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I've qualified for the 2nd round of the 2013 Summer National Senior Games (USA). These games are divided into age brackets and I played in the 55-59 age group. In the first regional qualifying round I won a Silver Medal in Singles and a Gold Medal in Doubles. It was my own doubles partner who beat me in the Singles Final.

The second round qualifying tournament will be our State Games (North Carolina) in September. If I win a medal there I will be eligible for the National Senior Games next summer. Singles will be tough, but I think my partner and I have a good chance to qualify in Doubles. He also plays with LPs and can play right or left-handed! I've also won twice at Doubles in USATT Tournaments once with my current partner and once with another LP player. Most opponents just seem to go nuts having to face TWO LP players at the same time!



 

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Hey, that's very cool. Congratulations, and good luck as you continue the journey!

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Some good results there, were there many competitors? and is this a regional qualifying event?

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The first round was for my local region which consists of a major city (1 million+) and surrounding suburbs. To be perfectly honest, the number of entrants was smaller than even most regular zero-star (i.e., no prize money) USATT tournaments. And some of the participants were "senior center rec level" players and were no contest. In singles, a few of the better players were in the 65 and over class and even the over 75 class so I didn't have to face them. Some of those older players are regulars at my club and very savvy and hard to beat. I think maybe a lot of players in the 55-59 age bracket don't want to admit that they are "Seniors." But if you don't enter you can't win...I think the level of competition is going to go up of course at the State Qualifier and the National Games if I'm privileged to advance!

 

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Good luck cyber1! I agree its hard to play doubles againts two LP user!

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