2020 Alaska State Doubles
The 2020 Alaska State Doubles will take place at the Alaska Club East January 16-19, 2020 (Thursday through Sunday) Sunday will be used only if needed, Recent history says we won’t play on Sunday.
Divisions will be offered to Women, Men, and Juniors of all Skill Levels from Novice to Open along with Age events, Mixed Doubles will also be offered, Players are allowed to enter 1 Skill, 1 Age & 1 Mixed division for a total of 3 (The 3rd Event MUST be Mixed Doubles) if competing in three events PLEASE no time conflicts. Entry deadline: Sunday, January 12th at 6 pm, A team will not be entered unless entries are received from both team members.
All tournament participants will be required to pay a $25 AARA annual membership fee.
Awards for top finishers in all divisions.
We will also be hosting LUNCH on Saturday afternoon.
Anyone in need of a partner in any division PLEASE Contact me ASAP and I’ll try to team you up with someone.
You may list one time conflict and we will do our best to accommodate. If we cannot schedule around your conflict, you will be notified prior to draw completion. If you DO-NOT list a conflict on your application, NO CHANGES will be made after the draw has been posted THANK YOU for your support.
Tournament Results:

With all the Round Robin draws in this year’s tournament, Those of you who completed the task of winning your division and achieving the title of “Alaska State Champion”… We applaud you especially those of you who completed the task in multiple divisions (Michelle LeKites – Women’s Open & Mixed Open) & (Tom Hood – Men’s Open & Men’s All Age). Thanks to the AARA Board members who give their time to make this a special event; Jackie Seiffert, Michelle Lekites, Gina Strawn, and Sharon Keaveny. Next Anchorage tournament “The Alaska Open” February 27- March 1 See you there.
Women’s Open (4 Team Blind Draw – Round Robin)
1st Place: Michelle LeKites & Laura Sinnott
2nd Place: Cathy Law & Kathryn Stewart
3rd Place: Jackie Seiffert & Jean Curtis
4th Place: Gina Strawn & Sonja Engle
Men’s Open
1st Place: Tom Hood & Fidencio Rodriguez
2nd Place: Kelly King & Jeff Sandys
3rd Place: Charlie Pannone & Tony Piper
Consolation: Dave Dershin Mike Butteri (Fairbanks)
Men’s B/C (5 Team RR)
1st Place: Jeff Warner & Marty Williams
2nd Place: John Strawn & Peter Seiffert
3rd Place: Dave Moore & Shane Paulsen
4th Place: Jackie Seiffert & Gina Strawn
5th Place: Cody Bailey & Gabe Strawn
Men’s All Age (4 Team RR)
1st Place: Tom Hood & Jimmy Stewart
2nd Place: Dave Dershin & Mike Butteri (Fairbanks)
3rd Place: Al Davis & Rick Romine (Fairbanks)
4th Place: Martin Contreras & Kenny King
Mixed Open
1st Place: Michelle Lekites & Joe Law
2nd Place: Cathy Law & Jimmy Stewart
3rd Place: Jean Curtis & Jeff Warner
Consolation: Jackie Seiffert & Jeff Warner
Junior’s (4 Team Blind Draw – Round Robin)
1st Place: Jack Hood & Josiah Law
2nd Place: Issac Forsyth & Leiv Hood
3rd Place: Daniel Law & Tate Engle
4th Place: Gabriel Law & Tovin Engle