On Wednesday, March 9 SaddleBrooke Pickleball had three doubles team’s medal at the Southern Arizona Senior Games held at Robson Quail Creek in Green Valley. Men’s Doubles Skill Level 3.5 Age 50 plus Gold medal: Gale Evans and Bill Stickney Men’s Doubles Skill Level 4.0 Age 70 plus Silver medal: Dan Stebbins and Stan Strebig…
Tag: Pickleball
Sports, April 2016
SaddleBrooke PickleBallers earn medals at world class venue
Andrea Molberg SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) was well represented March 3 through 6 at the thirteenth annual Duel in the Desert Pickleball Tournament, one of the top five Pickleball tournaments in the world and the largest Tier Two Club Sponsored Tournament. Palm Creek Golf and RV Resort in Casa Grande have outstanding facilities for this…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
SaddleBrooke Pickleball Assoc. offers introductory lessons
Any SaddleBrooke resident is welcome to attend an introductory lesson on Tuesday, April 19 or Friday, May 6 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on courts 15, 16 and 17 at The Preserve. Participants will be asked to arrive 10 minutes before the lesson begins to complete necessary paper work. The cost is $10; a check…
Sports, March 2016
SPA making the best of demand on popular pickleball courts
Andrea Molberg and Shawne Cryderman Pickleball Association (SPA) members are making the best of the six Ridgeview courts we currently have. Down by the crowded courts, here is a sample of what waiting players said: “It is hard to sit and wait but if it means I can play my favorite sport, then that is…
Sports, March 2016
SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association offers introductory lessons for beginners
Shawne Cryderman Any SaddleBrooke resident is welcome to attend an introductory lesson on March 15 or 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on courts 7, 8 and 9 at The Preserve. Participants will be asked to arrive 10 minutes before the lesson begins to complete necessary paper work. The cost is $10; a check…
Sports, March 2016
SPA invites 50 to learn how to play Pickleball
The annual Recreational Activities and Clubs Fair, held at the HOA 2 MountainView Country Club Ballroom and Saguaro Room on Saturday, January 30 was a huge success for many SaddleBrooke clubs and activities including the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association. Many interested long time and new residents stopped by the SPA booth and, after talking with current…
Sports, February 2016
Grandkids + Pickleball = FUN!
Andrea Molberg Thanksgiving recipes include turkey, green bean casserole and Pickleball with grandkids. The grandkids who participated in SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association’s Thanksgiving Grandkids Day this year had a ball! Everyone did. Special thanks to Shawne Cryderman, Bob Kramer, Jean Labovitch, Linda Cornish, Arlynne Striplin, Marc Weisel and Jon and Linda Bailey for their enthusiasm and…
Sports, February 2016
SaddleBrooke Picklers are medal winners at the 750
Shawne Cryderman The 2016 Tucson Senior Olympics (TSO) Pickleball Tournament was held at Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club on January 11, 12 and 13. This popular tennis venue has 12 permanent Pickleball courts with plans to add more courts in the very near future. Pickleball tournament directors Priscilla Scott and Michael Botwin did a fabulous…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
SPA helps new Pickleball players
Andrea Molberg and Don Guillette Just as the sport of Pickleball has taken off across the country, our SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) has rapidly grown to more than 700 members. Over six years ago, when the club’s membership was around 200, Membership Chair Judy Cummings and Don Guillette created Demo Day, Introductory Lessons and the…
Front Page, January 2017
Robson Pickleball League – first tournament results
Leigh Beatty and Andrea Molberg The pickleball clubs from five Arizona Robson communities have formed a Robson Pickleball League with the goal to give pickleball players from the communities an opportunity to socialize and compete. Over a five-month period, up to 60 players per community will be able to play against members from the other…