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 Monday, July 15, at 8 p.m.
Staff Reports
GRAHAM COUNTY – Gila Valley sports lovers: the Gila Valley Pioneer Days celebration held this year on Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, will include pickleball, volleyball, and 3 on 3 basketball. Sign up now to secure your team’s spot for pioneer sports glory.
Pickleball
When? Friday, July 19 from 6 – 9 a.m. …. Mixed Doubles
Saturday, July 20 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)
Open to anyone ages 12 to 99!!. “Divisions” will be determined by what ages sign up.
Registration closes July 15 at 8 p.m. See more information at gilavalleypioneerdays.com. (Questions: Call Chris Cook at (928) 322-2799)
Cost? $30 per team
Co-ed Volleyball
When? Saturday, July 20 from 8 a.m. to 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 three females on the court at all times, and a female needs to hit it before it goes over.) Register here.
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 2 divisions … “A” – “More competitive” (Note: Former JC, major college, & pro-VB players have to play in this division. There can be exceptions, but they need to be cleared with Mel Palmer at (480) 861-6814.
“B” – “Less competitive” After the round-robin, the top and bottom teams will have their own single-elimination tournaments.
How do I sign up? Register here.
Registration Deadline? Monday, July 15, at 8 p.m. (Questions: Call Mel Palmer at (480) 861-6814)
3 on 3 Basketball
When? Saturday, July 20 (1 – 5 p.m.)
Where? Various Gila Valley School gyms
Who? Four divisions: “Open,” “17 & Under,” “14 & Under,” “11 & Under.”
(Divisions with age limits are determined by their age before Sept 1, 2024.)
Cost? Per team: $25 – Age 11&U / $30 – 14&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: Register here. (Deadline to register: July 15, at 8 p.m.)
