Sharbot Lake Pickleball Tournament

Kelli McRobert | Sep 28, 2022

Welcome to the second annual Sharbot Lake recreational Pickleball Tournament!

The courts, located on Garrett Street, came to life this past Saturday as athletes arrived to vie for the coveted title of King or Queen of the courts. 14 participants broken into teams played in a round robin tournament throughout the day. Each player would show their skills and abilities with an assigned partner during 6 games after which they could move on to the semi finals. Both male and female teams battled it out trying to be the first to 11 points, winning by 2 during a timed match.

Spectators watched as players demonstrated their ability to serve and return with finesse as they strategically placed their third shot drop or set up for a surprising drive catching their opponent off guard. The tension, and level of play increased as the final four battled it out in the semi-finals, thus leaving the final two teams to see who would take home the coveted GOLD.

Richard Struthers and John Zwolak managed to grab first place gold with Jim Mitchell and Laura Forkes taking second place silver. Third place went to Candy Fraser and Natalie Senecal, securing the bronze.

Volunteers kept the play moving along and helped with timings, food, drinks, and prizes, they are:

Brian Robertson, Anne Marie Zwolak, Anne Howes, Alvin and Diane Lake, Tammy Parks, Joanne Free, and Rhonda Kimberley-Young.

Prizes were also donated for players and for the fundraising silent auction. A big thank you to the following donors:

Jim & Cheryl Mitchell, Guy McLeod, Kelli M. (White Lake Pickleball), Onix, and Rustic Maple.

The Sharbot Lake Pickleball Club continues to work towards having a permanent play location and have recently re-surfaced, and re-painted, through the hard work of volunteers, the current courts that still need financial and municipal support to improve the playing venue.

As the weather continues to be sunny and warm (ish) the courts will remain open for play until the outdoor conditions turn icy.

Congratulations to all the players and thanks to everyone who came out to support the event.