The theme for the social gathering that took place on April 24 was Mixed Pickle. It was a very successful event of 48 participating senior men and women Pickleball players. We had a wonderful time doing the meeting/greeting/playing thing. Categories were dill, gherkin, bread and butter, relish, kosher and sweet. All six courts at Ridgeview…
Shawne Cryderman On Saturday, May 7 approximately 30 SPA members gathered in the parking lot near the RidgeView Courts to sweep the gravel and dirt off the asphalt. Court Maintenance Chief Ken Powers recruited volunteers to complete this SPA self-help project. The project outcome is twofold. One, lessen the gravel and dirt tracked onto the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…