Monday, September 30, 2013
By Pete Zamplas-Hendersonville Sports Club’s Rally for the Cure mixed doubles, round-robin racquet tournament Oct. 4 benefits breast cancer research.
There will be mixed doubles in tennis, racquetball and the rising sport of pickleball.
Proceeds from Rally for the Cure: Raise a Racquet for Breast Cancer go to the 31-year-old non-profit Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. HSC owner Bill Seward and manager Mary Catherine Ward, the tourney director, both described the breast cancer benefit as a crucial cause they eagerly support.
The tourney entry fee is $35 per person per morning or evening session including a meal, or $60 for both. The morning session has tennis 9:30-11 a.m. on six clay courts outdoors and two cushioned indoor surfaces, then pickleball 11 to noon; or racquetball is 10 am. to noon. Lunch is at noon.
The evening session starts with an optional $40 drill clinic by HSC teaching pro and prior owner Bobby Garrett, features pickleball at 7-8 p.m. then dinner.
Entry perks include a Conde Nast magazine subscription, Rally for the Cure T-Shirt, “goodie” bag, and prize raffle ticket. Donor 5×7 cards will be displayed in the clubhouse. Tennis balls are pink, color of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
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Pickleball is Coming Along in Palm Beach County, Florida
Submitted by Josh Kalin, Ambassador, Delray Beach, Florida
Ambassador Josh Kalin, Delray Beach, and wife Harriet, handled the Demo/Clinic that was held recently at the YMCA in Boynton Beach, Florida. Thanks to players, Bob Wybinow, Eileen Tuckman, Karyl Lewis, Richie Liss and Steve Levine for their help. People were surprised at how relatively easy it was to learn. Officially the sport will be part of the activities program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 – 1 p.m.
In addition, Ambassador Dick Freshley and Art Pumpian were responsible for having the Demo/Clinic at South Olive Community Center, West Palm Beach. Helping out were: Ambassador Bob Friedman, Charlie Linkov and Bob Wybinow. Play will be Friday mornings. Art recently taught some youngsters to play. Who knows, maybe there will be open time for the kids on weekends.
Avid players are patiently waiting for the eight courts to be built and Caloosa Park, Boynton Beach, FL. These will replace the three that were used in the practice area between two hockey rinks. What a group of fun players! Everyone squeezed in for this shot.
Pictured are: Steve Pearlstein, Mike Tuturro, Charlie Linkov, Bob Wybinow, Saul Solomon, Josh Kalin, Ambassador, Steve Levine, Harriet Berks Kalin, Steve Wolman, Dennis Morley, Effie Goldberg, Lynn Tillman, Art Pumpian, Norma Warmund and Charlie Leone. Thank you to Shep Parr for taking the picture.
Ambassador Josh Kalin, Delray Beach, and wife Harriet, handled the Demo/Clinic that was held recently at the YMCA in Boynton Beach, Florida. Thanks to players, Bob Wybinow, Eileen Tuckman, Karyl Lewis, Richie Liss and Steve Levine for their help. People were surprised at how relatively easy it was to learn. Officially the sport will be part of the activities program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 – 1 p.m.
In addition, Ambassador Dick Freshley and Art Pumpian were responsible for having the Demo/Clinic at South Olive Community Center, West Palm Beach. Helping out were: Ambassador Bob Friedman, Charlie Linkov and Bob Wybinow. Play will be Friday mornings. Art recently taught some youngsters to play. Who knows, maybe there will be open time for the kids on weekends.
Avid players are patiently waiting for the eight courts to be built and Caloosa Park, Boynton Beach, FL. These will replace the three that were used in the practice area between two hockey rinks. What a group of fun players! Everyone squeezed in for this shot.
Pictured are: Steve Pearlstein, Mike Tuturro, Charlie Linkov, Bob Wybinow, Saul Solomon, Josh Kalin, Ambassador, Steve Levine, Harriet Berks Kalin, Steve Wolman, Dennis Morley, Effie Goldberg, Lynn Tillman, Art Pumpian, Norma Warmund and Charlie Leone. Thank you to Shep Parr for taking the picture.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Tampa Bay Senior Games - Register NOW
Hi to all Pickleball Players,
The Tampa Bay Senior Games will be held October 25-27 at 1910 Pebble Beach Blvd, Sun City Center, Florida. The format will be double elimination this year. We have also made this a three day tournament. Online registration closes this week, but mail in forms must be postmarked by October 15. We have attached the flyer and the registration form for your convenience.
