Thursday, July 31, 2014
Pinehurst Pickleball Association Doubles Tournament
Join us for the 1st Pickleball tournament hosted by Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, September 18-20, 2014! Events include Men’s 40+, 60+ and 70+ Doubles; Women’s 40+, 60+ and 70+ Doubles; Mixed 40+, 60+, 70+ Doubles. Competition will take place at the Pickleball Courts located on Pinehurst No. 6 at 97 Juniper Creek Blvd. in Pinehurst, NC. CLICK HERE for complete information and the registration form.
Gulf Breeze latest to tackle Pickleball
Published July 30, 2014 - www.pnj.com
Sure, I snickered when the bosses assigned me a story on Pickleball, a racquet game described as a cross between badminton, tennis and ping pong.
And yes, I rolled my eyes when I was told that the fast-growing, goofy-named game is really, really popular among the 50-plus set.
"There are 104 Pickleball courts in the Villages," one player said, referring to the mammoth retirement Shangri-la near Ocala.
Yay, I thought. This is going to be as exciting as shuffleboard or four-square. And just as fast.
Then I went to the Gulf Breeze Community Center and played a few games with some of the more experienced Pickleball players.
I'm not snickering now.
Sure, I snickered when the bosses assigned me a story on Pickleball, a racquet game described as a cross between badminton, tennis and ping pong.And yes, I rolled my eyes when I was told that the fast-growing, goofy-named game is really, really popular among the 50-plus set.
"There are 104 Pickleball courts in the Villages," one player said, referring to the mammoth retirement Shangri-la near Ocala.
Yay, I thought. This is going to be as exciting as shuffleboard or four-square. And just as fast.
Then I went to the Gulf Breeze Community Center and played a few games with some of the more experienced Pickleball players.
I'm not snickering now.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Pickleball Social Night growing in popularity at city recreation centers
Published July 30, 2014 - www.pineapplenewspaper.com
The Pickleball craze combining the best of badminton, racquetball and tennis is becoming popular for residents of all ages and abilities at Pompey Park Recreation Center and Delray Beach Community Center. Pickleball is a fun and active racquet game. The game can be played indoors or outdoors and is traditionally played on a badminton size court with a net similar to what’s found in tennis but lowered to just under 3 feet. Pickleball players use a wooden paddle or hard plastic paddle to hit a ball similar to a plastic wiffle ball, serve underhand and allow the ball to bounce once on the opposing player’s side before being returned.
“The Pickleball at Pompey Park is great because it’s social open play matching up players of all skill levels. We have four courts of games playing simultaneously,” said Delray Beach resident and Pickleball aficionado Merrill Beveridge.
Beveridge compares the game to tennis but said it’s less strenuous on her body. She said the court is about one-third the size of a tennis court and that games are played to 11 points with the winner having to win by two.
Social Pickleball Night is currently held Pompey Park Recreation Center, 1102 NW Second St., while summer camps are in session. Cost is free at this time. Starting August 18, Pickleball will move to a timeslot from 8-11a.m., Monday to Friday at Pompey Park. On August 23, a Saturday 1-4p.m. Pickleball schedule will also open at Pompey Park. Players can bring their own Pickleball racquet or one will be provided by staff.
CLICK HERE to read more.
The Pickleball craze combining the best of badminton, racquetball and tennis is becoming popular for residents of all ages and abilities at Pompey Park Recreation Center and Delray Beach Community Center. Pickleball is a fun and active racquet game. The game can be played indoors or outdoors and is traditionally played on a badminton size court with a net similar to what’s found in tennis but lowered to just under 3 feet. Pickleball players use a wooden paddle or hard plastic paddle to hit a ball similar to a plastic wiffle ball, serve underhand and allow the ball to bounce once on the opposing player’s side before being returned.
“The Pickleball at Pompey Park is great because it’s social open play matching up players of all skill levels. We have four courts of games playing simultaneously,” said Delray Beach resident and Pickleball aficionado Merrill Beveridge.
