PICKLEBALL CLUB NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2023!
- September 23 -- Fall General Meeting
- September 27 -- Italian Night Social
- October 14 -- Sunset Champagne Pickleball Poker Social Tournament (no poker knowledge or skills required)
- November 4 -- DinkFest 2 Social Tournament
- December 9 -- PLPC Holiday Mixer
ITALIAN NIGHT SOCIAL
Buongiorno, ciao, prego—just some of the greetings that may be heard among Pickleball Club members as they meet for a Social on Wednesday, September 27, at the Club. Members and guests will meet on the Terrace and enjoy Italian Countryside Dinner buffet prepared by Chef Matt and his staff. Lucky members will walk away with door prizes or half the pot of a 50/50 raffle. Grazie to the Social Committee for planning another fun event.
Buongiorno, ciao, prego—just some of the greetings that may be heard among Pickleball Club members as they meet for a Social on Wednesday, September 27, at the Club. Members and guests will meet on the Terrace and enjoy Italian Countryside Dinner buffet prepared by Chef Matt and his staff. Lucky members will walk away with door prizes or half the pot of a 50/50 raffle. Grazie to the Social Committee for planning another fun event.
FALL GENERAL MEETING
The PLPC Fall General Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 23, at 1:00 p.m. in the Athletic Center. Election of Board members for the 2024-2025 term will be held. All PLPC members are encouraged to attend.
The PLPC Fall General Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 23, at 1:00 p.m. in the Athletic Center. Election of Board members for the 2024-2025 term will be held. All PLPC members are encouraged to attend.
9th PLPC Club Championship
The 9th PLPC Club Championship was held September 15, 16, 17, with 2023 Champions being crowned. The names of the winners appear on the permanent plaque inside the Athletic Center. The championship concluded Sunday, September 17, with 2023 Champions being crowned. There were 61 participants who competed throughout the weekend with friendly competitive play.
This year’s champions are:
Women’s Singles: Jenny Douglas
Men’s Singles: Mike Cushing
Women’s Doubles: Dawn Oaks/Sarah Marsh
Men’s Doubles: Gordon Jennings/Mike Robbins
Mixed Doubles: Dale Sebanc/Keith West
A special thanks to all participants, manager Jim Robak, Head Referee Bill Ooms, all referees for volunteering their time, and Doris Robak for scoring. Enjoy the photos of the champions below.
The 9th PLPC Club Championship was held September 15, 16, 17, with 2023 Champions being crowned. The names of the winners appear on the permanent plaque inside the Athletic Center. The championship concluded Sunday, September 17, with 2023 Champions being crowned. There were 61 participants who competed throughout the weekend with friendly competitive play.
This year’s champions are:
Women’s Singles: Jenny Douglas
Men’s Singles: Mike Cushing
Women’s Doubles: Dawn Oaks/Sarah Marsh
Men’s Doubles: Gordon Jennings/Mike Robbins
Mixed Doubles: Dale Sebanc/Keith West
A special thanks to all participants, manager Jim Robak, Head Referee Bill Ooms, all referees for volunteering their time, and Doris Robak for scoring. Enjoy the photos of the champions below.
Women's Singles Champion: Jenny Douglas
Men's Doubles Champions: Gordon Jennings / Mike Robbins
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Men's Singles Champion: Mike Cushing
Mixed Doubles Champs: Dale Sebanc / Keith West
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Women's Doubles Champions: Sarah Marsh / Dawn Oaks
PLPC CHAMPIONS
Permanent Plaque in Athletic Center
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10th Annual Prescott Lakes
Senior Pickleball Tournament |
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The 10th Prescott Lakes Senior Pickleball Tournament hosted 230 players from all over the state, neighboring states, and as far away as North Carolina the weekend of August 25, 26, and 27. The Club at Prescott Lakes proved again to be a gracious host with the help of nearly 60 members of the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club serving in various volunteer positions. The Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club was represented in the tournament by 41 players. Congratulations to all for another successful event. And a special mention to our medalists as listed below.
Friday, August 25, Men's Doubles
Level
3.5 Age 70+ Silver Medal: Tony Affinito
Age 70+ Bronze Medal: David Kremers / Bob Scharlach
Age 60-69 Silver Medal: Rod Trytko
Saturday, August 26, Mixed Doubles
4.5 Age 60+ Silver Medal: Keith West
Sunday, August 27, Women's Doubles
3.5 Age 50-59: Bronze Medal: Jenny Douglas
The photos are thanks to Jay Davis.
