A message from the North Georgia Pickleball Club's Halloween Tournament!!
"We have reached our maximum entries for both days of our upcoming
Halloween tournament on the 29th and 30th! We have had full entries for
about a week, but wanted to alert those who have not sent in their money to
confirm.
It should be a great tournament and I'm excited about the folks
coming from all around the southeast region. With some hot Sunday
competition, we expect an audience as well.
If anyone would like to simply come to watch, perhaps pay the entry fee for a t-shirt and lunch as well,they are welcome. We have bench seats for at least 40 good seats! With a hill over the north end of the courts, it is quite a view!
The tournament begins both days at 8 a.m. with "opening ceremonies".......a new surprise in our program inspired by the Palm Creek PB Club tournament.
Thanks for posting this information............
Ann Earley - North Georgia Pickleball Club
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Girl Talk Plays Pickleball - Video - WXII The Triad
Ambassador, Laura Patterson is interviewd by the Host of Girl Talk, along with her pickleball friends at the Winston Salem YMCA
CLICK and ENJOY
Girl Talk Plays Pickleball - Video - WXII The Triad
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Update from Florida's Space Coast
Here are some pics from the Viera Recreation Center and Satellite Recreation center.
It was a little bit of challenge trying to convince the director to give us time to play a silly game called Pickleball.
We had such a good response the first two weeks that we had to get a third net to accommodate all the players.I think that they know that we are here to stay….
Health First is also now open for Pickleball play. We had our first clinics , with a great turn out. With the help of Dave and Deb Christian we ran successful beginner and intermediate clinics. It is a semi private facility so no pictures are allowed to be taken.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Great News - Pickleball added to NSGA Summer Games
A message from Nancy Jordan
(and a special Thank You to Chris Thomas, Regional Ambassador,Western Region and his group for their help in making this happen)
"I had two different NSGA staff confirm ( while I was in Rochester NY for the Winter Games) that I could announce that pickleball has been added to the 2013 NSGA summer games in Cleveland, OH as a regular sport not a demonstration sport.
Qualifications will take place from Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2012. They will take the first four places in each event. No skill level events only age groupings. Players must qualify at a designated affiliate of NSGA. In most cases, it is the state senior olympics event.
You must be 50 or more in 2012 to qualify for these games.We will put out more info as it becomes available."
Thx
Nancy Jordan
(and a special Thank You to Chris Thomas, Regional Ambassador,Western Region and his group for their help in making this happen)
"I had two different NSGA staff confirm ( while I was in Rochester NY for the Winter Games) that I could announce that pickleball has been added to the 2013 NSGA summer games in Cleveland, OH as a regular sport not a demonstration sport.
Qualifications will take place from Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2012. They will take the first four places in each event. No skill level events only age groupings. Players must qualify at a designated affiliate of NSGA. In most cases, it is the state senior olympics event.
You must be 50 or more in 2012 to qualify for these games.We will put out more info as it becomes available."
Thx
Nancy Jordan
An Update from Myrtle Beach, SC
Submitted by:
Rena Grant, Ambassador
Myrtle Beach, SC
The Seniors at Prince Creek West area are still going strong since our clinic on September 8, 2011. Carol and Tom Gray have painted two courts in a parking lot and they play twice a week. I loaned them my paddles and net to get started and now they have ordered one net and four paddles. Carol and Tom are doing a fabulous job promoting Pickleball. Carol is becoming a member of USAPA. Seasons at Prince Creek West in Murrells Inlet, SC has been added to our places to play. 
The evening clinics at Crabtree on September 12th,16th and 26th went very well. I am very grateful to Rich and Diane Skrovan, Carol Gray and Pat Mills who came to help with those clinics. We picked up a few new members and lots of enthusiasm for the game of Pickleball. This is a photo from our first night.
On September 16, 2011, North Myrtle Beach Pickleball players came to Crabtree Gym for a tournament and we had some real good matches and fun was had by all. A big thank you to Richard Brown for setting up the tournament. He did a great job. Thanks also to Fay Mills for planning the refreshments. Thanks to Diane and Rich Skrovan who were a big help and also took photos of the day and of the winners.
All of our players from Crabtree prepared a nice lunch which everyone enjoyed. Thanks to all who took part in a truly fun day.
The Conway Recreation Center opened on September 1, 2011. David Williams, whom I’ve been working with for some time to get his Pickleball program started, invited Rich Skrovan and I for a tour. “Wow” what a huge center. They have 2 full size basketball courts, a 1/10th mile track over that, an Olympic size swimming pool and every workout piece of equipment you would want. Although he has put 3 Pickleball courts in already, he is willing to put in as many as needed. He has room for 6. He ordered USAPA nets and paddles.
