Free Pickleball Clinic - Melbourne, FL

Dear Pickballer-

I would like to announce the Space Coasts newest Pickleball venue.

Eau Gallie Civic Center located at 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne will be hosting open play Pickleball 

Monday thru Friday 1:30-3:30PM in the gym starting Monday October, 21st.

This Saturday (10/19) at 12:30-2:30PM there will be a free clinic for beginners. This will be Free Instruction and No Cost to Play.

Additional information attached.

Please tell your friends-

Thanks

CYPRESS COVE CUTS RIBBON ON FOUR NEW, REGULATION, DEDICATED COURTS

Submitted by: Mike Sullivan 

Kissimmee, FL - October 12, 2013 -- Play was inaugurated today at the four beautiful new, dedicated Pickleball courts now installed at Cypress Cove Nudist Resort and Spa, and more than 20 happy Cove Pickleball players were there for the ribbon-cutting and Fun Tournament to celebrate the completion of the new courts.

Cypress Cove ownership has recognized the huge growth of Pickleball at the resort in the five years since the first temporary lines were marked upon a little-used tennis court in 2008. Since then, Cove players have held five annual tournaments, and more than 60 regular players enjoy the game year-round in this beautiful setting.

Conversion of tennis court #3 into four dedicated Pickleball courts began on September 17, with work being done by the large sports construction company Nidy from Sanford, FL. The final touches were completed on October 10th, just in time for a planned Fun Tournament on the 12th.

Now Cove Pickleball players have four regulation, purpose-built courts they can enjoy, without schedule contention from tennis players, and with regulation nets, boundaries and backstops. Later this winter, a new shade cabana will be constructed for the Pickleball courts, so Pickleball players can relax in style and comfort between games. In all, the new installation makes Cypress Cove the premiere destination in the country for nudist Pickleball players!

Early next year, the courts will be the scene for the sixth annual winter tournament at Cypress Cove, which will be re-branded and billed as "The First Annual Cypress Cove National Nudist Pickleball Open." Come out and play for a day onSaturday, March 8, 2014 and enjoy life, naturally!

Pickleball is gaining popularity every month at Cypress Cove, America's most beautiful nudist resort. We play every morning at 9am year-round in a tropical garden paradise next to a private lake amid 300 acres of tranquil beauty. Contact Mike Sullivan at pickleball@me.com for information on visiting and playing Pickleball with the fun, friendly players at Cypress Cove! More information on Cypress Cove is online atcypresscoveresort.com

Asheville area pickleball enthusiasts include champion

www.citizen-times.com, October 11, 2013, Ashville, NC

ASHEVILLE — Paul Coletta, 62, of Hendersonville, came away from the National Senior Games in Cleveland, Ohio, this year with gold, silver and bronze medals in different categories, but his chosen sport is one most people may never have heard of: pickleball.

Pickleball is played with hard paddles, similar to ping pong paddles, on a court the same dimensions as a doubles badminton court and with a net similar to a tennis net, but 2 inches lower. The ball is a essentially a small wiffle ball.

About a dozen players show up three mornings a week to play pickleball at the Stephens-Lee Recreation Center at 30 George Washington Carver Ave. in Asheville, which also recently added a Monday night pickleball time. Other games occur regularly in Hendersonville, Waynesville and Brevard.

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ymcatriangle.org - cary, NC

LEARN AND PLAY PICKLEBALL

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 9:30am to11:30am

Learn and play Pickleball, one of the fastest growing sports in America at our free Pickleball clinic. Pickleball is described as a combination of badmitton, tennis and ping pong!

The game is perfect for all ages and skill levels. In fact, more than 70% of members of the United States Pickleball Association are over age 60!

This free clinic is a great way to learn the game and get a chance to play the sport.

The Cary Y is looking to add pickup play times for the sport in November!

Guests at North GA PB Club on Saturday

Submitted by Ann Earley, Ambassador, North Georgia

Welcome home, Judy Vonesh and welcome to our courts, Anne Forte and Charles Bott (from Franklin, TN). Judy and Norm Vonesh have been touring the New England area on their visit to their son in Connecticut. We have missed Judy on the courts - welcome home! Also today we enjoyed the play with Pickleball Nashville's members Anne Forte and Charles Bott. After 3+ hours on the PB courts, we played another 2 hours of Bocce! Anne and Charles proved formidable in both sports and the weather couldn't have been better!

On Saturday, October 26th, at 1 p.m. we will host a Halloween Round Robin followed by a 5:30 p.m. chili cook-off. Popular vote for best chili and cash prize for the winner! Costumes not required, but requested! RSVP, please, and "name" your chili!


Fall/Winter times are now Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday at 10 a.m.

Pickleball: Locals fare well

October 7, 2013, the-dispatch.com.

High Point, NC

The "Triad's 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament" held in High Point Oct. 3–5 was well represented by local talent. Nearly 100 players from Pennsylvania to Florida filled the courts.

Local participants from the area include Mary Helen Atkins, Phil Giallombardo, Joanne Hessey, Jim Kelley, Jodie Merrill, Charlie Ryan and Bynum Tuttle. The group from The Springs have been playing approximately two years.

Mary Helen Atkins and John Bullins (Mocksville) finished first in the 40-59 Mixed Doubles, Joanne Hessey and Phil Giallombardo finished second in the 60-69 Mixed Doubles, Mary Helen Atkins and Jodie Merrill finished second in the 40-50 Women's Doubles, Joanne Hessey and June Boswell (High Point) finished third in the 60-69 Women's Doubles and Phil Giallombardo finished third in the 60-69 Men's Singles.