You will notice on the form, that there is no place to enter your partner's name. Please write it to the side or somewhere on the form so that we know who your partner is.
We are looking forward to a great tournament and hope to see you there!!
Nancy and Cindy
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Attention - Space Coast Players!
KIWI Pickleball Challenge #2
The KIWI Tennis Club in Indian Harbor Beach is hosting its 2nd Pickleball Challenge Nite
On Friday, October 4th, the Kiwi Club will sponsor a Pickleball Challenge.
At 6:30 there will be an informal bracketed Pickleball Challenge for Pickleball players & Tennis players in a single elimination with consolation doubles tournament style format. The pairing will be a blind draw.
There is no cost for playing the event and there are no guest fees that will be charged. Pre-registered players need to be on site at 5:15PM
This is a pre-registration first come first serve event. If you are interested in playing this fun event please let me know or email ASAP. There are only a total of 16 slots available.
At 5:45 -There will be an exhibition pickleball match that will feature two top ranked pickleball players against top ranked local tennis pro’s- this should be fun to watch.
For those of you that just want to have a fun night out.
If you do not care to participate or can not participate because of bracket capacity and since this event is open to the public, please plan on coming up and watch some great pickleball matches being played while enjoying Hors d'oeuvresand drinks at the highly rated restaurant that over looks the two championship courts. The restaurant also features a lite menu as well as a full dining menu and will feature special pickle items for that night. For a pickleballer.... is there a better way to spend a TGIF? Please invite your friends and family to watch as well.
For those of you that just want to have a fun night out.
If you do not care to participate or can not participate because of bracket capacity and since this event is open to the public, please plan on coming up and watch some great pickleball matches being played while enjoying Hors d'oeuvresand drinks at the highly rated restaurant that over looks the two championship courts. The restaurant also features a lite menu as well as a full dining menu and will feature special pickle items for that night. For a pickleballer.... is there a better way to spend a TGIF? Please invite your friends and family to watch as well.
Event Schedule:
5:15- Pre-registered players should be on-site for check in
5:30- Spectators should get there early for preferred seating, this will be a well attended event
5:45- Exhibition Match (two top tennis pro's vs. two top level Pickleball players (TBA).
6:30- Pickleball Competition begins
9:15- Last matches played
Site Address: Kiwi Tennis Club, 30 Tradewinds Dr.,Indian harbor Bch, FL 32937
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Friday, September 20, 2013
PICKLEBALL IS COMING IN OCTOBER
ymcatriangle.org - September 18, 2013
Pickleball similar to tennis but is played on a badminton court. The game is played with a perforated plastic ball and wood or composite paddles. The goal is to create a game that is fun and made for every member of the family, no matter the age!
We will provide a demonstration of how to play before evey session, so you can easily get the hang of it. Join the new Pickleball craze at the YMCA! Everything will be provided. All you need to bring is yourself!
Check back here for more information.
WHEN
Tuesdays and Thursday, 1-3:30 p.m.
Start date coming soon!
REGISTRATION
None required
COST
Free to members
VOLUNTEER CONTACT
Sandra Wilson
Sqw_1112@yahoo.com
Sqw_1112@yahoo.com
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Myrtle Beach Seaside Classic Pickleball Tournament
Hi to all Pickleball Players,
The first annual Seaside Classic will be held in beautiful Myrtle Beach, S.C. on November 1 and 2, 2013. This tournament is an age/skill level tournament and will be played at The Myrtle Beach Tennis Center at 3302 Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
In addition to the tournament on November 1 and 2, 2013, there will be a dinner dance on Thursday night, October 31, 2013 with a full buffet menu and featuring D.J. Jennifer.
The deadline for mail in entries is October 16, 2013 and the deadline for on line registration is October 23, 2013. Below, we have attached the flyer and registration sheet for your convenience. We hope to see you there!!
Cindy and Nancy
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