Lompoc Pickleball Club hosted its first Annual Round Robin Social Games for members recently at Ryon Park. Kathy Darg and Dave Pera were the high scorers for the event. Eric Morlan took second place for the men; Margo Milligan and Karen Hudson had a playoff with a man of their choice and Hudson took second place.

Two courts were set up for the regular Saturday play, while two courts were devoted to the round robin challenge. Eight women and eight men participated in the informal competition, playing eight games each.

Teams consisting of one man and one woman rotated partners through 16 ten-minute games until every woman had played with every man. Each member of a winning pair earned points equal to the difference in the final score.

Following the games, players who did not place participated in a serving challenge that required them to land a serve in a bucket on the far back midline of the opposite court. Mike Darg, Suzie Hearrell, and Beckie Jazo each landed a ball in the bucket.

Even players who scored the lowest were recognized with a jar of — pickles.

Kathy and Mike Darg came up with the idea for the social and then implemented it with help from Suzie Hearrall.

Pickleball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. It is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast paced, competitive game for experienced players.

Lompoc Pickleball Club welcomes all players, including those who want to learn, to participate at Ryon Park, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and 3-5:30 p.m Wednesdays. Play is free. Paddles and balls are available for those who do not have their own.