Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, May 14, 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 sign. What you’ll…
Tag: pickleball
May 2024, Sports
View of the Solar Eclipse!
Debora Witten Monday’s Dinking Problem stopped all pickleball play to see the eclipse at 11:17 a.m. on April 8 at the Ranch. The members include Karen Bellinger, Deb Chipman, Raynelle Dull, Gayle Richey, Gail Carter, Mary Schneck, and Teri Hardy. Not in the photo but taking the photo was the group’s organizer, Debora Witten.
Sports, April 2024
Dinking Divas Presented with an OWL Paddle
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…
April 2024, Generals
What Is Pickleball?
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…
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.…