Alastair Stone SBRPA players have continued to play in the hottest weather! Rainie Warner, Lupe Cook, Doreen Reynolds, and Consuelo Melhuish found a way to keep cool!
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Sports, September 2020
SBRPA and the July “Newbie” Training
Alastair Stone The first session, on July 13, was standing room only with 20 participants. First, Susan Ness had to check everyone in; get those waivers signed etc. Then, Training Coordinator Mike Healy took over, coaching one group of four himself, while Jim Hardison, Brandt Carter, Mark Young, and Jennifer Campion each had a group of their…
Sports, September 2020
SBRPA Ladies Day on Court 1
Alastair Stone On July 21, there was another test. This time, Chris Logan was the referee, and with the help of testers Kathy Becker, Sheila Davidson, and Doreen Reynolds, Lori Page successfully tested up to 3.0. Wow, a lot of colorful attire on display!
Front Page, July 2020
SBRPA Training Is in Full Swing—for All Levels!
Alastair Stone Even with our 24 courts being used so much, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association (SBRPA) has still found time for training sessions. On Monday mornings, Marti Gasser and Bill Reynolds, and Corine and Keith Sturdivant coach for 1.5 hours; on Thursday evenings, Corine and Keith do it again. Thank you to all of…
Sports, July 2020
SBRPA Made a Comeback
Alastair Stone Before the COVID-19 shutdown, three players had had tests arranged, and SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association (SBRPA) Vice President Larry Burchfield was able to agree with SBR management how this could be done. As you can see, Larry had to referee standing outside court 1. Larry was more than a little pleased to referee…
Sports, July 2020
The SBRPA Leaders are Back on the Courts!
Alastair Stone Can you believe it, the SBRPA has over 360 active members, and most mornings, at least in the first week of June, our 24 courts are full with 96 players (of all levels from 2.0 to 4,5) enjoying themselves. Your communications person apologizes for the quality of some or all of the pictures,…
Sports, July 2020
The SBRPA Leaders Are Back On The Courts
Sports, May 2020
SBRPA Had Enough Time for More Medals Before Closure
Alastaire Stone At the “Fun in the Sun” tournament in Sun City, four members of our SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club came away with medals. Gold was won by Brian Baker and Pat Hawkins, and Silver by Tim Chamberlin and Joe Campion. At the Desert Slam tournament in Robson Ranch, members of the club did really well.…
Sports, January 2020
SBRPA Election Results
Ron Green Thanks everyone for their participation in the 2020 Board Elections voting process. As outgoing SBRPA President, I would like all members to join me and our 2019 Board of Directors in congratulating our newly elected members to serve as our 2020 Board of Directors for the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association. The results of…
Sports, September 2019
SBRPA summer and fall activities
Pickleball players have lots of events to get involved in during late summer and early fall. Competitive Events Summer League Play for mixed doubles begins in late September. Thursday, September 26, SBRPA is hosting a tournament with Encanterra. Levels 2.5-4.0+ Men’s and Women’s doubles, as well as Mixed doubles are invited to play. Tuesday, October…