Steve Mayhew Memorial Tournament Draws More Than 150 Pickleball Players to Peterborough

By Scott Arnold

More than 150 pickleball players took to the courts at Bonnerworth Park as the Peterborough Pickleball Association hosted the third annual Steve Mayhew Memorial Tournament.

the father and son team of nolan carlson and kent carlson during the steve Mayhew memorial tournament at bonnerworth. Nolan was the youngest competitor in the tournament (photo courtesy of the peterborough pickleball association)

Held July 25th and 26th, the tournament brought players from Peterborough and beyond together for a weekend of competitive matches while celebrating the life and legacy of longtime local pickleball player Steve Mayhew.

Over 150 athletes from the pickleball community came together to honor the legacy, passion, and spirit of the late Steve Mayhew. (photo courtesy of the peterborough pickeball association)

The event also showcased the city's new pickleball courts at Bonnerworth Park, which have quickly become a popular destination for both recreational and tournament play.

In addition to the on-court action, the Peterborough Pickleball Association made a donation on behalf of Steve Mayhew's family to the sports division at Warkworth Institution, where Mayhew was a longtime employee.

volunteers Peter Devlin & Dianne Nielsen enjoying themselves at the steve mayhew memorial tournament at bonnerworth park (photo courtesy of the peterborough pickleball association)

Tournament organizers said players travelling to Peterborough for the event also helped support local hotels, restaurants and businesses throughout the weekend. The association also thanked the City of Peterborough, volunteers and sponsors for helping make the tournament possible.

With a tournament in the books, the Peterborough Pickleball Association is now looking ahead to the rest of the season, including leagues, clinics, open play and the inaugural Super Senior Slam Tournament.

Tournament Results

Men's Doubles

Skill 3.0 (Age 10+)

• Gold: Ryan Pakyam / Beat Ulrich

• Silver: Serge Dupont / Peter Votsch

• Bronze: Gotziaman / Larry Bowman

Skill 3.5 (Age 62 and Under)

• Gold: Sean Peters / Brad Chesla

• Silver: Dan Goldin-Cormier / Mark Cathers

• Bronze: Shawn Sutcliffe / Mike Eatson

Skill 3.5 (Age 63-69)

• Gold: Gil Gerelus / Kalvin Andrews

• Silver: Peter Saler / Greg Walsh

• Bronze: Tom Shaughnessy / Stephen Montgomery

Skill 3.5 (Age 70+)

• Gold: Mike Ayotte / Don Jackson

• Silver: Terry Whelpton / Xiaoguang Pan

• Bronze: Bill O'Byrne / Wayne Eddington

Skill 4.0 (Age 59 and Under)

• Gold: Marc Rochon / Jason Sorenson

• Silver: Sergey Kalinichenko / Mark Henry

• Bronze: Rayce Manger / Ashley Free

Skill 4.0 (Age 60+)

• Gold: Alan Sargeant / George Eadie

• Silver: Tom Windsor / Mark Shaughnessy

• Bronze: Peter Heysel / Paul Crowder

Women's Doubles

Skill 2.5

• Gold: Jennifer Tuters / Melissa Fernandes

• Silver: Tang Chan / Sandra Tateishi-Kotack

• Bronze: Karen McGee / Wendy Davis

Skill 3.0

• Gold: Karen Marling / Sherri Elliot

• Silver: Wendy Archibald / Joan Taylor

• Bronze: Karen Bethune / Michelle Kloosterman

Skill 3.5 (Age 55 and Under)

• Gold: Ruby Byrne / Olivia Carpino

• Silver: Poppy Gillingham / Nicole Turney

• Bronze: Briar Jamieson / Jennifer Crowder

Skill 3.5 (Age 56-62)

• Gold: Doris Belland / Rachel Rooney

• Silver: Susan Brown / Brenda Moloney

• Bronze: Terri Madill / Debbie Crick

Skill 3.5 (Age 63+)

• Gold: Nancy Sharpe / Shelley Moloney

• Silver: Danielle French / Jo-Ann Walsh

• Bronze: Josée Bourbonnais / Jackie Mullins

Skill 4.0 (Age 59 and Under)

• Gold: Kathy Carson / Annette Merrill

• Silver: Mille Nuen / Christie Freeman

Skill 4.0 (Age 60+)

• Gold: Tamara Bick / Karen Heysel

• Silver: Elizabeth Croft / Ellie Arthur

• Bronze: Lynn Newton / Joan Pollard

Mixed Doubles

Skill 3.0 (Age 55-64)

