Nancy Dowell With the 7’ “kitchen” on either side of the net and the optimal 6’ separation between partners, pickleball seems to be the perfect sport given the current health concerns. It is clear that personal distance recommendations are going to be in place for much longer than anyone might have anticipated. It is important…
Nancy Dowell Pickleball pro and instructor, Sarah Ansboury, permitted me to pass along her advice for playing pickleball in the heat. “Yesterday we went out to practice in the middle of the day. Needless to say, it was hot out there. Several of the players were struggling after just a few games. Some worried about…
Nancy Dowell Fighter might be too strong a word when we think of SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) member, Harvey Durand. Anyone who has played pickleball with Harvey knows that he is a fierce and skilled competitor, but he also always has a huge smile on his face on and off the court. When Harvey faced…
Nancy Dowell For those not familiar with pickleball scoring, “zero-zero-two” is the declaration of the opening score by the first server of the game. I would elaborate about scoring, but it tends to be one of the more confusing parts of the game, so it is best left for the professionals or a therapist, or…
Nancy Dowell The pickleball craze is not going away any time soon. Data shows that, to stay relevant, senior communities new and old are embracing pickleball. Developments that offer pickleball as an amenity have a competitive advantage in attracting buyers. Buyers are demanding pickleball and builders, as well as existing communities, are responding. According to…
Nancy Dowell If you play pickleball, chances are excellent that you have met Debbie Westwater and Rich Reiner. What you may not know about them is that they are co-chairs of the 3.0 Advanced Assisted Play lessons. They are having a tremendous impact on a segment of SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association’s (SPA) members who are taking…
Nancy Dowell Hohenstein and Schwartz Dentistry pledged its support of SaddleBrooke’s new pickleball complex with a very generous donation to SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA). In so doing, they will be recognized with a custom plaque noting “Hohenstein and Schwartz Dentistry” on a pickleball court. SPA is in the process of expanding the current six-court pickleball facility…
Nancy Dowell Imagine the new pickleball complex – the backdrop of the Santa Catalina mountains; the courts nestled in the desert landscaping; a tasteful, covered ramada lined with brick pavers; and the sounds of happiness in the air. Remember a loved one, maybe someone who loved pickleball, while enjoying a shaded table surrounded by jubilance, serenity, and life. Stroll…
Nancy Dowell SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) has been well represented at many tournaments this season. I recently caught up with a couple of SPA members for their thoughts. Jim Lorenz plays several tournaments each year. One reason he plays is to gauge his play with the “big world out there”. Additionally, it is fun to…
Nancy Dowell Hearing stories from our SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association’s (SPA) club members about how they ended up at SaddleBrooke is always entertaining. When looking for a winter home or new full-time residence, a list of necessary attributes must be made. Some typical considerations might be proximity to family or friends, specific amenities, activities, sports, weather,…