Thank you to Rich and Diane Skrovan who helped me hold a clinic there on September 19th. We had 10 people attend. David is so eager to get Pickleball going that it makes me want to help him as much as I can. Right now Pickleball is played on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to Noon. If the interest is there the courts will be available 7 days a week. I will be going there on Fridays to teach newcomers till we find someone to take over. Although I will be driving 30 miles each way in order to help him, David is so eager to get Pickleball going that it makes me want to help him as much as I can. We have also added the Conway Recreation Center, in Conway, SC to our places to play too.
Rena Grant, Ambassador
Myrtle Beach, SC
The Seniors at Prince Creek West area are still going strong since our clinic on September 8, 2011. Carol and Tom Gray have painted two courts in a parking lot and they play twice a week. I loaned them my paddles and net to get started and now they have ordered one net and four paddles. Carol and Tom are doing a fabulous job promoting Pickleball. Carol is becoming a member of USAPA. Seasons at Prince Creek West in Murrells Inlet, SC has been added to our places to play. 
The evening clinics at Crabtree on September 12th,16th and 26th went very well. I am very grateful to Rich and Diane Skrovan, Carol Gray and Pat Mills who came to help with those clinics. We picked up a few new members and lots of enthusiasm for the game of Pickleball. This is a photo from our first night. On September 16, 2011, North Myrtle Beach Pickleball players came to Crabtree Gym for a tournament and we had some real good matches and fun was had by all. A big thank you to Richard Brown for setting up the tournament. He did a great job. Thanks also to Fay Mills for planning the refreshments. Thanks to Diane and Rich Skrovan who were a big help and also took photos of the day and of the winners.
All of our players from Crabtree prepared a nice lunch which everyone enjoyed. Thanks to all who took part in a truly fun day.
Winners:
Dan Sturzenbecker and Debby Rea
Gary Skinner and Trish Snyder
Tommy Bray and Fran Jenkins
Others who attended:
Jerry Eamer and Lori Schommer
Adam Schroeder and Pat Rider
Thank you to Rich and Diane Skrovan who helped me hold a clinic there on September 19th. We had 10 people attend. David is so eager to get Pickleball going that it makes me want to help him as much as I can. Right now Pickleball is played on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to Noon. If the interest is there the courts will be available 7 days a week. I will be going there on Fridays to teach newcomers till we find someone to take over. Although I will be driving 30 miles each way in order to help him, David is so eager to get Pickleball going that it makes me want to help him as much as I can. We have also added the Conway Recreation Center, in Conway, SC to our places to play too.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
If you live here or are just visiting - come play at our new location in Clearwater, Fl
Below are some of the regular players at The Long Center in Clearwater, Fl. It was just last April that Susan Forget, a snowbird from Ontario, Canada, with the help of some locals introduced pickleball to the area.
When Susan is not in Florida, Rose Craft (front row, right w/white top) is the lady in charge. The 3rd player from the left with a yellow shirt is Bob Cicetti, the generous volunteer beginner's trainer. These two kept the interest peaked during the summer with scheduled play every Saturday morning. Now they have two courts and the center is willing to add more if necessary.
When Susan is not in Florida, Rose Craft (front row, right w/white top) is the lady in charge. The 3rd player from the left with a yellow shirt is Bob Cicetti, the generous volunteer beginner's trainer. These two kept the interest peaked during the summer with scheduled play every Saturday morning. Now they have two courts and the center is willing to add more if necessary.
The Long Center is conveniently located close to US 19 and is a real fun place to play!!!
The Long Center
1501, N. Belcher Rd
Clearwater, Fl 33765
Phone : 727-793-2320
1501, N. Belcher Rd
Clearwater, Fl 33765
Phone : 727-793-2320
Actual schedule : Mon, Wed. and Thur. from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cost per visit :
Free w/ Silver Sneakers
Free w/ Play Pass
$2 w /Rec Card
$2.50 No Card
"The group is growing and the more we advertising, the more players we will have. Pickleball is a fun game to play and good exercise for seniors. We want to promote the sport as much as we can.
It is peope like you who care about keeping seniors in shape and enjoy the sport, that will spread the word."
Pickleball addict
Susan Forget
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Atlantic South Well Represented at National Senior Games
The National Senior Games Championships (NSGA) Winter Games took place from September 28th through October 2nd, 2011, in Rochester, New York at the Gates Chili High School's Spartan Stadium. Word on the street is that this was and absolutely fabulous state of the art facility.
We extend a very special THANK YOU to all of our Atlantic South Players who made the trip to Rochester to experience this exciting event. There may have been more......but we know we had representation from players who live or have ties to: Naples/Cape Coral, Ft. Myers, Bradenton, Sebring and The Villages, FL, Opelika, AL, Flat Rock NC, Conway and North Myrtle Beach, SC.
Jerry Eamer (Conway, SC) shared these photos and had the following to say about the games: "Was very pleased with how the games were run and how the local sports community worked with the local Pickleball group. Dave Thomas and his staff did an outstanding job."
