Monday, December 31, 2012
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Dennis Forbes Clinic
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Paddle Day
And more:
1. Complete Seasonal Information Sheet
2. If you so choose pay the Seasonal Fee for Schedule play $20
3. Purchase club pin - $ 3 each or 2 / $5
4. Renew your membership or Join the USAPA
5. Pre-Register for Dennis Forbes clinic 1/8 +1/9 - Fee $10
1. Complete Seasonal Information Sheet
2. If you so choose pay the Seasonal Fee for Schedule play $20
3. Purchase club pin - $ 3 each or 2 / $5
4. Renew your membership or Join the USAPA
5. Pre-Register for Dennis Forbes clinic 1/8 +1/9 - Fee $10
Lights On!
Sunday, December 23, 2012
A Picklehead Merry Christmas
Twas the Night
Before Christmas
When all Through
the House,
Not a Creature was
Stirring
Not even the
Spouse.
When up on the
Roof
There Arose Such a
Clatter,
We sprang from our
Bed
To see What was
the Matter.
Then What to Our
wondering
Eyes should
Appear,
But a Chubby Old
Elf
Sporting
Pickleball Gear!
He Wasted no
Time
But he Started to
Dink,
Then Shouting a
Challenge
He gave us a
Wink.
We Slammed and
We’d Lobbed
Then we started to
Volley,
He placed his Kill
Shot
Then got Oh So
Jolly!
We Heard him
Exclaim
As he Flew Out of
Sight
Maybe Next Year
with Practice
They’ll Put up A
Fight!
HoHoHo..... Merry
Christmas Everyone!
Author Della Bass
Sunday, December 16, 2012
General Meeting and Other News
Wednesday - 3PM
San Tan Room
Followed by Holiday Cheer
with and without alcohol
The meeting is a good time to bring any items that you would like to donate for the patio sale and to join or renew USAPA membership.
And in other news, LeRoy Schmidt sent picture of the arrival of new lights for the courts
Thursday, December 13, 2012
New and More New
The joy of a "Free" Blog is finding some gadgets and having no idea as to how they are going to work.!
To the right you will see a "Survey" question. Please answer the questions and lets find out together how it works!
More New!!
APS is at the Courts
Electricity and Lights are on the Way!
Photo Courtesy of LeRoy Schmidt |
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Work in Progress
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Referee Seminar Scheduled!
Referee Seminar
Do you want to
learn how to referee a pickleball game?
If you do, we as a club need you.
Just sign up at the pickleball courts.
WHEN: Saturday, January 5, 2013 2:00 P.M. to 4:00
P.M.
Where:
Pickleball Courts
Commitment: 2 Saturdays (Jan. 5th
& Jan 12th & practice refereeing 12 games before “In-house
Tournament”.
What you should do before
the seminar: Go to USAPA.org and click on Official
rules, print them and then read and understand them. Understanding the rules is imperative to
being a good referee.
Instructor, Tom
Gearhart #389
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Medals and More
Congratulations!!!
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Please Vote
Please vote for our Pickleball Float
Our Volunteers have worked really hard to create this terrific float
It will take 30 seconds or less to vote (you can vote 10 times)
All you need to enter is your name and the float # 10
Please do it NOW as voting ends Sunday at 7 PM
Please ask frineds and family to vote as well!
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Taking home the Gold!
CONGRATULATIONS
Wayne Kennedy and Lynn Carlson
Gold Medal Winners
West Valley Senior Games
Gary Baker
Gold Medal Winner
Utah Pickleball Championship
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Tidbits
Join Us
Wednesday 4:00 PM
Court Pavilion
(by old courts)
Social Hour
Bring a Beverage and a Snack
Friday 6:30 PM
at the old courts
All players are requested to turn out to support and cheer our Pickleball Float
Our Club members have done a "Great Job"
This Float will be entered in the Casa Grande Light Parade competing for "most original"
All night play has been suspended until we have lit courts, pickleball addicts, let us know if you want to play earlier, we will see if we can fit in the schedule.
Monitors for 2.0
The last I heard we still need monitors
Monday, November 26, 2012
Check The Menu
MENU
When checking the Blog, be sure to check for new or updated items:
Recently Added:
Court Captain schedule
Member Information Form - (each and everyone of you need to complete this form)
Registration forms for our Resident and Annual Tournaments
A description of the Shoot-out format
Pickleball Canada (was added this summer)
Court schedule was updated today
Court schedule was updated today
More updates are on the way
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Monthly Meeting
FIRST MEETING OF THE SEASON
WEDNESDAY - 11/21
3pm
BALLROOM
We have an informative agenda and we are also seeking your suggestions.
