We know many snowbirds will not arrive back in Tucson until late in 2025 or early 2026, but you can still play on an Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) pickleball team! To learn more about the APPL and how to get involved in league play for the 2026 season, please email Pam McCallum at altair.mccallum@gmail.com.…
Tag: pickleball
August 2025, Sports
Dinking Divas Brave the Heat!
The Dinking Divas braved higher temperatures to play pickleball in June.
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Basket Weaving Is Cool!
Sue Fetters Is it too hot for you to play golf, pickleball, or tennis? Why not try your hand at basket weaving in a “cool” studio room at the Arts and Tech Center this summer? It’s so much fun to create all sorts of baskets, especially since our teacher, Lydia, is so knowledgeable and patient!…
July 2025, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: The Art of Blocking
David Zapatka Last month we discussed how to beat the bangers. Blocking at the kitchen line was a key strategy. This article will pick up with that focus. Consider these strategies to improve your blocking skills. 1. You know the hard shot is coming. Be prepared, knees bent, relaxed, eyes on the ball, paddle out…
June 2025, Front Page
Dinko de Mayo Pickleball Tournament
Mardiece Patrick This year’s Dinko de Mayo Pickleball Tournament was three days of nonstop laughter, strong competition, and fun. Over 125 people competed in Women’s, Mixed, and Men’s Doubles over the three-day period. Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded to the top three competitors in each category. There were several three-way ties that came…
June 2025, Sports
Dinking Divas Celebrating Spring!
Debora Witten The Dinking Divas players were pretty in pink for a spring day of pickleball.
May 2025, Sports
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, May 13, at 4 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…
May 2025, Front Page
Pizza and POP
Kathie Marshall POP Tennis, what is it? Why play POP Tennis? Just how does it differ from regular tennis or pickleball? You may think it is a new sport, but POP Tennis is a century old paddle sport that until recently was called “paddle tennis.” It was rebranded as POP Tennis in 2015. POP Tennis…
April 2025, Sports
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, April 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…
April 2025, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Resetting the Rally
David Zapatka You’re in a crosscourt dinking rally and your opponent continues to put you under pressure with consistent dinking that tries your patience. The rally becomes more difficult as your opponent pushes you closer to the sidelines with shots close to the net. How long can you dink like this? Is it a battle…