SATURDAY - JANUARY 9TH
As the USAPA Ambassador for Palm Creek
I will be at the courts during the round robins to sign up new members
Also will process renewals
Annual Membership Fee $ 20 - Cash or US check accepted
IT IS ALL ABOUT PICKLEBALL
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Monday, December 21, 2009
Happy Holidays!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND
BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR
BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR
SCHEDULED COURT PLAY IS CANCELLED
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS DAY
Saturday, December 19, 2009
General Meeting Highlights 12/2/09 continued
Cancer Awareness:
Diane Gaines talked about the upcoming Cancer Awareness Feb 5-6. We will not be able to put on an event because of the conflict with our in house tournament. Our club will make a donation of approximately $1,000. The money will come from our tournaments and also our club will be receiving $1,000 for picking up tables and chairs on Monday night, after Bingo, starting January 25, 2010. Volunteers are needed.
USAPA:
Irene Fraties is the editor of the monthly newsletter and a Board Member. Irene told the group that the USAPA will be giving our club $100 as a thank you for volunteering at the nationals. Tom Gearhart is on the rules committee, a new issued being discussed is rally scoring for tournaments. On the right under Menu is a link that will take you directly to the USAPA web site, here you will find up to date information “ on the fastest growing sport in America”
Blog Spot:
Donna Christiansen spoke about checking out this blog site, since you are reading this, it must have worked! Don't forget to check the calendar and photo album on right.
Fun Day for A-C Women Players:
Joyce Staffen will run this event again this year whereby A and C players will team up to play against B players, this is a great day of competition and fellowship.
Seminars with Alan Christiansen:
AJ spoke about these seminars. Alan is rated as a 5.0 player. He provides instruction for individuals and couples for $ 40 - $50 per hour. Group seminars are $ 10 per person and require at least 20 players to attend with payment in advance. Be sure to ask AJ about the status of these seminars.
Tournaments:
LeRoy and Barb Schmidt are our tournament directors this year. LeRoy spoke about our upcoming tournaments:
In House Tournament - February 10-12, 2010
Out House Tournament – March 4-6, 2010
Referees:
Tom Gearhart will be scheduling seminars for referees right after the first of the year. Tom has asked both men and women to sign up.
The Raffle:
Ann Arthur will be the Raffle Coordinator for our upcoming out house tournament this year. Ann requested that those who participate in different crafts donate items
Food Services:
Edie Preis came forward to be our Food Services manager for the upcoming out house tournament this year. She will need plenty of volunteers.
Next meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2010 3:00 PM Sonora North and South
Diane Gaines talked about the upcoming Cancer Awareness Feb 5-6. We will not be able to put on an event because of the conflict with our in house tournament. Our club will make a donation of approximately $1,000. The money will come from our tournaments and also our club will be receiving $1,000 for picking up tables and chairs on Monday night, after Bingo, starting January 25, 2010. Volunteers are needed.
USAPA:
Irene Fraties is the editor of the monthly newsletter and a Board Member. Irene told the group that the USAPA will be giving our club $100 as a thank you for volunteering at the nationals. Tom Gearhart is on the rules committee, a new issued being discussed is rally scoring for tournaments. On the right under Menu is a link that will take you directly to the USAPA web site, here you will find up to date information “ on the fastest growing sport in America”
Blog Spot:
Donna Christiansen spoke about checking out this blog site, since you are reading this, it must have worked! Don't forget to check the calendar and photo album on right.
Fun Day for A-C Women Players:
Joyce Staffen will run this event again this year whereby A and C players will team up to play against B players, this is a great day of competition and fellowship.
Seminars with Alan Christiansen:
AJ spoke about these seminars. Alan is rated as a 5.0 player. He provides instruction for individuals and couples for $ 40 - $50 per hour. Group seminars are $ 10 per person and require at least 20 players to attend with payment in advance. Be sure to ask AJ about the status of these seminars.
Tournaments:
LeRoy and Barb Schmidt are our tournament directors this year. LeRoy spoke about our upcoming tournaments:
In House Tournament - February 10-12, 2010
Out House Tournament – March 4-6, 2010
Referees:
Tom Gearhart will be scheduling seminars for referees right after the first of the year. Tom has asked both men and women to sign up.
The Raffle:
Ann Arthur will be the Raffle Coordinator for our upcoming out house tournament this year. Ann requested that those who participate in different crafts donate items
Food Services:
Edie Preis came forward to be our Food Services manager for the upcoming out house tournament this year. She will need plenty of volunteers.
Next meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2010 3:00 PM Sonora North and South
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
New Blog Feature
Have you ever wished that you could e-mail a story on the Blog to a friend or family member?
