PICKLEBALL CLUB NEWS
ROUND ROBINS HALTED TEMPROARILY
Due to the increase in COVID infections in and around Prescott Lakes, round robin tournaments for January and February, 2021, have ben cancelled. Please check back for further updates.
Due to the increase in COVID infections in and around Prescott Lakes, round robin tournaments for January and February, 2021, have ben cancelled. Please check back for further updates.
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STRATEGY CLINIC by TOPP
Over 40 Pickleball Club members learned pickleball strategies from professional Mark Clark at a socially-distanced clinic held Friday, November 20. Two sessions were held based on the skill level of participants, with players from beginner to level 3.0 at 10:00 a.m., and players at level 3.5 and above at 11:00 a.m. Each session included a question and answer period to address the specific needs of the attendees. TOPP paddles and other equipment were available for demo and purchase. |
Election Results
Due to COVID19 restrictions, an alternative election for the PLPC Board was held Saturday, October 3. Congratulations to the newly elected officers:
Vice President: Rob Rudman
Secretary: Cacey Tangney
Treasurer: Mardy Fulgham
Member at Large: Bob Determan
Due to COVID19 restrictions, an alternative election for the PLPC Board was held Saturday, October 3. Congratulations to the newly elected officers:
Vice President: Rob Rudman
Secretary: Cacey Tangney
Treasurer: Mardy Fulgham
Member at Large: Bob Determan
Court Resurfacing
Courts 1 and 2 will be closed Thursday and Friday, September 17 and 18.
Courts 3, 4, and 5 will be closed the following week Monday through Friday, September 21-25.
Your patience and consideration of other players and the workers is appreciated while this long-awaited maintenance is in progress.
Courts 1 and 2 will be closed Thursday and Friday, September 17 and 18.
Courts 3, 4, and 5 will be closed the following week Monday through Friday, September 21-25.
Your patience and consideration of other players and the workers is appreciated while this long-awaited maintenance is in progress.
Fall General Meeting
Due to COVID19 restrictions on large group gatherings, the semi-annual meeting of the of Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club, originally scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2020, has been cancelled. However, elections will be held on the originally scheduled General Meeting date. All members in good standing of the Pickleball Lakes Pickleball Club are eligible to vote. Please check your emails for further information.
Due to COVID19 restrictions on large group gatherings, the semi-annual meeting of the of Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club, originally scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2020, has been cancelled. However, elections will be held on the originally scheduled General Meeting date. All members in good standing of the Pickleball Lakes Pickleball Club are eligible to vote. Please check your emails for further information.
COVID19 MASK REQUIREMENTS
Anyone entering the Athletic Center must wear a mask. If you are going to the pool are or the courts, you may remove your mask once you are outside. You cooperation is appreciated.
Anyone entering the Athletic Center must wear a mask. If you are going to the pool are or the courts, you may remove your mask once you are outside. You cooperation is appreciated.
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 14, 21, 28. Class size is limited to 8. Reservations are required. Contact Janet (corrigan.health@gmail.com) 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 14, 21, 28. Class size is limited to 8. Reservations are required. Contact Janet (corrigan.health@gmail.com) 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.
COVID19 TAKING ITS TOLL!
The tournament schedule for the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club has taken a beating this year due to COVID19. It has become necessary to cancel our three major tournaments--PLPC Skill Level Tournament, PLPC Championship Tournament, and the Prescott Lakes Senior Pickleball Tournament. It is extremely important that everyone practice social distancing and uses hand sanitizer often. Please do your best and be responsible while at the courts. Let's keep all our members safe and healthy.
The tournament schedule for the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club has taken a beating this year due to COVID19. It has become necessary to cancel our three major tournaments--PLPC Skill Level Tournament, PLPC Championship Tournament, and the Prescott Lakes Senior Pickleball Tournament. It is extremely important that everyone practice social distancing and uses hand sanitizer often. Please do your best and be responsible while at the courts. Let's keep all our members safe and healthy.
ROUND ROBINS ARE BACK!
Round Robins will resume in June. Please see the SCHEDULES tab above and select ROUND ROBIN SCHEDULE for dates and times. Your dues must be paid to be eligible. All participants must adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Round Robins will resume in June. Please see the SCHEDULES tab above and select ROUND ROBIN SCHEDULE for dates and times. Your dues must be paid to be eligible. All participants must adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines.
