Contributed Photo: Do you have what it takes to beat the likes of these champions? The deadline to register for the Pioneer Days sports events is Tuesday, July 18.
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Gila Valley sports lovers: the Pioneer Days celebration will include pickleball, volleyball, and 3 on 3 basketball.
Pickleball
When? Friday, July 21st from 6 – 9 a.m. …. Mixed Doubles
Saturday, July 22nd from 6 – 9 a.m. …. Men’s doubles, & Ladies doubles
Where? Thatcher High School tennis courts
What type of tournament? Several round-robin games, then a single elimination tournament.
Mixed Doubles (Friday), Men’s Doubles, & Ladies’ Doubles (Saturday)
Division 1: Age 50 & over (on Sept. 1, 2023)
Division 2: Age 49 & younger (on Sept. 1, 2023)
(Note: There’s a maximum of 16 teams in each division …. FIRST 16 TEAMS TO REGISTER ….. gilavalleypioneerdays.com (Questions: Call Chris Cook at (928) 322-2799)
Cost? $30 per team
Co-ed Volleyball
When? Saturday, July 22nd from 8 a.m. – Noon
Where? Games will be played in several local school gyms.
What type of tournament? There will be approx. 3 hours of round-robin play, then a single-elimination tourney. (Must have at least 3 gals on the court at all times, and a gal needs to hit it before it goes over.)
Cost? Only $50 per TEAM! The games are 6 on 6, but you can have 8 on your team. (Only one needs to register the team. There’s no roster required.)
Who can play? There will be 3 divisions … “A” – “More competitive” (Note: Former JC, major college, pro-VB players have to play in this division. For exceptions – clear with Mel Palmer at (480) 861-6814) “B” – “Less competitive” “C”-“Recreational” (Must be 14 yrs old or older.)
How do I sign up? Go to: gilavalleypioneerdays.com (Just one on the team needs to sign up.)
Registration Deadline? Tuesday, July 18th, 5 p.m. (Questions: Call Mel Palmer at (480) 861-6814)
3 on 3 Basketball
When? Saturday, July 22nd (1 – 5 p.m.)
Where? Various Gila Valley School gyms
Who? Four divisions: “Open,” “17 & Under,” “13 & Under,” “10 & Under.”
(Divisions with age limits are determined by their age before Sept 1, 2023.)
Cost? Per team: $25 – Age 10&U / $30 – 13&U / $35 – 17 & U / $50 – OPEN
Limitations? (1) Can have up to 4 players/team. (Questions: Call Mel Palmer at (480) 861-6814)
Type of Tournament? The first few hours will be “Round Robin,” and then there will be a single-elimination tournament at the end! (Everyone will get in plenty of basketball!)
How to register: Go to gilavalleypioneerdays.com (Deadline to register: July 18th, 5 p.m.)
