Shawne Cryderman Any SaddleBrooke resident is welcome to attend this 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 intro lesson, participants will…
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Sports, November 2019
Pickleball press
Nancy Dowell What is happening with the new courts? This is a topic important to SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) members and the SaddleBrooke community. Steady progress has been made to add eight additional courts, a covered gathering area, and restrooms. This project is primarily funded by SPA members (numbering 641 at the last count), with…
Sports, June 2018
SPA participates in Adopt-a-Highway program
Mark Van Matre, VP of SPA SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association members participated in cleaning up a portion of Edwin Road on May 22, 2018, as part of Pinal County’s “Adopt-a-Highway” program. Front row left to right: Gail Bouffard, Henriette Kraut, Ken Powers, Dale Leman, Sandy Mayer, Vennie Fernandez, Robert Perez and Donna O’Shea. Back row: Charlie…
Sports, March 2018
Want to increase fun and fitness? Try pickleball
Andrea Molberg Want to exercise more, get to know your neighbors, and have fun? Join us out on the pickleball court. You’ll see why pickleball, one of the fastest growing sports in the country, has really taken off in SaddleBrooke. This multi-generational game is both easy to play and easy to learn. Playing pickleball…
Sports, March 2018
SPA members participating in Adopt-a-Highway program
Mark Van Matre SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association members who participated in cleaning up a portion of Edwin Road on February 27, 2018 as part of Pinal County’s Adopt-a-Highway program, include: Front row (L to R): Ann Lange, Vennie Fernandez, Shirley Webster, Pam Lubeck, Debbie Westwater, Diana Giljohann, Olaf Lubeck and Diane Ewing. Back row: Gary…
Sports, March 2018
Silver PB Medal for Mixed Doubles at 5.0 level
Andrea Molberg SaddleBrooke resident Bob Koerner and his partner Carolyn Stevens, who plays out of Merrill Ranch, Florence, AZ, won silver at the Venture Out tournament in Mesa, AZ, on February 8, 2018. Competing at the 5.0 level, they placed second in mixed doubles in the 50+ age group against 12 teams. Congrats! Bob…
Generals, March 2018
Playing Pickleball indoors – a good neighbor compromise
Andrea Molberg SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) is raising funds for indoor courts, so that all residents of both SaddleBrooke homeowners’ associations have more opportunities to play this extremely popular sport. Indoor courts will allow play during every kind of weather, contain noise and attract new buyers and renters. Many pickleball players moved to AZ…
Front Page, June 2016
SPA members play and work together
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…
Sports, March 2016
SPA making the best of demand on popular pickleball courts
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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
SPA helps new Pickleball players
Andrea Molberg and Don Guillette Just as the sport of Pickleball has taken off across the country, our SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) has rapidly grown to more than 700 members. Over six years ago, when the club’s membership was around 200, Membership Chair Judy Cummings and Don Guillette created Demo Day, Introductory Lessons and the…