SKILL LEVEL TOURNAMENT UPDATE
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Members Skill Level Tournament, originally scheduled for June 12, 13, and 14 has been postponed. The tentative new date is August 14, 15, and 15. Check back for updates.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Members Skill Level Tournament, originally scheduled for June 12, 13, and 14 has been postponed. The tentative new date is August 14, 15, and 15. Check back for updates.
LESSONS ARE POSTPONED TEMPORARILY!
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the policy of The Club at Prescott Lakes, the eagerly anticipated pickleball lessons for 2020 have been temporarily postponed. Please check back for resumption of lessons. Be safe and take care of yourself and others.
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the policy of The Club at Prescott Lakes, the eagerly anticipated pickleball lessons for 2020 have been temporarily postponed. Please check back for resumption of lessons. Be safe and take care of yourself and others.
SPRING SOCIAL
The Spring Social, originally scheduled for Thursday, April 16, has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
The Spring Social, originally scheduled for Thursday, April 16, has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
SPRING GENERAL MEETING
The semi-annual spring General Meeting, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4, at 1:00 p.m. at the Club House has been cancelled due to COVID-19. The meeting reports are available here.
The semi-annual spring General Meeting, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4, at 1:00 p.m. at the Club House has been cancelled due to COVID-19. The meeting reports are available here.
SHAMROCK TOP HAT TOURNAMENT
On a cold morning March 14, the first of many social pickleball tournaments for 2020 was a held. In the Shamrock Top Hat Tournament, participants played regular pickleball rules while earning extra points for hitting "Shamrock targets" on the court. After the tournament, players and guests enjoyed a delicious buffet prepared by Chef Matt and staff. Prizes were awarded as follows:
On a cold morning March 14, the first of many social pickleball tournaments for 2020 was a held. In the Shamrock Top Hat Tournament, participants played regular pickleball rules while earning extra points for hitting "Shamrock targets" on the court. After the tournament, players and guests enjoyed a delicious buffet prepared by Chef Matt and staff. Prizes were awarded as follows:
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1st place--
Bob Bock Kat Jerde |
2nd place--
Bonnie Bridger Melissa Fryrear |
3rd place--
Mitzi Dawson Bob Scharlach |
Best Leprechaun
Melissa Fryrear |
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WINTER PICKLEBALL SOCIAL
The Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club held its first social of the year at Augie's on February 8 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.
Hosted by the Pickleball Club Social committee, attendees were greeted with a "valentine" of candy. Guests dined on a choice of four entrees while enjoying great conversation and developing camaraderie.
The Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club held its first social of the year at Augie's on February 8 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.
Hosted by the Pickleball Club Social committee, attendees were greeted with a "valentine" of candy. Guests dined on a choice of four entrees while enjoying great conversation and developing camaraderie.
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TOPP DEMO DAY
The Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club hosted the owners of TOPP at the courts Friday, February 7. Owners Nicki and Tony Sidavone discussed weight, style, and composition of pickleball paddles. There was an opportunity for the more than 40 attendees to ask questions and try out different paddles, which were available for purchase. |
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020!
The Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club wishes you 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.
Join us on the courts and see what the fun is all about.
The Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club wishes you 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.
Join us on the courts and see what the fun is all about.
The Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club held its first ever Holiday Mixer at the Club at Prescott Lakes, Saturday, December 14. Over 70 members enjoyed delicious food stations prepared by Chef Matt and his staff. The Ugly Sweater contest was won by Linda Kaul, while Team Evergreen & Berries took the prizes in the Holiday Trivia Game. Dancing to music from the 50’s and 60’s completed a very fun evening.
DinkFest2
The popular DinkFest2 Social Tournament was held November 23. Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club members dinked their way through this fun tournament. Patience was key. Delicious refreshments, prepared by Chef Matt's staff followed in the Falls Room, where the following teams received their awards:
1st place: Larry Jordan / Tim LaFlame
2nd place: Dale Sebanc / Bonnie Bridger
3rd place: David Delgado / and Doris Robak
The popular DinkFest2 Social Tournament was held November 23. Prescott Lakes Pickleball Club members dinked their way through this fun tournament. Patience was key. Delicious refreshments, prepared by Chef Matt's staff followed in the Falls Room, where the following teams received their awards:
1st place: Larry Jordan / Tim LaFlame
2nd place: Dale Sebanc / Bonnie Bridger
3rd place: David Delgado / and Doris Robak
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
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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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