Notable National Championships and a TV Special David Zapatka I hope many of you made it to the Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships in Indian Wells, Calif. It was a blast. We attended the final three days watching all the pro events including Super Sunday when the finals of all five pro events were played.…
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Sports, January 2023
The Military Pickleball Association Battle of the Branches
Judy Rolfs On Nov. 10-12 in Casa Grande, the Military Pickleball Association held their Second Annual Battle of the Branches pickleball tournament, a salute to service. The tournament is partnered with a great charity that helps our veterans and first responders. Our own SLPCC was well represented with quality play and great sportsmanship. The SLPCC…
Sports, January 2023
SLPCC Christmas Social—Mix & Mingle
On Dec. 8, 2022, Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood hosted a Christmas social event for new and old members to mix and mingle while enjoying delicious donuts, cookies, hot chocolate, and/or coffee. Fun was had by all, and we look forward to the next social events scheduled in February with a Valentine’s theme. If you…
Sports, January 2023
SLCC Pickleball Club—Meet the Board of Directors
On Saturday, Dec. 3, we held our first Saturday Social, which was a huge success, even though the weather wasn’t so accommodating. We had a Q&A with the club members and introduced our newest board member, Nicole Mueller, who is the director of website design. We are so pleased to have her on our board,…
Front Page, December 2022
SLPCIO Hosts First Event of the Season
Diane Halpern On Nov. 5 the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club IronOaks (SLPCIO) held their first event of the season, and it was a great success! The day started out with IronOaks Tennis Club and Pickleball Club members enjoying coffee and delicious pastries provided by talented baker Mary Ann Smith who clearly has skills in the…
Sports, December 2022
Local Players Win Gold!
Chuck Eberhardt Three members of the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club IronOaks brought home gold medals after competing in the Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships in Indian Wells, Calif., in November 2022. Chris and Roger Koski, playing Mixed Doubles in the 3.0, 65+ Division, won the top prize after a grueling 6.5 hours of competition against…
Sports, December 2022
Sun Lakes Country Club Pickleball Club—One Fun Club!
On Oct. 30 SLCCPC hosted their first social of the new pickleball year to celebrate the Grand Opening of their new pickleball courts! We had 50-plus members come join us in round-robin games, coffee, and donuts. We recently acquired four new permanent courts and four temporary courts, which now gives us a total of ten…
Sports, December 2022
Meet the SLPCC Training Team
Judy Rolfs and Kim Layher Wanda Siedlecki and Paul Nichol are the new certified pickleball coaches/instructors for Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood. Their Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) certification is partnered with USA Pickleball. PPR provides current educational and training resources. Paul and Wanda‘s instructional clinics will benefit beginners to experienced pickleball players. Pickleball, a fast-growing…
Front Page, October 2022
Fitness Clothing Sale
Looking to refresh your wardrobe for pickleball, tennis, golf, or fitness? Come to the Sun Lakes IronOaks Pickleball Club sale of gently used fitness clothing/accessories on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the back patio of the IronOaks Fitness Center. The sale will offer hundreds of items for both men and…
Sports, October 2022
No Break in the Action
While many of our friends and fellow pickleball players have been enjoying cooler weather across the country, our courts have been full all summer long. The Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood has had by far its busiest summer ever! We have had full courts with nearly 100 active players enjoying America’s fastest-growing sport. According to…