Newsletter - January 21, 2024

1 - Open Board Positions

There are five open board member positions for the 24-25 season. Vice President, Treasurer and three Members at Large. You can submit your interest, with a short bio to David Rash at president@palmcreekpickleballclub.com Please consider running for the board, this is an opportunity to help your club!

2 - Round Robin Check-in

Due to the new check in process that requires a person to show their ticket or a screen shot of their ticket (badges can be used as a second form of ID if tickets are unavailable). We are encouraging everyone to avoid signing up as anonymous. Anyone signing up as anonymous cannot be confirmed as part of a round robin and will be asked to step aside and will be added to the bottom of the sign in sheet. Players at the bottom of the sign in sheet will be able to play at the Round Robin leads discretion.

3 - Indoor Training

We have one more indoor training session in the Ballroom on February 9th.

4 - Ball Machine Balls

Please do not use yellow balls for the ball machine, these balls are for play only, the ball machine ruins our good play balls. Use the white balls only!

5 - Pickleball Tournament Prep Clinic

This clinic is intended to help players be successful in the Members Tournament and Sunday Round Robins. Learn how to appropriately warm-up, play with your partner and use smart shot selection strategies with Maurice Parobec.

When: Feb 3rd, 2-3:30 pm 3.00-3.25 partners (Men, Women or Mixed)

When: Feb 10th, 2-3:30 pm 3.50-3.75 partners(Men, Women or Mixed

There will be sixteen slots available for each clinic and the cost is $35 per player. You will sign up with your partner on Wild Apricot, max 16 per session.

6 - Save the Date!

The 1st Annual Can-Am Pickleball Challenge! Come watch your favorite 4.5/5.0 players in our club compete for this award. Saturday February 24th at 3pm

7 - Members Tournament

Save the Dates : 2/29/24 to 3/3/24 (3/4/24 rain day) Registration has begun now through 2/15/24.

Special member code for registration: PCMT24

You must be a member to play in the tournament so please designate Palm Creek as your club on your profile

8 - Crafts to Sell at the Members Tournament - 2/29 - 3/2

Many of our Palm Creek Pickleball Club members are also involved in woodworking, sewing, the glass studio, the silversmith studio, lapidary, pottery, beading, painting, knitting, creating note cards, photography, basket weaving, and a variety of other handmade crafts. Would you be willing to donate ONE item that you created to be sold at the Member Tournament? All proceeds go to our Palm Creek Pickleball Club court improvement fund.

You will name the suggested price of that one item. Only one hand crafted item that you have created should be submitted. This is intended to showcase the many talents of our pickleball club members while providing revenue for court improvements. For planning purposes, please respond to this email address by Wednesday, January 31: theresemc@yahoo.com. Include your name, telephone number, whether it is okay to be texted, and the item or type of item that you are donating. Your item will be collected on any of these dates at the Pickleball Pavilion where you can name the suggested price. Tuesday, Feb 13, Saturday Feb 17 and Monday Feb 19.

9 - Ball Machine Training

There will be training for the ball machine each week on Wednesdays at 3:00 pm through the middle of March. Meet by the shed by Court 9.

To sign up for training: You must be a club member. On the club website under Learn & Improve, there will be 2 Sign ups, one for training and one to reserve the machines (only members that have taken the training will be able to reserve on of the 4 ball machines.

If you have taken the training, you will see the 2nd sign up on the club website under Learn & Improve where you can sign up for one of the 4 machines.

If you have already taken the training, you do not need to take it again unless you would like a refresher course.

Ball machine reminder: The ball machines can be used during challenge court times when the courts aren't busy, but you may be asked to leave if the court is needed for a challenge court. Thank you!

Please contact Christie Keene with questions 802-279-9767

10 - Round-Robin Reminder

At the end of your two hour time slot for your round robin please be courteous and allow the next group to start on time!

For the Sunday round robins please be sure only one person signs up, otherwise you are taking up a spot that someone else could use. Once you sign up you will need to add your partners name.

11 - Volunteers Needed

We are needing volunteers for the Round Robin check-in table. Please arrive 45 mins prior to the Round Robin and check-in closes 15 mins before the event start time.

Click this link to sign up

Training is offered every Friday at 12:30pmPlease consider volunteering!

12 - Members Assessments

There is a $25 fee to be assessed, which you will pay when you sign up. The money collected will go into the capital improvement fund.

Please review the assessment guide here prior to signing up to be assessed. Click Here

13 - New Member Assessments

Pickleball Pavilion. Just show up no need to sign up, Assessments are held Monday and Thursday at 4:00 pm

14 - Open Play Rules

The board has adopted new open play rules. Open play will begin at 2:00 pm. You can find the guidelines on the website under The Club > Club Policies.

