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PLPC HOLIDAY MIXER
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14
PLPC HOLIDAY MIXER
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14
DinkFest2
The popular DinkFest2 Social Tournament is back on November 23. Open to Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club members only, it's all dinks, and only dinks to win this tournament. Patience is key. Refreshments, prepared by Chef Matt's staff, and awards will follow in the Falls Room. Sign ups are underway.
The popular DinkFest2 Social Tournament is back on November 23. Open to Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club members only, it's all dinks, and only dinks to win this tournament. Patience is key. Refreshments, prepared by Chef Matt's staff, and awards will follow in the Falls Room. Sign ups are underway.
Fall General Meeting
The annual Fall General Meeting of the Prescott Lake Pickleball Club was held Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Clubhouse. The meeting reviewed the year since our last General Meeting in October, 2018, and elections were held. Complete meeting notes are available under the "MORE" tab above. The elections results are:
President: Jim Slack
Member at Large: Lynne Chambelin
Memberat Large: Kathy Munshi
The annual Fall General Meeting of the Prescott Lake Pickleball Club was held Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Clubhouse. The meeting reviewed the year since our last General Meeting in October, 2018, and elections were held. Complete meeting notes are available under the "MORE" tab above. The elections results are:
President: Jim Slack
Member at Large: Lynne Chambelin
Memberat Large: Kathy Munshi
SUNSET CHAMPAGNE PICKLEBALL POKER
It was one of those perfect fall evenings when pickleball players came together for one of the most anticipated fun tournaments of the year held Saturday, October 5, at 4:00 p.m. Regular pickleball rules applied, but the winners were those one who ended up with the best poker hand. Scrumptious appetizers and champagne were served court side prepared by Chef Matt and his capable staff. Prizes for the best poker hands were awarded to Val Kalnins, Linda Kaul, Marian Lafayette, Jeanice Monastesse, Kathy Munshi, and Bill Remlinger.
It was one of those perfect fall evenings when pickleball players came together for one of the most anticipated fun tournaments of the year held Saturday, October 5, at 4:00 p.m. Regular pickleball rules applied, but the winners were those one who ended up with the best poker hand. Scrumptious appetizers and champagne were served court side prepared by Chef Matt and his capable staff. Prizes for the best poker hands were awarded to Val Kalnins, Linda Kaul, Marian Lafayette, Jeanice Monastesse, Kathy Munshi, and Bill Remlinger.
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6th ANNUAL PICKLEBALL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT RESULTS
On the breezy, sunny weekend of September 20, 21, and 22, 2019, the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club hosted its 6th annual Pickleball Club Championship Tournament. Spirited competition was in abundance among the players, encouraged by a large group of spectators cheering them on. The following winners of each competition have their names engraved on the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club permanent plaque in the Athletic Center. Men’s Singles: Bill Meardy Women’s Singles: Sandra Zerner Men’s Doubles: Bob Borengasser & Bill Meardy Women’s Doubles: Shelly Miali & Sandra Zerner Mixed Doubles: Joe Nelson & Dawn Oaks Please enjoy these photos by Bill Remlinger. |
 Winners:
Women's Singles - Sandra Zerner /
Men's Singles - Bill Meardy
Winners: Men's Doubles--Bob Borengasser / Bill Meardy
Winners: Women's Doubles - Shelly Miali / Sandra Zerner
Winners: Mixed Doubles - Joe Nelson / Dawn Oaks
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7th Annual Prescott Lakes Senior Pickleball Tournament
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In a cooperative effort, the Club at Prescott Lakes and the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club hosted the 7th Annual Prescott Lakes Senior Pickleball Tournament during the weekend of August 16, 17, and 18. The pickleball courts were alive with fantastic competition that attracted players from all over Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and as far away as Florida and Canada, testing their mettle during the weekend for medals in age and skill level categories. Congratulations to all the participants.