• Gold: Debbie Crick / Austin Wang

• Silver: Michelle Kloosterman / Richard Kloosterman

• Bronze: Jacquie Doucette / Gerald Doucette

Skill 3.0 (Age 65+)

• Gold: Susy Wang / Serge Dupont

• Silver: Sherry Shearer / Garry Shearer

• Bronze: Joan Taylor / Tom Taylor

Skill 3.5 (Age 55 and Under)

• Gold: Kathy Carson / Mark Cathers

• Silver: Terri Madill / Brad Chesla

• Bronze: Briar Jamieson / Iain Brannan

Skill 3.5 (Age 56-68)

• Gold: Shelley Moloney / George Ostermeier

• Silver: Louise Boisvert / Mike Eatson

• Bronze: Tracey McCullough / Dan McCullough

Skill 3.5 (Age 69+)

• Gold: Christine Brown / Don Jackson

• Silver: Sandra Young / Floyd Asselstine

• Bronze: Ceciley Parker / Terry Whelpton

Skill 4.0 (Age 54 and Under)

• Gold: Sara Moodie / Martin DeJong

• Silver: Tara Sharpe / Rob Freeman

• Bronze: Michelle Cooke / Marc Rochon

Skill 4.0 (Age 55+)

• Gold: Tamara Bick / Paul Crowder

• Silver: Karen Heysel / Peter Heysel

• Bronze: Elizabeth Croft / Alan Sargeant

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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Third Annual YMCA Peterborough Pickleball Tournament to See Face Off Between Two Local Realtors

The YMCA Balsillie Family Branch to host the third annual YMCA Peterborough Pickleball Tournament, where local realtors Shaun Pearce and Wade Hamblin will compete for the win on May 9.

Photo courtesy of the ymca peterborough.

“The YMCA helped keep me on the right path when I was growing up. It gave me a safe place to build confidence, develop athletic skills and learn important life lessons,” said Shaun Pearce, captain of Team Pearce. “Many kids here in Peterborough still can’t access sports and recreational programming because of financial limitations at home, and I want to help to change that for the better. Now that I’m in a position to give back, I’m proud to support the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and serve as captain of our 2026 charity pickleball team. We’re a group of people committed to making a real difference for kids right here in our community.”

Come out to see if Team Pearce can defend their title of Pickleball Champions against Team Hamblin in hopes of winning the Golden Pickle on May 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 123 Aylmer St. S.

All proceeds from the tournament go directly to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, which helps ensure that every child, regardless of financial circumstances, has the opportunity to grow, connect and succeed.

Learn more about the tournament and how to support online.

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YMCA Pickleball Tournament Raises $15,391 For Its Strong Kids Campaign

The YMCA of Central East Ontario hosted the second annual Pickleball Tournament in support of the Strong Kids Campaign, raised $15,391 that ran on Saturday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Team Pearce was the top fundraising team with $7,947, with Team Hamblin raising $5,894. Lindsay Seabrooke was the top fundraising individual with $2,450 and Team Pearce won the Golden Pickle as the tournament winners.

Following the tournament, the 2025 Strong Kids Campaign was launched to ensure kids and families with financial needs can access YMCA programs and services in our community. Kinsmen Club of Peterborough kicked it off with a $5,000.

Donations to support the campaign can be made online or in person at the YMCA any time during the year.

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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday speaks with pickleball player Robbie Brooks about his accomplishments in the sport, the story of his disability and how he treks on despite it and upcoming pickleball tournaments as the director.

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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday speaks with Robyn Percival and Bruce Bozec of the Peterborough Pickleball Association about what Peterborough can do to expand on the growing-popular sport.

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Peterborough Is Getting Pickleball Fever

Pickleball is sort of a hybrid sport between ping pong, tennis and badminton. The game is played with a hard paddle and a whiffle ball, on a badminton sized court. It feels like tennis, but is a slower game as the ball doesn't travel as fast as a tennis ball. The game is very popular among seniors—it's usually played as doubles—but is fun for all ages. A group has been playing at the Wellness Centre for the past few months and at the Legacy Bowl in Knights of Columbus Park recently (see pics below), where about 20 people showed up. Organizers would eventually like to see a pickleball court in Peterborough. For more information and to find more places to play, visit Pickleballassociationofontario.org or email pickleballptbo@gmail.com.

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