Now you can - at the bottom of each story you will see on the right hand side an envelope with an arrow
Click on the envelope and follow the directions and you will be able to e-mail the link to the story quite easily
Now you can - at the bottom of each story you will see on the right hand side an envelope with an arrow
Click on the envelope and follow the directions and you will be able to e-mail the link to the story quite easily
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Sun City Grand Skill Level Tournament Winners
Fantastic Job!!Joyce Staffen & Doug Kant
Mixed Doubles 3.5 - Bronze
AJ Fraties & LeRoy Schmidt
Men's Doubles 3.5 - Gold
Audrey & Micheal Hill
Mixed Doubles 3.0 - Silver
Voyager Holiday Medal Winners
Great Job!!
Pat & John Lively - Mixed Doubles 3.0 - Gold
Vance Christiansen & Ken Reese - Men's Doubles 4.5 - Bronze
Tom Gearhart & LeRoy Schmidt - Men's Doubles 4.0 - Silver
AJ Fraties - Men's Doubles 4.0 - Bronze
Barb & LeRoy Schmidt - Mixed Doubles 3.5 - Gold
Audrey & Micheal Hill - Mixed Doubles 3.0 - Bronze
Rhoda Zaph - Women's Singles 3.5 - Silver
LeRoy Schmidt - Men's Singles 3.5 - Silver
Not pictured - Lance Thiede -Men's Doubles 4.0 - Bronze
Bob Sester - Men's Doubles 4.0 - Gold
Susan Buerkens - Women's Doubles 4.0 - Gold
More Photos from Voyager tournament are in the Pickleball Photo Album on the right
Vance Christiansen & Ken Reese - Men's Doubles 4.5 - Bronze
Tom Gearhart & LeRoy Schmidt - Men's Doubles 4.0 - Silver
AJ Fraties - Men's Doubles 4.0 - Bronze
Barb & LeRoy Schmidt - Mixed Doubles 3.5 - Gold
Audrey & Micheal Hill - Mixed Doubles 3.0 - Bronze
Rhoda Zaph - Women's Singles 3.5 - Silver
LeRoy Schmidt - Men's Singles 3.5 - Silver
Not pictured - Lance Thiede -Men's Doubles 4.0 - Bronze
Bob Sester - Men's Doubles 4.0 - Gold
Susan Buerkens - Women's Doubles 4.0 - Gold
More Photos from Voyager tournament are in the Pickleball Photo Album on the right
USAPA National Pickleball Tournament Medal Winners
Congratulations to
Lynn Calson & Jerry Winter - Legends - Bronze
AJ Fraties - Senior Men's Singles - Bronze
Al Hager - Senior Men's Doubles - Bronze
Not pictured - Susan Buerkens - Adult Women's Doubles -Gold
AJ Fraties - Senior Men's Singles - Bronze
Al Hager - Senior Men's Doubles - Bronze
Not pictured - Susan Buerkens - Adult Women's Doubles -Gold
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
2009 Voyager Holiday Tournament Photos
Tournament Photos taken by Barb Schmidt click on link:
http://gallery.me.com/melcope#gallery
Tournament photos taken by Sue Buerkens are posted in photo album - see menu on right
Sunday, December 6, 2009
General Meeting Highlights 12-2-09
New Board of Directors:
AJ Fraties President
Steve Arthur Vice President
Audrey Hill Secretary
Donna Christiansen Treasurer
LeRoy and Barb Schmidt Tournament Director
Tom Gearhart Past President (non-voting)
Supporting Positions:
Jeanne Gearhart Round Robin Coordinator
Donna Robins Skills Training Coordinator
Sherry and Neil Renga Social Secretary
Michael Hill Court Maintenance
Rosemary Reese Blog Spot and USAPA Ambassador for PC
Irene Fraties USAPA Board Member and Newsletter Editor
General Items of Note:
Club Roster:
Audrey Hill will be updating the club roster, please verify with Audrey that your information is correct or update site number, e-mail address, skill level as maybe required
Court Etiquette:
Tom Gearhart provided friendly reminders:
Be nice and kind to each other and most of all have fun
Do not get angry
Do not whack the ball back at your opponent
When entering a court, wait for current play is dead and move quickly to your court
Also if Tennis court is vacant, you may want to use it to access back courts
Social Play:
Is on the schedule 4 days a week between 7:30 – 10:00 AM, if you want to play, it is simple, all you have to say is: “ I want to challenge the winners”, a gentle reminder, everyone will have the most fun if you join a game close to your skill level.
Court Maintenance:
Michael Hill thanked Noel White, John Lively and Chuck Wood for their help in washing the courts. Court cleaning is scheduled again for late December.
He also requested help when lifting newly filled water coolers, if you’re available your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
The club has gone through more than 115 new balls since November 1st, please retrieve balls, you send over the fence when you are done playing.
Volunteers will be needed soon for putting up wind screens
See a maintenance items that needs attention tell Michael when you see him or phone 6675.
New Shed:
Steve Arthur is hoping to have the new shed by the end of the month. We will inherit the old Shuffleboard and Horseshoe clubs room. New shelving will be installed.
