Due to poor air quality and subsequent closure of all SCA facilities, the Beginner's Meet-up is canceled tonight.
See you next Wednesday at 5:45
Questions? Contact Jennifer Carlson at jenlcarlson@yahoo.com or 858-442-2357
Thank you !
Come one come all to the Pickleball Paddle Day, Saturday - September 28, 2024 at the Liberty Courts from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. We have a variety of vendors coming from near and faraway to demonstrate their equipment and opportunities for you to try different paddles (bring some form of ID to try the different paddles) including pickleball eyewear and unique clothing. Whether you are looking for a new paddle or just want to get familiar with what is out there, now is your opportunity!!!!!
Even if you’re happy with your gear Please show up and support our club.
Any questions call or text Joan Moore 201-370-3033. SEE YOU ON THE COURTS!!!!!!!!
Hi everyone,
2 weeks before election meeting 11-4-24 is the cutoff for putting your name on the slate for any of the positions.
The Pickleball Club of Sun City Anthem is going to have our annual election on November 18, 2024 and if you wish to put your name in for a position and it would be a specific position, please let us know if you are interested to be put onto the slate.
The election committee is currently
Mari Ikeda (yogieikeda@aol.com )
Garth Glassburg (gglassburg@aol.com ) and Larry Strumwasser (tpsfoto@gmail.com)
The election process begins approximately 60 days before the election on November 18, 2024.
All persons, including present members in leadership, shall send intentions for the position of interest to the above committee. Fourteen days before the election, the application process ends.
Specifics for the voting process will be forthcoming.
Please note that we currently have candidates for all positions. However, anyone can put in their name for a position listed below
Please note that if you want to change aspects of our club, you can possibly do it is by being on the board. You have to be in it to make a change.
Positions are all available to include;
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
At Large
At Large
At Large
Hello Members!
Please note the following reminders:
*Due to the holiday, the woman's meet-up is cancelled on Monday September 2nd. Happy Labor Day!!
Meet-ups will resume on Tuesday the 3rd (mixed meet-up) at the new time 5:45
*Space is still open & Low Intermediate Players are needed for the Fall Fun League!! If interested, please register ASAP for this fun event that starts in early October. Enrollment forms can be found on our website at https://pickleball.scaclub.org
*Subs needed for the Fall Fun League! Please consider volunteering for this event. Any amount of time you can commit would be greatly appreciated. Email us at Scapickleballclub@gmail.com
Thanks to those of you who have already volunteered to help!!
See you on the Courts!
Calling all Dinkers and Dog Lovers! Information for the upcoming Dinkathon Charity Event (October 1st, 2024) which will benefit "Street Dogz", can be found on the attached document.
Stay tuned, registration will begin the first week in September.
The previous board proposed a skills system for all members of the pickleball club. As of today most of our members have opted not to participate in this system. The board continues to support a skills rating system but at the option of the members. The Dupr Digital Rating System has been brought to the board's attention by a member of our club. Again it is optional to all members. This system will be discussed at the General Board Meeting to be held on September 23, 2024 beginnng at 5:00pm at the Liberty Center. Please read the information so that we can have a discussion at the meeting to answer any questions.
Hi players,
The registration for the Fall Fun League is now open! The league will run 5 weeks from October 7 to November 6 and will offer 3 skill levels: low-intermediate, high-intermediate, and advanced. The advanced group will play on Mondays and the low and high intermediate on Wednesdays. The format will be mixed and we will use individual scoring so no need to find a partner. The top 2 men and women in each division will receive prizes. Below see a document with all the league rules.
Registration will be capped at 24 players for each division, so if you want to assure your place, make sure to register right away. To register, print the registration form below and drop off along with payment ($15) in the pickleball mailbox at Liberty Center. PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER ONLINE. If you have any questions, please contact Abe at scapickleballclub@gmail.com.
Good luck to all!
*The new Meetup Schedule will kick-off on Monday, August 5th (still 6:45)
Monday: Women-only
Tuesday: Mixed
Wednesday: Beginner's
Thursday: Men-only
Friday: Mixed
**Beginners will not meet on Sunday August 4th. We'll meet according to the new schedule on Wednesday, August 7th.
*Time Correction: New Player Orientation will be held at 10AM on Monday August 5th, not 11am as noted in the Spirit Magazine. Please spread the word! Sorry for the misprint.
Volunteers for Fall Fun League Needed! Dates are set for the Fall Fun League (Mondays & Wednesdays October 7th-November 6th). We'll need lots of assistance to run this 5-week event. Please let us know if you can help. Any amount of time you can volunteer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Questions? Contact Jen Carlson ( jenlcarlson@yahoo.com)
Important Information Regarding Weekly Meetups...Please Read!!
Hello Pickle Ballers! As we continue to receive feedback as to what our members want, we will make adjustments accordingly. Meetups are going well, though recent heat has prevented some folks from coming out. Many of you are enjoying the additional "mixed" days, however there is still a desire to have men-only and women-only days. For this reason, we are making appropriate adjustments to the meetup schedule (thank you for your patience!) A big THANK YOU also to our facilitators who volunteer their time every week.
Beginning Monday August 5th, the schedule will be as follows:
Monday: Women-only Meetup (facilitator TBA)
Tuesday: Mixed Meetup (facilitator Jerry Edelman)
Wednesday: Beginner's Meetup **Previously Sunday (facilitator Jennifer Carlson)
Thursday: Men-Only Meetup (facilitator Jerry Edelman)
Friday: Mixed Meetup (facilitator Cyndy Crossman)
*Reminder, mixed meetups are open to all skill levels, however facilitators will group participants as best possible to ensure fair/competitive play.
Fall Fun League: We will be organizing a Fun League to take place in the Fall, sometime in October. Please keep your eyes peeled for announcements and details!
Volunteers Needed! It's not too early to be thinking about our 2025 schedule! If you're interested in facilitating a meetup for next year (or you're already doing so & would like to continue) please let one of our Board members know so we can begin planning. Thank you!
Host a Referee!! The PPA Pickleball Tournament is coming to town at the Fountainbleu Casino, August 27th-September 1st. There is a need for housing several referees who travel at their own expense and incur extra out-of-pocket expenses. If you are willing to open your home (extra bedroom or casita) please contact Carloine Broski at 619-890-2916. *These hard-working refs are gone at the tournament most of the day and only require a bed and a bathroom!
***The courts are coming along...yippy!! They should be pouring the cement soon (fingers crossed)
Questions? contact jenlcarlson@yahoo.com
While we can see work being done on the new courts -Yeah - I wanted to relay the update I got from the Project Manager. They have finished installing the concrete forms, the moisture barrier on some of the courts and adding a base for the concrete. The old light fixture bases have been removed and new holes have been dug. The track post tension cables are scheduled to be installed sometime next week. Fingers and toes continue to be crossed!! Thanks for all your support. That is what makes our club so great.