Club Board Meeting with RCSC – Sign Up Reminders

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Good afternoon Sun City Pickleball Club Members – another beautiful Sunday!

CLUB BOARD MEETING WITH THE RCSC

Last Friday, October 8, 5 members of our Pickleball Club met with the RCSC Board/Administration. Club Members attending were Tom Jeffers, Ann Clark, Evelyn Larsen, Rich Peterson and Dave Breault.

This was the second meeting with the RCSC . . . in this meeting, the RCSC shared a possible solution to the need for additional pickleball courts in the Mountain View area. Considerations are being made for constructing a building at the Mountain View site for indoor pickleball courts! This concept idea came from the consultation of the RCSC with the architect. Obviously, there are many facets to be addressed and met before any further development could take place. However, as far down the line as this may be, it indicates the understanding of our need for additional pickleball courts in Sun City. As a Club, it continues to be absolutely imperative that we show the numbers of utilization to support the need of these courts!! Always sign in both at Marinette and Mountain View – documentation/record keeping is a must! There is, also, a plan in the works for the placement of some temporary courts when the current Mountain View courts are no longer “in play”! Talk with any of the Club representatives who attended this meeting for more in-depth details…..this was a very positive meeting with the RCSC….certainly, a “step” in the right direction!

SIGN UP REMINDERS

Many event/activities are underway – get on our Club Website suncitypickleballclub.org – plenty to chose from! RWB – Volunteer Luncheon – Modified Pickleball – Clinics – Ladders – Lessons, etc. SIGN UP! And a thank you to Pat Sterba for continuing to volunteer/coordinate our Club Mixed Ladder on Fridays! Bravo!!

For now,
Dave B

RWB Color Tournament – Volunteer Luncheon – Ladders

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Good afternoon this Thursday Sun City Pickleball Club Members,

And the weather is cooperating!!! Fall is a beautiful temp season – “October heat relief”!

Here is a bit more information about a few Club events/activities that are “happening soon”! Links for sign ups are on our Club Website suncitypickleballclub.org

RED WHITE BLUE GREY/BLACK COLOR TOURNAMENT – Monday, November 8 – 3 pm – Marinette

This event is quite like a “round robin” combined with a bit of a “ladder element”. There will be 4 teams divided into 4 color groups – each team member will wear the specific color assigned to their team . . . players will be equally divided into groups of 20 players with similar skill levels competing against each other. There are 3 skill levels that seem to be easiest to identify with – Beginner (novice to 1.5 rating), Intermediate (2.0 – 3.0 rating) and Advanced (3.5 up). This a great opportunity (in a “friendly”, “little competitive” atmosphere) to try out your play with many others of a similar skill level (and meet more nice people in our Club). Each player will play 5 games – sometimes you may play with another player of your color team vs players from other teams. Each game will be with a group of different players – all in the same skill level. No color team member plays against their own team mate – only compete against players from other color teams. Each player accumulates points for their color team. So, if a red team member is teamed with a blue team member, their score counts for each of their teams . . . the other color team (like a blue team member and grey/black team member) accumulates points for their team. The color team with the most points at the end of all games are the “champs”! What fun and team camaraderie!! Sign up, get on a team, wear your color, cheer on your teammates!! There will be some refreshments at the end of play. Volunteers needed!!

VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON – Saturday, November 13 – 11 am – Bell Center Auditorium

A thank you event for all who have Volunteered (4 or more hours) over the last 2 years . . . yes, 2 years because of the “Covid” situation – so, all of 2020 which includes the SSIPA Tournament in January, the Spring Slam in March, plus all those who volunteered with Clinics, Lessons, Ladders, Round Robins, Set Up Committees, etc . . . There are so many Club Members who have volunteered so much of their time . . . come let us “wine” (not really) and dine you with some refreshments and “prizes”!

