David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “to properly execute a dink, stand just behind the non-volley zone line in a good ready position—well balanced, with your body weight over your feet and the knees slightly bent. Hold the paddle in front of your…
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Sports, July 2022
Staying Cool on the Pickleball Courts
Debora Witten It is necessary to stay cool on the pickleball courts when the temperatures climb above 100 degrees. Raynelle Dihl uses a spray bottle full of ice cold water to spray her face, neck, and arms. CJ Utecht uses a visor plus a cooling scarf around her neck. Karen Bellinger uses a plastic bag full…
Sports, June 2022
When a Fellow Pickleballer Is Injured on the Court…
Guest writer and SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club member, Ed Ehrman, provides some invaluable information we should all know. Please take the time to review. Keeping Pickleball Safe for Everyone A key objective of our organization is to give you the opportunity to enjoy the sport of pickleball, get some light exercise, and above all, have…
Sports, May 2022
3.5 Ladies APPL Team Enjoying the Game
This winter, 16 ladies from SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) played in the APPL (Arizona Pickleball Players League) at the 3.5 level. The Raging Ranchettes hosted APPL teams at SBR from around southern Arizona, along with visiting their home venues as far down as Tubac. The team had a great time, and enjoyed meeting other ladies who…
Sports, May 2022
Pickleball Association Joins Tennis Shoes for the Homeless Program
Jerry Fay The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association has joined the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association and the SaddleBrooke Tennis Club as part of the Tennis Shoes for the Homeless Program. A big thank you goes to Kim Ahlgrim-Heine, current president of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association, for setting up the program. Over the past four years, the…
Sports, May 2022
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, May 10, at 3:30 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…
Sports, April 2022
Dinking Divas Mardi Gras Celebration
Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch celebrated Mardi Gras by playing pickleball for two hours and then enjoying a Mardi Gras lunch at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Grill. Dinking Divas is our name and pickleball is our game!
Sports, April 2022
Successful Pickleball Mentoring Program at SBR
Jeff Smith, Chairman SBR Communications Committee SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club member Donna Burton has established a very successful mentoring program for new players—matching newcomers with some of the club’s most experienced and skilled players. This is her story. Mentoring the “newbies,” as we call our new pickleball players, is nothing new at SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball…
Sports, April 2022
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, April 12, at 3:30 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 20 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space!” below the flier information. What you’ll…
Sports, March 2022
More Medals for SBR Pickleballers!
Jeff Smith Five members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Pickleball Association brought home four medals from the first annual Legacy Classic. The tournament was staged over three days at the Bell Bank Park in Mesa. Competition was stiff among more than 560 players. We are very proud of the SBR Pickleball Association team members: *…