15 - Welcome Table

The Welcome Table will be staffed Monday thru Friday 10 a.m-12 p.m. You must show proof of release of liability to receive your sticker. You can pick up your member sticker during those times.(Remember your profile needs to be updated)

16 - Member Profile Reminder

We would like to remind all members to update your membership profile to ensure that it remains in good standing.

This year, there are mandatory fields in your profile, including the 'Release of Liability Agreement.'

Therefore, it is essential to ensure that your profile is current to receive your membership sticker at the welcome desk.

You can find instructions on how to update your profile by clicking on this link

17 - Canceling your Round Robin

Many of the Round Robins are filling up. If you find that you are unable to play, please be considerate of those on the waitlist and cancel. To cancel go to My Tickets on the Wild Apricot App and click on the appropriate date, click cancel.

18 - Pickleball Club Online Store

Click this link to see our Palm Creek Pickleball Club Logo clothing and accessories.

19 - Inclement Weather

Round Robins will be cancelled when the courts are wet, or for high winds. The cancellation will be noted on your Wild Apricot app under EVENTS. It will also be on the website under NEWS.

20 - Court Safety Reminders

When you need to cross a court with a game in progress, wait until there is a break in play before asking to cross the court. Use the outer gates to enter a court when possible.

• When you leave a court: Return ball to the sleeve, close the gate.

• No profanity please. No bikes in the center hallway.

• NO items (except water bottles) inside the courts.

• Hang all bags on the outside of the fence.

• Please be mindful of wearing fragrances.

• Please walk your bike in front of the Pavilion.

• Please slow down when passing in front of Pavilion in a golf cart.

21 - Pickleball Rules Corner : by Sandy Smith - Certified Ref.

4.D. Calling the Score. The score shall be called after the server and receiver are (or should be) in position and all players are (or should be) ready to play.

Make sure no player is giving a "not ready signal"

4.C. Readiness. Any player may indicate "not ready" prior to the start of the score being called. 4.C.1. One of the following signals must be used to indicate "not ready": 1) raising the paddle above the head, 2) raising the non-paddle hand above the head, 3) completely turning their back to the net.

  Your Board of Directors:

• David Rash
• Steve Willis
• Judy Dingwall
• Dawn Eggleston
• Jean-Martin Verreault (JM)
• Dani McLeod
• Dana Libby
• Debbie Laverie
• Kendall Carson

Newsletter - December 31, 2023

1 - Happy New Year!

No Round Robins will be scheduled New Year's Day.

2 - Certified Instructors

The club would like to post on our website the names and contact information for those that are certified instructors. Please forward your certifications and liability insurance information to: president@palmcreekpickleballclub.com

3 - Indoor Training

We will have opportunities for indoor training this season in the Ballroom. The dates will be January 2,4,16,18 and February 9. This is very exciting as it provides an opportunity for members to practice their skills in a pleasant environment.

January 2nd - OPEN HOUSE - 11:00 am-1:00 pm and 1:00-5:00 pm will be skills and drills.

4 - Amendment to the Bylaws

The board of directors would like to amend the bylaws for the Vice President term. With the proposed amendment the Vice President would have a 2 year term with the 2nd year serving as President. We feel this would be beneficial to the board as we could maintain continuity within the board. There will be a vote by the club at the General Meeting on January 16, 2024, we encourage all members to attend the meeting to cast your vote!

5 - Open Board Positions

There will be five open board member positions for the 24-25 season. Vice President, Treasurer and three Members at Large. Please consider running for the board, this is an opportunity to help your club! We will be posting the positions January 16th.

6 - Upcoming General Meeting

Our first General Meeting of the new year is January 16, 2024 at 4:00 pm in the Ballroom.

7 - Open Play Rules

The board has adopted new open play rules starting January 1. Open play will begin at 2:00. You can find the guidelines on the website under The Club > Club Policies.

8 - Round-Robin Reminder

At the end of your two hour time slot for your round robin please be courteous and allow the next group to start on time!

For the Sunday round robins please be sure only one person signs up, otherwise you are taking up a spot that someone else could use. Once you sign up you will need to add your partners name.

9 - Volunteers Needed

We are needing volunteers for the Round Robin check-in table. Please arrive 45 mins prior to the Round Robin and check-in closes 15 mins before the event start time.

Click this link to sign up

Training is offered every Friday at 12:30pm
Please consider volunteering!

10 - Members Assessments

There is a $25 fee to be assessed, which you will pay when you sign up. The money collected will go into the capital improvement fund.

Please review the assessment guide here prior to signing up to be assessed. Click Here

11 - New Member Assessment

Pickleball Pavilion
Just show up no need to sign up
Assessments are held Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 4:00 pm

12 - Welcome Table

The Welcome Table will be staffed
Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
You must show proof of release of liability to receive your sticker.
You can pick up your member sticker during those times.
(Remember your profile needs to be updated)

13 - Member Profile Reminder

We would like to remind all members to update your membership profile to ensure that it remains in good standing.