Beveridge compares the game to tennis but said it’s less strenuous on her body. She said the court is about one-third the size of a tennis court and that games are played to 11 points with the winner having to win by two.
Social Pickleball Night is currently held Pompey Park Recreation Center, 1102 NW Second St., while summer camps are in session. Cost is free at this time. Starting August 18, Pickleball will move to a timeslot from 8-11a.m., Monday to Friday at Pompey Park. On August 23, a Saturday 1-4p.m. Pickleball schedule will also open at Pompey Park. Players can bring their own Pickleball racquet or one will be provided by staff.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Strategy and Technique Clinic held at North Georgia Pickleball Club
Submitted by Ann Earley, Ambassador, North Georgia
Today Tom Earley conducted his second summer clinic for Intermediate Plus Pickleball players. After three hours, the players are ready for competition in our 8th annual PB club tournament on September 5-7!
Today Tom Earley conducted his second summer clinic for Intermediate Plus Pickleball players. After three hours, the players are ready for competition in our 8th annual PB club tournament on September 5-7!
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Palmetto Indoor Doubles Invitational
PALMETTO INDOOR DOUBLES INVITATIONAL
AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
SATURDAY,AUGUST 16 and SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
MEET AND GREET FRIDAY NIGHT - AUGUST 15, 2014
AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
SATURDAY,AUGUST 16 and SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
MEET AND GREET FRIDAY NIGHT - AUGUST 15, 2014
Hi to all Pickleball Players,
We hope that all of you are having a wonderful summer season! The Palmetto Indoor Doubles Invitational is being held in beautiful Aiken, South Carolina on August 16, 17 2014. There will be a meet and greet social for all players on Friday night August 15 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. sponsored by the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department.
Deadline for mail in entries is July 31, 2014. On-line entry deadline is August 6, 2014. We hope to see you there!!
Cindy and Nancy
Tournament Directors
954-309-5882
419-320-3655
Monday, July 28, 2014
Adult Pickleball Clinic in Wake Forest, NC
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with the Wake Forest Pickleball Association to sponsor adult pickleball clinics on Tuesday evenings in August. The clinics will be offered from 6-7 p.m. at the Flaherty Park Pickleball Courts, located at 1226 N. White St.
The pickleball clinics are free and open to anyone ages 18 and older, but space is limited to the first 24 registrants.
Register online through Sunday, Aug. 3, at http://wakeforestnc.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/. Anyone wishing to register will be required to set up a free account with a unique user name and password. The pickleball clinics can be found by selecting “Programs” then “Adult Athletics.”
Pickleball is played on a badminton-sized court with a plastic ball and paddle. Easy to learn the game can be played indoors or outdoors and as singles or doubles. No special apparel is required, and equipment will be provided for use by the clinic participants.
For more information about pickleball, contact Joe Vartanesian at retired17@gmail.com.
For more information about the pickleball clinics or registration, contact Athletics Superintendent Edward Austin at 919-435-9562 or eaustin@wakeforestnc.gov.
Pickleball popularity on the rise in Delray Beach
Published July 23, 2014 - www.sun-sentinel.com
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| Pictured from right, Pickleball ambassador Josh Kalin preparing to serve as Merrill Beveridge gets ready to return. Pickelball a game that combines the sports of badminton, racquetball and tennis has caught on at Pompey Park and Delray Beach Community Center. (David DiPino, photo/david dipino / July 23, 2014) |
The Picklelball craze combining the best of badminton, racquetball and tennis is becoming popular for residents of all ages and abilities at Pompey Park Recreation Center and Delray Beach Community Center.
The game can be played indoors or outdoors and is traditionally played on a badminton size court with a net similar to what's found in tennis but lowered to just under 3 feet. Pickleball players use a wooden paddle or hard plastic paddle to hit a ball similar to a plastic wiffle ball, serve underhand and allow the ball to bounce once on the opposing player's side before being returned.
"The Pickleball at Pompey Park is great because it's social open play matching up players of all skill levels," said Delray Beach resident and Pickleball aficionado Merrill Beveridge."We have four courts of games playing simultaneously."
CLICK HERE to read more.