LADDERS

There are several Ladders (Womens – Mondays, Mens – Thursdays, and Mixed – Fridays) starting soon – all at 11 a.m. A link for sign ups can be found by clicking on “Activities” on our Club Website home page for specific start dates. Thank you to Patty Evans, Mike Luke, Kevin Pates and Dan Haberman for getting these Ladders back “in play”!!

For now,
Dave B

Club Calendar — Schedules — Sign Ups — More Info

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Good morning this Sunday Sun City Pickleball Club Members,

Welcome to October . . . so many events/activities starting . . . you may have to read this email more than once . . . and often . . . even more events/activities will begin/continue as our Club “winter season” unfolds! Check our Club Website, check it often!

It is very IMPORTANT that you READ THE CRITERIA for each event/activity – Links for that important information are located by checking our Club Website suncitypickleballclub.org

Special thank you’s to Bill Booth and Allen Gilson for their continued expertise in setting up our Club Website!! And thank you to all the Volunteers who step up to organize each of our Club events/activities. A BIG BRAVO to ALL VOLUNTEERS!!

“DROP IN” PLAY – each day – 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.

SIGN UPS on our Club Website available for the following: Continue reading →

Reminders for October and Beyond

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Good Tuesday morning Sun City Pickleball Club Members,

Some quick notes:

First:
There are still a few slots left in the Line Judge Training Clinic on Wednesday, October 13 – 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tom Jeffers, Club VP, will be conducting this very beneficial and up to date rules clinic as we approach the Round Up Tournament October 19-20-21. Join one our Line Judge Teams, help our tournament continue to run well and get a volunteer shirt!!! Lots of wins there!!

Second:
Our Club events/activities will begin to “ease” back into the “precovid” mode as we enter October, November, etc. Officially, Monday, October 4 is the beginning of the new Club calendar. “Drop In” play remains until 11 a.m. each day and then our other Club activities/events begin – some at 11 a.m. with others starting a bit later . . . please go to our Club Website suncitypickleballclub.org often to check what the schedule unfolds . . . many require “sign ups” so it is important to check out the time/day, etc. In fact, one Clinic begins today . . . Bud Langford’s 4.0 Clinic 3 p.m. to 5 pm. …”sign ups” are available on the Club Website!!!

Third:
At the upcoming RCSC Board meeting this Thursday at the Sun Dial Auditorium – 9 a.m. – you need to bring your picture ID for entry . . no key fobs will be accepted!

Fourth:
As we enter the last quarter of this year, dues can be paid – any dues paid from October on will count for the remainder of this year (new members) and the year 2022. Dues remain at $15 for the year. Please use the Membership link on our Club website to easily and efficiently register/pay for 2022 – still a great, super deal!!!

There will be more . . . but, for now,
Dave B

Meeting Follow Up — Bylaw Reminder — Looking Ahead

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Another Saturday Good Morning Sun City Pickleball Club Members,

THANK YOU ALL for attending our first Club meeting last Monday . . . it had been since January 2020 that we last got together!! We sure got a lot done . . . and we are ready for our annual ROUND UP TOURNAMENT scheduled for Tue – Wed – Thurs October 19 -20-21. A real Club effort . . . VOLUNTEERS . . . BRAVO!!!!

This is a great tournament for our Club Members to enter!! Get a partner – talk to a friend – maybe that person you play with several times a week is interested in entering!! Ask them!! Entry fees are discounted for our Club Members! Give it a try!! Meet other people from other clubs – meet those, like you, who enjoy this super activity of pickleball!! Wahoo!!

A REMINDER:
Future tournament directors needed – please contact Lynda/Jeff Skaggs, Donna Holick or any Club Board Member to get more involved. We have a super tournament team already in place – join the team! Help keep this Club one of the best!!!

ANOTHER REMINDER:
There is a link on our Club home page suncitypickleballclub.org to read/review the proposed Club Bylaws, Procedures, Rules. Discussion on these proposals will be on the agenda for our next Club meeting Monday, October 25 – 4 p.m. Marinette Auditorium.

