Chuck Allen Memorial Pickleball Tournament in Queensbury NY

2023 Chuck Allen Memorial Pickleball Tournament

New this year: Over and Under 50

Saturday, July 29, 2023 – Men’s and Women’s Doubles

Sunday, July 30, 2023- Mixed Doubles

2022 Chuck Allen Memorial Pickleball Tournament

There was an overwhelming response to this year’s Pickleball Tournament. We had 109 teams (182 people) compete against each other in the 2nd Annual Chuck Allen Pickleball Tournament. This represents an increase of 20 teams from last year. The tournament (entry fees, raffle and other donations)raised a total $5,815 which benefits the Open Door Mission in Glens Falls! That’s over $2,500 more raised than last year! Many food items were also donated directly to the Open Door by our players/volunteers.

Many thanks to all the folks who worked on making the tournament possible and those businesses and individuals who donated raffle items. The raffle alone raised $1,638, plus another $182 in other donations! There are so many to thank including all the players who took part in the tournament. That includes those players who couldn’t make it this year due to last minute injury or life circumstances but donated their entry fees! I apologize in advance if I’ve overlooked anyone.

Tournament Committee: Cindy Allen, Mary Hilliard, Maura Fox (registrar), Ann McCullough, Lynne Michaels.
Scorekeepers: Jody Fibiger, Cynthia Dew, Lara Currie, Nicci Allen Miller and Doug Armstrong
Donation Coordinator: Sara Mannix and Robin Campbell. (Mannix Marketing donated ADKPB Website) Raffle sales force: Krista Tommell, Tom and Sue Sargent and Dania Reed Welch.
Grounds and Net Manager: Phil Mann
Town of Queensbury: Recreation Department
ADK Pickleball Tee Shirt Coordinator: Tim Saltis
Sound: Jen Cornell
Event Sponsors: Pickleball Galaxy (Pat Bernardo), Paddletek (via Gina Family), Inside Edge, Dance Studio (Jen Cornell), Chestertown Ice Cream Parlor, Ken Henderson, Ellen Fitzpatrick, Kim Cantanucci, Etched in Valor, Adirondack Winery, Six Flags, Airway Meadows, Adirondack Extreme, Tubby Tubes (via Linda Johnson), YMCA, Springbrook Distillery.
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Save the date for Next Year’s tournament: Saturday, July 29th and Sunday July 30th, 2023 with rain dates the following weekend! The committee is looking at age divisions for next year! But where else could you find a 19 year old competing against an 81 year old! Below find the list of medalist’s — though we consider all players who took part in this event winners!
Look forward to seeing you next year, and with appreciation,

Mary Hilliard

Chuck Allen Pickleball Tournament Director

2nd Annual Chuck Allen Memorial Pickleball Medal Matches & Winners

Women’s Intermediate:

Gold:      Judy Russell & Nancy Niles
Silver:     Cameron Mazza & Charlotte Gilet
Bronze:   Yolanda Zhang & Regina Yang
Honorable Mention: Sara Mannix & Emilee Greenhouse

Women’s Advanced:

Gold: Kim Taylor & Amanda Mullis
Silver: Maryellen Dowsett & Becky Kern
Bronze: Gina Family & Cathleen Denbeaux
Honorable Mention: Terry Wiart & Michelle Aguilar