Published January 5, 2017 - www.wschronicle.com
On Saturday, January 7, the Gateway YWCA at 1300 S. Main St. (in Winston-Salem, NC) will hold a pickleball tournament to raise funds for the Mental Health Peer Support Center.
The sport of pickleball is not as popular as other sports – yet. It started in the Seattle, Washington, area in the 1970s. It is currently one of the fastest growing sports not only in North Carolina but in America. The game is similar in style to ping-pong and tennis.
The pickleball program started at the Gateway YWCA several years ago has expanded to providing play five days a week with as many as 50 players participating at a given time. Although mostly-popular with seniors age 50 and older, there are more younger people participating.
The Mental Health Peer Support Center is a place for people who are living and coping with a mental health struggle to be together with other like-minded individuals. Event coordinator Michele Todd Davis says because of her work with Green Tree mental health facilities along with personal experiences, this cause became a passion for her.
“I wanted to find out how to go about reaching the community to address the fact that it does exist because I think a lot of people deal with it but don’t deal with it,” said Todd Davis. “They have experiences with it but don’t know what they are going through.”
She says her working with Laurie Coker, who is the head of peer support for Green Tree, led to the birth of the tournament to help fund their facility. Her introduction to pickleball came as she went to attend a bootcamp style workout. Because the bootcamp was not there, she spotted people playing pickleball and wanted to find out more about the game. She said as soon as she put the paddle in her hand, the game became an “addiction” for her.
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Thursday, January 5, 2017
Monday, January 2, 2017
Pickleball: Pelican Landing hosts holiday tourney
Published January 2, 2017 - www.naplesnews.com
The Pelican Landing community in Bonita Springs hosted its inaugural holiday "Pickle Jar Tourney" on Dec. 29. All community pickleball players in town and their visiting families were invited to play.
Nate Kemler, a USAPA member, organized it all. There were 40 participants using six courts, with many other family members cheering on the sidelines. First place team each won "The Jar", a trophy made from a jar of pickles, and the second place team won coupons for pickles.
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Nate Kemler, a USAPA member, organized it all. There were 40 participants using six courts, with many other family members cheering on the sidelines. First place team each won "The Jar", a trophy made from a jar of pickles, and the second place team won coupons for pickles.
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Sunday, December 11, 2016
Pickleball Facility Grand Opening - Central Park, Plantation, Florida
Published December 11, 2016 - www.usampm.com
Join the City of Plantation Parks & Recreation Department, along with the Plantation, Florida Pickleball Association, for the grand opening of 6 new courts on January 6, 2017, at 9:30 a.m.
They will also host a small round-robin tournament. Pre-registration is required. There will be music, free raffle door prizes, and light refreshments.
Central Park
9151 N.W. 2ND Street
954-452-2522
Join the City of Plantation Parks & Recreation Department, along with the Plantation, Florida Pickleball Association, for the grand opening of 6 new courts on January 6, 2017, at 9:30 a.m.
They will also host a small round-robin tournament. Pre-registration is required. There will be music, free raffle door prizes, and light refreshments.
Central Park
9151 N.W. 2ND Street
954-452-2522
Friday, December 2, 2016
Pickled Peach Valentine Classic Pickleball Tournament
Published www.visitathensga.com
The Athens Area Pickleball Association will be hosting the 3rd Pickled Peach Valentine Classic Tournament at The Classic Center February 10-12, 2017.
Pickleball is a combination sport of ping-pong, tennis and badminton played on a miniature tennis court with an oversized paddle and a ball that is similar to a whiffle ball.
“We are thrilled to have so much support from the community and all of our sponsors,” said co-chair Diane Carroll.
“Our main goal is to generate funds in hope of acquiring a dedicated pickleball venue and court in our community,” co-chair Iva King explains. “The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services has certainly helped in getting our sport out in view of the public.”
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Pickleball is a combination sport of ping-pong, tennis and badminton played on a miniature tennis court with an oversized paddle and a ball that is similar to a whiffle ball.
“We are thrilled to have so much support from the community and all of our sponsors,” said co-chair Diane Carroll.
“Our main goal is to generate funds in hope of acquiring a dedicated pickleball venue and court in our community,” co-chair Iva King explains. “The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services has certainly helped in getting our sport out in view of the public.”
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Thursday, November 24, 2016
Pickleball Tournament Raises Contribution to Ocala (FL) Domestic Violence Center
Published www.rotarydistrict6970.org
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States. It is commonly played in retirement communities which generally don't have much of an opportunity to compete against players from other areas. The Rotary Club of Ocala Southwest organized a regional tournament hosted by the On Top of the World Pickleball Club in Ocala in early November. The event attracted almost 100 players who enjoyed the competition and lunch. More than $2000 was raised from partners, exhibitors and players for a donation to the Ocala Domestic Violence Center.
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Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States. It is commonly played in retirement communities which generally don't have much of an opportunity to compete against players from other areas. The Rotary Club of Ocala Southwest organized a regional tournament hosted by the On Top of the World Pickleball Club in Ocala in early November. The event attracted almost 100 players who enjoyed the competition and lunch. More than $2000 was raised from partners, exhibitors and players for a donation to the Ocala Domestic Violence Center.
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Thursday, November 3, 2016
Cocoa Beach Pickleball Inaugural Play
The Space Coast's 16th pickleball facility opened on November 2, 2016.
Cocoa Beach Recreation Center and Gym
321 Ramp Rd
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Play Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12 noon – 3 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
All skill levels welcome.
Cocoa Beach Recreation Center and Gym
321 Ramp Rd
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Play Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12 noon – 3 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
All skill levels welcome.
Friday, October 28, 2016
Englewood Price Reduction and Registration Deadline Extension
| Due to increased sponsorship, the Englewood Classic III Tournament price has been reduced to $40 and the registration deadline has been extended to November 13, 2016! (For those who have already registered at $45, you will receive a $5 refund.) So let's review the details: Tournament registration deadline: Sunday, November 13, 2016 ProLite Skills Tune Up registration: Sunday, November 27, 2016 Where: Englewood Sports Complex 1300 S. River Road Englewood, Florida When: Thursday, December 1st –Sunday, December 4th, 2016 Times: Thursday, 9am-6pm: ProLite Skills Tune Up Day Thursday, 9am-5pm: Skinny Singles/ Practice Play Friday, 9am-4pm: Ladies Doubles Friday, 6-8pm: Free Social and Cookout Saturday, 9am-6pm: Men’s Doubles Sunday, 9am-7pm: Mixed Doubles To register, click HERE. |
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Pickleball, pet parks popular perks in Southwest Florida
Published October 16, 2016 - www.news-press.com
It used to be that things like tennis courts and bocce ball were a must have in Southwest Florida communities, but now the popular perks are pickleball and pet parks.
Not only are new communities putting them into the plan, but older developments are adding them to their list of amenities.
When Neal Communities put together its new Watermark community it added pickleball and a pet park and many other Neal communities are adding those amenities.
“Pickleball is growing in importance,” said Leisa Weintraub, vice president of marketing for Neal communities. “As people start to include it in their communities, people will look all the way from Tampa to Naples at different housing options and they will start asking about it.”
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Not only are new communities putting them into the plan, but older developments are adding them to their list of amenities.
When Neal Communities put together its new Watermark community it added pickleball and a pet park and many other Neal communities are adding those amenities.
“Pickleball is growing in importance,” said Leisa Weintraub, vice president of marketing for Neal communities. “As people start to include it in their communities, people will look all the way from Tampa to Naples at different housing options and they will start asking about it.”
CLICK HERE to read more.
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