This year’ s US Senior Pickleball National Championships, for players 50 +, was held at Pictona at Holy Hill in Daytona Beach, Florida, and proved that seniors can deliver first-class play at a first-class venue run by a first-class team.

USSP Nationals Showcased Exciting Play and Superb Management

This year’ s US Senior Pickleball National Championships, for players 50 +, was held at Pictona at Holy Hill in Daytona Beach, Florida, and proved that seniors can deliver first-class play at a first-class venue run by a first-class team.

by ALICE TYM

The USSP staff made sure all matches were completed despite the rain. Many players thought this was the best-run tournament of the year. The 49-court Pictona facility( 13 are covered) made for good viewing of the high-quality play. From left to right: Steve Willis, Karen Parrish, Jennifer Kendrick, Laura Patterson and Tony Schneider. Photo by Alice Tym.

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Pickleball Magazine January-February 2026 | Page 40

This year’ s US Senior Pickleball National Championships, for players 50 +, was held at Pictona at Holy Hill in Daytona Beach, Florida, and proved that seniors can deliver first-class play at a first-class venue run by a first-class team.

USSP Nationals Showcased Exciting Play and Superb Management

This year’ s US Senior Pickleball National Championships, for players 50 +, was held at Pictona at Holy Hill in Daytona Beach, Florida, and proved that seniors can deliver first-class play at a first-class venue run by a first-class team.