PICKLEBALL CLUB NEWS

Wishing you a Happy New Year
and a 2025 full of pickleball!
Please see the 2025 Schedule of Events to see what is planned for the coming year.
Please go to the Round Robin Schedule to plan
for your next competition
and a 2025 full of pickleball!
Please see the 2025 Schedule of Events to see what is planned for the coming year.
Please go to the Round Robin Schedule to plan
for your next competition
2024 HOLIDAY MIXER: The 5th PLPC Holiday Mixer was held Saturday, December 15, at The Club at Prescott Lakes. The Social Committee, headed by Toni Matrone, hosted 80 members and guests who enjoyed each other's company while dining on a delicious meal prepared by Chef Matt and his staff.
Prior to the meal, entertainments was provided the the popular Prescott High School Chamber Singers, led by our own Erin Johnson. The popular and lively game of Holiday Trivia was won by Team Candy Cane (Eileen Chalfoun, David Delgado, Tricia Gorlick, Rose Hottel, Peggy Klejmont and Keith Stonehocker). Door prizes were awarded throughout the evening. |
Congratulations to the Social Committee for another outstanding event. Enjoy the photos above compliments of Karan Slack and Genanne Davis. |

DinkFest2 2024!
Dinking practice paid off for DinkFest2 on Saturday, November 2. Cintia Jarrett and Daniel Lawson managed a well-run event on a cool, breezy autumn morning where 36 players vied for top honors. Only dink shots were allowed as doubles teams tried to score the most points in 11 minutes. Following the tournament, 43 players and guests enjoyed lunch prepared by Chef Matt and his staff and winners were announced as follows:
Dinking practice paid off for DinkFest2 on Saturday, November 2. Cintia Jarrett and Daniel Lawson managed a well-run event on a cool, breezy autumn morning where 36 players vied for top honors. Only dink shots were allowed as doubles teams tried to score the most points in 11 minutes. Following the tournament, 43 players and guests enjoyed lunch prepared by Chef Matt and his staff and winners were announced as follows:

10th PLPC Club Championship
The 9th PLPC Club Championship was held September 14, 15, and 22, with 2024 Champions being crowned. As in previous years, the events include Women's Singles, Men's Singles, Women's Doubles, Men's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. The names of the winners in the Open Division appear on the permanent plaque inside the Athletic Center. Congratulations to all our PLPC medalists:
Women's Singles 3.5 and below Men's Singles 3.0/3.5
Gold: Linda McNiel Gold: Jim Barrett
Silver: Tricia Gorlick Silver: Jim Slack
Bronze: Cintia Jarrett Bronze: David Delgado
Women’s Singles OPEN Men's Singles Open
Gold: Angela Bergemann Gold: Keith West
Silver: Jenny Douglas Silver: Luke Bergemann
Bronze: Kristen Jennings Bronze: JoJo Slocum
Women’s Doubles 2.5 /3.0 Men's Doubles 3.0-3.5
Gold: Erin Johnson/Tricia Gorlick Gold: Luke Bergemann / Andrew Leick
Silver: Annette Gahre/Stevie Hoekstra Silver: David Delgado / Rob Rudman
Bronze: Trisha Hendershott/Debbe Martelli Bronze: Charlie Gorlick / Stephen Hager
Women's Doubles 3.5 Men's Doubles OPEN
Gold: Deborah Barret/Theresa Leick Gold: Bob Borengasser /Rod Trytko
Silver: Cintia Jarrett/Lin Lawrence Silver: Duane Bjeland / Keith West
Bronze: Lori Rudman/Karan Slack Bronze: Mike Cushing / Frank Klejmont
The 9th PLPC Club Championship was held September 14, 15, and 22, with 2024 Champions being crowned. As in previous years, the events include Women's Singles, Men's Singles, Women's Doubles, Men's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. The names of the winners in the Open Division appear on the permanent plaque inside the Athletic Center. Congratulations to all our PLPC medalists:
Women's Singles 3.5 and below Men's Singles 3.0/3.5
Gold: Linda McNiel Gold: Jim Barrett
Silver: Tricia Gorlick Silver: Jim Slack
Bronze: Cintia Jarrett Bronze: David Delgado
Women’s Singles OPEN Men's Singles Open
Gold: Angela Bergemann Gold: Keith West
Silver: Jenny Douglas Silver: Luke Bergemann
Bronze: Kristen Jennings Bronze: JoJo Slocum
Women’s Doubles 2.5 /3.0 Men's Doubles 3.0-3.5
Gold: Erin Johnson/Tricia Gorlick Gold: Luke Bergemann / Andrew Leick
Silver: Annette Gahre/Stevie Hoekstra Silver: David Delgado / Rob Rudman
