Shawne Cryderman The following is a letter – shared with me as President of the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association – from a woman whom I admire and have the privilege to actually play the game of Pickleball with. I believe the thoughts and feelings expressed in her letter are shared by many of us who have…
Andrea Molberg The game of pickleball is not just something fun to play; it is also good for SaddleBrooke’s health and finances. Last month’s article “Pickleball, Part One: Popularity Growing” described how pickleball has taken off as the hottest sport for active adults nationwide. Why is that important? The health benefits of pickleball are easy…
Andrea Molberg Fun, competitive, easy to learn and good exercise, pickleball is the fastest growing sport among active seniors and a sought after amenity in retirement communities. So much so that Pickleball is the first sport added to the National Senior Games in 20 years and according to Athletic Business (2015) has been catching fire…
Shawne Cryderman Important fact: The average age of this foursome is 77 years young and they continue to lead an active lifestyle! “We came over the SaddleBrooke hill at the end of a three week ski trip in Colorado and, like so many others, immediately fell in love with this place,” stated Doreen Morgan pausing…
SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) members played well in tournaments held in March of 2015. At the third annual Robson Ranch Tournament held in Casa Grande, Arizona, on March 18 through 22, Bob Koerner and Mark Van Matre won the gold medal in the Men’s 4.5 skill level, while Paul Frederickson and his partner, Bob Hills…
Shawne Cryderman The SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association officially reached the 600 Member Milestone in early March. Close in December 2015, but not quite at 600, we waited to see what would happen after the yearly renewal of memberships in early January and how many by the month associate members would join during the winter. This is…
The weather was good, the participants – great! Three full days of Pickleball – in bed by 8:00! Thus sang the SPA Tournament Directors, Diana and Pete Giljohann and Nancy Shelton at the completion of the tournament held February 19 to 21 at the SaddleBrooke RidgeView Courts. 76 teams participated in Men’s, Women’s or Mixed…
Joni O’Brien The SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) will be presenting a free demonstration on most aspects of Pickleball at the Preserve Courts (7, 8 and 9) on Tuesday, March 31 from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. Members of the SPA will be there to demonstrate the basics of the game, show you the proper equipment used…
Mark Van Matre Tournament season for Pickleballers has started and SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association members are winning medals in the early events. In January, the Tucson Senior Olympics was held at the Tucson Tennis and Racquet Club. Joan Van Matre and Diana Giljohann won a silver medal in the 4.5 skill level of the Women’s Doubles…
Shawne Cryderman The medals have been ordered, the courts reserved and the members are working hard to polish their Pickleball skills in preparation for the 2015 Members Only Tournament to be held February 19 to 22. Pete Giljohann and Nancy Shelton are the co-directors for this tournament with assistance from Diana Giljohann who is handling…