Bring a snack to socialize after the meeting
You will also have the opportunity
to:
1. Purchase a club pin - $3 ea. of 2/$5
2. Complete the club information sheet and pay seasonal fees or elect to pay as you play
3. Join the USAPA, or renew your membership
New Organized Play Events
A women's 3.0+ Shootout has been added to the schedule on Wednesday mornings. This is a new event for this level of play. For more information click on this link
A Mixed 4.5+ Rated Round Robin has been added to the schedule, to provide competitive play at this level
The Larry Peterson 70+ Mixed Round Robin, is already starting to fill up - A great event for players in this age group to have fun, social play, regardless of skill level.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
In The News
The Crew The Club "Muscle" moved the old "sign up board" to the new courts, the new boards are a work in progress |
Monitors Needed
Volunteers Needed to Monitor 2.0 Round
Robins
Looking for a way to help promote Pickleball and have
fun in the process? The Club is looking for monitors to assist new players
during 2.0 Round Robins. To qualify, you must play at the 3.0 level or higher,
have a thorough understanding of the rules, have a positive attitude, and a
desire to help new players grow their skills and play
safely.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Thank You
Friday, November 16, 2012
Opening Day
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Courts Being Prepped
Final preparation of our new courts
We can always count on our club members to volunteer!
We look forward to seeing you at the court opening!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
New Court Opening and More!!!!!!!!!!!
24 NEW COURTS
OPENING THURSDAY 11/15/2012 9 AM
Join us at the new courts Thursday at 9 AM, please wear your newest club shirt, Yellow - White - Red. Bring your paddle! Play at the old courts will stop at 8:30 AM, for all to attend this opening!
STEVE WONG CLINIC
Thursday - 1 PM - 2:30 PM - Please arrive to check in at 12:30 PM
Friday - 9 AM - 10:30 PM - Please arrive to check in at 8:30 AM
Already Registered - Please check in each day to receive a wrist band
Would like to register - Yes you can register the day of the clinic, at the check in desk, you may have to wait a bit, there will be room for all who wish to attend - Fee $ 5.00
Note: Paddles will be sold during the clinic, this is a great opportunity to evaluate the pros and cons of the different paddles available.
MEDAL WINNERS
HUNTSMAN AND NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS
Photos will be taken immediately following the official court opening Thursday morning, please bring your medals
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Prior to using our new courts Thursday, we need to get them "perfectly" clean. We do not want small stones, etc. to scratch our beautiful new courts. Please come to the new courts today, with heavy duty sweep brooms at 1 PM, the more help the quicker it will go.
ROUND ROBIN REMINDERS
This season it is required to check in 30 minutes prior to the start of your round robin, don't be disappointed because you arrive too late to check in and play. ( You need to look for the Captain)
Due to all the activity this week, social hour this afternoon is cancelled
Sunday, November 11, 2012
We are Busy!!!
Steve Wong Clinic
If you would like to know more about Steve, here is an update:
This past week Steve Wong was the Tournament Director for the USAPA National Tournament, which he ran extremely well. Most would be worn out from undertaking this project. Steve was energized, evidenced by his tournament play.
The bracket this year for Open Men's Doubles consisted of 60 teams starting from age 19+ on up... Steve and his partner took home "The Gold Medal"
The bracket for Open Mixed Doubles was much the same except it had 66 teams, once again Steve took home the "The Gold Medal". If this were not enough, in Men's Doubles Age 19+ he won the Gold medal and Silver Medal in Mixed Doubles Age!!!!!
Nov 15 – FOR ALL LEVELS
Clinic 1 PM - 2:30
Nov 16 – ADVANCED CLINIC
Clinic 9 AM - 10:30
Class sessions are almost completely filled The bracket this year for Open Men's Doubles consisted of 60 teams starting from age 19+ on up... Steve and his partner took home "The Gold Medal"
The bracket for Open Mixed Doubles was much the same except it had 66 teams, once again Steve took home the "The Gold Medal". If this were not enough, in Men's Doubles Age 19+ he won the Gold medal and Silver Medal in Mixed Doubles Age!!!!!
Nov 15 – FOR ALL LEVELS
Clinic 1 PM - 2:30
Nov 16 – ADVANCED CLINIC
Clinic 9 AM - 10:30
We will be at the courts Monday 11/12 from 10 AM - Noon to register you
You can attend both clinics for a single fee of $5.00
Class sessions are limited to 24 per session, very few openings remain, the first to pay $5 for the class on Monday will be the ones who have reserved a place. Once they are gone , they are gone!
If you cannot be at the courts on Monday, we will also do registrations for the clinics at the Craft Fair on Tuesday from 9 AM - 1PM
Last chance to pay for the clinic will be just prior to the clinics, you will have to wait, pre-paid attendees will be admitted first and guaranteed a seat!
