Tag: pickleball

What Is Pickleball?

Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early 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 need for pickleball:…

Early Success in SBR Pickleball Club Program

Jeff Smith “Drop-in play” is the buzz term around the club’s pickleball courts this fall. What began as an experiment on July 5 is now being expanded due to its early popularity. Besides the social aspects of pickleball, the success of the sport can be attributed to its welcoming nature in an informal setting. Regardless…

What Is Pickleball?

Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Sept. 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…

Good Partners in Pickleball

Debora Witten One of the best things about pickleball is that it’s a sport couples can play together, even into their golden years. SaddleBrooke Ranch has several pickleball partners. Susan and Craig Bauer have been married more than 52 years. Nancy and Ben Eisenstein have been married 46 years. Chris and Gil Logan tied the knot…

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…

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,…

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.”…