Cary will build pickleball courts in White Oak Park
Published July 24, 2014 - www.carynews.com
CARY — Four players stood in the gymnasium of the Brier Creek Community Center in Raleigh, equipped with large paddles and a neon ball as holey as Swiss cheese.
The players lobbed the ball back and forth over a net. They carefully avoided the “kitchen,” a small rectangle near the net that’s off limits.
Was this a large-scale game of ping pong or a weird form of badminton? Maybe some sort of tennis match?
Nope, it was pickleball.
CLICK HERE to read more.
CARY — Four players stood in the gymnasium of the Brier Creek Community Center in Raleigh, equipped with large paddles and a neon ball as holey as Swiss cheese.
The players lobbed the ball back and forth over a net. They carefully avoided the “kitchen,” a small rectangle near the net that’s off limits.
Was this a large-scale game of ping pong or a weird form of badminton? Maybe some sort of tennis match?
Nope, it was pickleball.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Cary (NC) to construct permanent pickleball courts for $18K
Published July 18, 2014 - www.bizjournals.com
Pickleballers: Your time is now. The town of Cary is installing three permanent pickleball courts at White Oak Park.
The installation, which will cost $18,000, was approved as part of the fiscal year 2014 town budget.
Starting Monday, contractors will be converting multi-purpose slabs into the town’s first dedicated pickleball courts, expected to be complete by August 15.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Pickleballers: Your time is now. The town of Cary is installing three permanent pickleball courts at White Oak Park.
The installation, which will cost $18,000, was approved as part of the fiscal year 2014 town budget.
Starting Monday, contractors will be converting multi-purpose slabs into the town’s first dedicated pickleball courts, expected to be complete by August 15.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Friday, July 18, 2014
Pickleball: Grant growing the sport on the Grand Strand
www.wmbfnews.com
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Lifelong tennis player turned "Pickleballer" Rena Grant turned her love for the racket into a five-days-a-week obsession.
"Most every time when you mention Pickleball to someone, they'll turn up your nose," said Rena Grant, Pickleball Ambassador of Myrtle Beach. "What is 'Pickleball' and so you have to explain to them what Pickleball is."
Pickleball is a growing sport on the Grand Strand that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis.
According to the USA Pickleball Association website, pickleball was created in 1965 near Seattle as a backyard game for all ages.
The USAPA estimates there are now over 100,000 players actively playing Pickleball, and the Pickleball Ambassador for Myrtle Beach, Grant, is determined to add to that number one person at a time.
CLICK HERE to read more.
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Lifelong tennis player turned "Pickleballer" Rena Grant turned her love for the racket into a five-days-a-week obsession.
"Most every time when you mention Pickleball to someone, they'll turn up your nose," said Rena Grant, Pickleball Ambassador of Myrtle Beach. "What is 'Pickleball' and so you have to explain to them what Pickleball is."
Pickleball is a growing sport on the Grand Strand that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis.
According to the USA Pickleball Association website, pickleball was created in 1965 near Seattle as a backyard game for all ages.
The USAPA estimates there are now over 100,000 players actively playing Pickleball, and the Pickleball Ambassador for Myrtle Beach, Grant, is determined to add to that number one person at a time.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Pickleball picks up fans at SummerGlen
www.ocala.com
The Pickle Pounders relished a big victory as they took top honors in the SummerGlen Pickleball Club Fun Days Tournament three-day series that wrapped up Thursday night.
"It's amazing everyone stayed, even with the rain delays," said team member Mike Field, as things wound down in the 84-game series.
Pickleball is gaining popularity at the SummerGlen community south of Ocala, just as it has been sweeping the nation, according to the USA Pickleball Association, which is based in Surprise, Arizona.
Ruth Rosenquist, in media relations with the association, said the name of the game is possibly either for the founder's ball-retrieving dog named Pickles or a type of boat popular in Washington state, where the game started.
CLICK HERE to read more.
The Pickle Pounders relished a big victory as they took top honors in the SummerGlen Pickleball Club Fun Days Tournament three-day series that wrapped up Thursday night.