Friday, August 25, Men's Doubles
Level
3.5 Age 70+ Silver Medal: Tony Affinito
Age 70+ Bronze Medal: David Kremers / Bob Scharlach
Age 60-69 Silver Medal: Rod Trytko
Saturday, August 26, Mixed Doubles
4.5 Age 60+ Silver Medal: Keith West
Sunday, August 27, Women's Doubles
3.5 Age 50-59: Bronze Medal: Jenny Douglas
The photos are thanks to Jay Davis.
Tony Affinito (far left), Bob Scharlach, Dave Kremers (far right)
Keith West (2nd from left)
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Rod Trytko (3rd from right)
Jenny Douglas (far right)
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3-in 1 SOCIAL TOURNAMENT
A hot July morning found the Pickleball Club hosting its first 3-in-1 social tournament Saturday, July 22. Three different versions of Pickleball were played--Bull's Eye, a game where extra points were added to the score when the pickleball bounced inside a target chalked on the courts; Rally and Tally using modified rally scoring, and Regular Ol' pickleball played under normal rules. After the games, around 60 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 demonstrating rally scoring.
And the winners were:
1st place-- Richard Wood and Jim Martin
2nd place-- Keith Stonehocker and Cintia Jarrett
3rd place-- Jennifer Kramer and Trish Hendershott
A hot July morning found the Pickleball Club hosting its first 3-in-1 social tournament Saturday, July 22. Three different versions of Pickleball were played--Bull's Eye, a game where extra points were added to the score when the pickleball bounced inside a target chalked on the courts; Rally and Tally using modified rally scoring, and Regular Ol' pickleball played under normal rules. After the games, around 60 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 demonstrating rally scoring.
And the winners were:
1st place-- Richard Wood and Jim Martin
2nd place-- Keith Stonehocker and Cintia Jarrett
3rd place-- Jennifer Kramer and Trish Hendershott
3-in-1 Players
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1st Place: Jim Martin and Richard Wood
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2nd Place: Keith Stonehocker and Cintia Jarrett
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3rd Place: Jennifer Kramer and Trisha Hendershott
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PLPC SKILL LEVEL TOURNAMENT
The 5th Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club Skill Level Tournament was held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 16, 17, and 18. In this competition players compete against other players at their skill level. Medals we awarded as listed below. Thank you to our great organizers, Jim and Doris Robak and Bill Ooms. Please enjoy the photos contributed by Jay Davis, Genanne Davis, Cintia Jarrett, Jim Robak.
The 5th Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club Skill Level Tournament was held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 16, 17, and 18. In this competition players compete against other players at their skill level. Medals we awarded as listed below. Thank you to our great organizers, Jim and Doris Robak and Bill Ooms. Please enjoy the photos contributed by Jay Davis, Genanne Davis, Cintia Jarrett, Jim Robak.
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Friday, June 16
Women's Doubles Results: Level 2.5 Gold - Sandy Danielson / Mardy Fulgham Silver - Carol Clemons / Jen Courtemanche Level 3.0 Gold – Stevie Hoekstra / Jennifer Kramer Silver - Karan Slack / Toni Matrone Bronze - Cintia Jarrett / Linda McNeil Level 3.5 Gold – Dale Sebanc / Angie Sorensen Level 4.0+ Gold - Shelly Miali / Dawn Oaks Silver – Renee deLassus / Sarah Marsh Bronze - Jenny Douglas / Mary Thornhill Men’s Singles Results: Level 4.0+ Gold - Mike Cushing Silver - Bill Meardy Bronze – Scott Addison Level 3.5+ Gold - Daniel Lawson Silver – Brian Danielson Bronze – Perry Huyck - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sunday, June 18 Mixed Doubles Results: Level 2.0/2.5 Gold - Trish Hendershott / Tim Hendershott Level 3.0 Gold - Mardy Fulgham / Rich Hottel Level 3.5 Gold - Cintia Jarrett / Daniel Lawson Silver – Linda McNiel / Steve Reed Bronze – Jennifer Kramer / Tim Kramer Level 4.0+ Gold - Dawn Oaks / Chris Tipp Silver - Sara Marsh / Ron Wren Bronze – Shelly Miali / Tom Miali |
Saturday, June 17
Men's Doubles Results: Level 2.0/2.5 Gold - Joe Defere / Tim Hendershott Level 3.0 Gold - Bruce Behrends / Ed Holland Level 3.5 Gold - Rich Hottel / Daniel Lawson Silver – Brian Danielson / Tim Kramer Bronze – Jim Groves / Keith Stonehocker Level 4.0+ Gold - Mike Cushing / Ron Wren Silver - Tony Affinito / Tom Miali Bronze –Gordon Jennings / Thom Tschetter Women's Singles Results: Level 2.0/2.5 Gold - Jen Courtemanche Silver - Erin Johnson Level 4.0+ Gold - Jenny Douglas Silver - Sandra Zerner |
Managers: Marian LaFayette and Jim Slack
DINKFEST 2023!
