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Board member, Alice Tym, says, “He’s one of the best of any tournament I have attended.” The festive event was representative of this colorful country and welcoming people. The hospitality of the hosts and the beauty of the destination were enjoyed by all. When not on the courts, SSIPA members did some off-road exploring, hiking, visited the Pearl Farm and enjoyed some cervezas on the beach. Plans are underway to make next year’s tournament in February bigger and better. Keep your eye on pickleballtournaments.com for details. This international SSIPA tournament is sowing the seeds of a Mexican Federation to join the International Federation of Pickleball, which Pat Murphy of the USAPA Board is working to help form. Cero, Cero, Dos—Game on! • Team The World celebrates their victory over Team Mexico in the Amigos Cup For more information, visit sancarlospickleball.com. Shelly Johnson, the ring girl, holds up the card for Round 3 of The Amigos Cup. Vamos, Abuela! Some cute young fans cheer on their grandma. A colorful crew does some off-roading through the Sonoran Desert. 44 TO SUBSCRIBE CALL 888.308.3720 OR GO TO THEPICKLEBALLMAG.COM Tammi Miller and fiancée Carlos Dessens had shirts made for the event. Chris Thomas gives the pinata a whack.