Hi members,

As we near the completion of the 8 new pickleball courts (fingers crossed), important decisions will need to be made on court usage of all courts. Leadership’s plan is to allow any member of the club to email Leadership with any recommendation/comment that they may have. A committee of your peers, representing different skill levels, is being formed to review these recommendations and provide their own opinions. The committee will then prepare their report to submit to Leadership for final approval. Some items that this committee will consider are:

• Will open play move to the new courts? Consider the lack of shade on the new courts in the summer.
• How will the courts be divided based on skill level during open play?
• The possible introduction of challenge court(s).
• The possible introduction of courts not used for open play. In other words, members would be able to bring their own foursome without being interrupted.
• Assignment of courts for SCA residents that are not pickleball club members. 
• Assignment of courts for meet-up play, fun leagues, and tournaments.

This is the time be heard so if you wish to comment, please send an email to Leadership at scapickleballclub@gmail.com by September 26. Thank you in advance. 

Hello Members!

  Hope you're enjoying the long-awaited "cool down."  Welcome Fall! 

• With that in mind.....All Meet-Up times will change again on Monday October 7th. The new time will be 3:45-5:30
• General Meeting/Potluck  Monday, September 23rd at 5:00 Independence Center- Please join us!
• Saturday on the Court (Paddle & Equipment Day)  September 28th 11AM
• Dinkathon Tuesday, October 1st (Still have openings for Intermediate players)
• New Player Orientation Monday October 7th at 8:30 AM (note time change)
• Fall Fun League Begins Monday October 7th (still have openings at all 3 divisions)
• Double-Elimination Tournament (bring your own partner) October 26th & 27th
• Mixed Doubles Tournament (bring your own partner) November 9th
• SAVE THE DATE!! Holiday Party December 13th

** Flyers/Enrollment forms for both the Dinkathon and the Fun League will be available at the General Meeting

See you soon!!

Due to conflicts in the SCA Activities Department, the Pot Luck Quarterly General Meeting will be rescheduled, to Monday September 30, 2024 - 5:00pm  at the Independence Center.  All members are encouraged to attend. See attached flyer to determine your contribution.  Water and Soda will be served.  Feel free to bring your own liquid libation!!!! See you there.

AGENDA FOR 

GENERAL BOARD MEETING

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 – 5:00PM

INDEPENDENCE CENTER

1. ESTABLISH A QUORUM
2. TREASURER’S REPORT
3. TOURNAMENT'S REPORT
   1. DINKATHON – OCTOBER 1
   2. FUN LEAGUE – OCTOBER 7 – NOVEMBER 6
   3. ELIMINATION TOURNANMENT – OCTOBER 26-27
   4. MIXED DOUBLES – NOVEMBER 9
   5. HOLIDAY PARTY – DECEMBER 13
4. COURT REPORT AND DISCUSSION
5. SOCIAL COMMITTEE
6. SURVEY DISCUSSION
7. SATURDAY ON THE COURT/PADDLE DAY - SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
8. DYNAMIC UNIVERSAL PICKLEBALL RATING (DUPR) EXPLANATION AND DISCUSSION
9. ELECTION COMMITTEE REPORT
10. MEMBER FEEDBACK

MEETING ADJOURNED

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 

*The Dink-A-Thon Charity Event will take place on Tuesday, October 1st at 10:30.

*Games will be played just like a regular game except all balls must be hit in the kitchen

**Print the attached flyer and turn in bottom portion at the Liberty Center Pickleball Mailbox

*Minimum donation $10, however ANY donation amount is greatly appreciated! Please make checks payable to Street Dogz

*100% of proceeds will go to "Street Dogz," a non-profit, whose mission reads, "to ensure that no pet is surrendered due to a lack of resources on the part of their humans."

*A total of 36 spots are available for the tournament (18 Intermediate & 18  Advanced)

*Please refer to previous email (posted on our website) for details on format and rules

In addition to monetary donations, we will have a box on the day of the tournament for much-needed items (details coming soon)

Thank you in advance for supporting our street pups and their companions :)

Again, please make checks payable to Street Dogz (not SCA) Thanks!

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.