The Pickle Barrel Classic pickleball tournament will be held on March 11 to March 14, 2024. This is a non-sanctioned event hosted by Sun Lakes Pickleball Club IronOaks and sponsored by Unison Bank. There will be Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles, levels 2.5 through 4.0. UTPR, DUPR, IPTPA, or club rating is required. If you don’t…
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Front Page, May 2023
Thank You, Cottonwood Pickleball
Susan Ori The annual Cottonwood Palo Verde NIT pickleball tournament was enjoyed by many in March. A raffle and silent auction were conducted, with many incredible contributions from members and local businesses. The event raised a sizable amount of money, of which $2,500 was donated to the Neighbors Who Care program. Charlotte Nichols and Sue…
Sports, May 2023
Cottonwood’s Norris Invitational Pickleball Tournament a Hit!
Jeff Dunn The Cottonwood Pickleball club played host to its Ninth Annual Norris Invitational Tournament (N.I.T.) at the Cottonwood courts. The tournament is named after the founders of pickleball in Cottonwood, Maureen and Dick Norris, who created the first pickleball courts on the parking lot at Sisk Park in 2008. The club has come a…
Sports, April 2023
Cottonwood Pickleball Club Welcomes 500th Member
Jeff Dunn Even if you have never played pickleball before, there is a place for you in the Cottonwood Pickleball Club. The club is structured so people of similar skill levels play together. From the first-time player who has never hit a pickleball, to the tournament-savvy player, you’ll find a place to play. “Our club…
Front Page, January 2023
‘Tis the Season … to ‘Fill-A-Truck’
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…
Sports, January 2023
Relishing Pickleball
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.…
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…