Friday, November 22, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
New sport of Pickleball appeals to North Georgians
November 19, 2013 - www.gainesvilletimes.com
Lanier Villages Estates residents play weekly games
A new sport is sweeping across senior communities and public gyms in North Georgia. The game pickleball, akin to tennis and badminton, frequently attracts seniors because of its smaller courts and greater accessibility.
Lanier Village Estate resident Tory Elliott plays regularly at the retirement community.
“It’s just a good sport, because when you’re old — I’m almost 80 — it keeps you active,” he said. “I play as much as I can, sometimes three or four times a week.”
Lanier Villages Estates residents play weekly games
A new sport is sweeping across senior communities and public gyms in North Georgia. The game pickleball, akin to tennis and badminton, frequently attracts seniors because of its smaller courts and greater accessibility.Lanier Village Estate resident Tory Elliott plays regularly at the retirement community.
“It’s just a good sport, because when you’re old — I’m almost 80 — it keeps you active,” he said. “I play as much as I can, sometimes three or four times a week.”
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Friday, November 15, 2013
News from Southern Palm Beach County
Submitted by Josh Kalin, Ambassador, Delray Beach & Boca Raton, Florida
The exciting news is that Pickleball lines were painted on two tennis courts at University Woodlands Park in Boca Raton, FL. This has made the courts multi-purpose and will certainly be an asset for the City's residents to learn and play.
What an accomplishment for Lin Cohen, Liaison for our Pickleball group. Over the past 11 months, people made phone calls or sent emails to the City of Boca Parks and Rec Department. Thank you Diane and Peter Sepetanc, Frank Scida, Linda Dutton, Harriet and Josh Kalin, Marion Lindsey, Mary Ellen Harris, Myra Rubenstein, Rich Harnist and Ursula Hess. It took communication and encouragement from a lot of people to get the courts painted.
Those recently playing were Barbara Turturo, Carol Fischer, Emily Stepner, Evelyn Workman, Harriet Kalin, Josh Kalin, Lenny Hess, Lew Pritzkur, Lin Cohen, Mike Turturo, Nancy Guss and Ursula Hess.
The exciting news is that Pickleball lines were painted on two tennis courts at University Woodlands Park in Boca Raton, FL. This has made the courts multi-purpose and will certainly be an asset for the City's residents to learn and play. What an accomplishment for Lin Cohen, Liaison for our Pickleball group. Over the past 11 months, people made phone calls or sent emails to the City of Boca Parks and Rec Department. Thank you Diane and Peter Sepetanc, Frank Scida, Linda Dutton, Harriet and Josh Kalin, Marion Lindsey, Mary Ellen Harris, Myra Rubenstein, Rich Harnist and Ursula Hess. It took communication and encouragement from a lot of people to get the courts painted.
Those recently playing were Barbara Turturo, Carol Fischer, Emily Stepner, Evelyn Workman, Harriet Kalin, Josh Kalin, Lenny Hess, Lew Pritzkur, Lin Cohen, Mike Turturo, Nancy Guss and Ursula Hess.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Space Coast (Florida) Pickleball Update
Submitted by Scott Nelson
Ambassador, Florida Space Coast
Dear Pickleballer:
Wow, as we approach 2014, how the sport has grown in Brevard. Just 4 years ago we had one Pickleball venue in the county (Melbourne Beach Recreation Center) with half a dozen players. Today we have nine public venues and another four private facilities that I know about with +/-200 players that play.
Eau Gallie Civic Center is the Space Coasts is the newest Pickleball venue, only open in the last few weeks has been already a very popular spot to play.
Located at 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne, they are hosting open play Pickleball Tuesday /Thursday & Friday 1:30-3:30PM in the gym.
$1 per day or $18 per year- Best Pickleball deal on the Spaces Coast
Daytona Tournament-
There were 9 players from the Space Coast playing in the Daytona Shores Fall Pickleball Tournament.
Even though a well-run fun tournament, it is played outside and unfortunately it rained most of the day Saturday and it was postponed until Sunday.
Half of the players from Brevard were not able to extend their plans and had to drop out.
Congrats to Judy & Patty that took first place in the Women's 50-59 category and to Larry and Scott who took silver in the men's 30-59 category.
Good Luck California Bill
Bill Masucci will be flying out to Arizona this week and playing in the Pickleball National Tournament.
Bill will be playing in the 70+ division next week.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Riverbend Resort Classic Pickleball Tournament
Hi to all the Pickleball Players,
The "Riverbend Resort Classic Pickleball Tournament" will have a new look this year! They have turned their tournament into a three day event, Dec. 6, 7, 8, 2013. Their courts have a new look with construction being completed before their tournament.
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We have attached the Flyer with all the information regarding the tournament as well as places to stay, breakfast, Tournament playing schedule, etc. Also attached is the Registration Form to be sent in.
Deadlines for entry is fast approaching, so please send your registration in as soon as possible, especially if you need to be set up with a partner. We are looking forward to a competitive and fun time!
This is a Tier 3 Sanctioned, Skill Level / With Age Tournament. The Riverbend Pickleball Club is excited
to host their 5th Annual Tournament!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Your Tournament Directors,
Nancy Meyer / Cindy Eddleman
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Saturday, November 2, 2013
Inaugural Pickleball tournament brings hundreds to Myrtle Beach
Posted: Nov 01, 2013 5:48 AM EDTUpdated: Nov 01, 2013 5:54 AM EDTSweet sport, sour name: Pickleball grows in popularity
New Brunswick, NC
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America. At the Waterford community in Leland, pickleball expert, Ryan Manchester gave us the background of the game that many call addictive.
"You can play anywhere indoors or outdoors," said Manchester. "We have four courts on one tennis court and it's great because it keeps people active."
65-year-old Marty Smith normally plays two hours of pickleball every day.
"It's just like table tennis," said Smith. "If you get in to playing table tennis you want to play all the time. Pickleball is the same way."
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Friday, November 1, 2013
Keowee Key, SC
Submitted by Richard Webster
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The Keowee Key Golf and Country club community located in the upstate of South Carolina recently celebrated the first anniversary of our four, lighted pickleball courts. Our program has grown from a handful of players to 140 Pickleball Club of Keowee Key members. See us at http://keoweekeypb.blogspot.com.
Our courts are kept busy with block times every day for various levels of players plus both inter-club and intra-club play. Socials are held on a regular basis.
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The Keowee Key Golf and Country club community located in the upstate of South Carolina recently celebrated the first anniversary of our four, lighted pickleball courts. Our program has grown from a handful of players to 140 Pickleball Club of Keowee Key members. See us at http://keoweekeypb.blogspot.com.
Our courts are kept busy with block times every day for various levels of players plus both inter-club and intra-club play. Socials are held on a regular basis.
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