"It's amazing everyone stayed, even with the rain delays," said team member Mike Field, as things wound down in the 84-game series.
Pickleball is gaining popularity at the SummerGlen community south of Ocala, just as it has been sweeping the nation, according to the USA Pickleball Association, which is based in Surprise, Arizona.
Ruth Rosenquist, in media relations with the association, said the name of the game is possibly either for the founder's ball-retrieving dog named Pickles or a type of boat popular in Washington state, where the game started.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Pickleball popular with Oconee County seniors
www.oconeeenterprise.com
Pickleball is exploding in Oconee County.
Participation in the lesser-known paddle sport that combines elements of pingpong, tennis and badminton has grown exponentially this year.
In September there were six players. Now approximately 150 people are active players in the Athens-Oconee area. The Oconee County Parks and Recreation began hosting games at Oconee Veterans Park in February with only four people. Now dozens of players come out every Monday, Wednesday and Friday beginning at 10 a.m.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Pickleball is exploding in Oconee County.
Participation in the lesser-known paddle sport that combines elements of pingpong, tennis and badminton has grown exponentially this year.
In September there were six players. Now approximately 150 people are active players in the Athens-Oconee area. The Oconee County Parks and Recreation began hosting games at Oconee Veterans Park in February with only four people. Now dozens of players come out every Monday, Wednesday and Friday beginning at 10 a.m.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
St. Johns County's fastest-growing activity a lesser known sport
July 14, 2014 - www.staugustine.com
One of St. Johns County’s fastest-growing activities is a sport that many have never heard of or seen played.
But that could change, as more and more locals continue to take an interest in pickleball — a game that is similar to tennis but played with a smaller racket and a wiffleball on a court closer in size to that used in badminton.
“It’s a sport for all ages,” said Bob Dean, a pickleball ambassador for the state of Florida. “I have people playing pickleball anywhere from the age of 5 to your death, you know? This is one sport that you can play forever. It’s like a lifetime sport.”
One of St. Johns County’s fastest-growing activities is a sport that many have never heard of or seen played.But that could change, as more and more locals continue to take an interest in pickleball — a game that is similar to tennis but played with a smaller racket and a wiffleball on a court closer in size to that used in badminton.
“It’s a sport for all ages,” said Bob Dean, a pickleball ambassador for the state of Florida. “I have people playing pickleball anywhere from the age of 5 to your death, you know? This is one sport that you can play forever. It’s like a lifetime sport.”
CLICK HERE to read more.
Monday, July 14, 2014
Tabor City native has a passion for pickleball
Published July 13, 2014 - www.fayobserver.com -
TABOR CITY - Rena Grant has traveled far and seen a lot since her birth on a Tabor City area farm nine decades ago.
Active and fit, now living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after spending most of her life in Pennsylvania, Grant wants to introduce pickleball to her home town, possibly this fall.
For most, introductions are in order, though Grant says the sport - a combination of badminton, tennis and pingpong - is "the fastest-growing sport on the planet."
"Two senators from Washington state came up with it," Grant said. "It was named after a dog named Pickles."
TABOR CITY - Rena Grant has traveled far and seen a lot since her birth on a Tabor City area farm nine decades ago.Active and fit, now living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after spending most of her life in Pennsylvania, Grant wants to introduce pickleball to her home town, possibly this fall.
For most, introductions are in order, though Grant says the sport - a combination of badminton, tennis and pingpong - is "the fastest-growing sport on the planet."
"Two senators from Washington state came up with it," Grant said. "It was named after a dog named Pickles."
CLICK HERE to read more.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Earleys continue pickleball tutelage
www.cherokeetribune.com
While interest in pickleball, a racket sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis, is growing throughout Cherokee County, one couple is catering to the intermediate and advanced players.
Tom and Ann Earley, who began playing pickleball while traveling to Arizona, fell in love with the game and brought it back to their home in the Macedonia community of Canton eight years ago.
The Earleys had a pair of tennis courts on their property, but resurfaced them to create six pickleball courts in 2013. The courts are in use by regular players in the North Georgia Pickleball Club every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday morning.
