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Pickleball Information for Arizona
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Pickleball Information for Arizona
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Chandler may convert courts for pickleball
June 16, 2009. CHANDLER, AZ -- Chandler is considering converting tennis courts at Apache Park into pickleball courts to accommodate a growing trend. Recommendations about whether the change should occur will be made at the Parks and Recreation Board meeting on July 7. The Parks and Recreation Board will hold an advisory vote and then the proposed conversion will be brought to the City Council.
Read more at East Valley Tribune... USAPA Statement Regarding the Apike PaddleThe USAPA determined that the Apike paddle does not comply with paragraph 2.E.2 of the official rules. Read the complete statement on the USAPA website.Tournament Results
Pickleballers Become Olympic Medalists Mar. 13, 2009. The pickleball events were again held at the Voyager RV Resort, south of Tucson, as Voyager is the only local facility with adequate court space at present. Perhaps to the surprise of the Olympic organizers, but not to the surprise of active pickleball players, there were more athletes entered in pickleball than any other sport. This is further testament to the fact that pickleball continues to lead the nation in growth.
More at Saddlebrooke Progress...Introduction to Pickleball ClassesThis class is for everyone! You will learn the basics of pickleball including rules, scoring, court position and doubles strategy. Players have an opportunity to play with coaching of experienced players. Bring water and wear your tennis shoes.Temporary Pickleball Courts - Surprise Community Park 14534 W. Tierra Buena Lane - See map at the bottom of this page. $10 for residents and $20 for non-residents. Must be 16 and older. Register at the Surprise Recreation & Community Services Department, 15960 N. Bullard Ave. Limit: 32 players. Saturdays 03-07-2009, 03-14-2009, 03-28-2009, 04-04-2009, 9:00AM - 11:00AM Pickleball Courts Price DropsMar. 13, 2009. The Recreation Centers of Sun City West is moving forward with plans for a new pickleball facility at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center despite a petition drive and opposition from residents who live in the area. General Manager Mike Whiting said the governing board's December approval of the project, which includes the conversion of three tennis courts into pickleball courts, means attempts to hinder or stop the project retroactively do not matter. Read More at Your West ValleyPickleball Club Celebrate New Courts
Jan. 20, 2009. Members of perhaps the fastest-growing recreational group in Green Valley gathered Sunday for a ribbon-cutting followed by a party celebrating their new courts at East Center. The Pickleball Club, recognized by GVR, has grown from a few dozen members only a couple years ago to more than a hundred now. The club is attracting retirees each day to the sport that combines features from paddleball and table tennis.
Read more at Green Valley News...
Voyager Holiday Skills Level Tournament Experiences Large Increase in Attendance Jan. 1, 2009. This 2nd annual Pickleball Tournament is open to all ages and included players as young as their early thirties. It is held at the Voyager RV Resort in Tucson, AZ and drew 155 players which is an increase in attendance of 41% over 2007. The tournament director, David Jordan, was pleasantly surprised by this rapid growth. More...Sun City Festival Nets Pickleball for 2009 Arizona Senior OlympicsNov. 26, 2008. With less than three months until the annual games in February, Pickleball has finally found a venue at Del Webb’s Sun City Festival moving the games from pickleball’s west valley home of Surprise to Buckeye. The five day event will start on Tuesday February 24, 2009 and be played on the Festival’s eight permanent pickleball courts plus additional courts setup on adjacent tennis courts.Read more in the press release (pdf file) Tournament information on asopickleball.org Open Drop-inThere is an open drop-in session at the Surprise courts every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 a.m. (as of Tues. Mar. 31). Most players are at the 4.5 and 4.0 skill level. See the map below for the location.Pickleball in the White MountainsSeptember 1, 2008. Since Mary and Sandy assisted in starting pickleball in the White Mountains of Arizona four years ago, it has grown tremendously. There are two groups of players - one in Show Low and one at Pinetop Lakes Country Club. Approximately 50 players play several days a week, on three indoor courts, in the old Show Low Junior High gym. There are four pickleball courts at Pinetop Lakes Country Club where approximately 60 players participate.At the Show Low site, we started with make shift standards and an old tennis net and much of the credit goes to Don and Donna Weisheit. Instrumental in the success of converting tennis courts into picklball courts were Barb Adams and George Uber at Pinetop Lakes Country Club. Thanks to all who have contributed to the growth of pickleball in the White Mountains of Arizona. It has been exciting to see the number of participants increase and having FUN!!! Fountain Hills Pickleball
August 20, 2008. The Town of Fountain Hills Parks and Recreation has partnered with local Pickleball enthusiasts to host Adult Open Co-ed Pickleball. Pickleball is a great way to meet new people and play a game that is right for a variety of skill levels as well as open to all ages. Players are encouraged to bring their own paddles.
Interested participants are encouraged to "drop-in" onsite. Contact Recreation Coordinator, Anjelica Giardino
at 480-816-5132 or agiardino@fh.az.gov for further information. Pickleball is a fun, easy sport to learn!
Come join the excitement! Days and times vary. This program is offered at no charge.
City of Surprise Pickleball CourtsThe city has 8 courts next to Dreamcatcher Park. These courts are temporary while awaiting construction of 12 permanent courts at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex. The courts are lighted and open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The courts are free and open to the public.The courts have temporary nets and net posts. Since they are temporary, they usually need adjustment. It is usually wise to take a tape measure or yardstick to adjust the height to 34 inches in the center. |