Debora Witten The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch were presented with a complimentary new OWL paddle to try during their recreational pickleball play. OWL Sport presented the OWL paddle to Debora Witten, founder of the Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch, with the understanding that the paddle would be shared with the Divas so OWL Sport…
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, April 9, 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…
Debora Witten Ken Martin grew up in the Boston area where he went to school, met Cindy Martin, married, and had two boys (Aaron and Kyle). After becoming empty nesters, Ken and Cindy moved to Margaritaville Daytona Beach in 2019 where Ken was introduced to pickleball. Ken was immediately hooked by pickleball for the competition,…
This team is the only mixed Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) team at SaddleBrooke Ranch. Pictured are Lyn Olson (co–captain) with Jim Foley, Polly Jones with her partner Rob Ortega, Sandy Tucker with Chris Tucker, and Debora Witten (captain) with Morlin Hastings. Not available for the team photo were Cherry Pentony and her partner Jim…
The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch got to play some pickleball prior to getting to work on the shoe drive in March.
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, March 12, 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 sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer information. What you’ll need for…
Debora Witten Here’s a look at some SaddleBrooke Ranch Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) teams. APPL’s unique team concept allows for a combination of convenience, community, and competition with other players in the state. From beginners to pros, anyone can join and experience the joy of pickleball, with a chance to compete in a season-end…
David Zapatka Slicing serve returns and dinks are favorite shots of mine. A slice puts backspin on the ball. The slice makes the ball travel from 6 o’clock to 12 o’clock back toward the player who contacted the ball. These shots can be hit with a forehand or a backhand. A slice is effective for these reasons.…
Dinking Divas welcome in the new year!
Debora Witten The 3.0 women’s Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) High Desert Dinkers team includes: Anne Kraul, Stacey Raaf, Kara Petersen, Karen Derdzinske, Lynn Kehoe, Brenda Wright (captain), Deb Wieczorek, Ann Cooper, Suzie Stults, Ruth Zoccoli, Cherry Pentony (co-captain), Dorothy Rupp, and Marthalee Galeota. Not pictured: Trish Minard, Debbie McGrady, Deena Mastracci, and Jodi Walker-Lowe.