Read more: Cherokee Tribune - Earleys continue pickleball tutelage
While interest in pickleball, a racket sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis, is growing throughout Cherokee County, one couple is catering to the intermediate and advanced players.Tom and Ann Earley, who began playing pickleball while traveling to Arizona, fell in love with the game and brought it back to their home in the Macedonia community of Canton eight years ago.
The Earleys had a pair of tennis courts on their property, but resurfaced them to create six pickleball courts in 2013. The courts are in use by regular players in the North Georgia Pickleball Club every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday morning.
Read more: Cherokee Tribune - Earleys continue pickleball tutelage
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Pickleball popular with Oconee County seniors
www.oconeeenterprise.com
Pickleball is exploding in Oconee County.
Participation in the lesser-known paddle sport that combines elements of pingpong, tennis and badminton has grown exponentially this year.
In September there were six players. Now approximately 150 people are active players in the Athens-Oconee area. The Oconee County Parks and Recreation began hosting games at Oconee Veterans Park in February with only four people. Now dozens of players come out every Monday, Wednesday and Friday beginning at 10 a.m.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Pickleball is exploding in Oconee County.Participation in the lesser-known paddle sport that combines elements of pingpong, tennis and badminton has grown exponentially this year.
In September there were six players. Now approximately 150 people are active players in the Athens-Oconee area. The Oconee County Parks and Recreation began hosting games at Oconee Veterans Park in February with only four people. Now dozens of players come out every Monday, Wednesday and Friday beginning at 10 a.m.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Pickle ball players took advantage of a cool 4th of July
www.wakeforesttoday.com
WAKE FOREST, NC – July 8, 2014 – Pickle Ball gives you a great workout, but isn't as taxing on the knees as tennis, says Jerry McInnes, a member of a loosely-knit group fo approximately 65 Wake County area pickle ball players.
The sport appeals to older adults who still enjoy the camaraderie of playing racket sports but don't have the desire to run around the tennis courts.
About 15 players brought out their lawn chairs and coolers for a long morning of fun on July $.
The Town of Wake Forest has seen a surge in interest in playing pickle ball addressing the burgeoning sport by creating pickle ball courts at Flaherty which share space with two back tennis courts. According to a town press release, "As part of an ongoing effort to upgrade its existing facilities, the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department also added eight pickle ball courts on two of the tennis courts."
CLICK HERE to read more.
WAKE FOREST, NC – July 8, 2014 – Pickle Ball gives you a great workout, but isn't as taxing on the knees as tennis, says Jerry McInnes, a member of a loosely-knit group fo approximately 65 Wake County area pickle ball players.About 15 players brought out their lawn chairs and coolers for a long morning of fun on July $.
The Town of Wake Forest has seen a surge in interest in playing pickle ball addressing the burgeoning sport by creating pickle ball courts at Flaherty which share space with two back tennis courts. According to a town press release, "As part of an ongoing effort to upgrade its existing facilities, the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department also added eight pickle ball courts on two of the tennis courts."
CLICK HERE to read more.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
North GA Pickleball Club Strategy Clinic
Submitted by Ann Earley, Ambassador, North Georgia
A dozen PB players at the North GA Pickleball Club enhanced their game with a lecture then demonstration and play yesterday morning with Tom Earley leading the clinic. Tom is a retired Veterinary Surgeon who uses his love of Technique and strategy to bring the PB players up to a higher level of play with these skills.
Tom is a wonderful ambassador for the game and has taught clinics in GA and Arizona.
Another strategy clinic will be held the last Tuesday in July, July 29th, at 9 am.
A dozen PB players at the North GA Pickleball Club enhanced their game with a lecture then demonstration and play yesterday morning with Tom Earley leading the clinic. Tom is a retired Veterinary Surgeon who uses his love of Technique and strategy to bring the PB players up to a higher level of play with these skills.Tom is a wonderful ambassador for the game and has taught clinics in GA and Arizona.
Another strategy clinic will be held the last Tuesday in July, July 29th, at 9 am.
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