SSV APPL Teams
During the 2023-24 season, we had 11 SSV Pickleball club teams that participated. Teams and results from the regular season can be accessed here. Four of our teams went to the state championships and one team played in the Nation Team Pickleball League (NTPL) tournament in Las Vegas.
The SSV Pickleball Club, women's 50+ 3.0 Pickled Pink took the Bronze Medal in the first inaugural National Team Pickleball League Tournament held in Las Vegas Oct. 2-6. Despite the 100+ relentless heat and back-to-back matches, the Pink's prevailed and took Bronze.
They were supported by their coaches Rick Fenton and Jim Driscoll to whom they owe a debt of gratitude. They were also supported by their husbands and the many Pickleball Club members who took a road trip to Vegas.
Congratulations to (pictured, left to right) Jane Merrill, Lisa Friedrichsen, Kim Driscoll (captain), Karla Sayler, Diana Kebbekus (co-captain), Laurie Hughes, Maribeth Mueller and Colleen Friendshuh. Not pictured were Maureen Ryan, Cathy McDonald, and Cheri Lowenthal.
The Winter 2024 Season State Championships were held at Pueblo El Mirage in El Mirage, AZ - April 3rd through April 7th. Three of our women's teams and one mixed team earned the right to participate. Great play and great results.
The Sunland Slammers (women's 2.5 50+), captained by Glenda Wilson and Lori Sayler, brought home the State Championship banner!
Charley's Angels (women's 2.5 65+), captained by Von Miller and Judy Bottiglieri, Pickled Pink (women's 3.0 50+), captained by Kim Driscoll and Diana Kebbekus and The Village Dinkers (mixed 3.5 65+), captained by Coralee and Jon Peake, finished 2nd. All teams received a regional winners plaque.
Congratulations to ALL!
Sunland Slammers
Full Team: Glenda Wilson (C), Lori Sayler (CC), Susette Allmaras, Judy Amos, Mardelle Buechler, Cheryl Latshaw, Tammy Mason, Tammy Massaro, Fran Rich, Darlene Shanenko, Marion Travis, Francine Walker
Charley's Angels
Full Team: Von Miller(C), Judy Bottiglieri(CC), Debbie Ellifson, Susie Farmer, Colette Greenwood, Diana Jackson, Cheri Laney, Kaye Miller, Maria Mueller, Carolyn Sittner, Joyce Webb and Charley!
Pickled Pink
Full Team: Kim Driscoll(C), Diana Kebbekus(CC), Lisa Friedrichsen, Colleen Friendshuh, Laurie Hughes, Cheri Loewenthal, Cathy McDonald, Jane Merrill, Maribeth Mueller, Maureen Ryan, Karla Sayler
Village Dinkers
Full Team: Coralee Peake (C), Jon Peake (CC), Jodi Ball, Koni Christopher, Nancy Congleton, Sharon Dumas, Susan Erickson, Rick Fenton, Mike Goings, Vince Hughes, Susie Johnson, Bill Keefe, Edward Smith
The SSV teams for 2023-24 were:
Level Name Captain/Co-Captain
Men's 3.0 65+ Grumpy Pickleball Misfits Bill Keefe/Al Bellmore
Men's 3.0 65+ SSV 3.0 Guys Dick Halverson/Mike Dahlen
Men's 3.5 65+ SSV Silver Foxes Jon Peake/Ed Smith
Men's 4.0 50+ Dinking On The Job Gene Valocchi/Mike Booen
Women's 2.5 50+ Sunland Slammers Glenda Wilson/Lori Saylor
Women's 2.5 65+ Charley's Angels Von Miller/Judy Bottiglieri
Women's 3.0 65+ SSV U-Dinks Cheri Pomeroy/Mary Bellmore
Women's 3.0 50+ Pickled Pink Kim Driscoll/Diana Kebbekus
Women's 3.5 65+ SSV Spring Chicks Coralee Peake/Susie Johnson
Mixed 3.0 50+ Dink Responsible Diana Kebbekus
Mixed 3.5 65+ Village Dinkers Coralee Peake/Jon Peake