Geezers don’t live up to the name
David Smith, center, came out on top of a friendly competition among Group 1. Ed Dodson, right, was 2nd and Linda Strauss was 3rd.
There was kind of a low-key vibe at Marshdale Friday for the Geezer Games, but competition was nevertheless keen among our players 70 and older. It’s possible IDs should be checked for this event next year, because the term geezer just didn’t seem to apply to those smartly smacking wicked slams and delicately dropping punishing dinks.
Tournament director Mick Pearce thanked the scorekeepers: Sally Griggs, Giuliano Hofling, Stephanie Gruber and Dee Miles. “You all did a super job at the Geezer Games,” he said. “You herded your cats beautifully, kept things on track, and generally had everything under control. As always, your efforts are very much appreciated.”
Once again, social director Kathy Kincannon provided yummy and hearty food for the hungry competitors. Jim Hunsaker checked everyone in and then played himself, as did five other EPC board members. As Monte Poague put it, it’s pretty sobering to realize that almost everyone on the 11-member board qualifies for the Geezer Games.
Group 1
From left: David Smith, Linda Strauss, Jim Stafford, Manu Salehi, our club banner, Larry Voorhees, Ed Dodson, Paul Griendling, John Krue.
Group 2
Alan Cusey and Linda Jacobsen shared first place, with Roger Miles 2nd and Erich Meyer 3rd.
Linda Jacobsen, Nancy Pudwill, Jim Madden, Lynda Parker, Erich Meyer, Roger Miles, Scott Naegel, Alan Cusey.
Group 3
Doug Downey, left, took 1st place, with George Crego, center, in 2nd and Jerry Mogab 3rd.
Jeri Herskovits, Mick Pearce, Mike Morris, Doug Downey, Jerry Mogab, Brad Stubbs, Barb Perkins, George Crego.
Group 4
Monte Poague, left, took 2nd place. Cherie Peterson, second from left, and Karen Morris tied for first, and Jim Hunsaker was 3rd.
Jim Hunsaker, Debbie Marshall, Karen Morris, Donna Lomax, Monte Poague, Pat Theno, Cherie Peterson, Larry Anderson. Photo courtesy of Capt./Boss Mick Pearce.
Full disclosure: This photo is from the Dinkeroo last month, but Kathy Kincannon’s food is always exceptional and Saturday at the Geezer Games was no exception. From left, Cherie Peterson, Kathy, Pat Theno, Jerry Beth Owen.
Players gather to listen to Mick lay down the law as the sun rises over the Marshdale pavilion.
The Geezer vibe.
Women’s Doubles is next up
Registration will open next Saturday for the annual EPC Women’s Doubles Tournament at Marshdale on Saturday, Aug. 2. Up to 24 teams will compete in the double-elimination contest, which is always full of fun and frivolity.
Players will register as pairs, unless you are an individual in search of a partner. If that is the case, please indicate that you would like the club to find someone to match you with.
The Women’s Doubles registration link will go live in the EPC website store at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July. 19. An EPC membership is required; the tournament fee is $35 per player.
We are thrilled to once again have Sisters & Company boutique in downtown Evergreen sponsoring our Women’s Doubles tournament,
Evergreen Middle School courts: Sally Griggs tracks down the ball while partner Mary Ann Leake stays ready during morning play Thursday. Across the net are June Flinn and Tim Leake.
