PICKLEBALL CLUB NEWS
FIRST EVER SKILL-LEVEL TOURNAMENT
Sign-ups are underway for the inaugural PLPC Members Skill-Level Tournament, scheduled for June 8, 9 and 10. Players will be competing against those of similar skills.
Medals will be awarded in the following categories:
Sign-ups are underway for the inaugural PLPC Members Skill-Level Tournament, scheduled for June 8, 9 and 10. Players will be competing against those of similar skills.
Medals will be awarded in the following categories:
- Women's Doubles: 2.0/2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0+
- Men's Doubles: 2.0/2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0+
- Mixed Doubles: 2.0/2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0+
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COURT CLOSURE
The pickleball courts closure for fence installation, originally scheduled for May 7 and May 8, has been rescheduled for May 17 and May 18. Your patience is appreciated. |
REFEREE TRAINING
The Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club is instituting a new program, 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 April 22. |
LESSONS ARE BACK!
Led by a group of dedicated volunteers, the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club is offering free lessons to beginners and members. The first lessons for Beginners will be held three consecutive mornings, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, April 20, May 1 and 2, at 7:30 a.m. at the courts. Please check the Lessons page on this web site for additional information and sign-up instructions.
Led by a group of dedicated volunteers, the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club is offering free lessons to beginners and members. The first lessons for Beginners will be held three consecutive mornings, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, April 20, May 1 and 2, at 7:30 a.m. at the courts. Please check the Lessons page on this web site for additional information and sign-up instructions.
ROUND ROBINS ARE BACK!
Under the capable guidance of Jean Bowman, the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club kicks off the 2018 season of Round Robin season with its first event on Saturday, April 21, at 8:00 a.m. for level 2.0-2.5 players. Sign-up sheets are at the courts. Please check the Round Robin schedule on this web site for addition dates and skill levels
Under the capable guidance of Jean Bowman, the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club kicks off the 2018 season of Round Robin season with its first event on Saturday, April 21, at 8:00 a.m. for level 2.0-2.5 players. Sign-up sheets are at the courts. Please check the Round Robin schedule on this web site for addition dates and skill levels
Photo by Wanda Hughs
PICKLEBALL 4 SOCIAL TOURNAMENT
A new fun social tournament for any skill level was held Saturday, April 14, at 2: 00 p.m. Teams of four players vied for points in a Round Robin type format. Encouraged by fellow teammates and a lot of substitutions, members played 12-minute games trying to reach 11 points first. Prizes were awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places at a social in the Falls room following the tournament.
Congratulations to the winners:
1st Place—Team #7: Bill Remlinger, Rob Rudman, Peter Grant, Marian Lafayette
2nd Place—Team # 4: Cheryl LaFlame, Destiny King, Karan Slack, Dawn Oaks
3rd Place—Team #6: Jeanice Monastesse, Joe Hughs, Kim Utz, Joe Nelson
A new fun social tournament for any skill level was held Saturday, April 14, at 2: 00 p.m. Teams of four players vied for points in a Round Robin type format. Encouraged by fellow teammates and a lot of substitutions, members played 12-minute games trying to reach 11 points first. Prizes were awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places at a social in the Falls room following the tournament.
Congratulations to the winners:
1st Place—Team #7: Bill Remlinger, Rob Rudman, Peter Grant, Marian Lafayette
2nd Place—Team # 4: Cheryl LaFlame, Destiny King, Karan Slack, Dawn Oaks
3rd Place—Team #6: Jeanice Monastesse, Joe Hughs, Kim Utz, Joe Nelson
SPRING GENERAL MEETING
The semi-annual spring General Meeting was held Tuesday, April 10, at 4:30 p.m. at the Club House. The meeting followed the clinic by Steve Wong at the courts. Attended by about 60 people, topics presented included information on ratings, round robins, lessons, referee training, tournaments, and more. Meeting notes are available on this web site.
The semi-annual spring General Meeting was held Tuesday, April 10, at 4:30 p.m. at the Club House. The meeting followed the clinic by Steve Wong at the courts. Attended by about 60 people, topics presented included information on ratings, round robins, lessons, referee training, tournaments, and more. Meeting notes are available on this web site.
