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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Monday, October 6 at 11:00 a.m. Members of the SPA will be there to demonstrate the basics of the game, show you the proper equipment used and answer…