Seasonal Fees and Information Sheet
Monday, while at the courts we will also be collecting seasonal fees and information sheets, to be clear each club member needs to complete an information sheet. As to fees, you have a choice:
Pay a seasonal fee of $ 20 or Pay 50 Cents for each round robin/shoot out that you participate.
There is also a Third option: If you have a non playing spouse they can sign up as a "Friend" for $ 5 to support our club and to attend social functions.
Going forward someone will be at the courts on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 AM - 11AM, to collect these forms. If you are going to pay the seasonal fee, please take advantage of these times, as this is when stickers will be placed on badges. If you are going to pay as you play you can hand in the information sheet at a round robin.
Craft Fair
Starting this Tuesday our club will have a table at the Craft Fair, we will be raffling a "CASE of WINE" winning ticket will be picked at the close of the Fair. Please be sure to drop by, say Hello and take a chance on winning the wine!
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Round Rob in Sign - Up
ROUND ROBIN
SIGN-UP!
SIGN-UP!
Please sign-up at the “old
courts” for the upcoming round robins that will “Officially” Be starting on Friday November 16th AT THE NEW COURTS!
Due to space restrictions there is not
enough room to put all the upcoming round robins in order, but we will do our
best. Please look for your skill level
and time on the big board and also on the smaller one to the left of the shed
on the Pickleball court fence.
Starting Saturday November 17th
we hope to be able to have the sign-up sheets at the NEW COURTS!
Thank You,
Sandi Feller
Round Robin Coordinator
Round Robin Coordinator
Friday, November 2, 2012
Round Robin Captain Meeting
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Court Opening Delayed
All 24 courts will open
Thursday, November 15th
This will make the transition much smoother, all the work will be done and the bathrooms will have arrived!
Monday, October 29, 2012
Steve Wong Clinic - Coming Soon
2013 PRO-FROM-DOVER CLINIC
Featuring STEVE WONG
by: A. J. Fraties
Looking for a way to tune up your game for the new season? Want to learn a couple of new skills? Got something you are working on? Wonder what kind of strategy the pros are using? The 2013 Pro-From-Dover Clinic, featuring National Champion STEVE WONG and other celebrity pickleballers, is for YOU!
November
15 and 16....block these days on your calendar now!
Location
- Courts 9-13
Nov 15 –
FOR ALL LEVELSClinic 1 PM - 2:30
Class #1 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
This
first day focuses on foundational skills. Grip, basic strokes, common mistakes
and how to correct them, essential playing strategies, a primer about paddles
and other stuff. The clinic itself is brief - 90 minutes - but packed with
information you can use. Steve is a noted instructor and coach and has an
ability to translate his method of playing so we can all understand it.
Following
the clinic, the optional class will give participants an opportunity to have
one of the instructors observe and give feedback about their game.
Nov 16 – ADVANCED CLINIC
Clinic 9 AM - 10:30
Class #2 1 PM - 3:00 PM
Class #3 4 PM - 6:00 PM
The
second day's clinic focuses on advanced skills and strategies. While the
content is geared to players approaching 4.0 or above levels, anyone can
attend.
Following
the clinic, the optional classes will give you a chance to work on the
techniques and strategies Steve described, and to get feedback on the court.
Cost of clinic:
Both days, $5 total. Attend either or both clinics
Cost of classes:
$5 per class - Space in the
classes is limited to 24 per class First come first serve.The first to register and pay will be included in a class
Final list of class participants will be posted on Nov. 16 before the first clinic.
Register: Rosemary Reese will take registration fees at the courts, for both the Clinics and the classes
Friday: November 3rd from 10 AM - Noon
Monday: November 5th from 10AM - Noon
If you have not arrived yet at Palm Creek but plan to attend the clinics, than please send e-mail to RosemaryReese@aol.com to pre- register. Please be sure to provide your name(s) and site number.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Court Update
photo courtesy of Sue Hepler
|
As promised here is an update from our club president - Mark Nelson:
Court construction is on schedule. The contractor will have the 12 eastern most courts done this week. He will then start on the other 12. If you look at the courts right now they are all green. He puts down the green first. Next he will line out the courts and then go back and fill in the blue playing surface. The playing surface will be U. S. Open Blue. The kitchen and out of bounds will be dark green. Here's a link to a website that shows the colors
Rest Rooms: There
has been a lot of discussion on what we will use for toilets at the new courts.
Palm Creek is bringing in portable toilets that will be hooked to water and
sewer. they will be flush toilets and have running water for washing your hands.
The permanent toilets and snack stand will be built later this
year.
For now:
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