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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

September Medal Winners!

Congratulations!!!!

Peachland BC Tournament
Dan Jmaeff (far right)
Silver Medal - Mixed Doubles

Spruce Grove, Alberta September SMASH
Marg Ouimet (on right)
Silver Medal - Women's Doubles Skill

Spokane Slamma Jamma
Vance Christiansen and Lance Thiede
Silver Medal - Men's Doubles

Great Lakes Open
Joyce Staffen
Bronze Medal - Mixed Doubles

Pikes Peak or Bust
Don Simmons
Silver Medal - Mixed Doubles 4.5 and Age
Silver Medal- Men's Doubles 4.5 and Age


Kansas Senior Olympics
Dean Wineinger
Gold Medal - Men's Doubles

Arkansas Senior Olympics
Pat Lively
Gold Medal Winner - Women's Doubles
(no photo available)


Note: The medal list for the 2014 -2015 will start this year with The Nevada Senior Games and will end with the Robson Ranch Annual Tournament.  Medal Winners, please e-mail me a picture of you wearing your medal for future Blog post.  



Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Another milestone reached

Club members received a notice;  advising that we will be co-hosting "The super bowl of pickleball"
The Nationals VII  November 2015
This is an exciting time for our members.  Many of our members have competed in this tournament and many have taken the trip to Buckeye to support our competing members.

The "Junior" competitors start as age 8! The rest of the tournament has the following age brackets:  Ages 19+, 35+, 50+,  55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+, & 85+
The Nationals V had competitors from 39 states and 5 countries.*

If you have not signed up for this years Nationals, Registration remains open until October 5th
This is the link: 
http://www.usapa.org/nationals-registration
USAPA membership is required, this membership is about a lot more than tournaments


Member Benefits... (copied form August 2014, USAPA newsletter)
Member benefits are many! Want an Official USAPA/IFP Rulebook and a discount when registering for tournaments? Or how about an association t-shirt with the new USAPA logo? Visit  http://www.usapa.org/membership-discounts to learn more about all the benefits of renewing your membership today. Plus, all USAPA members have access to the Working Advantage discount network, which can save you up to 60% on ticketed events, online shopping and much more! *

Our club has been a strong supporter of  USAPA, hundreds of our club members have joined.  Everyone who enjoys the game, should proudly join the USAPA, to ensure the continued growth our sport, you can register or renew on line, or you can print a hard copy and mail it.  http://www.usapa.org/usapa-membership/
As your Ambassador, please contact me with any questions you may have:
RosemaryReese@aol.com

A new event: - The Southwest Regional tournament
The Southwest Region is Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico. Players from all area will be welcome
Registration remains open until November 23, 2014
http://southwestregionpb.com/docs/southwestregiontournament.pdf

This event has been organized by our Regional Ambassadors Carl and Juanita Vincent.  If you have not heard Carl Vincent passed away on September 11th.  He will be remembered by all, for his commitment to the sport and his very welcoming personality.  Carl and Juanita have been great supporters of our club, not only as ambassadors.  Almost from the beginning they played in and supported our tournaments and Carl could always be counted on to Ref.




Tuesday, September 2, 2014

In Memorium Marion Gavin - August 26, 2014

Marion Gavin
Marion will be remembered by many . First and foremost she was the beloved companion of Jerry Anderson, a mother to 4 children and a grandmother to 9 grandchildren. 
Marion has resided at Palm Creek for 9+ years. Her home has been perfectly situated for pet walkers, neighbors, and fellow club members to stop and chat. 
Marion enjoyed playing Pickleball, Tennis, Water Volleyball and Horseshoes.   She had been a  tournament winner in both Pickleball and Tennis.  Google tells us, in 2010 Marion was also a raffle winner! For the past six years, Marion has been a bartender at Robson Ranch. In 2009 she organized a "Pasta Dinner" at Robson for club members, photos of this event can be found on this Blog in the "Pickleball Photo Album"
"Pasta Night".  
Marion will be missed at Palm Creek.  Our condolences to her family and loved ones.

Sunday, August 31, 2014

The Stars of August!



Idaho Senior Games 
Lance Thiede
Gold - Mixed Doubles
Silver - Men's Singles
Silver - Men's Doubles 

Mid West Regional
Sandy Stephens
Bronze - Mixed Doubles

Big Country RV Bend
Dan and Brenda Jmaeff
Bronze - Mixed Doubles

Marsha and Byron Freso
Silver - Mixed Doubles
Marsha
Gold - Women's Doubles
Gold - Women's Singles

Canadian Nationals 55+
Marg Ouimet
Silver - Women's Doubles
Silver - Mixed Doubles


Saturday, August 16, 2014

The Unstopable

                                                                                                photo courtesy of Avis Gray
Mid August and 4 courts in play
8 Courts were washed by Larry Gray and George Cos

Monday, August 11, 2014

When Paddles Collide


The injured Ed Brown
                                                                                                                 photo courtesy of Avis Gray
At the net, partners paddles collide. Ed is temporarily sitting out, because of a pinkie finger bone chip in his knuckle!

