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…
Tag: Pickleball
Sports, April 2015
600th member of SPA is Charla Blacker Eggleston
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…
Sports, March 2015
SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association Tournament at tremendous success
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…
Sports, March 2015
Free Pickleball demonstration
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…
Sports, March 2015
Pickleballers win medals
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…
Sports, February 2015
SaddleBrooke PickleBall members only tournament February 19-22
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…
Sports, February 2015
SPA a huge draw at the Recreative Activities Fair
Shawne Cryderman Ten volunteers worked tirelessly at the annual Recreation Activities Fair while manning the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) table. An informative video, personal explanations and an opportunity for those interested to sign up for a two hour Introductory Lesson proved to be beneficial for over 70 interested people who want to become part of…
Sports, January 2015
Pickleball lessons
Joni O’Brien The SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) will be giving introductory lessons on all aspects of the Pickleball game at the Preserve Courts (7, 8 and 9) on Monday, January 27 from 12:30 until 2:30 p.m. Members of the SPA will be there to demonstrate the basics of the game, show you the equipment used…
Sports, November 2014
Free pickleball demonstration
Joni O’Brien The SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) will be presenting a free demonstration on all aspects of the Pickleball game at the Preserve Courts (7, 8 and 9) on Monday, December 1 at 2:00 p.m. Members of the SPA will be there to demonstrate the basics of the game, show you the equipment used and…
Sports, November 2014
Shelton medals twice at Huntsman Games
Mark Van Matre Bob Shelton, a retired Tucson dentist and SaddleBrooke resident, received two bronze medals in the pickleball competition at the Huntsman World Senior Games held October 10 through the 18, 2014, in St. George, Utah. Shelton won his first bronze medal in Men’s Skill Doubles for the 3.5 skill level (ages 65 and…