PICKLEBALL CLUB NEWS
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.
MEMBERS SKILL LEVEL TOURNAMENT
The 2nd annual Member’s Skill Level Tournament will be held June 14 (Women’s Doubles and Men's Singles), June 15 (Men’s Doubles and Women's Singles), and June 16 (Mixed Doubles). This is a regular major tournament held in June each year with medals awarded.
This tournament is for everybody! There will be skill level competition in all four categories used in the Round Robins. Registration forms are available by email and at the courts. DuraFast 40 balls will be used Registration deadline is 12:00 noon, Friday, June 7.
The 2nd annual Member’s Skill Level Tournament will be held June 14 (Women’s Doubles and Men's Singles), June 15 (Men’s Doubles and Women's Singles), and June 16 (Mixed Doubles). This is a regular major tournament held in June each year with medals awarded.
This tournament is for everybody! There will be skill level competition in all four categories used in the Round Robins. Registration forms are available by email and at the courts. DuraFast 40 balls will be used Registration deadline is 12:00 noon, Friday, June 7.
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.
Pickleball on TV
Source: https://usapickleballnationalchampionships.com.
In The News:
Source: https://usapickleballnationalchampionships.com.
In The News:
- We are pleased to announce that ESPN will be covering the pickleball action at this year’s tournament.
- The live broadcast will be hosted by tennis legends Luke and Murphy Jensen, the must-see dynamic 1993 French Open Doubles Champions.
- The live broadcast will air, from 4-8 p.m. EST, this Thursday, November 8 through Sunday, November 11 on ESPN3.
- A one-hour special will debut, at 3 p.m. EST Sunday, November 25, on ESPNEWS and re-air on the same network at 1 p.m. EST Saturday, December 22.
1ST--Tim LaFlame, Steve Dawson
2ND--Ben Scianna, Cheryl LaFlame
3RD--Teri Gingerelli, Larry Jordan
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Popular demand convinced the Pickleball Club to hold a second DinkFest in 2018. The double-elimination tournament saw thirty-eight players compete on the warm, sunny morning of October 27, exhibiting great patience while trying to win a game by using only the dink shot. Cafe Splash was the site of refreshments enjoyed by players and guests at the end of the tournament. Congratulations to all participants.
Tournament results:
1st place: Tim LaFlame / Steve Dawson
2nd place: Ben Scianna / Cheryl LaFlame
3rd place: Teri Gingerelli / Larry Jordan
Popular demand convinced the Pickleball Club to hold a second DinkFest in 2018. The double-elimination tournament saw thirty-eight players compete on the warm, sunny morning of October 27, exhibiting great patience while trying to win a game by using only the dink shot. Cafe Splash was the site of refreshments enjoyed by players and guests at the end of the tournament. Congratulations to all participants.
Tournament results:
1st place: Tim LaFlame / Steve Dawson
2nd place: Ben Scianna / Cheryl LaFlame
3rd place: Teri Gingerelli / Larry Jordan
Sunset Champagne Pickleball Poker
On a cool, breezy afternoon of October 6, 2018, 40 players competed in Pickleball to see who would have the best poker hand. Players received two cards to begin. At the end of each of three games, winners received an two additional cards, losers received one additional card. The winners were the ones who could put together the best poker hands at the end of three games--5 card limit. After the tournament players and their guests proceeded to the Falls Room for a champagne buffet.
The winners were: Destiny King, Lori Rudman, Cheryl Benson-West, Jane Scott, Denise Ashworth, and Bill Remlinger. A huge thanks to all who competed, and congratulations to the winners.
On a cool, breezy afternoon of October 6, 2018, 40 players competed in Pickleball to see who would have the best poker hand. Players received two cards to begin. At the end of each of three games, winners received an two additional cards, losers received one additional card. The winners were the ones who could put together the best poker hands at the end of three games--5 card limit. After the tournament players and their guests proceeded to the Falls Room for a champagne buffet.
The winners were: Destiny King, Lori Rudman, Cheryl Benson-West, Jane Scott, Denise Ashworth, and Bill Remlinger. A huge thanks to all who competed, and congratulations to the winners.
Fall General Meeting
The annual Fall General Meeting was held Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse with an excellent turnout.
Election results for the 2018 Board of Directors are:
Vice President: Jim Slack
Secretary: Genanne Davis
Treasurer: Ron Scott
Member at Large: Rob Rudman
Meeting notes are available on this web site.
The annual Fall General Meeting was held Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse with an excellent turnout.
Election results for the 2018 Board of Directors are:
Vice President: Jim Slack
Secretary: Genanne Davis
Treasurer: Ron Scott
Member at Large: Rob Rudman
Meeting notes are available on this web site.
