Judy Rolfs Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood is pleased to announce that Jerry Strom has achieved the certification of PPR Pro level instructor. In November, Jerry traveled to Las Vegas where he tested and obtained his certification. Amazing accomplishment! Jerry’s pickleball journey began eight years ago when he and his wife Melody began to winter…
This year Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) will host the Ninth Annual Norris Invitational Tournament (NIT), named in honor of Dick and Maureen Norris. They realized pickleball was becoming a popular sport and went on a mission to convince our community to build permanent pickleball courts. It was accomplished in 2012. Now Sun Lakes…
Several years ago, the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood was searching for a way to give back to the community of Chandler. Pickleball Club member Irene D’Aloisio was reading the newspaper and noticed an article pertaining to children in need at Hamilton High School. Despite the financial hardships these kids’ families had, the kids continue…
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…
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…
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…
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…
SLPCC We call it the NIT. That’s short for Norris Invitational Tournament. But it is really short for Norris’s Invitational Tournament. It all started with several sports-minded people interested in getting the newest sport started in the community. Key supporters were Maureen and Dick Norris. Yes, that makes it more than one Norris, so it’s…
Diane Halpern On Saturday, Dec. 4, nearly 100 club members turned out to mingle and jingle at the holiday social. Each team, made up of players of all skill levels, completed several creative skills challenges to earn points. At the end of the event, prizes were awarded to teams based on total points earned. It…
Diane Halpern The Sun Lakes Pickleball Club IronOaks hosted its Halloween “Stir the Cauldron” Social on Saturday, Nov. 30. Nearly 60 players participated in creative games designed to improve ball control and generate lots of fun and laughter! The Holiday Social, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4, will also feature unique games, prizes, and holiday-themed fun.…