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…
Tag: pickleball
April 2024, Front Page
Ken’s Barbies
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,…
April 2024, Sports
Meet 3.5 APPL Team Weezers and Geezers
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…
April 2024, Sports
Dinking Divas Play Prior to Shoe Drive
The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch got to play some pickleball prior to getting to work on the shoe drive in March.
March 2024, Generals
What Is Pickleball?
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…
March 2024, Front Page
Arizona Pickleball Players League Teams
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…
February 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Slicing the Ball
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.…
Sports, February 2024
Happy 2024!
Dinking Divas welcome in the new year!
February 2024, Sports
High Desert Dinkers
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.
February 2024, Sports
Meet the Pickle Pack
Debora Witten Pickle Pack is a 3.5 Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) women’s team. Members pictured are Madoka Knight, Laura Renaud, Ginny Wise, Deb Wieczorek, Lynn Kehoe, Kim Stover, Carol Rau, Lyn Olson (co-captain), and Debora Witten (captain). Absent from the photo are members KC Lewis and Jodi Mazakian.