5th ANNUAL PICKLEBALL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT RESULTS
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On the warm, sunny weekend of September 28, 29, and 30, 2018, the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club hosted its 5th annual Club Championship Tournament. Spirited competition was in abundance among the players, encouraged by a large group of spectators cheering them on.
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Winners:
Men's Singles: Gordon Jennings Women's Singles: Denise Wolfe 
Winners Women's Doubles:
Kristin Jennings & Denise Wolfe |
Winners Men's Doubles:
Bob Borengasser & Bill Meardy 
Winners Mixed Doubles:
Denise Wolfe & Roger Wolfe |
RANDY OAKS OFFICIAL ANNOUNCER
Our own Randy Oaks will be the official announcer at the USAPA National Tournament, November 3 - 11, in Indian Wells, California.
Congratulations, Randy!
Our own Randy Oaks will be the official announcer at the USAPA National Tournament, November 3 - 11, in Indian Wells, California.
Congratulations, Randy!
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Prescott Lakes Senior Pickleball Tournament
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Thanks to the efforts of 56 Pickleball Club member volunteers, in a cooperative effort, the Club at Prescott Lakes and the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club hosted 149 pickleball players from all over Arizona and neighboring states during the weekend of August 17, 18, and 19, for the 6th Annual Prescott Lakes Senior Pickleball Tournament. The tournament, which began in 2013, saw only one short monsoon delay on Friday. Sunday morning opened with a very special presentation of the National Anthem by the Extension Chords, a subgroup of Prescott's own Song of the Pines, a Women's Barbershop Harmony chorus affiliated with Sweet Adelines International.
The Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club was well represented with 27 players competing in 15 age- and skill-level events. They garnered 17 medals. Congratulations to all the players for their efforts and competitive spirit.
PLPC Winners:
Men's Doubles: Gold: Joe Nelson - Bill Meardy
Men's Doubles: Bronze: Larry Ashworth - Bob Truckenmiller
Men's Doubles: Bronze: Ben Scianna - Jeff Daggett
Women's Doubles: Gold: Dawn Oaks
Women's Doubles: Silver: Denise Wolfe
Women's Doubles: Silver: Kristin Jennings - Cheryl Benson
Women's Doubles: Bronze: Denise Ashworth - Lynn Chamberlin
Mixed Doubles: Gold: Dawn Oaks - Gordon Jennings
Mixed Doubles: Silver: Keith West
Mixed Doubles: Bronze: Sandra Zerner - Jeff Daggett
Enjoy these photos by Bill Remlinger.
FRIDAY SATURDAY
Men's Doubles 70+ Women's Doubles Men's Doubles
The Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club was well represented with 27 players competing in 15 age- and skill-level events. They garnered 17 medals. Congratulations to all the players for their efforts and competitive spirit.
PLPC Winners:
Men's Doubles: Gold: Joe Nelson - Bill Meardy
Men's Doubles: Bronze: Larry Ashworth - Bob Truckenmiller
Men's Doubles: Bronze: Ben Scianna - Jeff Daggett
Women's Doubles: Gold: Dawn Oaks
Women's Doubles: Silver: Denise Wolfe
Women's Doubles: Silver: Kristin Jennings - Cheryl Benson
Women's Doubles: Bronze: Denise Ashworth - Lynn Chamberlin
Mixed Doubles: Gold: Dawn Oaks - Gordon Jennings
Mixed Doubles: Silver: Keith West
Mixed Doubles: Bronze: Sandra Zerner - Jeff Daggett
Enjoy these photos by Bill Remlinger.
FRIDAY SATURDAY
Men's Doubles 70+ Women's Doubles Men's Doubles
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CELEBRATION DINNER
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New this year was a Celebration Dinner held Saturday evening at the Club at Prescott Lakes. Guests braved a monsoon storm to enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Chef Matt and his staff while enjoying the camaraderie that pickleball players are well known for. Member Sandra Zerner entertained with an original song.