Memorial Day weekend 2023 started with 40 PLPC members vying for Dinking honors at the 9th annual always-popular DinkFest held Saturday, May 27. The entire game was played in the Non-Volley Zone. Only dink shots were allowed. Fifty-eight players, guests, and spectators proceeded to the Grille following the tournament for appetizers, prepared by Chef Matt and his staff and graciously served by Kelli Welch and her crew. The following prizes were awarded:
1st Place: Angie Sorensen and Jennifer Kramer
2nd Place: Daniel Lawson and Sandy Danielsson
3rd Place: Jim Robak and Barbara Smith
A huge thank you to Jim Slack and Marian LaFayette for a well-run tournament. Please enjoy the images below from the action on the courts.
Memorial Day weekend 2023 started with 40 PLPC members vying for Dinking honors at the 9th annual always-popular DinkFest held Saturday, May 27. The entire game was played in the Non-Volley Zone. Only dink shots were allowed. Fifty-eight players, guests, and spectators proceeded to the Grille following the tournament for appetizers, prepared by Chef Matt and his staff and graciously served by Kelli Welch and her crew. The following prizes were awarded:
1st Place: Angie Sorensen and Jennifer Kramer
2nd Place: Daniel Lawson and Sandy Danielsson
3rd Place: Jim Robak and Barbara Smith
A huge thank you to Jim Slack and Marian LaFayette for a well-run tournament. Please enjoy the images below from the action on the courts.
1st Place: Angie Sorensen and Jennifer Kramer
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2nd Place: Sandy Danielsson and Daniel Lawson
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3rd Place: Jim Robak and Barbara Smith
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PICNIC IN THE PARK--A TASTE OF MEXICO
On a cool, breezy afternoon, about 75 PLPC members and guests enjoyed the first social of 2023 -- Picnic in the Park--A Taste of Mexico. There was plenty of food, music, dancing, games and raffles prizes. A huge thank you to Cintia Jarret and her team for an excellent event. Enjoy some photos from the event. |
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2023 SPRING GENERAL MEETING
Members of the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club met for the Spring General Meeting, Saturday, April 22. The PLPC Board updated attendees on plans for 2023. In addition, there will be a vote on changing the bylaws. After a presentation and discussion of the issues, secret ballots were distributed. The proposed bylaws changes were accepted. The meeting notes are available at ...
Members of the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club met for the Spring General Meeting, Saturday, April 22. The PLPC Board updated attendees on plans for 2023. In addition, there will be a vote on changing the bylaws. After a presentation and discussion of the issues, secret ballots were distributed. The proposed bylaws changes were accepted. The meeting notes are available at ...
LESSONS FOR 2023!
Lessons for the 2023 season are being 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 2023 to see the schedule. Your must use Sign Up Genius at the Athletic Center to sign up for lessons.
Lessons for the 2023 season are being 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 2023 to see the schedule. Your must use Sign Up Genius at the Athletic Center to sign up for lessons.
LevelUp Camp
You may see improved level of play as PLPC members became LevelUp campers when they participated in an intensive two-day instruction on Saturday and Sunday, April 15 and 15. The goal was to improve their pickleball skills by one level. Thanks to Jim Robak for coordinating this event.
You may see improved level of play as PLPC members became LevelUp campers when they participated in an intensive two-day instruction on Saturday and Sunday, April 15 and 15. The goal was to improve their pickleball skills by one level. Thanks to Jim Robak for coordinating this event.
