The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch celebrated Halloween on the courts. (Photo by Andy Abadia)
Sports, December 2022
All Dressed Up and Ready to Play Pickleball
Tag: pickleball
Sports, December 2022
Sunday Funday
Deborah Witten Who flocks to the pickleball courts on Sundays? The Sunday Chicks! They enjoy playing pickleball each Sunday.
Sports, December 2022
For the Love of Drilling – Introducing the “Designated Drillers”
Jeff Smith SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club member Vicki Keller is proving that you alone can affect positive change. Vicki recognized that she needed help with drilling skills to improve her game. So, she recruited some of her “high level” pickleball friends to assist with training/instructing and offering advice—taking from their years of playing and experience.…
Front Page, December 2022
SaddleBrooke Ranch Volley Girls—Pickleball Extraordinaires
Jeff Smith, Chairman, SBR Pickleball Club Communications About a year ago, club member Lynne Wescott decided to organize an informal group of pickleballers—one of several here at the Ranch. They call themselves the “Volley Girls,” reflecting their passion for volleying. As Lynne puts it, “Volley Girls offer a different perspective when it comes to pickleball. There’s…
Sports, November 2022
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space!” below the flyer sign. What you’ll…
Sports, November 2022
Preventing Pickleball-Related Injuries
Jeff Smith La Hacienda Club was the setting recently for a session on how to enjoy the sport of pickleball while minimizing your exposure to injuries. Presenters were physical therapists Seth Peterson, DPT, and Kirstin Weible, ScD, of The Motive in Oro Valley. They were recruited by club member Norb Weisbeck to share their experiences in…
Sports, November 2022
Dinking Divas Enjoy Pickleball Pool Party
Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch made a big splash after two hours of pickleball in the hot sun! (Photo by Martin DeMatteis)
Front Page, October 2022
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll need for pickleball:…
Sports, October 2022
Early Success in SBR Pickleball Club Program
Jeff Smith “Drop-in play” is the buzz term around the club’s pickleball courts this fall. What began as an experiment on July 5 is now being expanded due to its early popularity. Besides the social aspects of pickleball, the success of the sport can be attributed to its welcoming nature in an informal setting. Regardless…
Sports, October 2022
Taking It Easy and Enjoying Pickleball
Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch gather to celebrate Labor Day at the Ranch. (Photo by Debora Witten)