Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Jan. 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 need for…
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January 2024, Sports
Pickle-Licious Jingle Jam Pickleball Tournament
Some of the Ranch Pickleballers competed in the first annual Pickle-Licious Jingle Jam held at Dove Mountain Gallery Sports Club. The tournament was a fundraiser to provide needed medical equipment to local residents. Patrick Fancher and Hobie Richards took first place in the 3.0 men’s mixed age category and Hobie Richards and Lisa Richards took…
December 2023, Sports
Can’t Drill?
Debora Witten Kara Petersen rents the pickleball machine when she is unable to drill with her pickleball friends. Set the speed and direction, and the pickleball machine almost makes it appear as if you are playing singles in pickleball.
December 2023, Sports
Divas Celebrate Halloween on the Pickleball Courts
Debora Witten Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch had their Halloween Party and despite the wind, were able to play pickleball and enjoy cupcakes by Jeanne Nordstrom—they were incredible! And, yes, the ladies play as good as they dress up! (Photo by Steve Bellinger)
December 2023, Generals
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 3 p.m. Please arrive at the Ramada 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…
November 2023, Features
Death Does Not Stop Pickleball Playing!
Marc and Katie Lundgren with their pickleball Halloween display (photo by Debora Witten)
Generals, November 2023
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Nov. 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 www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space!” below the flyer sign. What you’ll need…
November 2023, Front Page
Pickleballers on the High Seas!
Cathy Kauffman Well over a year ago, Mardiece Patrick acted on something she’d been wanting to do for quite some time. She contacted a travel agent who specializes in pickleball cruises and organized a group of players to cruise together on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas. Several meetings were held leading up to the…
September 2023, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Doubles Strategies
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, we will now learn from two professional Hall of Fame players Ms. Littlewood quotes in her book regarding doubles strategies. Alex Hamner and Jennifer Lucore were the national women’s doubles champions in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, and continue to…
September 2023, Sports
Playing Under the Lights!
Social Dinkers play each Tuesday night and watch the sunset over the pickleball courts. Front row, from left to right, are: Elizabeth Mastro, Darlynn Nero, Jeanne Nordstrom, and Kara Petersen. Back row, from left to right, are: Mardiece Patrick, Cathy Kauffman, Brenda Wright, Deb Wieczorek, Jacqui Fancher, and Karen Derdzinske. (Photo by Debora Witten)