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Member Update

Laurel has moved to a rehabilitation hospital to continue working on her recovery, it is believed at this time that she will be there for a month, sending a card or note is sure to cheer Laurel!

Laurel Wineinger
Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital
1504 SW 8th Avenue  - Room 218
Topeka, Kansas 66604

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Medals in July - Club Members on a Roll

Congratulations!!!


Missouri State Senior Games
Sandy Stephens
Gold Medal Mixed Doubles
Silver Medal Women's Doubles
Lynn Carlson
Gold Medal Men's Doubles

Pickleball Canada National Open
Maurice Parobac and Dan Jmaeff
Gold Medal Men's Doubles

Dave Touchet
Gold Medal Men's Doubles

Ross Perkins
Silver Medal Men's Doubles

Brenda Jmaeff
Gold Medal Women's Doubles

Teresa Orcutt
Silver Medal Women's Doubles

Dan and Brenda Jmaeff
Bronze Medal Mixed Doubles

Maurice Parobec and Rosemary Nichol
Bronze Medal Mixed Doubles

Sunflower State Games
Susy and Sandy Stephens
Gold Medal Women's Doubles
Sandy also won a Gold Medal in
Mixed Doubles

Laurel Wineinger
Silver Medal Mixed Doubles

Dean Wineinger
Silver Medal Mixed Doubles
Bronze Medal Men's Doubles

Colorado State Games
LeRoy Schmidt
Gold Medal Men's Doubles

Alberta Open
Marg Ouimett
Silver Medal  4.0+ Women's Doubles

Oregon State Games
Lance Thiede
Bronze Medal - Age - Men's Doubles
Bronze Medal - 4.5 - Men's Doubles

Nanaimo Pickleball Club
Teresa Orcutt and her "son" William
Silver medal 4.0+ mixed Doubles and
Teresa won a Gold medal in 4.0+ 
Women's Doubles

Alex Gendron 
Silver Medal 3.5 Mixed Doubles
Debbie Morgan
Bronze Medal 3.5 Mixed Doubles

Four Points Coast Guard 50+ Tournament
Joyce Staffen
Silver Medal Women's Doubles
Silver Medal Mixed Doubles





Sunday, July 27, 2014

Send Wishes for a Speedy Recovery

Our long time friend and club member Laurel fell (as a spectator) at the Sunflower State games.  This fall has resulted in serious injuries, she will be moved to rehab this week

Laurel Wineinger
Neurology Tower 8th Floor, Room 17
University of Kansas Hospital
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City , KS 66160 -7220 


To send a card  please e-mail me at:  RosemaryReese@aol.com  
for Laurel and Dean's home address


Friday, July 11, 2014

Thinking about Palm Creek!

Pickleball players are truly athletic and social.  Palm Creek, Mission Royal and Robson Ranch were joined by 4 girls from Dave White (look for the young faces)
32 Players are on the courts and smiling at 6 AM! In addition to the huge fan, Palm Creek has provided a smaller misting fan.


                                              photo courtesy of Avis Gray


Sunday, July 6, 2014

New Guidelines for Cooling Athletes

In Arizona, we "really" think about the heat during July, August and September, There are many other states around the country that also need to think about the heat and heat stroke.  Share this article with a friend, it may come in handy


Monday, June 30, 2014

Canada's National Open Championship

If you have attended the Nationals or tournaments that include all age groups, you will recognize all or most of these names.  These players today are considered the best in our sport.  It is a tribute to Palm Creek's, Theresa Orcutt's skill level, that she is part of this elite group. From far and near we will be cheering for Theresa!


This was posted by: , on her Blog


Top Players of the World Competing in Pickleball Canada National Open Championship July 4th, 5th and 6th, 2014

Pickleball Canada National Open Championship at  Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Road, Abbotsford, B.C. on July 4th, 5th and 6th, 2014.  Top Players of the world will be competing in the Mens and Womens Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles in Age, Open and Under 55 categories. 

Spectators are welcome to watch the competition free of charge but food is reserved for paid participants only. You can purchase food at ARC Cafe in the Abbotsford Recreation Centre. There is free indoor and Outdoor parking.

Top 5.0 players from Canada and the USA will be competing for the National Champions titles.  Top players in the Open Mens Doubles include Steve Wong/Glenn Griffin, Chris Miller/Billy Jacobsen, Denis Zhekhovskiy/Scott Lennan.  Top players in the Open Womens Doubles include Jennifer Lucore/Darcie Jacobsen, Luba Zhekhovskaya/Christine Barksdale, Cherilyn Drake/Che Cui.  Top players in the Open Mixed Doubles include Wesley Gabrielsen/Christine Barksdale, Steve Wong/Cherilyn Drake, Denis Zehkhovskiy/Luba Zhekhosskaya, Scott Lennan/Theresa Orcutt.  Open Singles top players include Wesley Gabrielsen, Chris Miller, Jennifer Lucore, Darcie Jacobsen and Marco Jankowiak.  Don't miss these exciting Championship matches, it's like watching world famous tennis champions Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams.

