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…
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Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Pickleball, Part 1: Popularity growing
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…
Sports, May 2015
Four friends find fun while playing pickleball
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…
Sports, April 2015
Pickleballers medal at Robson Ranch, Palm Creek and Green Valley Tournaments
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…
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…