Around the courts There and Here

The Calgary Open

Congratulations !!!

Marg Ouimet 

Gold Medal Winner WD 4.0+

"21"

Summer League  Players

On the courts and ready to rock at 6 AM

Looking good playing in 85 degree weather

Larry and John

Tending 8 courts to keep them clean and safe

Work in Progress on New Courts

24+8 =

Palm Creek has always been a great place to call home and it just keeps getting better

• 8 additional pickleball courts
• Sports and activity pool
• Restroom facility with showers
• Large softball warm up area
• 12 short term RV sites next to pickleball courts
• Additional vehicle and golf cart parking

When? you ask ...

Photos courtesy of Sue Hepler

You will be able to find up to the minute updates on:  www.facebook.com/palmcreekresort

Congratulations!!!

Oregon Senior Games

Irene and AJ Fraties - Silver Medal Winners in Mixed Doubles
Irene took home the Gold in Women's Doubles

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Rockin Summer Play

 32 Players started at 6 AM this morning at a 

comfortable 73 degrees - play ended at 87 degrees!

Medals and More

USAPA West Regional Tournament

Sally Dobson

USAPA Regional Tournaments are becoming the next big "Thing",  Sally has received many kudos's in her region as co-tournament director, for what currently is the largest Regional Tournament to date,  With all this work, Sally found the energy to win the women's 4.5 Silver medal in doubles. As a warm up, Sally took home a Bronze from Henderson, playing women's doubles 5.0!

Washougal Rivers Edge Tournament

Lance Thiede

won

Silver Mixed Doubles 60+

Bronze Men's Doubles 60+

Bob Northrop Memorial Tournament

Joyce Staffen
won
2 Silvers - Women's and Mixed Doubles
and
2 paddles!

Kamloops Open Tournament
Our players were "Really" Busy

Brenda Jmaeff and Theresa Orcutt
Silver - 4.0

Mel and Lynda Seranchuk
Silver - 3.5

Dan Jmaeff + Maurice Parobec 
Silver - 4.0+
Ross Perkin - Bronze 4.0+

Theresa Orcutt and Maurice Parobec
Silver 4.0+
Brenda and Dan Jmaeff
Bronze 4.0+

Referee Clinic

Ann Early

About 8 years ago Ann took our referee clinic taught by Tom and Jeanne Gearhart.  Ann decided to take the clinic again this past season, with Tom and Jeanne, to better prepare herself to offer this clinic at home in Georgia.  Following the same format: class, court experience and the referee test, Ann hopes to add 24 new referees to the roster.  Experienced referee's are a great asset to have on the courts, to assist players in learning the rules of the game, in addition to having them for tournament play.

If you are winning medals this summer or if your Palm Creek experience has inspired you to volunteer to help grow pickleball in either your home town or on the road, send me the information and some pictures, for future Blogs!

Nationals Update

Here we go again!

Just received:
Registration Update:  Registration opened June 1 and over 250 players have already signed up; well ahead of last year's pace. Based on registration demand, we anticipate closing some divisions early this year as space is limited. Don't wait to the last minute, register today!

We co-host the Nationals this year, do not miss out on the fun and excitement of these games!
 "Non Players" and Ambassadors have events they can participate, don't miss out.  Be sure to sign up!

USAPA Nationals VII Information and Links

Register NOW!!

Registration is now open for 2 major tournaments, you must be a USAPA  member.

USAPA Nationals VII

The Registration form will give you the opportunity to join the USAPA and/or to renew your membership

Events are being offered for  players and non-players, if you would like to participate you must register .