Skills Training:
Donna Robins and her comittee will meet January 2010. Players asked to sit on this comitee are: Lynn Carlson, Bob Sester, Wayne Kennedy, Joyce Staffen, Edie Preis and Morgan Robins.
Check back soon: to be continued....
AJ Fraties President
Steve Arthur Vice President
Audrey Hill Secretary
Donna Christiansen Treasurer
LeRoy and Barb Schmidt Tournament Director
Tom Gearhart Past President (non-voting)
Supporting Positions:
Jeanne Gearhart Round Robin Coordinator
Donna Robins Skills Training Coordinator
Sherry and Neil Renga Social Secretary
Michael Hill Court Maintenance
Rosemary Reese Blog Spot and USAPA Ambassador for PC
Irene Fraties USAPA Board Member and Newsletter Editor
General Items of Note:
Club Roster:
Audrey Hill will be updating the club roster, please verify with Audrey that your information is correct or update site number, e-mail address, skill level as maybe required
Court Etiquette:
Tom Gearhart provided friendly reminders:
Be nice and kind to each other and most of all have fun
Do not get angry
Do not whack the ball back at your opponent
When entering a court, wait for current play is dead and move quickly to your court
Also if Tennis court is vacant, you may want to use it to access back courts
Social Play:
Is on the schedule 4 days a week between 7:30 – 10:00 AM, if you want to play, it is simple, all you have to say is: “ I want to challenge the winners”, a gentle reminder, everyone will have the most fun if you join a game close to your skill level.
Court Maintenance:
Michael Hill thanked Noel White, John Lively and Chuck Wood for their help in washing the courts. Court cleaning is scheduled again for late December.
He also requested help when lifting newly filled water coolers, if you’re available your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
The club has gone through more than 115 new balls since November 1st, please retrieve balls, you send over the fence when you are done playing.
Volunteers will be needed soon for putting up wind screens
See a maintenance items that needs attention tell Michael when you see him or phone 6675.
New Shed:
Steve Arthur is hoping to have the new shed by the end of the month. We will inherit the old Shuffleboard and Horseshoe clubs room. New shelving will be installed.
Skills Training:
Donna Robins and her comittee will meet January 2010. Players asked to sit on this comitee are: Lynn Carlson, Bob Sester, Wayne Kennedy, Joyce Staffen, Edie Preis and Morgan Robins.
Check back soon: to be continued....
Saturday, November 28, 2009
First Meeting of the Season
Notice to ALL PICKLEBALLERS and friends
The year's FIRST General Meeting will be held this coming Wednesday, December 2, from 3-5 PM and will be in the Sonora North and South conference rooms. Please come and give input and hear what's going on with your club.
ALSO....since it's on Wednesday, and that's the regular Pickleball Club Social afternoon, feel free to bring something to drink and a snack to share and we'll PAR-TEE!
The year's FIRST General Meeting will be held this coming Wednesday, December 2, from 3-5 PM and will be in the Sonora North and South conference rooms. Please come and give input and hear what's going on with your club.
ALSO....since it's on Wednesday, and that's the regular Pickleball Club Social afternoon, feel free to bring something to drink and a snack to share and we'll PAR-TEE!
AJ Fraties
Club President
Saturday, November 21, 2009
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Scheduled Court Play is cancelled on Thanksgiving Day
WISHING YOU AND YOURS THE HAPPIEST OF THANKSGIVINGS
WISHING YOU AND YOURS THE HAPPIEST OF THANKSGIVINGS
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Happy Hour - New Location
Palm Creek Pickleball Happy Hour
All Players and Spouses are Invited
BYOB and a snack to share
Enjoy some conversation and a few laughs
Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Place: North Pavillion (next to small pool)
Friday, November 13, 2009
Huntsman 2009 Medal Winners
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Susan Buerkens - Women's Doubles - Silver; Women's Singles - Gold
Al Hager and Mike Jennings - Men's Doubles - Gold
Lynn Carlson and Jerry Winter - Men's Doubles - Silver
Jerry Winter - Mixed Doubles - Silver
Susan Buerkens - Women's Doubles - Silver; Women's Singles - Gold
Al Hager and Mike Jennings - Men's Doubles - Gold
Lynn Carlson and Jerry Winter - Men's Doubles - Silver
Jerry Winter - Mixed Doubles - Silver
Additional Photos posted in Album on right
Monday, November 9, 2009
2009 USAPA National Medal Winners
CONGRATULATIONS!
Adult Women's Doubles 35-99 Susan Buerkens Gold
Senior Men's Doubles 55-59 Al Hager Bronze
Senior Men's Legends 65-99 Lynn Carlson and Jerry Winter Bronze
Senior Men's Singles 60-64 AJ Fraties Bronze
For Tournament photos click on link:
http://web.me.com/dinahsmith/Light_Reflections/Pickleball.html
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