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Updates Comments Great News

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Good Afternoon this Labor Day Weekend,

It has been so fantastic to get back playing doubles on our home courts! Judging from all the Members playing each day at Marinette, there is a lot of agreement here!! In fact, I understand the Mountain View Courts are busy too!!! So very glad to see so many Members back on the courts!

Everyone has been following the guidelines sent out by the RCSC for safe play . . . these guidelines can be found on our Club Website at suncitypickleballclub.org. As I stated in the last email, our Club is NOT officially back in session, yet, but, a lot of how well we follow these guidelines, will have a direct influence in moving toward our Club reopening! No guests are allowed at this time and your check in is monitored by swiping your RCSC identification tag. I know the personnel at our Rec Centers are just as glad we are back as we are!!

As you know, our Round Up Tournament has been CANCELED, however, other events/activities remain in the ON HOLD position. Some of those events/activities are the Club Membership Meeting, Thursday, October 22 . . . . the In House Club Tournament, Monday, Nov 9 . . . . the Volunteer Luncheon, Thursday, Nov 12 . . . . SC/SCW Reciprocal, Sunday, Nov 12 . . . . Club Membership Meeting, Thursday, Dec 3 . . . . the Club Christmas Party, Saturday, Dec 5, and the SC/SCW Reciprocal, Sunday, Dec 15 HAVE NOT BEEN, OFFICIALLY, CANCELED! Yes, they are in certain jeopardy, however, each calendar event/activity will be addressed as their date approaches . . . . STAY TUNED! We can be hopeful!

Once again, we have a CLUB MEMBER – KAREN MCADAM – running for a position on the RCSC BOARD in the upcoming RCSC BOARD elections. Please sign her petition to qualify her for getting her name on the ballot. Karen has, previously, been a great spokesperson representing our Club at RCSC Meetings! She would be a very welcomed member of the RCSC BOARD.

Some GREAT NEWS . . . well, in lieu of such a year as we have had . . . our Club Executive Board has recently, unanimously, decided that NO DUES will be due for the year 2021. This is applicable for every “paid up” Club Member for the 2020 year! BRAVO! Keep in mind, however, that each Club Member must still fill out a membership application for 2021. This is required! The form can be found (and easily completed) by going to our Club Website at suncitypickleballclub.org. The form for filling out the membership information can be found under the link OUR CLUB….JOIN OR RENEW! There will be some “paper” membership forms still available on the kiosk at Marinette also. For new Club Members there will still be a fee of $15 due when joining….new members will receive a name tag. Related to this, anyone who lost or needs another name tag, the fee remains at $7. A reminder, too, that name tags are to be worn at all Club Events/Activities once we get going again. If you need to reorder, this would be an opportune time to get that done! 2021 stickers for your name badge will be given out after your membership form is received.

That is a lot of info . . . for now,
Dave B

Round Up Tournament

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Good (hot) morning Sun City Pickleball Club Members,

ROUND UP TOURNAMENT 2020 A quick note:

As you are aware, there have been many major adjustments in every aspect of our lives due to this Covid 19 situation. With all considerations taken in . . . including the fact that the USAPA NATIONALS have been CANCELLED!
OUR ROUND UP TOURNAMENT in OCTOBER 2020 has been CANCELLED also!

It would seem the best and needed decision to CANCEL our ROUND UP TOURNAMENT for this year and have put in our request dates for 2021 already.

Let’s hope we will all remain safe/healthy and be able to get back “on track” to enjoy other, future, scheduled pickleball events on our calendar . . . soon . . . we are ever ready for that!!

Be well . . . stay well!!!!!

Dave B

Sun City pickleball club thanks tourney sponsors

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The Sun City Pickleball Club would like to thank all our sponsors and vendors that helped to make our tournament season a success.

Those sponsors are Aetna Medicare Solutions, Franklin Sports, Spooner Physical Therapy, Pickleball Marketplace, Health and Wellness Botanicals, Fine Insurance Group, Jolt Therapy Tool, Pickleball Bling, My Home Group — Karyn Nelson, Tennis Cabana, Sweet Spot Skirts, Paddletek, Air Relax Arizona, Selkirk, Gearbox, Onix, Dinking Divas and Hat Saver.

Lynda Skaggs
Publicity Chairwoman
Sun City Pickleball Club, Sun City
From Sun City Independent…

Spring Slam Sponsored by Aetna

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A total of 425 players participated in Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles. Fortunately we had beautiful Arizona weather for all three days.  Over the 3 day event Sun City club members took home a combined total of 23 gold, silver and bronze medals.  Club members swept the gold, silver and bronze medals in the mixed doubles & women’s doubles 3.0/70+ brackets. Mixed Doubles:  Roland Lefebvre-Margie Cole, Silver; Charlotte Peters-Michael Koehlmoos, Gold; Bob Thacker-Ann Clark, Bronze.
Women’s Doubles: Charlotte Peters-Terri Smiley, Silver; Carol Arinno-Shirley Bostwick, Gold; Michele Orton-Ann Clark, Bronze.  A special thanks to our Sun City Posse Lieutenant, Lew Ezsak, and Diana Jeffers (also a pickleball club member) who managed the parking lot keeping it safe for our many visitors over the weekend.  Again, thank you to all the volunteers who helped out during the tournament. 

Farewell Dinner Sign Up, Spring Slam Reminder

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Good Arizona Morning – What a Beautiful Day!