We extend a very special THANK YOU to all of our Atlantic South Players who made the trip to Rochester to experience this exciting event. There may have been more......but we know we had representation from players who live or have ties to: Naples/Cape Coral, Ft. Myers, Bradenton, Sebring and The Villages, FL, Opelika, AL, Flat Rock NC, Conway and North Myrtle Beach, SC.
Jerry Eamer (Conway, SC) shared these photos and had the following to say about the games: "Was very pleased with how the games were run and how the local sports community worked with the local Pickleball group. Dave Thomas and his staff did an outstanding job."
And we extend a special Atlantic South CONGRATS! to our ASR medal winners!
Men's Singles
Duane Frego, Florida - 50-54 Gold
Robert Welter, Florida - 55-50 Silver
Paul Coletta, North Carolina - 60-64 Gold
Lyle Dumers, Florida - 75+ Gold
Bob McClure, Florida - 75+ Silver
Men's Doubles
Duane Frego, Florida / Bert Wilson(NY) - 50-54 Gold
David Jordan (his mom lives in Fl !!) / Rob Welte, Florida - 55-59 Gold
Paul Coletta, North Carolina / Dough Radz (NY) - 60-64 Gold
Bob Huskey, Alabama / Gary Ball (MI) 60-64 Silver
Tom Burkhart (LA) / Lyle Dumers, Florida - 65-69 Bronze
Brett Carpenter (NY) / Patrick Hotchkiss, Florida - 70-74 Bronze
Bob McClure, Florida / Frederick Washburn (NY) - 75+ Bronze
Ladies' Doubles
Jan Konn, Florida / Nancy Meyer, Florida 50-54 Gold
Mixed Doules
Jan Konn, Florida / Duane Frego, Florida 50-54 Gold
Nancy Meyer,Florida / Rob Welter, Florida - 55-59, Gold
Susan Carson (TN) / Bob Huskey, Alabama - 55-59 Silver
Paul Coletta, North Carolina / Jan Pasternak (TX) - 55-59 Bronze
And here's a link to Cape-Coral Daily Breeze.com who thinks their Sothwest Florida players are "golden"
Indian Land, SC School Designates Pickleball Week
Submited by Frank Kinder
Ambassador, Indian Land, SC
Retired from a career in law enforcement USAPA member and pickleball enthusiast, Luis Lopez is also a volunteer mentor (tutor) for Indian Land Middle School (ILMS) students in Indian Land, SC. During his time at the school, Luis has constantly spoken about pickleball and how it would be a great avenue for the students to be actively involved in physical education. He was put in contact with Ms. Jessica Hardy, Physical Education Instructor. She and fellow Physical Education teacher, Kevin Mager expressed interest in implementing pickleball at ILMS.
After exchanging emails, Luis eagerly agreed to provide pickleball classes to the Middle School students. The teachers decided to designate the entire week of October 24th -28th, 2011 for pickleball. Two classes of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will meet every day for instruction. Luis invited Ms. Hardy and Mr. Mager to Sun City Carolina Lakes (SCCL) for a demonstration and instruction prior to the classes being held.
Several members of the SCCL Pickleball Club volunteered to help Luis with this special community outreach project. Thanks to a grant and donations from the SCCL Club, Luis was able to assist in acquiring much needed equipment for the school’s program. As a result of Luis’ passion for the game--and his persuasive persona--the school is now planning to implement pickleball on a regular basis as part of the physical education curriculum. Kudos, Luis!
Ambassador, Indian Land, SC
Retired from a career in law enforcement USAPA member and pickleball enthusiast, Luis Lopez is also a volunteer mentor (tutor) for Indian Land Middle School (ILMS) students in Indian Land, SC. During his time at the school, Luis has constantly spoken about pickleball and how it would be a great avenue for the students to be actively involved in physical education. He was put in contact with Ms. Jessica Hardy, Physical Education Instructor. She and fellow Physical Education teacher, Kevin Mager expressed interest in implementing pickleball at ILMS.
After exchanging emails, Luis eagerly agreed to provide pickleball classes to the Middle School students. The teachers decided to designate the entire week of October 24th -28th, 2011 for pickleball. Two classes of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will meet every day for instruction. Luis invited Ms. Hardy and Mr. Mager to Sun City Carolina Lakes (SCCL) for a demonstration and instruction prior to the classes being held.
Several members of the SCCL Pickleball Club volunteered to help Luis with this special community outreach project. Thanks to a grant and donations from the SCCL Club, Luis was able to assist in acquiring much needed equipment for the school’s program. As a result of Luis’ passion for the game--and his persuasive persona--the school is now planning to implement pickleball on a regular basis as part of the physical education curriculum. Kudos, Luis!
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