (age 60-64) — Tom Chang
Division II (age 70-74) — Jerry Greaney
Women’s Doubles on Saturday May 20th
Division I (age 60-64) — Patty Walker and Dori Reissman
Please come out to support these Senior Olympians. We plan to have a large group of other players rooting our teams on. Please join us at the Montgomery TennisPlex 18-20 May, in Boyds/Germantown.