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PLPC Winners
Friday: Women’s Doubles
4.0 and above / age 60+ Silver: Cheryl Benson / Kristin Jennings
Bronze: Margo Kremers / Dawn Oaks
4.0 and above / age 50+ Silver: Denise Wolfe
3.5 and below / age 50+ Silver: Sandra Zerner / Shelly Miali
All skills / age 70+ Bronze: Denise Ashworth / Lynne Chamberlin
Saturday: Men’s Doubles
3.5 and below / age 50+ Gold: Gordon Jennings / Joe Boska
Sunday: Mixed Doubles
4.0 and above / age 60+ Bronze: Denise Wolfe
Friday: Women’s Doubles
4.0 and above / age 60+ Silver: Cheryl Benson / Kristin Jennings
Bronze: Margo Kremers / Dawn Oaks
4.0 and above / age 50+ Silver: Denise Wolfe
3.5 and below / age 50+ Silver: Sandra Zerner / Shelly Miali
All skills / age 70+ Bronze: Denise Ashworth / Lynne Chamberlin
Saturday: Men’s Doubles
3.5 and below / age 50+ Gold: Gordon Jennings / Joe Boska
Sunday: Mixed Doubles
4.0 and above / age 60+ Bronze: Denise Wolfe
CELEBRATION DINNER A Celebration Dinner was held Saturday evening, August 17, at the Club at Prescott Lakes. Guests feasted on their choice of entree (chicken, salmon, beef, or vegetarian) prepared by Chef Matt and his staff while enjoying the camaraderie that pickleball players are so well known for.
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4th ANNUAL PLPC
POT LUCK SOCIAL Saturday, July 20, found about fifty members and guests of the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club sharing a pot luck dinner at the Thumb Butte Recreation Area. They enjoyed conversation and games other than pickleball, while feasting on chicken and various delicious dishes provided by the members.
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3D SOCIAL TOURNAMENT
On a hot, muggy morning, the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club held a double-elimination 3D tournament (Deep serve, Deep return, Drop shot) Saturday, July 13. Players aimed to serve Deep, return Deep and hit a Drop shot for the first 3 shots of each point. This skill-building tournament was followed by an After Party at the Clubhouse where delicious appetizers were served and prizes awarded to: 1st Place: Cheryl West / Bill Ooms 2nd Place: Melissa Fryrear / Joe Rubio 3rd Place: Lynne Chamberlin / Todd Tipton |
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MEMBERS SKILL LEVEL TOURNAMENT
The 2nd Annual Pickleball Club Members Skill Level Tournament is currently being held on the courts June 14, 15, and 16. In this tournament, players competed against those with the same level of skill. Spectators are welcome! Congratulations to the medalists and thank you to all the players, referees, and line judges. Following are the medal winners by division:
The 2nd Annual Pickleball Club Members Skill Level Tournament is currently being held on the courts June 14, 15, and 16. In this tournament, players competed against those with the same level of skill. Spectators are welcome! Congratulations to the medalists and thank you to all the players, referees, and line judges. Following are the medal winners by division:
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Friday, June 14
Women’s Doubles: 3.0: Gold—Monica Partch / Kat Jerde Silver—Sandy McCabe / Christine Nielsen Bronze—Janet Corrigan / Linda Kaul 3.5: Gold—Cindy Ryan / Karin Jamgochian Silver—Jeanice Monastesse / Dale Sebanc Bronze—Denise Ashworth / Lynne Chamberlin 4.0+: Gold—Kristin Jennings / Cheryl lWest Silver—Shelly Miali / Sandra zerner Bronze---Dawn Oaks / Margo Kremer Men’s Singles: 3.0: Gold--Kelly Nielsen Silver—Paul Quinn Bronze—Hart Renger 3.5: Gold—Frank Klejmont Silver—Tom Miali Bronze—Bob Scharlach 4.0: Gold—Gordon Jennings Silver—Russ Johnson |
Enjoy the photos from the tournament below.