Ambassadors: If you are not attending the Ambassador Retreat, you will want to sign up for the seminar given by Chris Thomas on Ratings.  Seating is limited.  You can also sign up on line for the Ambassador dinner.

http://www.usapa.org/nationals-vii-registration/

http://www.pickleballtournaments.com/welcome.pl?tid=364&noreg=Y#1

USAPA Southwest Regional Tournament

Regional tournaments are growing fast, don't miss out register now

http://www.pickleballtournaments.com/welcome.pl?tid=492

Our sport is growing faster than courts can be built. Last season we had several tournaments close registration in record time, including our Duel in the Desert.  This season our Blog calendar has the date for when registration opens, for the tournaments that are club mostly participates.  As the season progresses, please let me know if I need to add additional tournaments. 
Additionally, if you join the USAPA or renew your membership please e-mail me, so our club roster can be updated  RosemaryReese@aol.com

Wishing Jay Winter a Speedy Recovery

The following was written by Pam Winter:

Jay Winter was recently diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma and had
 surgery on Wednesday for removal of the left kidney and tumor.  The
 surgery went as well as could be expected, and the surgeons were able to
 remove the kidney and tumor successfully.  Jay is out of intensive care
 and in intermediate care at this time.  He will be in the hospital up to
 one week and the recovery period is expected to be two to three months.
He is looking forward to full recovery and hopes to play pickleball
 with all of his friends again once he heals and gets back his strength

It has been requested that you keep Jay in your prayers for a speedy recovery
If you would like to send a note to Jay and Pam, please  e-mail me for their address
RosemaryReese@aol.com

In Memorium

Craig McGarraugh 
August 26, 1946 – May 18, 2015

During the season of 2011, Craig and his wife Inez, became a part of our Palm Creek Community and our pickleball club. Craig joined the USAPA and was quickly hooked on both club and tournament play year round.  When he went home for the summer, Craig  played and competed with many of our friends, in Bend Oregon.  It was no surprise that he was quick to win medals and became a tournament rated 4.5 player.  Craig will always be remembered for his friendliness and his humor on and off the courts.  

                                                    

Craig was also quick to volunteer
He is pictured here working on our annual raffle
with his wife Inez and friends, Susan, Sharon and Kathie

Craig fought a long and brave battle with cancer. He passed away in the comfort of his home in Redmond, OR.  Our heartfelt prayers for his wife Inez and his for his family.

Donations can be sent to Partners in Care Hospice at 2075 NE Wyatt Ct, Bend, Oregon 97701

You can also contact me for Inez's mailing address.

Summer Play Update from Avis

                                                    Courtesy of Sue Hepler 5-29-15

We had 44 pickle ball players this morning. Robson, Dave White Palm Creek of course and Mission. It's always fun!! Especially when there are no buys! When we started at 7am it was 75 degrees When we finished it was 85! June 8th we are starting at 6am.

 

Updates

Club Information Links has some new updates:
Donna Christiansen  updated the  "Club Contact Information"
Kate Perrie updated the "Club Roster"
I  have updated the "Calendar"

Pickleball Academy

Chuck has worn many hats in our club:  From cleaning the courts, to being a Facilities Helper,an Instructor's Assistant and an Instructor, He also sits on the Tournament Committee and the Tournament Desk.  Since 2013 Chuck has given us a presence on Facebook by creating:   Palm Creek Pickleball Club .   

As our new Director of Training and Development, it has become obvious that he is not planing on taking the season off.

Chuck MacDonald
Director of Training and Development

Chuck's latest endeavor on Facebook:  Pickleball Academy
"This Facebook page has been developed to focus on the comprehensive training programs of the Palm Creek Pickleball Club!"

Chuck, Thank you for all you do for our club and for the sport of pickleball!  

The Year 2006

Our club had recorded a 150+ players
Wayne Kennedy was Vice President
A petition was signed by a 126 players, respectfully requesting  additional courts.
Our 4 courts were very busy
The first 3 annual tournaments were held on these 4 courts

The upside of playing on 4 courts ....

• The fun of playing was contagious
• It was easy getting to know  all the players
• Weekly Happy Hours were well attended
• Court maintenance was easy
• Blogs and Blasters weren't necessary, a notice posted on the board was read by all
• Ratings were simple, it was  easy to know if you were an A or B Player
• "Norman" was court side most mornings, as the club mascot

Summer Inter Community

Play for Summer Inter-Community kicked off today at Palm Creek

players finished their matches and it was only 81 degrees!

 Summer Coordinators

Charlie - Robson Ranch, Avis - Palm Creek, Jim - Mission Royale

42 Players

Representing

 Palm Creek - Robson Ranch - Mission Royale

Dave White - Sundance - Eloy