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BOX AND LOCKS
The new Palm Ridge dues box has been installed. It is located at the beginning of the walkway between courts 5&7. Dues envelopes are inside the mailbox...just fill out the envelope, enclose your check for $10 and drop it in the slot (do not put it back inside the mailbox).
All locks have been removed from the Palm Ridge Courts. It is no longer necessary to stay off the courts for two days following any rain.
ALL PALM RIDGE COURTS OPEN ON MONDAY FOR PLAY
Effective February 8, all 10 courts will be open at Palm Ridge. All 10 courts will be repainted mid-March. Click here for the revised list of activities and locations (same as the one handed out at our grand opening with the following exception: In February the New Players Day on Saturday will be 11-12:30 on Feb. 6 and 13; 9:30-11 on Feb. 20; and 10-11:30 on Feb. 27).
When playing at Palm Ridge, you will need to sign in at the table on the left side of the restrooms. Please make sure you sign in on the pickleball sheet...not the tennis sheet which is located on the same table. The first aid box, telephone and defibulator are also located at that table. A mailbox has been installed at the beginning of the walkway and will be our new dues box. The envelopes used to pay your dues will be inside the mailbox (there is also a dues box located at the RHJohnson courts attached to the bulletin board).
Three baskets have been hung inside the courts in which you can put any cracked/broken balls. A supply of pickleballs will be kept in the storage box at the end of the walkway, along with any lost/found items. The combination is the same as the box at RHJohnson.
If you are playing in the evening, the light switches to turn on the lights are located on the light poles. The light switch for courts 1-4 is located between courts 1 and 3; the light switch for courts 5&6 is located on the walkway on court 5; the light switch for courts 7-10 is located on the walkway on court 7. If you flip the switch and nothing happens, it is because the lights are on a timer and are set to come on just before dusk. The switch must be turned on for them to come on at dusk. The lights are set to turn off at 10:00 pm; however, if you are the last players to leave in the evening and it is prior to 10:00, please turn the lights off. There are two lights in the walkway that will remain lit so you can see to exit the courts.
WHAT DOES A AND PICKLEBALL HAVE IN COMMON? The Answer is: 52. We had 52 people show up on Monday, Feb. 1, for lessons. The saying, if you build it, they will come certainly is true of our new pickleball courts at Palm Ridge. We have lessons every Monday at 11:00 and could really use some help, along with any old paddles you can donate to the Club. Please contact Charlie Robinson (810-3008) if you can help us out.
On Saturday, February 20, at 1:00 pm we will have a dinking tournament. The entire game will be played at the kitchen line. This tournament will help you develop a soft shot and help you practice ball placement. The tournament is open to all Club members of all skill levels. Players from the higher skill level will be partners with players from the lower skill levels. Partners will be drawn on Wednesday, February 17. We hope all new members will sign up and give it a try. Prizes will be awarded. The tournament will be held at Palm Ridge Courts. Registration fee is $3.00. You can drop your check (no cash) in the slot of our mailbox attached to the bulletin board at the RHJohnson courts (envelopes are inside the mailbox). Checks should be made payable to SCW Pickleball Club. Sign-up sheets will be located on the bulletin board at RHJohnson and at the Palm Ridge Courts. Deadline to sign-up and pay your fee is Tuesday, February 16.
OUR FIRST 2010 CLUB TOURNAMENT Contact Linda Swift (556-8070) with any questions.
FEBRUARY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND CHILI DOG LUNCHEON Saturday, February 20 Palm Ridge, Summit A Luncheon - 11:30 am Meeting - 12:30 pm Dinking Tournament - 1:00 pm Palm Ridge Courts
The Club will be providing the chili, hot dogs, buns, plates, napkins, and plasticware; please bring your own beverage and either a side dish, salad, or dessert (sign up sheets will be posted at the RHJohnson and Palm Ridge Courts). Deadline to sign up for the luncheon and tournament is Tuesday, February 16.
PICKLEBALL LESSONS
Free lessons will be given at the Palm Ridge Courts Every Monday at 11:00 am. Come on down and give pickleball a try...you will soon be hooked on the fastest growing sport in the nation. Paddles will be provided. Charlie Robinson will be your instructor, along with many club members who are willing to share their enthusiasm for this sport with the funny name. Please contact him if you have questions (810-3008 or danachar@cox.net).
| PICKLEBALL PLAYING TIPS AND VIDEOS |
| If you find yourself inside trying to stay cool a lot more than usual during this hot Arizona summer, why not take advantage of the time and look at the Training Room on the USAPA's web site. You will find a wealth of information and videos on strategies for doubles and singles, the beginners court and links to other web sites with additional helpful videos. You will learn how to position yourself for a forehand or backhand shot, the different types of shots you can make while at the kitchen line, things new players should try to do, effective volleying, making good serves and how to keep track of the score and court positions. Here is the link to take you directly to the Training Room: training.usapa.org/ Check it out! |
Need a pickleball paddle?
Contact Howard Higgins on his cell at 623-341-9164. The cost for club members is $34
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Pickleball is a mini-tennis-like game played on a badminton-sized court that began in the Puget Sound region of the State of Washington. It is played with a wood or composite paddle and a perforated, slow-moving ball over a tennis net lowered to 34 inches. It is easy for beginners to learn, but can soon develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.