PICKLEBALL CLINIC BY STEVE WONG
Your PLPC Board is happy to announce that we have arranged for Steve Wong to come to our club and give a clinic! Steve is a former national champion and was a co-founder of USAPA along with many other Pickleball accomplishments.
Steve and his new company TOPP will be here Tuesday, April 10, for two sessions of clinics and to show their new uniquely balanced paddles. The two sessions will be from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The clinics are open to the first 30 players to sign up. The cost is only $20.
Paddles will be available to test at the clinics and at the PLPC General Meeting, which is also scheduled for April 10 at 4:30 p.m.
Contact any board member to sign up. Deadline to register is April 3, 2018.
Your PLPC Board is happy to announce that we have arranged for Steve Wong to come to our club and give a clinic! Steve is a former national champion and was a co-founder of USAPA along with many other Pickleball accomplishments.
Steve and his new company TOPP will be here Tuesday, April 10, for two sessions of clinics and to show their new uniquely balanced paddles. The two sessions will be from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The clinics are open to the first 30 players to sign up. The cost is only $20.
Paddles will be available to test at the clinics and at the PLPC General Meeting, which is also scheduled for April 10 at 4:30 p.m.
Contact any board member to sign up. Deadline to register is April 3, 2018.
TOP HAT SOCIAL TOURNAMENT--VALENTINE EDITION
The first of many social pickleball tournaments for 2018, a Valentine Top Hat tournament, was held on a cool, breezy Saturday, February 10. Supported by volunteer scorekeepers, fourteen doubles teams, matched in a blind draw, played for as many points as they could score in 12 minutes, receiving bonus points for hitting “Valentine” targets on the courts. Winners went home with gift certificates to the Grille. Participants and guests enjoyed a delicious buffet at the Grille after the tournament. And the winners were—
1st place - Team #10: Dale Sebanc / Jim Slack
2nd place - Team # 5: Ann Kowell / Jim Robak
3rd place - Team #12: Christine Nielsen / Doris Robak
Congratulations to the winners and all participants.
The first of many social pickleball tournaments for 2018, a Valentine Top Hat tournament, was held on a cool, breezy Saturday, February 10. Supported by volunteer scorekeepers, fourteen doubles teams, matched in a blind draw, played for as many points as they could score in 12 minutes, receiving bonus points for hitting “Valentine” targets on the courts. Winners went home with gift certificates to the Grille. Participants and guests enjoyed a delicious buffet at the Grille after the tournament. And the winners were—
1st place - Team #10: Dale Sebanc / Jim Slack
2nd place - Team # 5: Ann Kowell / Jim Robak
3rd place - Team #12: Christine Nielsen / Doris Robak
Congratulations to the winners and all participants.
Players, scorekeepers, and organizers of 2018 Valentine Top Hat
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Winners-- 1st Place: Dale Sebanc, Jim Slack; 2nd Place: Jim Robak, Ann Kowell; 3rd Place: Christine Nielsen, Doris Robak
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FIRST SOCIAL OF 2018
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 2018 was held Wednesday, January 24, at The Finn. Hosted by the Pickleball Club Social Committee, a packed room enjoyed delicious entrees while enhancing old friendships and creating new ones. Entertainment was provided by our own Gordon and Kristi Jennings.
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 2018 was held Wednesday, January 24, at The Finn. Hosted by the Pickleball Club Social Committee, a packed room enjoyed delicious entrees while enhancing old friendships and creating new ones. Entertainment was provided by our own Gordon and Kristi Jennings.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018!
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. The January lessons schedule has been delivered to all PLPC members. Please check your emails for more information on dates and times.
The first social of the year is scheduled for Wednesday, January 24, 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. The January lessons schedule has been delivered to all PLPC members. Please check your emails for more information on dates and times.
The first social of the year is scheduled for Wednesday, January 24, for all Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club members. Check your emails for details.