Mouse over the first photo and press Play. |
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Saturday, June 15
Men’s Doubles: 2.0/2.5--Gold—Steve Dawson, Ron Hernandez Silver—Charlie Berry, Tom Pace 3.0—Gold—Paul Quinn, Hart Renger Silver—Jim Slack, Richard Wood Bronze—Larry Jordan, Kelly Nielsen 3.5--Gold—Tom Miali, Bob Taylor Silver—Ron Scott, Thom Tschetter Bronze—Joe Rubio, Bob Scharlach 4.0+— Gold—Joe Boska, Gordon Jennings Silver—Brad Cress, Bill Meardy Bronze—Tony Affinito, Bill Sneen |
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Sunday, June 16
Mixed Doubles: 2.0/2.5—Gold—David Delgado, Sue Westbury Silver—Bill Kraul, Karan Slack Bronze—Ron Hernandez, Carol Hernandez 3.0—Gold—Christine Nielsen, Kelly Nielsen Silver—Janet Corrigan, Paul Quinn Bronze—Ellie Trantham, Jay Davis 3.5—Gold—Shelly Miali, Tom Miali Silver—Jeanice Monastesse, Frank Klejmont Bronze—Lori Rudman, Rob Rudman 4.0+— Gold—Kristin Jennings, Gordon Jennings Silver—Cheryl West, Bill Sneen Bronze—Denise Ashworth, Larry Ashworth |
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MEMBERS SKILL LEVEL TOURNAMENT June 14, 15, and 16 These great actions shots are courtesy of Kathy Munshi.
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JUNIOR PICKLEBALL PROGRAM
Again this year, a group of volunteers from the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club is offering free Juniors' Pickleball Program. Open to Prescott Lakes youth age 10 and older, the dates are Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, and 25. Class size is limited to 8. Reservations are required. Contact Janet (corrigan.health@gmail.com or 301-318-0489) to sign up, indicating child’s name, age, and contact information. Appropriate size paddles and balls will be provided. Participants are urged to bring plenty of water, wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat or visor.
Again this year, a group of volunteers from the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club is offering free Juniors' Pickleball Program. Open to Prescott Lakes youth age 10 and older, the dates are Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, and 25. Class size is limited to 8. Reservations are required. Contact Janet (corrigan.health@gmail.com or 301-318-0489) to sign up, indicating child’s name, age, and contact information. Appropriate size paddles and balls will be provided. Participants are urged to bring plenty of water, wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat or visor.
DINKFEST 2019!
The Prescott Lakes PIckleball Club held its 6th annual DinkFest Saturday, May 18, on a cool, breezy morning with a full complement of 40 players. It was all dinks, and only dinks, with the top "dinkers" earning awards, which were presented at the DinkFest Celebration following the tournament. And the winners, pictured at the right, were--
1st Place: Russ Johnson & Larry Jordan
2nd Place: Paul Quinn & Thom Tschetter
3rd Place: Betty Remlinger & Lori Rudman
Have a look at the gallery below of all the players, spectators, and buffet at the DinkFest Celebration.
The Prescott Lakes PIckleball Club held its 6th annual DinkFest Saturday, May 18, on a cool, breezy morning with a full complement of 40 players. It was all dinks, and only dinks, with the top "dinkers" earning awards, which were presented at the DinkFest Celebration following the tournament. And the winners, pictured at the right, were--
1st Place: Russ Johnson & Larry Jordan
2nd Place: Paul Quinn & Thom Tschetter
3rd Place: Betty Remlinger & Lori Rudman
Have a look at the gallery below of all the players, spectators, and buffet at the DinkFest Celebration.
REFEREE TRAINING
For the 2nd year, the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club is offering training for referees thanks to the efforts of our own USAPA certified referee, Randy Oaks. Members will be trained in USAPA accepted methods for refereeing matches and upon completion, will be certified as Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club Referees. Training begins May 13.
For the 2nd year, the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club is offering training for referees thanks to the efforts of our own USAPA certified referee, Randy Oaks. Members will be trained in USAPA accepted methods for refereeing matches and upon completion, will be certified as Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club Referees. Training begins May 13.
LESSONS ARE BACK!
The eagerly anticipated pickleball lessons are back for 2019. Thanks to a cadre of volunteer instructors, pickleball lessons will be offered at three skill levels--Beginner, Novice, and Advanced. All lessons begin at 7:30 a.m. and run for 1 hour. You must meet the prerequisites for each skill level and sign up with Frank at fklejmo@gmail.com. Please check Lessons & Drills Summer 2019 for info on skill level dates.