Well, Sun City Pickleball Members, we have reached that time of year when many in our Membership leave and venture to their other homes! The Snowbird/Canadian exit strategy!
To that end, here comes our CLUB FAREWELL DINNER….Monday, March 23, 6 to 8 pm at the Marinette Auditorium! The sign up link is on our Club Homepage – no registration fee, but please remember to sign up on the Sign Up Genius by March 19. The Club will be serving a selection of Baked and Fried Chicken as well as a delicious Vegetable Lasagna – Thank You, PK! We are asking each Member to bring Sides, Salads, and Deserts. Please, also, bring a Beverage of your choice and any particular utensil to serve your dish if they will be needed. The Club will be providing tableware!

SPRING SLAM TOURNAMENT – Friday, Saturday, Sunday, this week March 6, 7, 8! Each Day, All Day! As a courtesy to our Tournament Guests and to our other RCSC Recreation Center Patrons, please remember to park off site . . . Aztec Drive and that neighborhood provide an easy access to Marinette from the north side. Thank you to all our Volunteers . . . yes, THANK YOU!

Now, off to enjoy this beautiful day and enjoy some pickleball play – got to get in a few more games with our Snowbirds/Canadians!!

For now,
Dave B

Duel in the Desert Tournament

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Today four Sun City Club members entered the “Dual in the Desert 17th Annual Pickleball Tournament and all four brought home a medal! Congratulations Ladies!

Womens Doubles 4.0, 65+ Jan Hodgson & Alice Ritzman – Bronze
Womens Doubles 3.5, 65+ Karen Madison & Partner – Gold
Womens Doubles 3.0, 65+ Dianna Graham & Partner – Gold

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Clarifications, Dates, Events, Spring Slam, Gorilla

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Good Wednesday Afternoon SCPC Members,

You may have received 2 emails from this writer last Sunday . . . yes, the computer won . . . the Mail Chimp became a Gorilla … fortunately, we have Bill Booth . . . he settled that Gorilla down! Thank you Bill!!

In case, here is a quick summary of the last, correct email message:

Tomorrow, Thursday, February 27 at 11 am to 1 pm – Line Judge Training Clinic at Marinette

Saturday, February 29 – 11 am to 1 pm – Club Ratings Clinic at Marinette – some slots still available for your sign up – if you don’t have a Club or USAPA Rating, please get your name on that list for Saturday!

March 6, 7, 8 – Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Club Spring Slam Tournament – Each day, All day – Registration is still open! Volunteer, Volunteer, Volunteer – a good way to show your support for our great Pickleball Club. Thank You Volunteers!

Sunday, March 15 – SC/SCW Reciprocal – 1 pm to 3 pm at the Sun City West Liberty Courts – 4.0 Team Players needed.

Monday, March 23 – 6 pm to 8 pm – Farewell Dinner – Marinette Auditorium

Tuesday, March 31 – 4 pm – Marinette Auditorium – General Membership Meeting

Friday Night Socials – 5 pm – Marinette Courts

Yes, Hat/Shirt Order very, very soon!

And, now, the critical part – “Chimp” or “Gorilla”!

For now . . . ?
Dave B

Ratings Clinic, Line Judge Training Clinic, Spring Slam, Important Dates

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Good morning on this beautiful Sunday morning in AZ,
Here are some important dates/events coming up for Sun City Pickleball Club Members:

Ratings Clinic – Saturday, February 29 – 11 am to 1 pm at the Marinette Courts 5-6 and 9-10. There are openings for 26 Members to get their Club Rating. A Club or USAPA Rating is important for registering for our Club Events, Activities and Clinics/Lessons so, if you do not have a Club or USAPA Rating, this is a great opportunity to receive yours. Come on out and get a rating . . . please understand, yes, this is an evaluation of skill level, but, remember, too, it is under the guidance of our own experienced and knowledgeable Club Members . . . Members you may already know from court play or from the many Clinics/Lessons or Paddle Play sessions you already take part in! The Sign Up link is to the right on our Club Home Page. Sign Up Today!
Lis Smoot – Coordinator!

Line Judge Training Clinic – Thursday, February 27 – 11 am to 1 pm at Marinette – still a few slots open – conducted by Tom Jeffers!

Spring Slam Tournament – Friday, Saturday, Sunday – March 6, 7, 8 at Marinette – all day, each day – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Club really needs your help in Volunteering during this 3 day Tournament….GET INVOLVED, check the many positions available to Volunteer – the Link to Volunteer is located on the right of our Club Home Page. Lynda/Jeff Skaggs – Tournament Directors, PK – Volunteer Coordinator, Donna Holick – Tournament Coordinator! Thank you for VOLUNTEERING!

Sun City/Sun City West Team Reciprocal – Sunday, March 15 – 1 pm to 3 pm at the Liberty Courts in SCW. A few player positions open – sign up and join our great Club Team. By now, you know the link to sign up is to the right on our Club Home Page! 🙂

Monday, March 23 – Farewell Dinner – 6 pm to 8 pm – Marinette Auditorium

Tuesday, March 31 – General Club Membership Meeting – 4 pm – Marinette Auditorium

And, yes, we are working on a Club Hat/Shirt order – details coming soon! Thank you Frank spina!

Okay, get on those computers – lots to GET INVOLVED in!

Thank you,
Dave B

Spring Slam, Club Reciprocal, Line Judge Clinic, March Dates, More

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Good Thursday Afternoon SCPC Members,
Just one more BIG THANK YOU to Richard/Barb Heywood, PK, Jeff Skaggs, Tammy Evans and Candy Laube for that great Club Tournament Event last Tuesday. If you missed it, just ask any of the 130 Members who participated, volunteered or cheered on the play …. it was a fantastic Event. Lynda Skaggs included some pictures on our Club Website….lots of smiles and action! Take a look!

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