Category: Sports

SaddleBrooke Classic Comes to the Ranch

Beth Chamberlin In late May and early June, the event previously known as “Home & Home & Home” was played. In 2022 the women’s golf associations at SaddleBrooke Ranch, SaddleBrooke One, and Mountain View/Preserve renamed the event the SaddleBrooke Classic. The SaddleBrooke Classic is a reciprocal event that is played annually, and always draws a…

SDWGA Spring/Summer Partners Tournament Results

Beth Chamberlin On May 9 and 10, several Ranch golfers competed in the Southern District Women’s Golf Association (SDWGA) Spring/Summer Partners Tournament. The tournament was held at the beautiful Sewailo Golf Club in Tucson. Jean Cheszek and her partner Janey Clausen (SaddleBrooke resident) were in the top flight and placed first in the low net…

What Is Pickleball?

Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 5 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…

Kicking Off Tennis Summer Fun with a Bang!

Deb McGiboney The ladies of SBR Tennis Association (SBRTA) played every Thursday evening in April and May for a friendly doubles tournament called “Queen of the Court.” Great job to all players! The ladies had a terrific time and enjoyed an evening celebration, hosted by Sue Cook, where they relaxed and enjoyed time with their…

Relishing Pickleball: The Lob

David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “The lob is a lofted shot hit off a bounce that can be either offensive or defensive in nature. The object of lobbing is to force your opponents, who are in a strong position at the non-volley line,…

Prize-Winning Derby Hats

Beth Chamberlin On April 25, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) held a Derby Hat Competition in conjunction with the 2022 Member-Guest Tournament. The winners were announced at the luncheon on April 26. The article and photo in the June Ranch Roundup mistakenly identified the incorrect winners of this competition. The correct winners are…

Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch Pool Party

Debora Witten The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch took a break from pickleball and met at Robin Muck’s home for a “get out of the sun” pool party. The theme for this event was “Disney” as Robin is so fond and devoted to all things Disney. Anyone wanting to play pickleball to ‘60s music and addicted to…

Something New on the Pickleball Courts!

The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association (SBRPA) has a new option for Ranch residents, renters, and registered guests to enjoy pickleball at the Ranch’s beautiful pickleball courts. Drop-in play will be offered at the following times each week: * Tuesdays: 7 to 11:15 a.m., Courts 7-8-9 * Thursdays: 4 to 8 p.m., Courts 7-8-9 * Fridays:…

Supporting Charity for Children

The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association (SBRPA) is contributing $500 to SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO). The SBRPA board voted unanimously at the June 8 meeting to earmark the line item donation to the Tri-Community Food Bank. SBRPA President Kim Ahlgrim-Heine said, “It is the club’s pleasure to financially support such a worthy cause in our community.”…