SHAMROCK SOCIAL TOURNAMENT
Saturday, March 11
A chilly and breezy Saturday, March 11, saw 18 teams of pickleball players, many dressed in St. Patrick’s Day regalia, take to the courts in this year’s first social tournament. Playing regular pickleball rules, doubles teams earned extra points for hitting a shamrock target on each court. A delicious buffet, prepared by Chef Matt and his staff, for players, scorekeepers, and guests followed in the Falls Room and Fairway Room. Prizes were awarded as follows:
1st place—Steve Reed and Daniel Lawson
2nd place—Sherrie Butler and Jim Martin
3rd place—Dale Sebanc and Rick Campbell
Best Leprechaun—Jim Martin
Kudos to Todd Tipton and Genanne Davis for a fun, well-run tournament! Enjoy the photos compliments of Todd Tipton and Cintia Jarrett.
Saturday, March 11
A chilly and breezy Saturday, March 11, saw 18 teams of pickleball players, many dressed in St. Patrick’s Day regalia, take to the courts in this year’s first social tournament. Playing regular pickleball rules, doubles teams earned extra points for hitting a shamrock target on each court. A delicious buffet, prepared by Chef Matt and his staff, for players, scorekeepers, and guests followed in the Falls Room and Fairway Room. Prizes were awarded as follows:
1st place—Steve Reed and Daniel Lawson
2nd place—Sherrie Butler and Jim Martin
3rd place—Dale Sebanc and Rick Campbell
Best Leprechaun—Jim Martin
Kudos to Todd Tipton and Genanne Davis for a fun, well-run tournament! Enjoy the photos compliments of Todd Tipton and Cintia Jarrett.
Managers Todd Tipton and Genanne Davis
1st Place: Daniel Lawson and Steve Reed
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STEVE WONG CLINIC--
After being rescheduled multiple times due to inclement weather, the clinic by professions pickleball player Steve Wong was held Tuesday, February 21, with two sessions and fifteen PLPC members attending. Steve's team answered questions and conducted a number of fun drills throughout the day. Some new strategies and practices were introduced along with new games to help players improve their game. The income from the clinic was donated to a local charity.
After being rescheduled multiple times due to inclement weather, the clinic by professions pickleball player Steve Wong was held Tuesday, February 21, with two sessions and fifteen PLPC members attending. Steve's team answered questions and conducted a number of fun drills throughout the day. Some new strategies and practices were introduced along with new games to help players improve their game. The income from the clinic was donated to a local charity.
Wishing you a Happy New Year
and a 2023 full of pickleball!
Check out the 2023 Schedule of Events to see what is
slated for the coming year.
Please go to the Round Robin Schedule to plan
for your next competition.
and a 2023 full of pickleball!
Check out the 2023 Schedule of Events to see what is
slated for the coming year.
Please go to the Round Robin Schedule to plan
for your next competition.
HOLIDAY MIXER
With 80 pickleball players and guests, the Falls Room and Fairway Room were filled with merriment to ring in the holidays on December 10. A delicious buffet was provided by Chef Matt and his staff, while Kelli Welch and her crew did an amazing job setting up the room. The meal was followed by a Holiday Trivia game and a Name That Holiday Tune game. Prizes were awarded to the winning teams. Guessing the closest number of Candies in the Jar was Mary Thornhill. Numerous complimentary raffle prizes were awarded throughout the evening. Seasonal choral entertainment was provided by the Three Mistlestoes.
Congratulations to the PLPC Holiday Mixer Committee for another successful social event.
With 80 pickleball players and guests, the Falls Room and Fairway Room were filled with merriment to ring in the holidays on December 10. A delicious buffet was provided by Chef Matt and his staff, while Kelli Welch and her crew did an amazing job setting up the room. The meal was followed by a Holiday Trivia game and a Name That Holiday Tune game. Prizes were awarded to the winning teams. Guessing the closest number of Candies in the Jar was Mary Thornhill. Numerous complimentary raffle prizes were awarded throughout the evening. Seasonal choral entertainment was provided by the Three Mistlestoes.
Congratulations to the PLPC Holiday Mixer Committee for another successful social event.
DINKFEST2
The Pickleball Club held the ever-popular DinkFest2 social tournament Saturday, November 5. It was all dinking and only dinking as doubles teams vied to score the most points in 11 minutes. Following the tournament, players and guests enjoyed a scrumptious buffet prepared by Chef Matt and his staff where winners were announced.
