Chico Pickle & Pong

06/15/2026

Day Two pictures of medalists for The Bob Martin Invitational Pickle &
Pong. We had another great day of indoor pickleball and had a great event honoring Bob.

Mixed 4.0 plus

Gold - Stephen Lawrence & Dian Lawrence

Silver - Michael Meyers & Christine Bird

Bronze - Dan & Kim Crozier

Mixed 3.5

Gold - Ryland Burdette & Michelle Austin

Silver - Luke Doris & Kristy Mullen

Bronze - Steve & Creasia Gale

Mixed 3.0

Gold - Rick & Karla Woody

Silver - Joe Murphy & Sarah DeMartini

Bronze - Brian Dewey & Crystal Torres

06/13/2026

Bob Martin speaking on how he helped bring our beloved pickleball to Chico/Durham!

06/13/2026

🏆 The Bob Martin Invitational — (Day 1) Final Results 🏆

What an incredible day of competition, energy, and sportsmanship. Congratulations to all our medalists across every division! What a way to honor the legacy of Bob Martin!

🔹 Men’s 3.5 Division
🥇 1st — Erin O’Neil & Nate Smith
🥈 2nd — Steve Jones & Brad Rist
🥉 3rd — Wayne Sarcona & Mike Kunkis

🔹 Men’s 4.0 Division
🥇 1st — Mike Wright & Todd Sloat
🥈 2nd — Marc Walsh & Tim Rader
🥉 3rd — Ryland Burdette & Paul Matthews

🔹 Women’s 3.0 Division
🥇 1st — Zong Yang & Chia Yang
🥈 2nd — Shannon Rogers & Karen Lindenberg
🥉 3rd — Debbie Yahn & Kristi German

🔹 Women’s 3.5 Division
🥇 1st — Denise Wright & Kelly Freeland-Sloat
🥈 2nd — Diane Olsen & Kristy Mullen
🥉 3rd — Elke Rist & Diana Romo

Congrats to all the medalists and thank you for bringing the heat. Pickleball community, you showed up big today.

06/10/2026

06/07/2026

Here's a look at the 55 plus brackets for the Bob Martin Invitational:
Division : Age 60 to 64 Men's 3.5
Team 1

Steven Jones & Brad Rist

Division : Age 70 to 74 Men's 3.5
Team 1

Michael K Burke & James Fiack

Division : Age 55 to 59 Men's 4.0
Team 1

Darrin Yoder & Craig Meyers

Division : Age 60 to 64 Men's 4.0
Team 1

Mike Wright & Todd Sloat

Team 2

Marc Walsh & Tim Rader

Division : Age 60 to 64 Women's 3.0
Team 1

Shelley Bowen & Mollie Openshaw

Division : Age 65 to 69 Women's 3.0
Team 1

Debbie Yahn & Kristi German

Division : Age 55 to 59 Women's 3.5
Team 1

Michelle Austin & Yvonne Johnson

Team 2

Karla Woody & Creasia Gale

Division : Age 60 to 64 Women's 3.5
Team 1

Manni Jones & Jeanine Wackerman

Team 2

Diane Olsen & Kristy Mullen

Division : Age 55 to 59 Women's 4.0
Team 1

Denise Wright & Kelly Freeland Sloat

Division : Age 60 to 64 Mixed 3.0
Team 1

Elizabeth Eschenbach & Wes Bliven

Team 2

Karla Woody & Rick Woody

Division : Age 55 to 59 Mixed 3.5
Team 1

Steve Gale & Creasia Gale


Division : Age 60 to 64 Mixed 3.5
Team 1

Manni Jones & Steven Jones

Team 2

Luke Doris & Kristy Mullen

Team 3

Marc Walsh & Charmon Walsh

Division : Age 55 to 59 Mixed 4.0
Team 1

Mike Wright & Denise Wright


Division : Age 60 to 64 Mixed 4.0

Team 1

Christine Bird & Terry Brown

Division : Age 55 to 59 Mixed 4.5 plus
Team 1

Stephen Lawrence & Dian Lawrence


Division : Age 60 to 64 Mixed 4.5 plus

Team 1

Lee Martin & Lauri Henry

06/05/2026

Calling all pickleball players in Chico!
If you’ve been wanting an official DUPR rating, now’s your chance.

Join us at Chico Pickle & Pong for our summer DUPR Rating Sessions!

📅 June 16 • July 14 • August 11
⏰ 4:00–5:30 pm
📍 424 Otterson Dr
💲 $25 (members & non‑members)

Play 5+ games, get evaluated by a certified DUPR coach, and walk away with your official rating.
It’s fun, fast, and the perfect way to track your progress.

Let’s get you rated and ready for competition!

06/05/2026

Looking for a fun, active, and enriching summer plan for your kids? 🌞
Chico Pickle & Pong’s Youth Summer Camp is packed with pickleball, ping pong, volleyball, and cornhole—plus friendly games, skill‑building, and tons of movement led by trained, energetic staff. Kids enjoy provided snacks, water, equipment, rest areas, and music while staying active and having a blast.

📅 Ages 12–15: July 13–16
📅 Ages 9–12: July 20–23
🕣 Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–12 PM
📍 424 Otterson Dr.
💲 Cost: $160
👟 Just bring non‑marking shoes and a water bottle

Spots fill fast—don’t miss out! Register today! 🎉

06/04/2026

🔥 Selkirk Demo Day is coming 🔥
Try the latest Selkirk paddles, get personalized guidance from the pros, and discover the paddle that fits your game like a glove.

📅 June 6
⏰ 9–11 AM
🏪 House of Pickle open for purchases & event pricing

Come swing, learn, and play.