Sun City Veterans Day Tournament Raises Over $5,000

The first ever Sun City Carolina Lakes (SCCL) Veterans Day pickleball tournament was a big hit for target charity, Columbia, SC based, Hidden Wounds (http://hiddenwounds.org/). Over $5,000 was raised as donations poured in throughout the two day event

Players from all over North and South Carolina and as far away as Georgia came to attend. Participants in both doubles and mixed doubles were treated to cool morning temperatures but sunny skies and lots of competitive play. SCCL residents and local sponsors provided snacks, drinks, and lunch to players during tournament hours. Resident hosts served as court officials, provided golf cart transportation, and even housing to visiting players. A Friday night banquet featured wine and pasta along with live music, dancing, sing-alongs, and even an appearance by Sun City Hilton Head’s famous dancing pickle!

Tournament director and USAPA ambassador, Frank Kinder presented a $5,000 dollar check, along with a plaque and tee shirt commemorating the event to Hidden Wounds co-founder and director, Chris Younts, during the banquet on behalf of the SCCL club. Frank passed along his gratitude for all of the wonderful sponsors and the many volunteers who made the tournament such a spectacular event.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOW APPROACHING FOR THE 2011 FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES PICKLEBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!! REGISTRATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Come out and compete at the 2011 Florida Senior Games Pickleball State Championships on December 3 - 5, 2011 at Kelly Recreation Center in Lakeland. Get ahead of the game by registering online at www.flasports.com.

**Matches will be held outdoors on modified tennis courts, using indoor/outdoor balls**

REGISTER TODAY BEFORE THE DEADLINE BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW!

REGISTER HERE!!

Click the link below to book your room today or call Global JBS Destination Solutions toll-free at 866-922-0020. Don't miss out on these incredibly low rates reserved just for you!

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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Florida Sports Foundation toll-free at 866-FLGAMES (866-354-2637) or games@flasports.com

 We look forward to seeing you at the Games!

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Doubles

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

 

Singles and Mixed

Wednesday,March 7, 2012

 

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EventManager – Mike Holtzclaw

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Registration deadline is February 8

SCCL Pickleball Club Donates Nets to Indian Land School

Submitted by  Frank Kinder
Ambassador, Indian Land, SC


The Sun City Carolina Lakes (SCCL) Pickleball Club in Indian Land, SC not only taught pickleball to Indian Middle School (ILMS) students, they also donated two portable nets to help jump start the program. USAPA member Luis Lopez organized the event held the last week in October.

Several members of the SCCL Club worked with students during daily physical education classes. The USAPA nets were purchased by the Club and donated during a presentation ceremony following the week long event. Pictured below are Luis and USAPA ambassador Frank Kinder presenting the new nets to ILMS Principal David McDonald, along with Physical Education teachers Jessica Hardy and Kevin Mager, as students patiently stand by.

Greensboro Sportsplex Offers Pickleball and Chair Volleyball for Seniors
http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/   City News/ 11/19/11

Now through December 20, the Greensboro Sportsplex will offer clinics for two non-traditional sports, pickleball and chair volleyball. Clinics will be held on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 am for seniors 55 years and over. Sessions are designed for all levels of ability. The game of pickleball is played with a wooden racquet and combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Chair volleyball is played with a beach ball and a modified volle'yball layout. The clinics are free of charge and pre-registration is not required.

Click Here for Greensboro Sportsplex location and contact information

2011 USAPA National Pickleball Tournament Comes to Phoenix

PRWEB.com -  November 2, 2011

The USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) is pleased to present the 2011 USAPA National Pickleball Tournament in Buckeye Arizona with play November 6-14th. With its unique name, pickleball is rapidly growing into an international sport for players of all ages.

Over 420 pickleball players will be participating in this year’s National Pickleball Tournament from 31 states and provinces. Events include singles, doubles, and mixed doubles in open, senior, adult, young adult and junior divisions.

Summer Pickleball in Franklin, NC

The Franklin, NC, Pickleball Group has enjoyed their newly resurfaced courts at our Recreation Park over the summer. With the cooler months rapidly approaching, and our summer folks returning to warmer climes, we are headed indoors to the Armory. At the National Guard Armory (active NG Armory) we have 3 courts for indoor play. About 25 of us got together at a local Mexican Restaurant to "say good-bye" to our summer folks and it was wonderful!

We will be playing until mid-December when we break for the holidays and then resume after the New Year. Visitors are always welcome. They can contact us for play details if they will be in the area.

Click here for  photos of the resurfaced courts and our Pickleball Players enjoying the last of the outside play!

Beginner Clinics in Aiken........

Submitted by
Loretta Beckner
Ambassador, Aiken, SC

I just finished giving my first beginner's pickleball class today.

We met for four consecutive Mondays, an hour each time, followed by an

hour of open practice time. I ended up with nine students, so two of

our regular pickleball players helped me out. It was a lot of fun and

we generated good enthusiasm. All of the players caught on so well

and I believe all of them will become regulars at our pickleball

sessions.

We now have a court designated just for beginners at Odell Weeks.

Whenever there are two or more beginners, they can use the court to

practice and/or play. When they feel comfortable to play with the

more advanced players, they are welcome to do so.

I'm sending along a photo taken at today's class:

From left to right:

Susan Andrew, Loretta Beckner, Paul Baltzell, Bobby Starks, Marsha

Isenhour, Jean Fishel and Sherry Moor. (Missing from photo are Sherry

Baltzell, Sue Stutman, and Wendy Hilliard).

I'm hoping to give more classes in the first of the year....I think it

will really help grow the sport here in Aiken.