Janis Duwe The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association Skills Committee sponsored a Ladies Only Lesson (LOL) on October 4, 2016 at the Ranch courts. This first-time event was attended by 16 participants having various levels of experience. Four volunteer coaches provided instruction, led by head coach Jodie Koerner. Also assisting were Sally Grasso, Debbie McCauley and…
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November 2016
“Be True to your School” Pickleball social play day
Mary Stolze The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association kicked off the college football season with “Be True to your School” social play on Friday, September 9. With hats and hands over hearts the evening began with the singing of the National Anthem. Marching band music could be heard on all courts as fight songs played. The…
July 2016
SBR Pickleball Association hosts mixers
Mary Stolze, Social Committee The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association social committee has been busy planning mixers for fun and social camaraderie. On April 12, 36 players eagerly arrived at the newly opened pickleball complex to participate in the “Luck of the Draw” partner play social. Partners were assigned by the luck of the draw! The…
June 2015
SBR Pickleball Association adds a set of medals to our collection
While the pickleball tournament season in southern Arizona is behind us, six couples from the SBR Pickleball Association made the trek to play in the USAPA West Regional Tournament held at the Darling Tennis Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The group consisted of teams playing in 3.0 and 3.5 Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles. While…
May 2015
Pickleball Club makes great showing at 3rd annual tournament
Linda Shannon-Hills The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club members continue their success in area Pickleball tournaments. March 18-22, 2015 – Robson Ranch third annual tournament. Twenty-one players from the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club competed in Women’s Doubles, Men’s Double and Mixed Doubles. In Men’s 3.0 Double, Bob Hills and Paul Frederickson won the Bronze medal The…
April 2015
SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association activities
Linda Shannon-Hills The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association continues to grow, being the largest and most active club in the community. With over 150 members you will find members playing daily during club play at the pickleball courts and several different times throughout the day. The player levels range from 2.0 (beginners) to 4.0 (more advanced).…
April 2015
Join the fun at Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels, combining elements of badminton, tennis, table tennis and volleyball. It is played on a short court with a hard paddle and a whiffle ball. Founded in the 1960s, it has become one of the fastest growing sports in America. The rules are simple,…
April 2015
SaddleBrooke Ranch captures medals in February and March Pickleball Tournaments
Linda Shannon-Hills The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club members continue their success with several tournaments in February and early March. February 3-5, 2015 – All City Pickleball Tournament held at Venture Out at Mesa. One team competed. February 17-22, 2015 – Grand Canyon State Games held at Pueblo El Mirage RV and Golf Resort. Two teams…
Front Page, March 2015
Pickleballers capture medals in January tournaments
Bob Hills 2015 is a great year for pickleball, celebrating its 50th anniversary as a sport. To kick off the year, Arizona’s pickleball tournament season starts out with three major tournaments in January. Teams from SaddleBrooke Ranch competed in the Tucson Senior Olympic Festival, the Happy Trails Classic and the Mission Royale tournaments. The Tucson…
February 2015
SBR Pickleball Association needs volunteers to help keep courts clean
Bob Hills The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association has had an issue with guests. No, not people visiting their courts from outside of the Ranch, but those that have feathers and wings. The SBR pickleball courts are located just across the road from a large irrigation pond. Robson management has stocked the lake with fish to…