Members,

Exciting news about Pickleball Machine, Video, Partners Tournament, Reciprocal Play, Scheduling Committee, Holiday Party, Member Meeting, etc.

Partners Tournament: this Tuesday, Nov. 20th at 9am start, Marinette.  If you haven’t signed up, come watch the fun anyway.  Those that haven’t paid, please bring your $5 per person in an envelope with your name on the outside to give to Phil Arinno or a board member.  Also, note that Marinette’s west parking lot will be under repair on Monday, Nov. 19th and Nov. 20th.  This will limit our parking, particularly for the tournament.  Please consider using the residential parking area in back of the Clay Corner or north of the Marinette facility.

New Lobster Pickleball Machine: Edit 12/3/18: The Lobster Pickleball Machine acquisition/use procedure is under review.

Paddle Play: There will be no Paddle Play this Tuesday or Thursday, November 20 and 22. Tuesday is the Partners Club Championship and Thursday is Thanksgiving. Beginners and 2.5’s may come on Monday, November 19.
Beginning the week of November 26, there will be no Paddle Play on Fridays. 3.5-4.5 players are welcome to come on Thursdays.

Reciprocal Play: There is the Westbrook (social) reciprocal event next Sunday, 11-25 @ 1:00 at Westbrook.  We still need two more men to sign up.  Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b4fadaa28a3fd0-westbrook

Mens League: Hey gents, the women have multiple leagues going on, what about us?  Jeff Skaggs is willing to set this league up, but we need to gauge interest.  In other words, we need a few more guys to say they would participate when it is set up.  Here is the link to indicate your interest.  https://suncitypickleballclub.org/2018/11/03/mens-league-2-5-3-5/

Scheduling Committee: Met this week and finalized winter schedule that runs until April. Please check the website (will be updated soon) for updated calendar and court schedule (shows which courts to be used for what purpose).
Highlights: Tuesday and Wednesday round robin begins at 8 am at Marinette; Thursday round robins for both Marinette and Mt. View begin at 9 am.  Tuesday ladder returns to 2 pm.
New schedules will be printed and added to bulletin boards later this week.

Holiday Party: Dec. 1st at 5 pm in the Social Halls of Bell Recreation Center. This is going be the best party yet.  Live rock and roll/country music by Street Player, a local band that performs in many venues in AZ.  Raffle items will be provided.  The Italian dinner provided by Sardella’s (let Frank Spina know if you want gluten free) is expected to be a savory, filling dinner with dessert.  Tea and Lemonade will be provided.  You are welcome to bring your own preferred beverage.  Tickets remain available for the rest of this week only.  Please contact Frank Spina, Pat Klepadlo, Kevin Pates or Clarisse Oaks asap for tickets.  Members get a screaming deal at only $10 and guests are still getting a deal at only $20.  Let’s bring in the winter season with dancing, socializing and good food.

Member Meeting: Please join us for an end of year review.  December 18th, Tuesday, 1pm at Marinette Auditorium.

Lots going on…  Welcome back snowbirds.  Be safe and enjoy our wonderful facilities and events.

2018 Board of Directors

Dear Members,
Another fun and exciting public tournament, Round Up, was held at Marinette this past week.  Hope you had a chance to enjoy watching some top level players, including some of our own who took home medals.

A Huge Thank You to Barry Woods, Tournament Director, Pat Klepadlo, Volunteer Coordinator and all the wonderful volunteers who made the tournament possible.  You Rock!  We expect this will provide the club with substantial income and opportunities for future improvements.

Is our Pickleball Club the most active in Sun City?  We’re busy…Here is a partial list of activities for Nov.
1st Annual Partners Tournament (Club internal): Hey folks, let’s show some team competitive spirit. This is your chance to sign up for a fun and a competitive day at Marinette.  We will play within gender and rating categories for awards.
Food and drink will be provided.  This should be our pre-Thanksgiving calorie burn opportunity.  Time to get your game face on. Sign up link  

Training Clinics: Starting Nov. 5th, Bud’s Advanced (3.5 rating or higher) Clinics are already filled, but as of this Saturday morning there were 2 standby positions still available.   Next signups open on Monday.
Lis’ Beginner/Advanced Beginner clinic for Tuesday and Thursday are already filled, but be ready to sign up on Tuesday for the following week.  See the sign up links on our website.

Paddle Play:  Starts on Monday, Nov. 5th. What is Paddle Play?  Show up and find out is best, but this is a chance to learn drills and then apply them in game practice.  The secondary purpose is to allow longer duration review of skills by instructors to help with giving club ratings.  Scheduled for your rating (Monday: 2.0, Tues.: 2.5, Wed. 3.0, Thurs.:3.5, Fri.:4.0) one day a week, 10am at Marinette on courts 1-4.  No sign up, just show up and it is first come first served.  This should be a great way to improve our skills and have fun.  Led by Lis Smoot.

NEW, Westbrook Reciprocal Play:  Starting Nov. 25th at Westbrook will begin our nearby neighbors “social” (mixed community teams) play. This is for mostly beginner play (2.0-2.5 level).  Thanks to Jeff Skaggs for setting this up.  Please sign up at this link

NEW, Men’s League Possible: With multiple women’s leagues, it may be time for some gender equality.  How about it men?  Sun City Pickleball Club is thinking about starting a Men’s League for men with a USAPA or Club rating of 2.5 – 3.5.  This league will be held each Thursday from 12:30 – 2:00, starting January 3rd through April 4th.  If this is something you’d be interested in, please sign up on the Sign-Up Genius – Signing up at this time is just to gauge the interest.  Sign up link

Women’s League: Begins Nov. 14th.  Only one slot left as of this Sat. morning.  Sign up link:

Round Robins: Monday and Wednesday Round Robins are moved to Tuesday and Thursday at 8am for Marinette.  The Mt. View Round Robin continues at 8am on Thursday also.

Holiday Party: Dec. 1st at 5pm, doors open.  Live band music at 6:30.  This is the first time the club will provide a live band for music and dancing.  Our chance to get into a different spirit of fun… see if we can be recognized in other than pickleball skorts or shorts.  Please get your tickets from: Frank Spina, Pat Klepadlo, Dave Breault and Clarisse Oaks. Member tickets are $10 and guests are $20.  Last tickets sold will be Nov. 20th.

How is that for a busy schedule?
Play Ball!
2018 Board of Directors