Return of the Kiva Classic!

Photos by Robert Mosier and Matthew Wilson

After a year off, the Classic celebrates its 30th year!

The 30th edition of the Kiva Classic tournament concluded on Sunday, Dec. 5, in Santa Fe.

About 85 entrants played doubles, singles and hardball singles, attended parties and generally had a great time.

All attendees were required to show proof of vaccination and were subjected to a rapid Covid test to keep everyone safe.

The Kiva’s own Walter Burke was awarded the 2021 Charlie Perkins Award for Sportsmanship. 

Here are the winners and finalists in each draw:
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OPEN DOUBLES
Champions: Ben Hughes and Michael Woods (Denver)
Finalists: Eric Eiteljorg and T.J. Johnson (Denver)

40+ DOUBLES
Champions: Peter Logan (Missoula, MT) and Drewe Williams (Kiva)
Finalists: Warren Jones (Kiva) and Grant Robinson (Kiva)

50+ DOUBLES
Champions: Eric Eiteljorg (Denver) and Sean Gallagher (Kiva)
Finalists: Charlie Groves (Denver) and Jeff Mayorga (Englewood, CO)

60+ DOUBLES
Champions: Michael Barnhill (Denver) and Jamie Brown (Lahaina, HI)
Finalists: Chuck Soderstrom (New Smyrna Beach, FL) and Ed Winter (Westmont, IL)

65+ DOUBLES
Champions: Walter Burke (Kiva) and Habib Rahman (Portland, OR)
Finalists: Bob Burton (Holland, MI) and Mark Pagon (Haverford, PA)

70+ DOUBLES
Champions: Clark Amos (St. Louis, MO) and Jim Gibbons (San Francisco)
Finalists: Robert Brown (Denver) and Rob Piggott (Denver)

75+ DOUBLES
Champions: Mark Hinchcliffe (Toronto) and David Jubitz (Hood River, OR)
Finalists: Howard Day (Charlottesville, VA) and Richard Rice (Rochester, NY)


OPEN SOFTBALL SINGLES
Champion: Ben Hughes (Denver)
Finalist: Michael Woods (Denver)

40+ SOFTBALL SINGLES
Champion: Gus Cook (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
Finalist: T.J. Johnson (Denver)

50+ SOFTBALL SINGLES
Champion: Richard Williams (Phoenix)
Finalist: Gus Cook (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)

60+ SOFTBALL SINGLES
Champion: Richard Williams (Phoenix)
Finalist: Peter Logan (Missoula, MT)

70+ SOFTBALL SINGLES
Champion: Rick Taft (Pepper Pike, OH)
Finalist: Mark Hinchcliffe (Toronto)


OPEN HARDBALL SINGLES
Champion: Michael Woods (Denver)
Finalist: Gus Cook (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)

60+ HARDBALL SINGLES
Champion: Grant Robinson (Kiva)
Finalist: Peter Logan (Missoula, MT)
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70+ HARDBALL SINGLES
Champion: Rick Taft (Pepper Pike, OH)
Finalist: Courtney Carswell (Kiva)