Winning top prizes were:
1st place--Angie Sorensen / Cheryl LaFlame
2nd place--Rich Hottel / Tim LaFlame
3rd place--Barbara Smith / Sue Haywood
The Pickleball Club held the ever-popular DinkFest2 social tournament Saturday, November 5. It was all dinking and only dinking as doubles teams vied to score the most points in 11 minutes. Following the tournament, players and guests enjoyed a scrumptious buffet prepared by Chef Matt and his staff where winners were announced.
Winning top prizes were:
1st place--Angie Sorensen / Cheryl LaFlame
2nd place--Rich Hottel / Tim LaFlame
3rd place--Barbara Smith / Sue Haywood
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OKTOBERFEST SOCIAL
The Pickleball Club held its first ever Oktoberfest on October 26, A German-themed buffet served by Chef Matt and his staff was enjoyed by over 70 members and guests. A lively Oktoberfest trivia game followed the meal. Many thanks to Social Chair Michele Logan and her committee for a fun-filled evening.
The Pickleball Club held its first ever Oktoberfest on October 26, A German-themed buffet served by Chef Matt and his staff was enjoyed by over 70 members and guests. A lively Oktoberfest trivia game followed the meal. Many thanks to Social Chair Michele Logan and her committee for a fun-filled evening.
Fall General Meeting
The 2022 Fall General Meeting was held Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the Club at Prescott Lakes Athletic Center. A summary of accomplishments for the past year and plans for next year were discussed. Elections results for 2-year terms in the following offices are:
The 2022 Fall General Meeting was held Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the Club at Prescott Lakes Athletic Center. A summary of accomplishments for the past year and plans for next year were discussed. Elections results for 2-year terms in the following offices are:
- Vice President - Rob Rudman
- Secretary - Genanne Davis
- Treasurer - Ron Scott
- Member at Large - Marian LaFayette
SUNSET CHAMPAGNE PICKLEBALL POKER SOCIAL TOURNAMENT
On a perfect afternoon October 1, 40 PLPC players competed in the always-popular Champagne Pickleball Poker Social Tournament. In this tournament the best pickleball players don't necessarily win. You play for cards and hope to put together the best poker hand at the end of three games. At the end of the tournament players and guests gathered poolside for champagne and yummy scrumptious hors d'oeuvres prepared by Chef Matt and his staff. Kelli and her crew provided excellent, friendly service.
Congratulations to the winners:
1st place - Randy Johnson (4 of a kind)
2nd place - Linda McNeil (full house, kings over queens)
3rd place - Sue Westbury (full house, eights over twos)
On a perfect afternoon October 1, 40 PLPC players competed in the always-popular Champagne Pickleball Poker Social Tournament. In this tournament the best pickleball players don't necessarily win. You play for cards and hope to put together the best poker hand at the end of three games. At the end of the tournament players and guests gathered poolside for champagne and yummy scrumptious hors d'oeuvres prepared by Chef Matt and his staff. Kelli and her crew provided excellent, friendly service.
Congratulations to the winners:
1st place - Randy Johnson (4 of a kind)
2nd place - Linda McNeil (full house, kings over queens)
3rd place - Sue Westbury (full house, eights over twos)
8th ANNUAL PICKLEBALL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
A record number of players competed in the 8th Annual Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club Championship the weekend of September 16, 17, and 18, 2022. The perfect mild weather enhanced the events in Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
The name of the winners are engraved on the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club permanent plaque in the Athletic Center. A huge thank you to all the participants and congratulations to the following winners:
Men’s Singles - Bob Scharlach
Women’s Singles - Kristin Jennings
Men’s Doubles - Keith West / Scott Addison
Women’s Doubles - Renee deLassus / Sarah Marsh
Mixed Doubles - Bob Borengasser / Kristin Jennings
A record number of players competed in the 8th Annual Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club Championship the weekend of September 16, 17, and 18, 2022. The perfect mild weather enhanced the events in Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
The name of the winners are engraved on the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club permanent plaque in the Athletic Center. A huge thank you to all the participants and congratulations to the following winners:
Men’s Singles - Bob Scharlach
Women’s Singles - Kristin Jennings
Men’s Doubles - Keith West / Scott Addison
Women’s Doubles - Renee deLassus / Sarah Marsh
Mixed Doubles - Bob Borengasser / Kristin Jennings
