The New Tournament Season

The Season kicked off this year in Nevada

                                                                            

Nevada Senior Games

Mike and Sally Dobson

Mike won a Gold Medal in Men's Doubles

Sally won a Gold Medal in Mixed Doubles and 

the Bronze Medal in Women's age

LeRoy Schmidt

Bronze Medal - Men's Doubles

Marsha Freso

Gold Medal - Women's Doubles

Fall Brawl

Sally Dobson

Silver Medal - Mixed Doubles

Bronze Medal - Women's Doubles

Huntsman World Senior Games

Randy Bourne

Silver Medal - Men's Doubles

Bronze Medal - Mixed Doubles

Connie Emerson

Silver Medal - Mixed Doubles

Carol Lindow

Gold Medal - Women's Doubles 4.5

Silver Medal - Women's Doubles Age

Bronze Medal - Mixed Doubles

Don Simmons

Silver Medal  - Men's Doubles 4.5

Bronze Medal - Men's Doubles Age

Arizona Senior Olympics

Lance Thiede

Bronze Medal - Men's Doubles

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

Starting with National Games we will go back to posting a group picture, of medal winners, for each tournament.  Barb Schmidt has volunteered to take these pictures for the season.

You will be notified by e-mail , the day and time for each photo session

Medal list for the new season, is now posted under Club Information

The Start of a New Season!

This is an exciting time of year.  As members return to Palm Creek, we all look forward to seeing our friends, neighbors and club members.  As the season progresses we will share new experiences and new friendships.

This Blog information is being updated for you!  The easiest way to keep up to date on club events and happenings, is to use the link on the right labeled "FOLLOW BY EMAIL" .  Once you sign up, you will be notified by e-mail when the Blog has been updated.

The Calendar at the top of the Blog is in the process of being updated.  This Calendar will tell you when all club events are scheduled such as Monthly Meetings, Clinics,  when Volunteers are needed, the Tournament schedule and more.

Under  "CLUB INFORMATION"   the schedule for Organized Play has been posted, the New Medal list has been posted, more updates are on the way.  The information listed here, is your "go to place" for information.

Summer Medal Winners - If you do not have a medal on the medal board, please remember to bring a medal with you to be recognized as a "medal winner"

Travel safe and enjoy the sunshine when you arrive! 

A Look Back

From the desk of Lynn Reiter's "Fun Photography."

Memories of the 2013/2014 fabulous Pickleball season.

View on laptop or desk top for captions.

Click on site, then upper right "FULL SCREEN."

http://smu.gs/1CIz4W2 

Perfect fix for Grand Children's Addiction!

      

The Summer of 2014

Club members have been active from the beginning to the end of the summer season. These are just a few of the many, who in our off season continue to promote and grow our sport, as well as give us our sense of community.

Orla Wanless

Orla serves on the court usage committee. In order to make informed recommendations for organized play, he undertook the huge task of comparing paid memberships from 2013-2014.

Comparison of 2013-2014 Paid Membership

Chuck MacDonald

All summer long, Chuck did a great job of keeping us informed on what he has Captioned "Alumni News" on Facebook

Palm Creek Pickleball Club on Facebook

Avis and Larry Gray
The Gray's took on the task of being Palm Creek's coordinators for Summer Inter-community  play with Mission Royale and Robson Ranch, Avis sent us pictures and details of the group throughout the summer, to remind us, of what a good time players have year round at Palm Creek.  Larry took charge of court cleaning to insure that all could have a safe and fun time.

Sally Dobson

Sally put her energy into Sun City Allante's new courts, the first courts in North Las Vegas and promoting the Nevada State Senior Games. In a later post you will see who from Palm Creek won a medal.

A.J. Fraties

                                             

Karen Fellows

                                                                  

Les Scott

Irene Fraties

Several club members for the past few years have been on a mission to make Bend, OR, the summer destination for Palm Creeker's. Take a look at their blog, it becomes clear that they are following the same blue print that they helped create at Palm Creek.                                   

                                                http://www.bendpickleballclub.com/

Tom and Ann Earley

 Tom and Ann are the poster children for "pickleball addiction".  They built 6 new pickleball courts at their  home in Georgia. These courts are listed under places to play on the USAPA website and open to players all season.   For the eighth time they hosted the "Summers Last Blast Annual Tournament". In addition to all pre-tournament requirements, they  clean courts and stripe lines for parking, Players are invited the day before the tournament, to practice and for open play and non- playing "significant others" are invited use the pool. The Earley's than provide a catered Mexican buffet and entertainment for the evening. On the first day of the tournament, opening ceremonies include the Creekview High School band and the Cadets of the Sky Leadership Camp featuring Fort Blitz academy.  Each group is presented with a $500 check for student scholarship. It was than announced that checks will be given to the Cherokee Humane Society and Sheriff Joe Arpaio MASH No Kill Shelter each in the amount of $2,000. The 2 day tournament this year had 90+ players of which half, traveled from out of state, including 17 USAPA ambassadors. They also had members of the volunteer fire department present as well as vendors and catered lunches.  They are now planning their last event of the season, Final game of the season will be played in Halloween Costumes, followed by a Chili-Cook -Off. 

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.  

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.

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.

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

The Unstopable

                                                                                                photo courtesy of Avis Gray

Mid August and 4 courts in play

8 Courts were washed by Larry Gray and George Cos

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!

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

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