Did you ever wonder how Pickleball came into being? Joyce tracks down the history of the game we all love. The popularity of Pickleball has grown for so many reasons, and has transformed millions of lives. Haven’t tried it yet? Join us!
As far as myth and the truth about Pickleball name? The truth is on the USAPA website, but which is more fun?
The holidays are a busy time, so there is a larger than usual story posting. We have a number of Website Tips & Tricks, as well as some Pickleball definitions for our newer players!
A change for 2024 – we’ll have a new Social Membership for people who do not want to play Pickleball, but want to attend the events. They will have YourCourts accounts, but not be able to make reservations. That way they can still attend events, but not participate in Pickleball play activities.
Do you know how to view the Approved Paddle List? Did you realize all guests need to be registered and listed on reservations? We also show you how to find contact information in YourCourts. Click on the link to learn more!
In 2020, we started a relationsihp with Herbert Hoover Middle School. Some members had paddles that were not on the Approved Paddle List, and others had balls other than Onix 2 Pure yellow balls.
Rather than have old equipment sit around, we found a middle school in need of equipement to start their pickleball program. Do you have paddles sitting around you don’t use? Or balls not valid for use here at the Villages? You can recycle them by helping school kids to learn the game we all love!
Balls can be donated to either Anahid Gregg (3213 Bracciano Court) or Michelle McQuay at the pickleball courts. Thank you!!!
And speaking of Michelle… as a bonus – did you have Michelle’s amazing Churro Cheesecake Bars at the Taco Party? She asked that I share the recipe. Enjoy – just in time for the holidays!
When playing, if you see a ball with the holes filled in with black ink, it belongs to the ball machine. So far, we’ve spent nearly $500 in ball machine balls, as over 70 have disappeared. If you see balls like these, please give them to Michelle McQuay or place them in the Lost and Found box. Many thanks!
Are you missing a water bottle, jacket, or vest? We have a surplus of each of those in the brown Lost and Found box to the left of the large shed in the Pickleball Court parking lot. Please get them ASAP. All items left after December 15th will be donated to VMA.
The Villages Pickleball Club competed in the annual VGCC vs SCVCC Invitational last Sunday at Silver Creek. Although all played hard, SCVCC won, but it was a fun-filled day. We’re looking forward to the Fall, when we will host them and take back the plaque! Currently, we’re tied 2-2 overall.
You can read the full story here!
A lot of us enjoy watching sports during the Olympics, but… so far we haven’t been able to watch Pickleball! When will that occur? You can read Joyce’s opinion in this weeks article!
Were you amoung the over 100 people who attended the final Dink & Drink – our Taco Party??? This was one of our top attendance events, a great time was had by all. There were paddles lined up all afternoon, and amazing food provided by Citlaly’s Taco Catering.
It was a fitting end to our 2023 social events, we’re already looking forward to see what’s coming up in 2024! While Sherry & Michelle want to thank all their volunteers, we’d like to thank THEM for the great job they did!
Last week, Joyce wrote an informative article about Pickleball terms… something that can be quite confusing to new players! Well, and some of us oldtimers… have YOU ever heard of a Pickleball Falafel (it’s making me hungry…) or a Flabjack (who you callin’ flabby!?!)? Read on for more!