SUNSET CHAMPAGNE PICKLEBALL POKER
As the sun set on the warm day of October 7, the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club hosted a pickleball social tournament. Seventeen doubles teams played for a chance at a good poker hand. Random drawings determined partners. All players received a playing card for their efforts--2 for the winners, 1 for the losers. At the end of three games each, the best poker hands (5-card limit) were declared the winners, each receiving a gift certificate to the Grille. Following the tournament, thanks to Mike Joyal and his staff, a delicious champagne buffet was served on the courts for all players and their guests, celebrating another fine day of Pickleball.
Pictured, thanks to the photo by Jim Slack, are the winners with the top 6 poker hands: Wanda Hughs, Lori Rudman, Roger Breding, Jean Bowman, Frank Klejmont, and Jim Robak.
As the sun set on the warm day of October 7, the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club hosted a pickleball social tournament. Seventeen doubles teams played for a chance at a good poker hand. Random drawings determined partners. All players received a playing card for their efforts--2 for the winners, 1 for the losers. At the end of three games each, the best poker hands (5-card limit) were declared the winners, each receiving a gift certificate to the Grille. Following the tournament, thanks to Mike Joyal and his staff, a delicious champagne buffet was served on the courts for all players and their guests, celebrating another fine day of Pickleball.
Pictured, thanks to the photo by Jim Slack, are the winners with the top 6 poker hands: Wanda Hughs, Lori Rudman, Roger Breding, Jean Bowman, Frank Klejmont, and Jim Robak.
Fall General Meeting
The annual Fall General Meeting was held Saturday, September 23, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at the Clubhouse with an excellent turnout.
Election results for the 2018 Board of Directors are:
President: Jim Robak
Member at Large: Sue Haywood
Member at Large: Joe Nelson
Meeting minutes are available on this web site.
The annual Fall General Meeting was held Saturday, September 23, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at the Clubhouse with an excellent turnout.
Election results for the 2018 Board of Directors are:
President: Jim Robak
Member at Large: Sue Haywood
Member at Large: Joe Nelson
Meeting minutes are available on this web site.
5th ANNUAL SENIOR PICKLEBALL GAMES
As we celebrated the 5th Annual Senior Pickleball Games this year the weekend of August 18, 19, and 20, our Club welcomed players from all over Arizona, neighboring states, and as far as North Carolina. We even had a player from Australia! With the generous support of The Club at Prescott Lakes and an army of volunteers, the 3-day event featured competitions in Women's Doubles, Men's Doubles and Mixed Doubles, with gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded. The weather was almost perfect with just two short stoppages for brief showers.
Eight of our PLPC members won medals in their division. Congratulations to the following:
PLAYER(S) MEDAL EVENT
Denise Wolfe Bronze Women's Doubles
Jim Thomas Silver Men's Doubles
Dan Bergan / Joe Nelson Silver Men's Doubles
Denise Ashworth / Bob Truckenmiller Gold Mixed Doubles
Sue Haywood / Jerry Kowell Bronze Mixed Doubles
And congratulations of all PLPC members who played in the tournament or volunteered their time and service to the success of this year's tournament.
Enjoy the slide show below of photos taken by Bill Remlinger.
As we celebrated the 5th Annual Senior Pickleball Games this year the weekend of August 18, 19, and 20, our Club welcomed players from all over Arizona, neighboring states, and as far as North Carolina. We even had a player from Australia! With the generous support of The Club at Prescott Lakes and an army of volunteers, the 3-day event featured competitions in Women's Doubles, Men's Doubles and Mixed Doubles, with gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded. The weather was almost perfect with just two short stoppages for brief showers.
Eight of our PLPC members won medals in their division. Congratulations to the following:
PLAYER(S) MEDAL EVENT
Denise Wolfe Bronze Women's Doubles
Jim Thomas Silver Men's Doubles
Dan Bergan / Joe Nelson Silver Men's Doubles
Denise Ashworth / Bob Truckenmiller Gold Mixed Doubles
Sue Haywood / Jerry Kowell Bronze Mixed Doubles
And congratulations of all PLPC members who played in the tournament or volunteered their time and service to the success of this year's tournament.
Enjoy the slide show below of photos taken by Bill Remlinger.