The eagerly anticipated pickleball lessons are back for 2019. Thanks to a cadre of volunteer instructors, pickleball lessons will be offered at three skill levels--Beginner, Novice, and Advanced. All lessons begin at 7:30 a.m. and run for 1 hour. You must meet the prerequisites for each skill level and sign up with Frank at fklejmo@gmail.com. Please check Lessons & Drills Summer 2019 for info on skill level dates.
SPRING GENERAL MEETING
Mark your calendars for the semi-annual spring General Meeting, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, at 1:00 p.m. at the Club House. All Pickleball Club members are urged to attend to learn of updated plans for 2019.
Mark your calendars for the semi-annual spring General Meeting, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, at 1:00 p.m. at the Club House. All Pickleball Club members are urged to attend to learn of updated plans for 2019.
VALENTINE TOP HAT
The first of many social pickleball tournaments for 2019, a Valentine Top Hat tournament, was held on a cold windy Saturday, February 9. Twenty players participated playing regular pickleball rules while earning extra points for hitting "Valentine targets" on the court. Thanks to the capable scorekeepers, Jim Robak, Doris Robak, Lynne Chamberlin, Betty Remlinger, and Don Robinson, who helped keep track of those extra points.
Prizes were awarded at the Grille while participants and guests enjoyed appetizers prepared by Chef Matt and crew.
Winners:
1st place: Kathy Munshi and Bob Scharlach
2nd place: Russ Lafayette and Keith West
3rd place: Cheryl West and David Delgado
The first of many social pickleball tournaments for 2019, a Valentine Top Hat tournament, was held on a cold windy Saturday, February 9. Twenty players participated playing regular pickleball rules while earning extra points for hitting "Valentine targets" on the court. Thanks to the capable scorekeepers, Jim Robak, Doris Robak, Lynne Chamberlin, Betty Remlinger, and Don Robinson, who helped keep track of those extra points.
Prizes were awarded at the Grille while participants and guests enjoyed appetizers prepared by Chef Matt and crew.
Winners:
1st place: Kathy Munshi and Bob Scharlach
2nd place: Russ Lafayette and Keith West
3rd place: Cheryl West and David Delgado
FIRST SOCIAL OF 2019
The Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club holds Pickleball Club socials for the purpose of getting to know members better. Generally, Club socials are scheduled quarterly. Some socials are scheduled at the Club at Prescott Lakes, while others are held at other venues in the Prescott area.
The first Pickleball Club social for 2019 was held Friday, January 25, at the Gurley Street Grille. Hosted by the Pickleball Club Social Committee, more than 40 members and guests enjoyed an Italian buffet and lively conversations. The evening included a "Pickleball Definition" game, where teams were given obscure pickleball terms and were asked to define the term and use it in a sentence. Judged by the Pickleball Club Board, the team with the winning definition was awarded prizes.
The Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club holds Pickleball Club socials for the purpose of getting to know members better. Generally, Club socials are scheduled quarterly. Some socials are scheduled at the Club at Prescott Lakes, while others are held at other venues in the Prescott area.
The first Pickleball Club social for 2019 was held Friday, January 25, at the Gurley Street Grille. Hosted by the Pickleball Club Social Committee, more than 40 members and guests enjoyed an Italian buffet and lively conversations. The evening included a "Pickleball Definition" game, where teams were given obscure pickleball terms and were asked to define the term and use it in a sentence. Judged by the Pickleball Club Board, the team with the winning definition was awarded prizes.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019!
The Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club wishes many hours of good fun on the pickleball courts this year!
The New Year holds exciting opportunities for pickleball players. Play continues on the courts, weather permitting, with Open Play, Skill-Level Play, Round Robins and more.
The first social of the year is scheduled for Friday, January 25, for all Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club members. Check your emails for details.
The Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club wishes many hours of good fun on the pickleball courts this year!
The New Year holds exciting opportunities for pickleball players. Play continues on the courts, weather permitting, with Open Play, Skill-Level Play, Round Robins and more.
The first social of the year is scheduled for Friday, January 25, for all Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club members. Check your emails for details.
