What's happening?
According to a news release July 28, the Lake Conroe Senior Fall Classic will be presented by Mike Reese from Merrill Lynch, an investment and wealth management company.
- The three-day event is scheduled for Oct.13-15.
- It will feature men's singles Oct. 13, men's and women's doubles Oct. 14, and mixed doubles Oct 15.
- Over 200 players over age 50 are expected to compete.
- There is a Super Seventies bracket for players age 70 and over.
Along with the pickleball events, the tournament will also provide lunch and a swag bag full of sponsored items for all registered players. To register for the tournament, visit https://bit.ly/USSP_Fall_Classic.
Did you know?
According to the Association of Pickleball Players, the sport of pickleball has had a three-year annual growth rate of 158%. A 2021 report by the SFIA Single Sport Participation Report on Pickleball stated players over age 50 make up 20% of overall participation, the largest age bracket.
- Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis.
- The sport can be played indoors or outdoors.
- The game is played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes.
- Doubles or singles can participate in pickleball.
Notable quote
“With the popularity explosion of pickleball here in Texas it just makes sense for us to bring a USSP event to April Sound,” Tournament Director Todd James said. “People are staying more active, and pickleball is the perfect sport for players entering their retirement phase to play, meet new friends, and see venues that they ordinarily wouldn’t be exposed to.”
