Experience is the teacher of all things...
Saturday's post was about the SSIPA tournament in Griffin, GA this October. Some might not be aware of the SSIPA and its role in the pickleball world. I will try to remedy that today. The following come from ssipa-pb.org, the official website of the organization.
Mission Statement:
Super Senior International Pickleball Association (SSIPA) was formed in 2016 to promote pickleball among the active senior population in the US and internationally. The SSIPA supports the Super Senior International Pickleball Tournament Circuit allowing players to compete with other players in their age group, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+.
In 2017, USAPA and SSIPA established a formal affiliation to collectively grow the sport. As part of this agreement, all SSIPA tournaments are USAPA-sanctioned and likewise, USAPA will encourage 60+ age groups at all USAPA Regional Tournaments by offering 60+ friendly events where possible.
About SSIPA:
Super Senior International Pickleball Association was formed in 2016 to promote Pickleball among our very active senior population in this country and internationally. As we get older our generation continues to strive for participation in friendly competition with our fellow seniors and develop friendships that will last a life time. As we age gracefully and continue to strive for wellness through competition, the SSIPA just might be one more piece of the puzzle of life.
The SSIPA supports the Super Senior International Pickleball Tournament Circuit allowing players to compete with other players in their age group, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+. Any event that had 3 or more teams entered would make a bracket. If groups were combined, players would have the option to play down in age or receive a refund.
We have added 60-64 recently due to demand from that age group, but that doesn’t impact anybody else since the beauty of SSIPA is that you will never compete with younger age groups without your consent
More information, membership application, and tournament calendar is available on the " Tournaments" webpage. Use your computer for sign-up – mobile phone application available later. More tournaments will be added in 2017.
All tournaments are listed for registration at: www.pickleballtournaments.com
SAFETY in all our tournaments and play is paramount. Super Senior players can be more prone to minor injuries – stretching before play, adequate hydration, and proper conditioning should be a goal for everyone. Eye protection, while not required, is strongly recommended. The potential for eye injury is high and can easily be protected/minimized by always wearing glasses, sunglasses or goggles - both indoor and outdoor.
SEE YOU ON THE COURTS PLAYING OUR GREAT SPORT OF PICKLEBALL
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