CLUB EVENTS/ACTIVITIES:
Our Club schedule will be “easing” into “full swing” as we enter October – November – December. As dates for “start ups” are determined, more, complete information as to time, days, etc. will be announced. One note of a schedule change as October approaches – the Wednesday Round Robin will be starting at 11 a.m, on October 6 . . . September 22 and 29 will still start at 7 a.m.

We have other events/activities like Ladders, Leagues, Clinics, Introductory Lessons, Paddleplay, and our Club Modified Pickleball Group – etc – more on each of those will be coming soon. Anyone who would like to assist with any of our events/activities . . . please talk with any Club Board Member . . . we will help put you in contact with the “right” people! Bravo to them!!

FUTURE DATES OF NOTE: (info on each as their time approaches)
Sunday, October 24, 1 p.m. – Reciprocal with SCW – Marinette Courts
Monday, October 25, 4 p.m. – Club Membership Meeting – Marinette Auditorium
Tuesday, October 26, 4 p.m. – Fun Day – Mountain View Courts
Monday, November 8, 3 p.m. – RWB Club Tournament – Marinette Courts
Several Members have volunteered to help with this event – (our last year directors may be unable to get back to the USA) – so, if you would like to volunteer to assist, talk with any Club Board Member. This is a great, fun event!
Saturday, November 13, Noon – Volunteer Luncheon – Bell Center Auditorium
Sunday, November 21, 1 p.m. – Reciprocal with SCW – Liberty Courts SCW
Monday, December 6, 4 p.m. – Club Annual Meeting – Marinette Auditorium
Wednesday, December 8, 5 p.m. – Club Christmas Party – Sun Dial Auditorium
(with the Band Street Player)
Sunday, December 19, 1 p.m. – Reciprocal with SCW – Marinette Courts

And . . . check out the Friday Night Social – play with friends – Marinette Courts

And on we go!

For now,
Dave B

Proposed Bylaws, Club Rules, and Club Procedures

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During this past couple of years, the board set a goal of updating bylaws and appointed an ad hoc committee to come up with a recommended set of bylaws. This committee was comprised of, Colleen Hoeschen (chair), Cindy Golden, Donna Holick, Diana Graham, and Board representative Dave Breault. They presented their product in early 2021. The board has accepted almost 100% of their recommendations but with an eye on efficiency and permanence changed format and created two documents instead of one; bylaws and procedures.

Bylaws are the guiding principles of governing SCPC. They are in place to guide the board’s actions and decision so that as members you will know what to expect. They are basically the architectural framework of the club. Bylaws require the membership receive the proposed change with a minimum of ten days for review which is why they are posted now for the December meeting. We need a quorum and a 51% approval vote to put these bylaws into effect. Once approved they will be on file with the RCSC Clubs Office.

The other document created out of the work of the ad hoc bylaw committee was SCPC Procedures. The bylaw states the principle and the procedures define how it is carried out. For example, there is a bylaw that states: “Sun City Pickleball Club places a premium on safety and will work with RCSC to address safety issues in a prudent and responsible manner.” That’s the framework. There is a corresponding item in procedures that details how that will be done: first aid supplies will be available, requests can be made of any board member, safety training available periodically, etc. Procedures were written so that future boards have a template to work from. They are not items that need club member attention or votes—they are the “how to” part of the job. Procedures can be changed by a board vote. They are placed here for transparency and if you’re running for office, a good thing to look over.

The third item you will find here are SCPC Rules. Upon review we found one page of written rules, all others appear to be historical knowledge. We felt it was time to write them down. We used the written rules, the historical information and also looked towards the future (placing of paddle racks in Marinette, for example) in writing these rules. We have done our best to capture what we think are the best rules to ensure play moves efficiently and fairly. Some rules are dictated by RCSC and club bylaws. The board of directors has the ability to change them through a board vote. This flexibility will ensure that unintended consequences or a better solution can be quickly made. Membership always has the option of contacting the board with suggestions.

We are very appreciative of all the work the bylaw committee has done to further this process. Please thank them when you get a chance.

