PHOTOS: Winter Garden Heritage Foundation's Paddles for the Past

Vivian and Gary Merideth were ready to compete. Vivian Merideth looked forward to playing pickleball while supporting the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.

Papo Borrero, Bob Crawford, Steve Martin and Al Velez were ready for friendly competition. Borrero was teamed up with Crawford while Martin partnered with Velez.

Sixteen picklers competed in the inaugural Winter Garden Heritage Foundation's Paddles for the Past at the Roper YMCA.

Patrick Hemsley, top left, and Debbie Carnes, bottom left, had a cheer squad at the Roper YMCA for Paddles for the Past.

Pat Orr and Stephanie Abell loved supporting new ideas for the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation. This was the first Paddles for the Past for the foundation.

Maria Velez and Suzanne Martin had never met before competing together in the pickleball tournament, giving people an opportunity to meet others in the community.

Steve Martin moved fast to get to the wiffle ball.

Seraj Dean had fun playing with his teammate, Thomas Sheldon.

Gary Merideth and Vivian Merideth both reached to hit the ball before it landed and gave their opponents a point.

Suzanne Martin was quick on her feet.

Pat Orr returned a serve.

Stephanie Abell served the ball.

Michael Cosentino returned the ball with force.

Patrick Hemsley was at the ready as his teammate, Debbie Carnes, was laser focused on the play.

Al Velez and Debbie Carnes tapped paddles at the end of a match.

Bob Crawford served the ball.

Will McCoy and Amanda Gerhartz with the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation ensured the pickleball tournament ran smoothly.

The winners of the recreation division of the Paddles for the Past pickleball tournament were honored.

Al Velez, Seraj Dean, Bob Crawford, Papo Borrero and Thomas Sheldon were honored as the winners of the 65-plus pickleball tournament. Borrero and Crawford, center, placed first, winning trophies.