The Medal List Grows

Congratulations!

4th Annual East Valley Tournaments

Don Simmons - Brenda + Dan Jmaeff

not in picture Sally Dobson

SPA Fundraiser #1

Sally Dobson and Marsha Freso

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

WISHING YOU AND YOURS 

THE HAPPIEST OF

THANKSGIVINGS

First Meeting of the Season

 Diane Weyant - well prepared to sign up members for the season

First meeting of the season well attended, looks like  125 chairs were filled

Minutes will be posted when reviewed and approved by the board

Tournament Registration is Now Open

Submitted by: Karen Fellows

Grab your partner!! Registration for both the Resident and Annual Pickleball Tournaments opens Saturday, November 15.

The Resident tournament is scheduled for February 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 for March 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.  

LED Reader Board

Up to the minute updates can now be found on the club's new message board

Steve Mueller is the Coordinator for this project

Club Membership

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

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

Inter-community is underway (amended)

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

November Play

Click on link for organized play schedule, sign up sheets are on Big Blue

NOVEMBER PLAY SCHEDULE

New to the game? Beginner lessons start on Monday, November 10th - 2 PM

Sign up sheets can be found on the Big Blue Board

Membership Fees

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.

Membership Form

The Season Begins

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.

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.