Grab
your partner!! Registration for both the Resident and Annual
Pickleball Tournaments opens Saturday, November
15.
The Resident tournament is scheduled
forFebruary 7-9,
2015, Saturday-Monday.
This year we will be offering skill based events for Men's
Doubles, Women's
Doubles & Mixed Doubles. In addition, age/skill levels will be offered for
Men's Doubles & Women's Doubles. In these events, your
bracket will be
determined by the lowest age and the highest skill level of you or your
partner. Registration closes January 28, so get
your
registrations in early. We have some fun things in the planning stages,
so stay tuned for future announcements.
The 12th Annual Palm Creek
Pickleball Tournament is scheduled forMarch
6-8,2015, Friday-Sunday.
This year we will be offering skill based events for
Men's Doubles, Women's
Doubles & Mixed Doubles. This tournament is a Tier 2 Seniors Skill Level
tournament sanctioned by USAPA. Registration closes February 24, 2015.
Pizza and beer will also be offered one evening during the tournament, along
with more fun in the planning stages.
Online registration is available at www.pickleballtournaments.com. You can pay using a credit card
through PayPal even if you do not have a PayPal
account. Or, you can register
by completing a registration form and pay with cash or checks drawn on US bank
accounts. A drop box will be available at
the courts on the north side of Big
Blue North to deliver your registrations to the registrars.
Kicking off the new season Membership Form and New Stickers will be available: At the courts: 7:30 - 10 AM 11/15 Saturday 11/18 Tuesday 11/20 Thursday Also after out Monthly Club Meeting - on Wednesday 11/19 Fee: $ 20 per member - it is requested that you bring exact amount
Monday, November 10, 2014
Congratulations
USAPA VI National Tournament Winners
Brenda Jmaeff and Lynn Carlson
Not in picture: Sally Dobson. Byron Freso, Al Hager
Note: Updated Medal List can be found under Club Information
Caroline Anderson of Robson Ranch has organized Women's Inter-community for 3.0 and 3.5 players this season. Caroline advised, if there is enough interest, Robson will also host Women's at the 2.5 skill level Play is on the schedule for Wednesday's at Noon. Lise Nolin is on board to Captain Women's 3.5. Women 4.0+ play is organized by Robin Wyrick, is played on Wednesday's at Mission Royale at Noon. Barb Schmidt is on board to captain this group This is a great opportunity to meet players in the community. Captain position for 3.0 and 2.5 is open. Please arrive early and remember to wear your name badge. If you have any questions, please e-mail at:RosemaryReese@aol.com
In
order to simplify the process of collecting membership fees and make it easier
for our round robin captains, the board has approved the following changes to
the fee schedule. The fee schedule covers both organized and open
play.
If
you sign up between November 1st and February
1st.
$20.00
(for the entire season)
If
you sign up between February 1st and April 1st. $15.00.
For
anyone in the park 10 days or fewer at anytime during the season, no
charge.
We
will begin selling memberships on November
15th.
You may play before that time without paying. We hope everyone had a great
summer and we look forward to seeing you soon.
As the USAPA National Tournament is underway this week in Buckeye, AZ. Our members are returning daily and are on the courts ready to play. The Men's and Women's Shootout will start this Wednesday, November 5th. Women's Shootout is coordinated by Donna Christiansen and the Men's Shootout by Vance Christiansen, Sign up sheets are on the South Blue Board. You will also find Sign Up sheets for Round Robins, which will be organized by players until the end of this month. Starting December 1st Round Robins will officially begin per the Court Schedule with Captains.