MONSOON MADNESS--POT LUCK SOCIAL
Our 2nd Annual Thumb Butte Pot Luck Picnic on Sunday, July 16, was a success despite heavy rain and hail! Sixty-five brave Pickleball Club members and guests enjoyed friendship and a delicious meal while partying under the pavilion. Later, when the monsoon subsided, games were brought out to play. Be sure to plan to join the fun in 2018.
Our 2nd Annual Thumb Butte Pot Luck Picnic on Sunday, July 16, was a success despite heavy rain and hail! Sixty-five brave Pickleball Club members and guests enjoyed friendship and a delicious meal while partying under the pavilion. Later, when the monsoon subsided, games were brought out to play. Be sure to plan to join the fun in 2018.
DON'T DROP THE BALL TOURNAMENT
Ten teams tried to keep the pickleball in the air during the Don't Drop the Ball Tournament held Saturday, July 8. Trying to break old habits proved difficult for some, while the winners seemed to have mastered the skill. At the social held at the Grille at Prescott Lakes after the tournament, delicious food and beverages were enjoyed by players and guests alike, while the following prizes were awarded. Congratulations to all participants.
1st Place: 2nd Place: 3rd Place:
Joe Rubio Teri Gingerelli Dawn Oaks
Richard Wood Roger Breding Russ LaFayette
Ten teams tried to keep the pickleball in the air during the Don't Drop the Ball Tournament held Saturday, July 8. Trying to break old habits proved difficult for some, while the winners seemed to have mastered the skill. At the social held at the Grille at Prescott Lakes after the tournament, delicious food and beverages were enjoyed by players and guests alike, while the following prizes were awarded. Congratulations to all participants.
1st Place: 2nd Place: 3rd Place:
Joe Rubio Teri Gingerelli Dawn Oaks
Richard Wood Roger Breding Russ LaFayette
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Missing: Dawn Oaks
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CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Under clear skies on the hot weekend of July 23, 24, and 25, the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club held their fourth annual Championship tournament. A big thank you to the Championship Committee for putting on a fine tournament. A HUGE thank you goes out to all who played in the tournament. Your support of the Pickleball Club is appreciated by every member. Competition was friendly and fierce resulting in the following:
Under clear skies on the hot weekend of July 23, 24, and 25, the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club held their fourth annual Championship tournament. A big thank you to the Championship Committee for putting on a fine tournament. A HUGE thank you goes out to all who played in the tournament. Your support of the Pickleball Club is appreciated by every member. Competition was friendly and fierce resulting in the following:
MEN'S SINGLES: 1st place--Bill Meardy 2nd place--Gordon Jennings WOMEN'S SINGLES: 1st place--Kristin Jennings 2nd place--tie--Denise Wolfe and Sandra Zerner. |
MIXED DOUBLES: 1st place--Denise Wolfe & Roger Wolfe 2nd place--Jean Bowman & Jim Thomas 3rd place--Lou Spiegel & Sandra Zerner |
WOMEN'S DOUBLES: 1st place--Jean Bowman & Denise Wolfe 2nd place--Destiny King & Dawn Oaks 3rd place--Denise Ashworth & Sandra Zerner |
MEN'S DOUBLES:
1st place--Jim Thomas & Roger Wolfe 2nd place--Larry Ashworth & Bill Meardy 3rd place--Dan Bergan & Joe Nelson |
DINKFEST A SUCCESS!
The 4th annual DinkFest, held Saturday, May 20, saw 40 players vying for bragging rights in a spirited double-elimination tournament. Games were friendly with energetic competition. A buffet lunch was served to about 60 players and guests at the Clubhouse after the tournament where prizes were awarded.
Gold Medal: Silver Medal: Bronze Medal:
Marian LaFayette Jeanice Monastesse Dan Berman
Bill Meardy Jane Scott Betty Remlinger
The 4th annual DinkFest, held Saturday, May 20, saw 40 players vying for bragging rights in a spirited double-elimination tournament. Games were friendly with energetic competition. A buffet lunch was served to about 60 players and guests at the Clubhouse after the tournament where prizes were awarded.
Gold Medal: Silver Medal: Bronze Medal:
Marian LaFayette Jeanice Monastesse Dan Berman
Bill Meardy Jane Scott Betty Remlinger
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Missing: Jane Scott
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