Nominations are open for the following positions:
Vice President
Treasurer
Director of Large
Each of these positions is for a 2 year term beginning April 1, 2014.
You may nominate yourself for one of these positions or you may nominate someone else. (If you nominate someone else, please be sure that he or she is willing to run for election).
Please submit your nomination to the Club President, Gary Baker with a short biography: garylynnbaker66@gmail.com
Biography's will be posted at the courts and will also be posted on the Blog.
Nominations do remain open until the election, which will be held at the General Meeting held on March 12, 2014.
Candidates will be introduced on February 12th at the General Monthly Meeting.
As a candidate you are encouraged to introduce yourself at the courts, to members who my not know you. Prior to round robins is a good time.
Interested in running and would like more information. All current and prior board members would be happy to answer your questions.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Monday, January 27, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
We Need YOU
HELP WANTED
Volunteers
are required for the Following:
·
Round Robin Captains
·
Monitors for 2.0’s
·
Tournament Player Registration (computer skilled)
·
Medics for Tournaments
·
Court Washing
Please be a Volunteer and help out with the work required to keep this Club running
smoothly.
Sign
up on sheets posted on “Big Blue” where you can offer assistance or email
below:
·
Captains - Alex Gendron gndrn1948@gmail.com
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Orientation
WELCOME
ORIENTATION
Palm
Creek Pickleball
Wednesday’s
2:30
– 3:30 at the Courts
(Weather
Permitting)
New to Palm Creek Pickleball? If you are familiar with Pickleball and
would like information on Pickleball here, join us on Wednesday’s at the
Pickleball Courts.
We will introduce to our courts; explain our play schedule; tell you
about our beginner’s lessons, round robins and clinics. We will have handouts and lots of answers to
your questions.
We would like our orientation to be your first stop.
Congratulations and Welcome
Congratulations to our Palm Creek Medal Winners at the Tucson Senior Olympics
photo courtesy of Pat Lively |
Carol Lindow - Bob Bonack - Morgan Robins - Tom Earley - Colin Caldwell
Lynn Carlson - Lance Thiede - John Jetelina - LeRoy Schmidt - Vance Christiansen and Dave Touchet
Not Shown: Don Simmons - Wayne Kennedy - Pat and John Lively
A full list of medal winners this season is posted under Club Information
A full list of medal winners this season is posted under Club Information
Welcome to our new players, taking a lesson with Roger Fellows and Les Orcutt, from the pictures, you can tell they are naturals, they want to first learn the game and than have fun!
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Announcements
•
Residents Tournament: Please remind players that the “Residents
Tournament” is February 17th to 19th and they need to consider choosing a
partner and signing up. This is a fun tournament and a great time to enjoy a
tournament experience. Sign-up sheets are online, or can be found at the “Big
Blue” sign-up stand. The completed forms can be put in the White Mail Box at
the end of “Big Blue” for processing by registrar, Karen Fellows.
•
The Club is seeking computer qualified volunteers to offer their
services for our upcoming tournaments. The Resident Tournament and The Palm
Creek Tournament. We need to staff the check-in desk with about six or seven
people for the Residents Tournament. We are requesting that all volunteers
interested in assisting please contact Les Scott (Vice President) or Colin
Caldwell (tournament director) to add to our support list at the email addresses
below
Collin Caldwell cbcaldwell@shaw.ca
Les Scott rickieschance@aol.com
If Coordinators or Members want something included in the
weekly announcement please e-mail Alex by Friday January 24th,
2014. gndrn1948@gmail.com
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Resident Tournaments
Have you signed up to play in our Resident Tournament?
No? You can sign up on line or you can complete a registration form, both are linked on this Blog under Club Information.
For new players, you will have more fun playing in the tournament than sitting on the sidelines, don't miss the fun! Resident tournaments are not sanctioned, they are fun and a good place to try tournament play, your are on your own courts and playing with your own group!
On the subject of Resident Tournaments, there seems to be some confusion about the Robson Resident tournament on January 22nd, this is for their resident's only. Robson's Sanctioned tournament is scheduled to start on March 19th you still have time to register.
If you have just completed the Referee Training program, the Robson Resident Tournament may be a good place to get some practice. You may need to bring a chair, something to eat and drink with you..
No? You can sign up on line or you can complete a registration form, both are linked on this Blog under Club Information.
For new players, you will have more fun playing in the tournament than sitting on the sidelines, don't miss the fun! Resident tournaments are not sanctioned, they are fun and a good place to try tournament play, your are on your own courts and playing with your own group!
On the subject of Resident Tournaments, there seems to be some confusion about the Robson Resident tournament on January 22nd, this is for their resident's only. Robson's Sanctioned tournament is scheduled to start on March 19th you still have time to register.
If you have just completed the Referee Training program, the Robson Resident Tournament may be a good place to get some practice. You may need to bring a chair, something to eat and drink with you..