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. It has been described as similar to playing ping pong while standing on the table. For more information on the game and for available courts go towww.usapa.org

Last Call for Nationals! Deadline is this Saturday, October 12! Registration is way ahead of last year's pace so don't delay... secure your spot today! The USAPA Nationals V Tournament (Nov 11-17, 2013) is the pinnacle event for pickleball players and you don't want to miss it!  This fifth annual Nationals Tournament will again be at Sun City Festival in the Phoenix area (Buckeye, AZ).  This is a sanctioned tournament and open to all ages.  Awards are given to the top 3 finishers in each event and there are also CASH PRIZES for open division medal winners! Award winners will also receive Tier 1 tournament points. Visit the Nationals website:  nationals.usapa.org ________________________________ * * * USAPA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED * * * Participants who are not current USAPA Members or whose memberships will expire prior to or during the tournament, must be members in good standing to participate. Click the buttons below to renew or to complete your new USAPA membership! Once your new membership or renewal is paid, your member number will be assigned to you. ________________________________    REGISTRATION Registration deadline: Oct. 12, 2013 (11:59pm EDT) Registration Fee = $50:  Now - Oct. 12, 2013 (online or postmarked by Oct 12: 11:59pm EDT)   Jr. Registration Fee = $10:  Now - Oct. 12, 2013 (online or postmarked by Oct 12: 11:59pm EDT)   ________________________________     EVENT FEES Open Division: $10 per event entered Young Adult Division: $10 per event entered Senior Division: $10 per event entered Junior Division: $5 per event entered ________________________________ PAYMENT DEADLINE ALSO OCT. 12 Saturday, Oct. 12 is also the deadline for all fees to be paid.  Anyone who has registered for Nationals but fails to submit final payment by midnight on Oct 12will be dropped from any event not paid for. __________________________________________ POSTMARK REMINDER We recommend all players register online. However, for players who will be mailing their registration and payment, please remember that the envelope MUST be postmarked no later than Saturday, Oct 12: 11:59pm EDT.  Any registrations received that are postmarked after this time will not be accepted. If you wait until Oct. 12 to mail your registration, take it to a US Post Office, hand it to a clerk and ask them to postmark it so it readsOct. 12.  Simply dropping your registration in the mail onOct. 12 does not guarantee it will be postmarked that day and therefore will not be accepted. __________________________________________ REFUND POLICY Cancellations and requests for refunds must be postmarked or email dated by 11:59pm EDT November 8, 2013. Requests sent after this date will not qualify for a refund. Event fees will be refunded in full. Registration fees will be refunded less a $20 processing fee. Refund checks will be mailed by the end of November. There will be no refunds for events that are cancelled due to inclement weather. Email requests can be sent tonationalsreg@usapa.org. __________________________________________ REMINDER TO PLAYERS: DOUBLE CHECK CONFIRMATIONS  Please review your confirmations to make sure that all events you intended to sign up for are listed. Adding an event or making a partner substitution is only allowed if all requesting players have registered by theOctober 12, 2013 deadline.  Substitutions may only be from the registered players who are already registered but still need partners for the event in question.  Adding an event will not be allowed after the player lists or the event brackets have been posted online. __________________________________________ EVENT SPONSORS In addition to a great lineup of table vendors, we have a number of sponsors lined up this year! We Get You to the Senior Games! 'Like' Us on Facebook Forward to a Friend Secure Your Spot! Registration ends Oct. 12!Don't miss out... register today!  Nationals V T-Shirts For the 1st time, a USAPA National Tournament T-shirt is available! If you order online, you can select men's and women's cut styles and for $6 extra, you can have your name added on the back!  Your shirt can be mailed in advance or you can save and pick it up at Nationals.  A limited number of unisex t-shirts will also be available for sale at the tournament but why wait... order today! CLICK TO ORDER   Nationals V Hats In addition to Nationals T-Shirts, a limited number of embroidered National V hats are also now available. Click below for details and to order! CLICK TO ORDER Host Hotels The USAPA has made special arrangements with the following three hotels in Surprise, AZ. When booking, be sure to mention "USAPA" to receive the tournament rate. CLICK HERE for details. THE VENUE The National Tournament will once again be held at Sun City Festival in beautiful Buckeye, AZ.  Festival is a Del Webb community located just 15 minutes west of Surprise, AZ and 50 miles northwest of the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.  A good selection of food and beverage options will be available plus Festival's Indigo Grille offers great food and atmosphere! ELIGIBILITY Age restrictions apply to Junior Division (age 18 & under), Adult Division (age 19 & older), & Senior Division (age 50 & older). Your eligible age will be the age you will be on December 31, 2013. A player may play in one group of any of the age group events for which he/she is qualified. In addition, any 4.0 or higher rated player may play in Open Division Events. JOIN US! Don't delay... register today and be part of the USAPA's premier tournament!  We have an age division for everyone: Junior (18 & under), Adult (19 & older), and Senior (50 & older). Spend time with family and friends and play (or watch) some of the world's top players!

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Asheville spots to think (and sweat) pink

citizen-times.com - Oct. 3, 2013

 Asheville, NC - Rally for the Cure invites area residents to Raise a Racquet Against Breast Cancer on Oct. 4 at the Hendersonville Sports Club, at 88 Oak Creek Lane in Hendersonville. The event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. with a mixed doubles tennis round robin, followed by an hour of pickleball. At 10 a.m., a mixed round robin of racquetball begins.

At 6 p.m., there are tennis drills and a clinic with pros, followed by pickleball and dinner.

Morning activities cost $35, evening drills and clinic cost $40, and an all-day participation combo costs $60 with proceeds going to support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. All participants will receive a T-shirt, goodie bag and magazine subscription.

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