The Golden Pickleball Club served up another successful weekend of competition at the Mount 7 Rec Plex, hosting its third annual pickleball tournament, organized by Rachel Wilde.
The event continues to grow in popularity each year, with 2026 marking the first time a singles competition was included alongside the usual doubles play. Players of all skill levels took to the courts, competing in a range of categories from intermediate to advanced.
In the newly added singles division, Ben Rudderham claimed first place, followed by Charlie Joyce in second and Sébastien Zinezi in third (pictured top right).
Doubles play featured a round-robin format across multiple tiers. In the Canyon Chasers Tier 1 (intermediate) division, Paige Gelowitz secured first place, with Bonny MacLeod finishing second and Anju Summan taking third (pictured bottom left). In Tier 2, Jenn Tataryn captured the top spot, followed by Rachel Wilde in second and Linda Shibley in third (pictured bottom right).
The advanced division, known as the Peak Performers, saw Sébastien Zinezi take home first place, with Sachin Kumar finishing second and Charlie Joyce earning third (pictured bottom middle).
With strong participation and growing enthusiasm for the sport, the Golden Pickleball Club’s annual tournament continues to establish itself as a highlight on the local recreation calendar.