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Monthly Meeting Reminder
Monthly Meeting Reminder
Wednesday, January 15th
4PM
Sonora Room
Would you like a Club Shirt for our Resident Tournament, last chance to order will be after the meeting
Wednesday, January 15th
4PM
Sonora Room
Would you like a Club Shirt for our Resident Tournament, last chance to order will be after the meeting
Monday, January 13, 2014
Pickleball Guest Policy Reminder
The following Guest Policy was discussed at the clubs Monthly Meeting in December of 2012 and was amended in January 2013
Guest Policy-Amended 1/24/13
All
guests using the facilities need to register at the office, the club member must
be with them. Guest that are staying with members may use the facilities for 2
weeks. Day guests and for guests from communities within a 100 mile radius, it
is requested that you advise the Club President. Guests from communities within
a 100 mile radius may play on the courts one time only
Additionally for many years, day guests were invited to play, when it would not take court time away from a resident club member, typically when round robins are not scheduled.
Additionally for many years, day guests were invited to play, when it would not take court time away from a resident club member, typically when round robins are not scheduled.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
This Weeks Announcements
· Club T-Shirts: Club T-Shirts will be for sale, Sunday January 12th from 12:30 till 2:30 in the Ball Room. Shirts will be available to try on for size and the orders will need to be pre-paid. Check out the colours available and your preferred material, Poly Dri-Wick or Cotton-Poly. The colours available are Cardinal, Neon Orange and Neon Pink. Price is from $10.00 to $19.00 depending on sizing.
· Picking up the balls: Remind players to pick up the game ball and replace it in the holders when they finish their round.
· Residents Tournament: Please remind players that the “Residents Tournament” is February 17th to 19th and they need to consider choosing a partner and signing up. This is a fun tournament and a great time to enjoy a tournament experience. Sign-up sheets are online, or can be found at the “Big Blue” sign-up stand. The completed forms can be put in the White Mail Box at the end of “Big Blue” for processing by registrar, Karen Fellows.
Note:
The announcements above will made this week by the Round Robin Captains. They will become part of the weekly Blog, to help all members stay informed
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Skill Expectations
The Board of Directors prepared these guidelines to assist you in self rating your level of play. From inception we have been a club that allows members to self-rate. We also have a committee that can give you an official USAPA Rating or an informal evaluation.
SKILL EXPECTATIONS FOR EACH LEVEL OF PLAY
--these bullet points are a
condensed version of the larger Pickleball Skill Level Definitions doc. --
Note: Above the 2.0 level,
all levels should be able to demonstrate most of the skills for their level plus
most of the skills from preceding levels. Thus a 2.5 level player,
for example, demonstrates most skills in the 2.5 level list as well as most
skills in the 2.0 level list, and so on.
2.0 Skill Level
●
Has
taken the Palm Creek beginners lesson (or demonstrates equivalent knowledge)
●
Moves
around court in balanced, safe manner
●
Gets
some serves “in”, perhaps not regularly
●
Realizes
aspects of score-keeping, rules and where to stand on court during serve,
receive of serve, and general play
●
Has
some basic stroke skills
2.5 Skill Level
●
Able
to serve “in” more regularly
●
Knows
two-bounce rule and demonstrates it most times
●
Knows
where to stand on the court during serve, receipt of serve and general play
●
Is
mastering keeping score.
●
Attempts
to dink but not always effective at it
●
Working
on their form for ground strokes, accuracy is variable
●
Can
keep the ball in play longer
●
Sometimes
lobs with forehand with varying degrees of success.
3.0 Skill level
a. Knows the fundamental rules and can
keep score
b. Regularly gets serves “in” to
mid-court or deeper
c. Dinks mostly in opp. kitchen and is
dinking lower over the net
d. Able to sustain dinking in the game
e. Using both forehand and backhand on
returns and forehands on overhead returns
f.
Working
at keeping the serve deep and return of serve deep
g. Moves quickly towards the non-volley
zone when opportunity is there
h. Trying to make flatter returns
(where appropriate)
i.
More
aware of their partner’s position on the court and moving more as a team
j.
Developing
more power in their shots
●
Demonstrates
a broad knowledge of the rules of the game
●
Gets
a high majority of serves “in”
●
Able
to serve and return serve deep
●
Hits
to the weak side of opponent often
●
Demonstrates
more strategies of playing during games
●
Works
better with partners in communicating, covering court, moving to net
●
With
varying consistency executes: lobs, forehand/backhand ground strokes,
overheads, net volleys, and sustained dinking
●
Starting
to use drop shots in order to get to the net
●
Knows
when to make some specific placed shots in the game
●
Working
on mixing up soft shots with power shots to create an advantage
●
Hits
fewer balls out of bounds or in the net
●
Has
a moderate # of unforced errors per game
4.0 Skill Level
●
Primarily
plays offensively rather than reactively
●
Controls
and places serves and return of serves to best advantage
●
Puts
strategy into play in the game
●
Consistently
varies shots to create a competitive advantage
●
Works and moves well with partner -- easily
switches court positions when required
●
Very
comfortable playing at the non-volley zone. Works with partner to control the
line, keeping opponents back and driving them off line.