2015 Pickleball Adventure by Audrey Phillips

Over the last couple of years, Audrey Phillips has organized several of these trips.The feedback has been that the trips are great! These trips fill up quick, so don't delay


Ahoy Pickle Mates from far and near Pickle Punta Cana is finally here!

  The Royal Suites are waiting for you!
  If you don’t join us, I know you will be blue (or pink)

  Yes, it is many months away
  And in the meantime, remember to play!

  Now you know why I am a shrink
  And not a poet, don’t you think?

  Hi everyone!

  It is with great pleasure that I present to you PICKLE PUNTA CANA, our 2015 pickle adventure to the Dominican Republic. Attached below are both the brochure and registration forms. I have chosen to send them to you now before I send it to any of the 300 people who have inquired about Punta Cana in the past two months. I will be sending the brochure to all of you who have traveled on the adventures in the past. Two week after, I will send it to the new people who have inquired. Lastly, there will be an article in the August USAPA newsletter about PICKLE PUNTA CANA. If you have gone on several of the adventures, I apologize in advance if you receive this email more than one time as I will sending it to all the emailing lists from Bermuda, Jamaica, (“oh I want to take ya”) Costa Rica and Riviera Maya.

  If you are part of a pickleball community and your group would like to go together,  please consult with everyone as to which week you prefer before sending in your registration form. Rumor has it that week one will sell out quicker than week two, so if you choose week one, I recommend getting your forms in quickly. I will not take more than 150 people each week.

  You will be happy to know that, although we will all be staying at the Royal Suites Turquesa in the Grand Palladium, the price is lower than any trip in the past.  You have a wide choice of room types, all of which are excellent. The brochure has a picture of each type of suite.  If you need double beds as opposed to a king bed, please note that the Royal deluxe junior suites in the old section are your suites of choice. These are also the best choice for singles and triples. 

  We are asking for the regular $350 per person deposit. You will not make your second payment until February with final payment in September of 2015.
  The resort is 12 miles from the Punta Cana airport (PUJ) You cannot book your air until 11 months prior to departure, so I suggest checking on the rates in January of 2015.

  I am hoping that many of you can come to the San Diego Senior Olympics in September, so that we can have a reunion. The dates are September 26-28. I am happy to help you find housing with our local pickle friends or a cost effective hotel/motel.

  Also, I would like to share with you that Valerie Wilson, one of our loyal adventurites from Anna Maria Island, Florida, has published a book called Stinky Funky, which you can purchase on Amazon.com.  It is both an  adult and children’s book. Congrats to Valerie!

  If you have any questions whatsoever, please let me know. I do not want to wish our time away, but just can’t wait to PICKLE PUNTA CANA!

  Cheers,   
 Audrey

Saturday, June 28, 2014

June 2014 Medal Winner


Montana State Senior Olympics
 Vance and Donna Christiansen
Vance - Gold Medal - both Men's and Mixed Doubles
Donna - Gold Medal - Mixed Doubles

Saanich BC Tournament
RosemaryNichol and Bob Sester
Gold Medal winners Mixed Doubles

Victoria BC Tournament
Maurice Parobec and Theresa Orcutt
Gold Medal Winners Open Mixed Doubles

SoCal Summer Classic
Marsha and Byron Freso
Gold Medal Winners - Mixed Doubles
Age and Skill!
Byron - Silver Medal - Men's Doubles -Skill
Marsha - Gold Medal - Women's Doubles - Skill

Sally Dobson and Marsha Freso
Silver Medal Winners - Women's Doubles

Oregon Senior Games
Lance Theide and AJ Fraties
Gold Medal Winners - Men's Doubles
A.J. - Bronze Medal Winner - Mixed Doubles

Irene Fraties
Silver Medal Winner - Women's Doubles
Bronze Medal Winner - Mixed Doubles

Missouri State Games
Sandy Stephens - Silver Medal Winner - Women;s Doubles
Gold Medal Winner - Mixed Doubles
Lynn Carlson - Silver Medal Winner- Men's Doubles

Congratulations to All !!!

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

CNN News

For years Tom and Ann have done much to support and grow the sport of pickleball.
When they leave Palm Creek and return to Georgia, they do more than most would even consider.
They have opened their home to all active adults who want to come and play.   Lessons are given to new comers who soon become skilled players. It has grown so much, that last year, they expanded the courts to play on to SIX.  Yes, these courts are on their home property. These courts are listed on USAPA.org under places to play.  For the past seven years they have also hosted an annual tournament.
It is no surprise that CNN showed up at on their doorstep