Meeting Updates/Reminders

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Good afternoon Sun City Pickleball Club Members this Saturday afternoon,

It seems, from the many inquiries on the Marinette courts lately, that there is a need for clarification about the meetings this September brings forth!

First:
Five members of the Sun City Pickleball Club Board – Tom Jeffers, Jan Booth, Evelyn Larsen, Lynda Skaggs and Dave Breault – met with the RCSC Board and Administration last Tuesday, September 7. There were approximately 15 people in attendance. The RCSC Board had asked us to meet with them to begin conversations/discussions about the need for more pickleball courts considering what will happen at Mountain View with those proposed renovations. The meeting was a positive beginning of the need of finding the solution for more, additional pickleball courts in Sun City . . . hopefully, of course, in the Mountain View area, but, definitely desired south of Grand Ave. This was the first of many meetings, for sure, as this need is addressed and solved . . . they must build more pickleball courts!!! As these meetings/discussions continue Club Members will be informed of any progress or solution. This was, as stated, a POSITIVE step!

Second:
The RCSC Board meeting is scheduled for next Monday, September 13 – 9 a.m. in the Sun Dial Auditorium. Their agenda has been posted . . . there are several items on this agenda that will be addressed by concerned Sun City residents. The Mountain View renovation is not listed in the agenda . . . the meeting(s) between the RCSC and our Club Board about future, additional pickleball courts will continue, at this point, outside of this meeting.

Third:
Our Pickleball Club Membership Meeting is scheduled, also, on September 13 – 3 p.m. in the Marinette Auditorium. Please plan to attend! The agenda for this meeting can be found on our Club Website suncitypickleballclub.org

Clarification . . . positive steps . . .

For now,
Dave B

Line Judge Training Clinic — Membership Meeting

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Good afternoon Sun City Pickleball Club Members,

Well, here we go . . .

1st – LINE JUDGE TRAINING CLINIC for our ROUND UP TOURNAMENT in October –

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Marinette Pavilion 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Tom Jeffers, our Club Vice President (and USAPA Referee) will be conducting this class with an “eye” on reviewing the USAPA rules – a full, complete description of the class can be found by clicking the link in the right column located on our Club website page suncitypickleballclub.org Description  Sign Up

Be sure to sign up quickly as there is only space for 20 members . . . this is a great opportunity for all Club Members . . . become more informed about the new/added rules in this wonderful sport of pickleball, be a part of a great Sun City Line Judge Team at our ROUND UP TOURNAMENT, and get a super nice T shirt!! Thank you for volunteering – thank you helping keep our Pickleball Club one of the best!!! Bravo!!

2nd – MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Monday, September 13, 2021 – 3 p.m. Marinette Auditorium

BE THERE!!! The agenda was noted in the last Club email – check it out!!

For now,
Dave B

PS. Yes, there is also an important RCSC Board meeting at Sundial 9 a.m. also on Monday, September 13. 🙂

Line Judge Training Clinic

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A major revenue source for our club are the tournaments that we host every year at the Marinette courts.  For our members who have participated or observed tournament play, you know that successful tournaments depend heavily on our club volunteers.  One of the most exciting and dynamic volunteer positions is serving as a line judge. 

Our tournaments are USA Pickleball sanctioned events, which require line judges for all gold medal matches.  A pickleball line judge, much like a tennis line judge, is part of the team that supports the referee by observing the travel of the ball and signaling to the referee if the ball has touched the ground or other object outside the court boundaries. 

Line judges have the opportunity to see the gold medal match competition and the best players compete at all the skill levels.  For our experienced line judges, this is the perfect opportunity to review the 2021 USA Pickleball line judge skills.

We’ll spend about an hour discussing the role of line judge, then we’ll apply that knowledge on the courts to practice the new skills.  To go to Sign Up Genius and register, Click Here  The class is limited to 16 participants, plus four alternates.  Paddle, name tags, and court attire are required!

Date:               Wednesday,  October 13
Location:         Marinette Pavilion
Time:              10:30 am-12:30 pm