The Big Serve Makes a Big Impact
On October 19, BBBS hosted its inaugural pickleball tournament – The Big Serve. The morning started off chilly, but sunshine and the enthusiasm of 19 teams and a cadre of volunteers quickly warmed things up. The competition was friendly and fun with groupings for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced teams.
Congratulations and thank you to all the players and winners of each grouping!
Advanced
Advance Winners: Gold | Frank McCraw & Holly Baker, Silver | Dave Bowerman & Lindsay Bowerman, Bronze | Joshua Wright & Sabrina Leahy
Intermediate
Intermediate Winners: Gold | Stephen Dause & Kate Johnson, Silver | Derek Wiberg & Kim Walsh, Bronze | Chris Hapgood & Ian Ayers
Beginner
Beginner Winners: Gold | Brandon Onestak & Bri Glidden, Silver | Jered Wendte & Mandy Gibson, Bronze | Jayson Miron-Miranda & Marc Paulo Guzman
Our deep appreciation to our event sponsors and friends:
Presenting Level | Morris & Wells Wealth Management
Gold Level | Red Light Management and UVA Orthopaedics
Silver Level | Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects; RECmint; Taylor Associates; and York Properties
Bronze Level | Greenwood Homes; MRIGlobal; and Lauren W. Morris, State Farm Agency
Match | Bob & Tricia Traugott Real Estate III; Conor Murray, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty; and Crutchfield
Media Partner | WTJU 91.1 FM
Friends of The Big Serve | Bodo’s Bagels; Botanical; Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie; FlyDog Yoga; Play Henry; Take It Away; The Market; The Paramount Theater; The Virginian; Three Notched Brewing Company; Tricia Traugott; Wegmans; and Wintergreen Resort
Thank you to the Central Virginia Pickleball Club for its partnership throughout the planning and management of The Big Serve, especially Maureen Novotne (planning and clinics), Cathy Konoza (planning and management day of), Wayan Wirahadisaputra (coaching and facilitating the Beginner grouping), Steve Novotne (clinics), and Jean-Marie Devory (helping spread the word).
And last but not least, a big shout out to our amazing planning committee and Board members Alex Bryant, Angela Navarro, Chrissie Schreck, Jered Wendte, and Marc Paulo Guzman.
Thank you for making a big impact through The Big Serve!
Unable to join us for The Big Serve? You can still make a big impact.
Donate equipment! A number of Bigs and Littles are eager to learn – or for those who played in the tournament, continue learning – the game through clinics and practice. So that cost is not a barrier, we need gently used or new paddles and Franklin X-40 balls to support their interests and create fun opportunities for our Matches to spend time together. Contact BBBS for drop off arrangement.
Make a gift! Your philanthropic investment furthers BBBS’ important work of establishing and supporting mentoring relationships so they can grow and thrive.
For more information, visit our webpage or contact director of philanthropy Sarah Althoff at 434.244.0882 ext. 103 or salthoff@blueridgebigs.org.
