Andrea Molberg Looking for fun and fellowship on Friday nights? Try Friday Nite Lites. When SaddleBrooke lost the opportunity to play drop-in pickleball play under the lights at the Preserve courts, players finally found another way to get together for Friday night frolicking – Friday Nite Lites up at the Ranch. Friday Nite Lites…
Shawne Cryderman Any SaddleBrooke resident is welcome to attend the introductory lesson. The focus of the introductory lesson is to allow people of all ages and skills to have the opportunity to get on the court and play this fun, phenomenal, full of good time’s game. At the end of the introductory lesson, participants…
Andrea Molberg Whether you’re new to this extremely popular sport of pickleball or been playing a while, check your paddle. You may need a new, quieter one. SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association referee Steve Phillips wrote: “A lot of beginner and progressive players are not understanding why the ball, when hit, does not carry the same as…
Andrea Molberg SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) has 763 members, a sign of the tremendous popularity of this sport and the friendliness of players on the courts. Not HOA financed, pickleball funding comes from dues and donations. SPA volunteers like Sue Diericks donate their time. Every club relies on its members to volunteer and often…
Andrea Molberg SaddleBrooke has a reputation for community service – raising money for Tucson military families, working at the Goose, staffing Kids’ Closet, getting residents to doctor’s appointments through Senior Village, serving on boards, mentoring young boys, placing abandoned pets, delivering the SaddleBrooke Progress to raise money to supply bicycles to kids, being pet therapists, etc.,…
Shawne Cryderman SPA held its first ever Fall Brawl on Sunday afternoon, October 8. Approximately 25 participants of all skill levels played Three-Person/Team Pickleball and tried to accrue the highest score in four (4) different accuracy skill games. Water and special treats were provided and there was ample time to socialize and cheer on fellow…
Andrea Molberg Pickleball is not only extremely popular, it is unique. How often do you find a sport where a former Wimbledon tennis champion can win a gold medal with a 12-year-old partner? Joanne Russell did exactly that. She partnered with the youngest 5.0 pickleball player on the planet, Jack Munro, and they took top…
Andrea Molberg As you know, pickleball has taken the country by storm. Homebuyers, renters and new residents keep asking sales associates, realtors and their neighbors about this extremely popular game. People are eager to know what’s happening with pickleball in SaddleBrooke. SaddleBrooke’s largest club is the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association with 735 members. Currently SaddleBrooke has…
The SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association Introductory Lesson will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, September 19, 20 and 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on pickleball courts 7, 8 and 9 at the Preserve. The cost is $10, payable on the day of the lesson in cash (exact amount) or by check made payable…
Andrea Molberg No doubt you know someone who plays, teaches or wants to learn pickleball. This extremely popular sport has taken the country and SaddleBrooke by storm. SPA, the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association, is SaddleBrooke’s largest club with over 715 members, and the club is eager to help everyone improve their game. Many volunteers devoted hours…