Janet Myrick Dianne Zimmerman, Sun Lakes, and David VonBergen of Towerpoint won the first Phoenix Relish Pickleball tournament at the new 16-court Pecos Park Pickleball Complex in Phoenix.
Sports, June 2018
Pickleball Winners’ Corner
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Generals, March 2018
It’s the NIT and you’re invited to join the fun – March 5
Irene D’Aloisio, President Although it’s too late to sign up and play, you can still come watch the fun in the annual Norris Invitational Tournament (NIT) beginning on March 5, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. This annual pickleball tournament is held at the Cottonwood pickleball courts in Sun Lakes. And maybe, just maybe, your favorite…
Sports, March 2018
Relishing Pickleball
David Zapatka, USAPA rating committee member The final three USAPA Hall of Fame inductees are Arlen Paranto, Mark “Yoda” Friedenberg and Billy Jacobsen. Arlen Paranto – Arlen is a retired Boeing engineer and the head of the cost savings division who went to work for Boeing in the early 1950s. He got involved with…
Sports, March 2018
Pickleball in Kauai
Janet Myrick Mario and Rebecca Domingez, Chuck and Janet Myrick and Karen and Pete Iovin vacationed in Poipu, Kauai, and participated in pickleball play at the Kalaheo Neighborhood Center in Kalaheo, Hawaii. Ambassador Jack Hodges started pickleball in the State of Kauai and other Hawaiian communities. He is the brother of Oakwood resident Patsy…
Sports, March 2018
SLPCC holds “Ring in the New Year” Social
Peggy Martin The Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) held its first social event of 2018 on Tuesday, January 16, with the “Ring in the New Year” pickleball social. Twenty players from each of the four rating groups played in a round robin tournament. The four rating groups playing were 1.5/2.0 rated players all…
Sports, March 2018
You’ve heard of it? Come learn it! Free pickleball lessons for CWPV homeowners
Irene D’Aloisio, President What’s pickleball? It’s a fun sport where you’ll laugh and talk, and it will make you feel absolutely virtuous about getting your exercise. Why pickleball? It’s a sport for everyone. It doesn’t matter whether you’re young or old or in between – it’s great for 90-year-olds as well as kids and…
Sports, March 2018
Pickleball Winners Corner
Janet Myrick USAPA Southwest Regional Tournament: Darlene Williams (IronOaks) and Dick Johnson won gold medal in the 3.5 75-79 mixed doubles at the USAPA Southwest Regional Tournament, Surprise, AZ. Pete Macksam (IronOaks) and Steve Smitham (IronOaks) won the gold medal in 4.0 70-74 men’s doubles at the USAPA Southwest Regional Tournament, Surprise, AZ. Following…
Sports, February 2018
Pickleball Winners’ Corner
Irene D’Aloisio Here is our Winners Corner for January. It was a really slow month for tourneys due to the holidays, but our Sun Lakes players did well. At the Tommy Wong Memorial Tournament held at in Surprise, Arizona, Janice Golden and Jamie Noblit of Cottonwood won a gold medal in the 4.0 Women’s…
Sports, February 2018
Free Pickleball lessons for CWPV homeowners
Irene D’Aloisio Yes, it’s true! The pickleball craze is sweeping the nation, and you don’t want to miss being part of it. So, what’s all the hype? It doesn’t matter whether you’re young or old – it’s a sport for 90-year-olds as well as kids and teens! It’s a sport for everyone. Not in tip-top…
Sports, February 2018
Registration now open for 5th annual Norris Invitational Tournament
Irene D’Aloisio It’s the biggest and best pickleball tournament in Sun Lakes! Come to play, or come to watch. Registration is now open for the Norris Invitational Tournament (NIT). The annual pickleball event is scheduled for March 5-9, 2018, with March 10 saved for a rain-day. This tournament is held at the Cottonwood pickleball courts…