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’d like to start by wishing Barney McCallum a
very happy 93rd Birthday! As many of you know,
Barney is one of the game’s founders. What
would we be doing for fun without him—without
pickleball? Our Around the Post friends Alex
Hamner and Jennifer Lucore sat down with Barney,
who is also a WWII veteran. Be sure to read the article
about him on page 20.
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We’ve dedicated part of this issue to our Veterans—the
brave men and women who’ve served and are still serving our country. Pickleball
is growing in the VA communities around the country, and has proven to be
exceptionally good for the body, mind and soul.
There was plenty of exciting play at the Tournament of Champions. Along with the
Nationals and the US Open, the T.O.C. is one of the Big-Three events. Ben Johns
walked away with the Triple Crown—winning pro singles, pro doubles and mixed.
At the same time, mother-daughter team Leigh and Anna Leigh Waters are making
their mark on the tournament circuit. They won gold in women’s pro doubles. Read
more about the Tournament of Champions on page 38.
Changes and growth are constantly happening in the pickleball world. We’re
anxious to see and be a part of what comes next. Feel free to reach out to us any
time and let us know how we can serve the pickleball community better.
See you at Nationals in November!
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Great article on ratings and aging in the July/August 2019 issue of Pickleball
Magazine. Alice Tym expressed the situation clearly and succinctly. Super job!
Diane Keller
Really enjoyed Alice Tym’s article “Ratings Reality Check.” She hit every point I’ve
agreed with for the past few years. As I’m approaching 75, I can definitely say I
don’t want to compete against the younger players. Thanks for putting it in writing
so real seniors know they have a pickler championing their cause.
Bonnie Dandrea
Aging isn’t for sissies. Once we reach 70, we become aware of all the changes
internally in our bodies—like having to rest more in between play days, not having
the energy to play long points, and hurting every morning when you get out of bed,
to name a few.
I agree with Alice Tym’s article, “Ratings Reality Check”—we need a ranking
system after 75 (although I’d prefer it over 70). Originally, our initial meetings
for a Super Senior Circuit began as age only, but morphed into age/skill, thereby
diluting already shrinking age groups. Tennis is age only; so is marathoning and
triathloning. You’re ranked in your age group in those sports—why not pickleball?
Barbara Wintroub
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Alex Hamner
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Jennifer Lucore
Ken Marquardt
Kelli McRobert
Carolyn Milazzo Murphy
Noe Sariban
Alice Tym
Bob Unetich
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