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Pickleball Information for Arizona
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Pickleball Information for Arizona
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Players Want To Be In A Pickle June 9, 2010. "It's easier on the body, and on the joints," said Berst. Because the paddle and ball are light, there are fewer impact or elbow injuries. Saturday's event in SaddleBrooke was intended to "show the sport to people who haven't played it," Berst said, and it drew more than 200 participants. "It was quite successful," she said Monday. "People saw how much fun it is." Among the participants Saturday were Golder Ranch Fire District firefighters who had not played before. "We showed them how easy it was to learn the game," Berst said. "The firemen, they picked it up. With one or two lessons, you can play a game without a problem."
Read More at ExplorerNews.com... Pickleball Is A Hit With West Valley Retirement Communities June 7, 2010. Many retirement centers now have more pickleball courts than tennis courts. . . "Pickleball has just blossomed in senior communities," said Marty Cohen, president of the Sun City Grand Pickleball Club, which, depending on the time of year, has some 750 to 900 members. "And that's for a couple of reasons. One is that you don't have to be athletically gifted to play. It's easier to pick up than most other sports."
Read More at AZCentral.com... Marinette draws seniors, hot dog vendors
February 26, 2010. I turn the corner and discover the sounds are emanating from the mixed doubles pickleball competition at the Arizona Senior Olympics. As I look around at the large crowd, it seems this is the place to be on this particular Thursday morning. Players and officials scurry to their appointed courts, one of 16 being used for more than 300 pickleball players during the weeklong competition.
Read More at YourWestValley.com... Tournament Results
Arizona Senior Olympics expands pickleball lineup
January 19, 2010. "Pickleball has been introduced to a lot of younger people and it is one of the largest events at the senior olympics," said Bob Lanius, ASO pickleball commissioner. "But most of the tournaments throughout the year are for seniors, not young people. We hope these new events will get more people interested in the sport."
Read More at YourWestValley.com... SCW Rec Center Opens Place For Pickleball January 17, 2010, Surprise, AZ. The new, 10-court complex at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center officially opened after a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Pickleball Club demonstrations Friday. About 500 pickleball players, residents and dignitaries attended the upbeat celebration that Pickleball Club President Larry Masteller said was "a long time coming."
Read More at YourWestValley.com... Peoria Presents Pickleball - Leagues Forming for Adults, Youths Who Want to Try SportDecember 4, 2009, Peoria, AZ. According to Recreation Programmer Shane Hannah, it is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. “I strongly recommend that you come out and experience this sport,” Hannah says. “Don’t miss out on this great growing sport for youth and adults. I warn you: Once you try it, you will be hooked!” Peoria’s Pickleball leagues will start in January.Read more at the City of Peoria website... One Pickle Of A GameDecember 4, 2009, Pine Lakes/Prescott, AZ. What do you get when you cross the games of badminton, ping pong and tennis? It's one of the fastest growing game in the country: Pickleball. The game that began in the summer of 1965 by two desperate dads in the Puget Sound area of Washington state, Bill Bell and Joel Pritchard, to keep their kids entertained now has hundreds of courts being built and converted with thousands of new participants playing daily.Read more at The Daily Courier... SC Grand resident relishes game of pickleball December 12, 2009, Surprise, AZ. Defeat turned Pat Kane into a champion. The retired firefighter began playing pickleball in 1986, learning the racket sport in Washington, the place of its origin and still a hotbed of enthusiasm for the game. "I had always played a lot of sports, from softball to flag football and tennis," Kane said. "Sports are like anything else — you like playing what you’re good at."
Read More at YourWestValley.com... More CourtsVoyager RV Resort Construction has started on two new pickleball courts at the Voyager RV Resort in Tucson, AZ. The interest in PB has grown rapidly at the Voyager and the players were able to convince management that additional courts were needed. The two new courts will be located in the courtyard and adjacent to court #1, which was the Voyager's first court. Voyager will now have seven courts for the enjoyment of all pickleball players.Venture Out Beverly Butt reports that Venture Out in Mesa will have two new courts soon. Courts have been poured and should be ready soon. That will give a total of 6 for our use and for the Phoenix Open. Pickleball saved in Chandler after all - kind ofJuly 8, 2009. CHANDLER, AZ -- Pickleball fans will have a public court to play on in Chandler before the end of the year - sort of. The city's Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved a second set of paint stripes on one of four Apache Park tennis courts that outline the smaller pickleball parameters.Read more at AZCentral.com... Chandler pulls plug on pickleball planJuly 7, 2009. CHANDLER, AZ -- Pickleball seemed like a sure thing for Chandler a few weeks ago, but lackluster public support is putting the brakes on city plans to convert two tennis courts for the sport. Only two neighbors and a few tennis players showed up for a June 13 public meeting and pickleball demonstration in Apache Park, said Dave McDowell, assistant community services director. "We've got a lot of needs for parks out there and we haven't seen a demonstration from Chandler residents that they want and need pickleball," he said.Read more at AZCentral.com... 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...Open Drop-inThere is an open drop-in session at the Surprise courts every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 a.m. (7:30 a.m. during the summer months, starting in June). 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. |