●
Can
block volleys directed at them
●
Has
good footwork and moves laterally, backward and forward with ease.
●
Uses
strategy in dinking to get a put-away shot
●
Hits
overhead shots consistently, often returning them to feet of opponent
●
Moderate
ability to change a hard shot to a soft shot
●
Consistently
executes effective drop shots.
●
Can
poach effectively
●
Hits
a low # of unforced errors per game
4.5 - 5.0 Skill Level
1. Able to regularly convert a hard
shot to a soft shot
2. Exhibits patience at a superior
level
3. Shows noticeably increased skills, a
higher level of strategy, quickness of hands and movement, judicious use of
power, superior placement of shots, anticipation of play, sustained volleying
skills, superior put-aways ---all with consistency
Differences between 4.5 and
5.0 are subjective – but, generally, each of the four points above is even more
pronounced at the 5.0 level.
A permanent link with this information has been added under Club Information for future reference
Monday, January 6, 2014
Round Robin Playing Policy
Round Robin Playing Policy
Round
Robin venues will be played as scheduled and outlined by the Court Usage
Committee, approved by the board.
Changes can only be made upon recommendation to the Court Usage
Committee, and approved by the board.
Given
that self-ratings are fairly subjective up to that point at which a person
feels a certified rating is necessary, individuals shall play that skill level
commensurate with their playing ability.
The USAPA has published guidelines for the various skill levels (as
viewed on the USAPA website) and all players are encouraged to review those
guidelines for assistance in determining their individual skill level. As well, all players should continue to play
at their assigned skill level until they have demonstrated a competent
capability to SUCCESSFULLY compete at the next higher skill level.
Players
must play in any one skill level round robin for
a period of at least one week, measured Monday thru Sunday, and may not sign up
for or play in, a different skill level round robin within that same week.
In
the event individuals have chosen to play at a higher skill level round robin
more than one full week and they wish to participate in the Palm Creek
Residential Pickleball Tournament, they will be required to play at that higher
skill level in the tournament. This rule
does not apply to the Annual Palm Creek Open Pickleball Tournament.
Tomorrow's Blog : SKILL EXPECTATIONS FOR EACH LEVEL OF
PLAY
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Open Play Policy
Open Play?
You see this on the schedule but not sure if you should participate
Of course you should, this is a good amount of court time that is scheduled for you to play. The Board of Directors has written this policy to keep you informed.
Open Play Challenge Courts
Open Play Challenge Courts are designated with signs at each
court by skill level. Open play is
designated for the hours of 7:30-10:00 a.m
each day. Players can go to these
courts during those hours to challenge the winners and participate in
competitive social play. This is an
ideal time to find other players with similar skill levels and challenge
in.
In addition, Open Play Challenge is an excellent time for
players to test their skills by challenging in on higher skill level
courts. This in no way prevents players
from playing at their regular scheduled round robin skill level or their skill
level designation for the resident tournament.
Tomorrow's Blog : Round Robin Policy
Tomorrow's Blog : Round Robin Policy
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Referee Clinic and Resident Tournament
Referee Training
Reminder
A Great opportunity
to become a certified Ref
Ref's are critical part of of successful tournament. Not sure? Attend the clinic and try it out, players from all skill levels Ref, as well as former players who would like to stay involved in the game.
Experienced Ref's who would like a refresher course, please attend Part II.
Dates: January 7th - Part I
January 9th - Part II
Time: 2 - 4 PM
Place: Pavilion by Softball Field
Instructors: Tom and Jeanne Gearhart
Resident Tournament
Resident Tournament
Find a Partner
Register NOW!
Register without a Partner and you will be listed on Partner Search
with members of your regular group
2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
Sign up for Age and have the opportunity to play with all skill levels
This is YOUR tournament!
This is YOUR tournament!
Don't miss the Fun!
click on link
Thursday, January 2, 2014
The National Pickleball Association
The USAPA is comprised of dedicated volunteers who work to provide us with a National set of rules and guidelines, training tools and news about the sport on a National level. They have done a tremendous job of promoting our sport and getting our youth involved
Occasionally there is a misconception that the USAPA is only for Tournament Players or Players in our club that would like a USAPA skill level rating. The USAPA is for all of us who enjoy pickleball.
Hundreds of our club members have joined, you may notice them wearing the USAPA tee shirt that comes with membership.
Visit www.usapa.org to learn more
Click on link to join or renew
Occasionally there is a misconception that the USAPA is only for Tournament Players or Players in our club that would like a USAPA skill level rating. The USAPA is for all of us who enjoy pickleball.
Hundreds of our club members have joined, you may notice them wearing the USAPA tee shirt that comes with membership.
Visit www.usapa.org to learn more
Click on link to join or renew
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
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