Saturday On the Court- Saturday May 18th: 

Which way do I go??? Do you ever find yourself wondering during play, "where should I be standing?"

We have your answer! Member, player and certified referee Pam Leslie will be presenting Court Positioning on Saturday. She'll demonstrate where you and your partner should be positioned on the court and how to respond depending on the path of the ball. Hope you'll join us at 11AM on the temporary courts.

Men's Doubles Tournament- Sunday May 19th:  Come out and cheer on the 40 men who will be battling for the Title of "Men's MAYhem" Champion!  There are three divisions, Advanced, High Intermediate and Low Intermediate Action begins at 8:30!!! Good luck fellas!!!!!  Questions? contact Stefanie Newmark at newmark219@gmail.com

June 1st Charity Tournament is Full!  Thank you to all the participants who have signed up to play and donated (and those who are not playing, but generously donated). All proceeds will benefit homeless teens in Nevada.

For more information contact Mike Messenger at mikemess7856@gmail.com

Do you know someone who is brand new to pickleball? Please recommend our Pickleball Orientation, held on the first Monday of every month at 10 AM. For information contact Larry Strumwasser at tpsfoto@gmail.com 

Want to take your game to the next level? Why not consider Pickleball Lessons!

Contact one of our two resident instructors for more information.

*Mario Najera 702-675-2957

*Guy Anderson 702-269-4479

**Please note that courts 11 & 12 may be used by our instructors, to conduct 1-hour sessions with their clients.

Plan Ahead!!  Meetup times for ALL meetups will move to 6:45 PM on Sunday June 2nd

The Men's Doubles Tournament is this Sunday the 19th at 8:30AM, and we're busy working on the schedule.

Unfortunately, we've had some recent drops and are now looking for extra players as well as subs.

**We need one more player in the High Intermediate division and subs (available to be on standby Sunday) in all divisions (Advanced, High Intermediate & Low Intermediate).

If you are available and interested in playing/helping as a sub, please contact asap:

Stefanie Newmark (newmark219@gmail.com    or

Jennifer Carlson (jenlcarlson@yahoo.com)

Thank You!!

*Last day to sign up for the Men's Double's Tournament is Friday, May 10th (Tournament is May 19th) Contact Stefanie Newmark at newmark219@gmail.com 

*Charity Event for Nevada Homeless Youth is coming up on June 1st (mixed doubles) Contact Mike Messenger at

mikemess7856@gmail.com  

**Interested in Pickleball Lessons?  We have two certified teachers in our club ready to help you bring your game to the next level!!

Mario Najera at mnajera@yahoo.com 702-675-2957 or

 Guy Anderson at guyanderson61@gmail.com 702-269-4479

Due to the excessive winds expected to continue throughout tomorrow, the Beginner's Meetup will be canceled on Sunday May 5th.    We will meet again on Sunday, May 12th at the new time 5:45 pm

Questions? Contact Jennifer Carlson

jenlcarlson@yahoo.com

Previous PickleBlast should have read, "meetup times will move back TWO hours to 5:45 pm.

Change will take place starting Sunday, May 5th with the Beginner's Meetup.

Sorry for the confusion!

Questions? Contact Jennifer Carlson

jenlcarlson@yahoo.com

Just a reminder if you plan to attend the Pickleball "warm-ups and stretches" tomorrow, please bring a mat or large towel.  *Meet on the temporary courts at 11AM 

Questions? Contact Jennifer Carlson  

jenlcarlson@yahoo.com

Thank you to all the women who came out to cheer on the sidelines or play in the Spring Fling today!

A big THANK YOU also, to our awesome "man squad" who volunteered as support staff and court monitors. We couldn't have done it without you!! 

Congratulations to the following winners:  

Advanced Division: 1st Place Cyndy Crossman 2nd Place Jonel Lamonte

High Intermediate Division: 1st Place Vicky Smith 2nd Place Marcia Loss

Low Intermediate Division: 1st Place Dee O'Reilly 2nd Place Kelly Schwalbe

REMINDERS FOR UPCOMING EVENTS:

*Final Essential Shots session- Friday 26th @ 10AM (lobs and return of lobs)

* Saturday on The Court Session:  Saturday 27th @ 11AM (warm-ups/stretching to avoid injury on the courts)

*Men's Doubles Tournament:  May 19th @ 8:30AM **Sign-ups are underway NOW!

*Charity Tournament to Benefit NV Homeless Youth (mixed doubles): Saturday June 1st @ 8:30AM

PLEASE NOTE UPCOMING TIME CHANGE FOR ALL MEETUPS!! 

**Beginning May 2nd through May 31st meetups will move back by one hour. New time will be 5:45-7:30

Questions? Email Jennifer at jenlcarlson@yahoo.com

Mens MAYhem Tournament on Sunday May 19th 8:30AM

 Registration opens April 23 and closes May 10.  Three skill levels: low -intermediate; high-intermediate and advanced.   This will be a ROUND ROBIN format with individual scoring.   Prizes will be awarded for the top two players at each level. 

For the registration form, please click on the link below:

As we can see nothing is happening with the construction of our pickleball courts.  Upon checking with Shawn Evans (project manager), he reports that they are waiting for the appropriate permits from the city of Henderson.  No Date For That!!!! We will keep checking and update bi-weekly.  Thanks

REMINDERS!!

*Don't miss out on Essential Shots with Guy Anderson! Sessions will continue for the next 3 Fridays!! Meet on the top, temporary courts at 10AM

*Women's Doubles Tournament: Last day to register is the 15th!! The tournament is taking place on April 24th and is open to all three divisions (low intermediate, high intermediate & advanced). Please do not sign up online. Print registration flyer and drop it off with $10 in the pickleball mailbox at Liberty Center.

*Congratulations to our Fun League Participants and thanks to all  the volunteers who made it possible!

 Winners:

-Low Intermediate:  1st "Rockin Rollers"  "2nd Spin Wizards"

-High Intermediate: 1st "The LOBsters" 2nd "Dink You!"

-Advanced: 1st "Balls to the Wall" 2nd Five Warriors

*Thanks to everyone who attended the General Meeting on Monday and a special thanks to our volunteers who 

helped out with check-in, ticket sales, serving etc. We appreciate you !!!