Bronze: Trisha Hendershott/Debbe Martelli Bronze: Charlie Gorlick / Stephen Hager
Women's Doubles 3.5 Men's Doubles OPEN
Gold: Deborah Barret/Theresa Leick Gold: Bob Borengasser /Rod Trytko
Silver: Cintia Jarrett/Lin Lawrence Silver: Duane Bjeland / Keith West
Bronze: Lori Rudman/Karan Slack Bronze: Mike Cushing / Frank Klejmont
Women's Doubles
Gold: Angela Bergemann/Jenny Douglas Silver: Cheryl Benson/Sarah Marsh Bronze: Kristen Jennings/Angie Sorensen Mixed Doubles 2.5/3.0 Gold: Charlie Gorlick/Debbe Martelli Silver: Stephen Hager/Stevie Hoekstra Bronze: Bill Dudley/Erin Johnson Mixed Doubles 3.5 Gold: Deborah Barrett/Luke Bergemann Silver: Jim Barrett/Angie Sorensen Bronze: Theresa Leick/Jim Slack Mixed Doubles OPEN Gold: Angela Bergemann/Brett Mathie Silver: Cheryl West/Keith West Bronze: Mike Cushing/Jenny Douglas |
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FALL GENERAL MEETING
The PLPC Fall General Meeting was held Saturday, September 21, at 1:00 p.m. in the Athletic Center with 53 members in attendance. Newly elected PLPC Board members for the 2025-2026 term are:
President – Marian Lafayette (1-year term)
Vice President – Todd Tipton
Secretary – Linda McNeil (1-year term)
Treasurer - Theresa Leick
Member at Large – David Delgado
Member at Large – Keith Stonehocker (1-year term)
To see detailed information from the meeting, please go to
The PLPC Fall General Meeting was held Saturday, September 21, at 1:00 p.m. in the Athletic Center with 53 members in attendance. Newly elected PLPC Board members for the 2025-2026 term are:
President – Marian Lafayette (1-year term)
Vice President – Todd Tipton
Secretary – Linda McNeil (1-year term)
Treasurer - Theresa Leick
Member at Large – David Delgado
Member at Large – Keith Stonehocker (1-year term)
To see detailed information from the meeting, please go to
The 11th Prescott Lakes Senior Pickleball Tournament was held under sunny skies and almost perfect weather the weekend of August 23, 24, and 25. The event drew players from all over Arizona, 8 states across the country, and 1 player from Canada! A huge cadre of over 50 volunteers from the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club, along with players and referees, worked diligently to help make the event a success. Many thanks to Kelli Welch, Marie Morrell, and the staff of The Club at Prescott Lakes for all their work.
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Congratulations to all our PLPC medalists:
Men’s Doubles: 3.5 age 70+ Gold: Anthony Affinito Silver: Frank Klejmont Mixed Doubles: 3.5 age 70+ Gold: Mary Thornhill / Frank Klejmont |
Mixed Doubles: 3.0 age 50-59
Silver: Theresa Leick Bronze: Tricia Gorlick / Charles Gorlick Women’s Doubles: 3.0 age 50-59 Bronze: Tricia Gorlick / Theresa Leick Women’s Doubles: 3.5 age 60-69 Gold: Sarah Marsh |
After the games, over 50 players and guests met in the Falls and Fairway rooms for delicious food and prizes for the winners. A huge thanks to Todd Tipton and Genanne Davis for organizing the event, and to all the volunteers who helped with scoring and made the event a success.
And the winners were:
1st place-- Brian Danielsson and Andrew Leick
2nd place-- Ron Scott and LouAnn Reynolds
3rd place-- Dave Kremers and Jack Pfeiffer
And the winners were:
1st place-- Brian Danielsson and Andrew Leick
2nd place-- Ron Scott and LouAnn Reynolds
3rd place-- Dave Kremers and Jack Pfeiffer
PLPC SKILL LEVEL TOURNAMENT
The 6th Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club Skill Level Tournament was held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 21, 22, and 23. Congratulations to all the PLPC members who gave their best in the 3-day tournament. A huge thank you goes to Renee DeLassus for a tightly-run tournament and to all the referees who volunteered their time toward the success of the event.
The 6th Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club Skill Level Tournament was held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 21, 22, and 23. Congratulations to all the PLPC members who gave their best in the 3-day tournament. A huge thank you goes to Renee DeLassus for a tightly-run tournament and to all the referees who volunteered their time toward the success of the event.
