PICKLEBALL CLUB NEWS
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Prescott Lakes Senior Pickleball Tournament
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7th Annual Prescott Lakes Senior Pickleball Tournament
In a cooperative effort, the Club at Prescott Lakes and the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club will be hosting the 7th Annual Prescott Lakes Senior Pickleball Tournament during the weekend of August 16, 17, and 18. Pickleball players from all over Arizona and neighboring states will be testing their mettle during the weekend for medals in age and skill level categories. Deadline to register is August 2, 2019.
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CELEBRATION DINNER
A Celebration Dinner is planned for Saturday evening, August 17, at the Club at Prescott Lakes. Guests will feast 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. Sign-ups are underway. Contact Genanne (genanne.davis@gmail.com) for more information.
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4th ANNUAL PLPC POT LUCK SOCIAL
THUMB BUTTE Saturday, July 20 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
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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.
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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.
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
DinkFest2
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.
The winners of each competition will have their name engraved on a permanent plaque in the Athletic Center. |
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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!
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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