Ocean Grove resident and pickleball champion Roy Preece took out the Australian National Triple Crown title in his age group at the Australian Open Pickleball Championships held in Sydney.
Roy, competing in the 60-plus age group, won the men’s singles and doubles and then teamed up with his wife Lea to take out the mixed doubles.
Lea also won a bronze with her doubles partner, competing against players from across the country as well as some international players.
The four-day event attracted 688 competitors and was the largest pickleball tournament outside of the USA.
Lea and Roy are members of the Ocean Grove and the Drysdale Clifton Springs Pickleball Clubs.
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world and Australia is no exception where new clubs are struggling to find enough venues to meet the demand of their clubs.