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2018 POT LUCK SOCIAL
At the 3rd Annual Thumb Butte Pot Luck Picnic on Saturday, July 22, under the pavilion Pickleball Club members and their guests dined on fried chicken and a multitude of appetizers, sides dishes and deserts accompanied by lively conversations and laughter. The meal was followed by the group photo and several "lawn" games. Please enjoy the photos taken by Sandy McCabe and Karin Jamgochian. |
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5th Annual DinkFest
The 5th Annual DinkFest was held on a warm Saturday, July 7, on the pickleball courts. Forty players competed, using only dink shots, in a double-elimination tournament. Afterward, members and guests gathered at the Club House for refreshments and prize awards. The winners were:
1st place—Russ Johnson / Ron Sebanc
2nd place—Jean Bowman / Betty Remlinger
3rd place—Lori Rudman / Paul Quinn
The 5th Annual DinkFest was held on a warm Saturday, July 7, on the pickleball courts. Forty players competed, using only dink shots, in a double-elimination tournament. Afterward, members and guests gathered at the Club House for refreshments and prize awards. The winners were:
1st place—Russ Johnson / Ron Sebanc
2nd place—Jean Bowman / Betty Remlinger
3rd place—Lori Rudman / Paul Quinn
Receiving Instructions
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1st: Ron Sebanc / Russ Johnson
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2nd: Betty Remlinger / Jean Bowman
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3rd; Paul Quinn / Lori Rudman
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FIRST EVER SKILL-LEVEL TOURNAMENT
What a fantastic 3-day tournament! A huge thank you goes to all the players and referees who helped to make it a success. And a special thanks to the talented team of Jim and Doris Robak for an outstanding job of organizing the brackets and running the tournament.
Results and Photos: 2018 Members Skill-Level Tournament
Women’s Doubles:
3.0-- Gold--Sandy McCabe / Teri Gingerelli
Silver--Dale Sebanc / Marian LaFayette
Bronze--Jeanice Monastesse / Monica Partch
3.5-- Gold-- Sandra Zerner, Dawn Kraul
4.0+ -- Gold--Cheryl Benson-West, Dawn Oaks
Silver--Jean Bowman, Destiny King
Bronze---Dawn Kraul, Sandra Zerner
Men’s Doubles:
2.0/2.5-- Gold--Paul Quinn, Ron Hernandez
3.0--Gold--Mitch Greer, Frank Klejmont
Silver--Ron Scott, Jim Slack
Bronze--Kelly Nielsen, Steve Zajdzinski
3.5--Gold--Ben Scianna, Lou Spiegel
Silver--Frank Affinito, Russ Johnson
Bronze--Dave Kremers, Jeff Daggett
4.0+-- Gold--Keith West, Jerry Silver
Silver--Tony Affinito, Roger Wolfe
Bronze--Joe Nelson, Bill Meardy
Mixed Doubles:
2.0/2.5— Gold--Janet Corrigan, Paul Quinn
3.0—Gold--Sue Haywood, Jim Slack
Silver--Monica Partch, Ron Scott
Bronze--Janet Corrigan, Paul Quinn
3.5--Gold--Destiny King, Dave Kremers
Silver--Sandra Zerner, Jeff Daggett
Bronze--Brenda Kline, Rick Kline
4.0+--Gold--Cheryl Benson-West, Keith West
Silver--Jean Bowman, Roger Wolfe
Bronze--Dawn Oaks, Joe Nelson
What a fantastic 3-day tournament! A huge thank you goes to all the players and referees who helped to make it a success. And a special thanks to the talented team of Jim and Doris Robak for an outstanding job of organizing the brackets and running the tournament.
Results and Photos: 2018 Members Skill-Level Tournament
Women’s Doubles:
3.0-- Gold--Sandy McCabe / Teri Gingerelli
Silver--Dale Sebanc / Marian LaFayette
Bronze--Jeanice Monastesse / Monica Partch
3.5-- Gold-- Sandra Zerner, Dawn Kraul
4.0+ -- Gold--Cheryl Benson-West, Dawn Oaks
Silver--Jean Bowman, Destiny King
Bronze---Dawn Kraul, Sandra Zerner
Men’s Doubles:
2.0/2.5-- Gold--Paul Quinn, Ron Hernandez
3.0--Gold--Mitch Greer, Frank Klejmont
Silver--Ron Scott, Jim Slack
Bronze--Kelly Nielsen, Steve Zajdzinski
3.5--Gold--Ben Scianna, Lou Spiegel
Silver--Frank Affinito, Russ Johnson
Bronze--Dave Kremers, Jeff Daggett
4.0+-- Gold--Keith West, Jerry Silver
Silver--Tony Affinito, Roger Wolfe
Bronze--Joe Nelson, Bill Meardy
Mixed Doubles:
2.0/2.5— Gold--Janet Corrigan, Paul Quinn
3.0—Gold--Sue Haywood, Jim Slack
Silver--Monica Partch, Ron Scott
Bronze--Janet Corrigan, Paul Quinn
3.5--Gold--Destiny King, Dave Kremers
Silver--Sandra Zerner, Jeff Daggett
Bronze--Brenda Kline, Rick Kline
4.0+--Gold--Cheryl Benson-West, Keith West
Silver--Jean Bowman, Roger Wolfe
Bronze--Dawn Oaks, Joe Nelson
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.
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.
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