The results of the 3-day tournament are as follows:
Friday, June 21 Men’s Singles: Gold: Mike Cushing Silver: Frank Klejmont Bronze: Luke Bergemann Women’s Doubles: 3.5 – 4.0+ Gold: Jenny Douglas / Angela Bergemann Silver: Dawn Oaks / Shelly Miali Bronze: Angie Sorensen Dale Sebanc Women’s Doubles: 3.0 Gold: Theresa Leick / Stevie Hoekstra Silver: Annette Gahre / Tricia Gorlick Bronze: Michele Logan / Carol Gerardi ---------------------------------------------- Saturday, June 22: Women’s Singles 2.5: Gold: Tricia Gorlick Silver: Erin Johnson Men's Doubles 3.0/3.5 : Gold: Davis Delgado / Mike Lawrence Silver: Charlie Gorlick / Andrew Leick Bronze: Steve Reed / Jim Slack Men's Doubles 4.0+ : Gold: Rod Trytko / Keith West Silver: Mike Cushing / Frank Klejmont Bronze: Luke Bergemann / Daniel Lawson |
Sunday, June 23:
Mixed Doubles 2.5/3.0: Gold: Tricia Gorlick / Charlie Gorlick Silver: Stevie Hoekstra / Andrew Leick Bronze: Erin Johnson / Bill Dudley Mixed Doubles 3.5: Gold: Deb Barrett / Jim Barrett Silver: Theresa Leick / Luke Bergemann Bronze: Angie Sorensen / Steve Sheffel Mixed Doubles4.0+: Gold: Angela Bergemann / Daniel Lawson Silver: Jenny Douglas / Mike Cushing Bronze: Dawn Oaks/ Bob Borengasser |
Picnic at the Lake
A lovely warm June afternoon found 80 PLPC members and guests enjoying the first social of 2024 at Watson Lake. Live music by Sky Daddy accompanied a delicious buffet catered by Park Plaza Deli. While many enjoyed socializing, there was also dancing and corn hole available. Raffle prizes topped the events of the afternoon. Another fine event was hosted by the social committee: Cintia Jarrett, Linda McNiel, Carol Clemons, and Toni Matrone. Enjoy some photos from the event compliments of Cintia Jarrett. |
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DinkFest 2024!
May 11, 2024, found PLPC members dinking their hearts out on the courts for the 10th annual always-popular DinkFest. The entire game was played in the Non-Volley Zone. Only dink shots were allowed. The contest was followed by a poolside buffet of hot dogs, hamburgers, and brisket with sides. Congratulations to managers Marian LaFayette and Keith Stonehocker on an excellent tournament. And cheers for the winners: |
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1st place: Penny Henesh and Rod Trytko
2nd place: Cintia Jarrett and Carol Gerardi
3rd place (tie): Duane Bjelland / Tricia Gorlick
Jim Barrett / LouAnn Reynolds
2nd place: Cintia Jarrett and Carol Gerardi
3rd place (tie): Duane Bjelland / Tricia Gorlick
Jim Barrett / LouAnn Reynolds
2024 SPRING GENERAL MEETING
The first ever Spring General Meeting / Expo was held Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Aerobics Room of the Athletic Center. The well-attended event combined information and socializing. The meeting notes are available at ...
The first ever Spring General Meeting / Expo was held Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Aerobics Room of the Athletic Center. The well-attended event combined information and socializing. The meeting notes are available at ...
LESSONS FOR 2024!
Lessons for the 2024 season are scheduled. Free beginner lessons are offered for any member of The Club at Prescott Lakes. Novice and Intermediate lessons are offered for Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club members only. Please check the Schedules tab above and select Lessons--Summer 2024 to see the schedule. Your must use Sign Up Genius at the Athletic Center to sign up for lessons.
Lessons for the 2024 season are scheduled. Free beginner lessons are offered for any member of The Club at Prescott Lakes. Novice and Intermediate lessons are offered for Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club members only. Please check the Schedules tab above and select Lessons--Summer 2024 to see the schedule. Your must use Sign Up Genius at the Athletic Center to sign up for lessons.
2024 SPRING GENERAL MEETING/EXPO
Plan on joining your fellow PLPC members Saturday, April 27, for an all new General Meeting experience. No PowerPoint display! Not this time! Beginning at 1:00 p.m., the PLPC Board will be hosting a PLPC Expo.
11 different stations! Come and see what are the latest happenings by visiting your area of interest. Prizes will be awarded. Refreshments will be served. More information coming....
Plan on joining your fellow PLPC members Saturday, April 27, for an all new General Meeting experience. No PowerPoint display! Not this time! Beginning at 1:00 p.m., the PLPC Board will be hosting a PLPC Expo.
11 different stations! Come and see what are the latest happenings by visiting your area of interest. Prizes will be awarded. Refreshments will be served. More information coming....

APRIL MIXER !
Check your email dated March 27 for information on the
PLPC Happy Hour on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Check your email dated March 27 for information on the
PLPC Happy Hour on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.