The MSO Winter Pickleball Games are now officially sanctioned by the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) and the level of sanctioning has been elevated to Tier 3. This means the national ranking points that are available for the top 3 finishers in each age group have been increased by 50%. This is a clear vote of confidence in the high quality of competition generated right here in the Great Lakes Region and specifically in Michigan.
On a practical level, this means that players do not have to travel to Arizona or Florida in February to find a major sanctioned tournament. And even those who do spend 4-6 months in the sunny South, may want to schedule a mid-winter trip home to compete with their neighbors in this Great Lakes Region Showcase Event. In order qualify for national ranking points in this sanctioned event, you must be a member of the USAPA which is easy to do online at http://usapa.org/memberships/index.php
Now is the time to register for the MSO Winter Pickleball Games and other MSO sports. To request registration forms email: MIPickleball@gmail.com
Renard Kolasa, 2008 MSO Doubles and Singles Gold Medal Winner, will be hosting a Skills Clinic that is open to all players who want to improve.
- Wednesday November 12th 1:00- 4:00pm
- OPC Rochester Gym
The clinic is a great way to develop a winning strategy for the February Winter Games. Need an MSO partner? We can help at the clinic. The $5.00 fee is waived for MSO members. Register today. To request registrations forms email: MIPickleball@gmail.com
Celebrate the Holidays with Family and Younger Friends at the Holiday Mixed Generation PICKLEBALL Festival at the Troy Community Center Sunday December 28th
Spread the joy of Pickleball to your favorite people of all ages by inviting them to play recreational and/or competitive games at this unique Festival. Register today. To request registration flyers email: MIPickleball@gmail.com
Live Long Live Well Discovers Pickleball
"Live Long Live Well (LLLW) is a TV program and a website dedicated to the health and wellness of baby boomers and seniors". LLLW's producer, Mark Maxwell (Max), has recently discovered Pickleball and he is interested in learning how this fast growing sport might just help us all live longer and more satisfying lives. Recently Max interviewed Bob Lavens who is still going strong at 80; Bob plays Pickleball, softball and more in and around Troy. To see the interview with Bob and Max and to follow Max's research on living well tune into Channel 52 on Comcast or Channel 18 WOW, on Tuesday at 8:30 pm, Thursday at 10:30 or 11:00am, and Saturday at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit www.livelonglivewell.org
Please send me any Pickleball news for your local areas.
Just for the Fun of It!
Dick Manasseri
USAPA Great Lakes Regional Ambassador