This year, there are mandatory fields in your profile, including the 'Release of Liability Agreement.'

Therefore, it is essential to ensure that your profile is current to receive your membership sticker at the welcome desk.

You can find instructions on how to update your profile by clicking on this link
 

14 - Members Tournament

Save the Dates : 2/29/24 to 3/3/24 (3/4/24 rain day)
Registration begins: 1/15/24 - 2/15/24

You must be a member to play in the tournament

15 - Canceling your Round Robin

Many of the Round Robins are filling up. If you find that you are unable to play, please be considerate of those on the waitlist and cancel. To cancel go to My Tickets on the Wild Apricot App and click on the appropriate date, click cancel.

16 - Pickleball Club Online Store

Click this link to see our Palm Creek Pickleball Club Logo clothing and accessories.

17 - Inclement Weather

Round Robins will be cancelled when the courts are wet, or for high winds.
The cancellation will be noted on your Wild Apricot app under EVENTS.
It will also be on the website under NEWS.

18 - Court Safety Reminders

When you need to cross a court with a game in progress, wait until there is a break in play before asking to cross the court. Use the outer gates to enter a court when possible.

• When you leave a court: Return ball to the sleeve, close the gate.

• No profanity please. No bikes in the center hallway.

• NO items (except water bottles) inside the courts.

• Hang all bags on the outside of the fence.

• Please be mindful of wearing fragrances.

• Please walk your bike in front of the Pavilion.

• Please slow down when passing in front of Pavilion in a golf cart.

19 - Pickleball Rules Corner : by Sandy Smith - Certified Ref.

Code of Ethics for Line Calling. Pickleball is played according to specific rules. It also requires a code of ethics for line-calling responsibilities when performed by players. A few of these are:

6.C.6. Players shall not call a ball "out" unless they can clearly see a space between the line and the ball as it hits the ground.

6.C.7. All "out" calls must be made prior to the ball being hit by the opponent or before the ball becomes dead.

6.C.8. In doubles play, if one player calls the ball "out" and the partner calls it "in" then doubt exists and the team's call will be "in." Any player may appeal a call to the referee. If the referee did not see the ball, the ball is considered in.

20 - Good Sportsmanship

With good sportsmanship we all win, on and off the court. Let's keep the game fun, the smiles big and the high-fives flying!

Let's sprinkle some kindness, dash it with respect and serve up a big slice of fair play!

Let's keep the Palm Creek Pickleball spirit alive by embracing good sportsmanship. Remember it's not just about winning, but how we play the game.

Respect, fairness and encouragement makes our community stronger. Let's play and compete with honor, let's support each other every step of the way!

Go Go Go...Good sportsmanship - Grace - Gratitude!

By Celine Charette (Renaud)

Your Board of Directors:

• David Rash
• Steve Willis
• Judy Dingwall
• Dawn Eggleston
• Jean-Martin Verreault (JM)
• Dani McLeod
• Dana Libby
• Debbie Laverie
• Kendall Carson

Newsletter - December 24, 2023

1 - Merry Christmas!

No Round Robins will be scheduled Christmas Day or New Year's Day

2 - Certified Instructors

The club would like to post on our website the names and contact information for those that are certified instructors. Please forward your certifications and liability insurance information to: president@palmcreekpickleballclub.com

3 - Indoor Training

We will have opportunities for indoor training this season in the Ballroom. The dates will be January 2,4,16,18 and February 9. This is very exciting as it provides an opportunity for members to practice their skills in a pleasant environment. 

January 2nd - OPEN HOUSE - 11:00 am-1:00 pm and 1:00-5:00 pm will be skills and drills.

4 - Open Board Positions

There will be five open board member positions for the 24-25 season. Vice President, Treasurer and three Members at Large. Please consider running for the board, this is an opportunity to help your club! We will be posting the positions January 16th. 

5 - Court Cameras

The Pickleball Club is asking for anyone that has a skill set to work on getting the court cameras up and running. Please contact it@palmcreekpickleballclub.com. The board would like to give a big Thank You to Brian Hyndman for all his work on trying to get the cameras up and running!

6 - Open Play Rules

The board has adopted new open play rules starting January 1. Open play will begin at 2:00 pm instead of 1:00 pm, which was stated in the email sent December 22, 2023. You can find the guidelines on the website under The Club > Club Policies.

7 - Volunteer(s) Needed

We are looking for a volunteer or several that would be willing to learn how to use Wild Apricot to schedule training events. Please send an email to secretary@palmcreekpickleballclub.com if you are interested. We would really appreciate your help!

8 - Round-Robin Reminder

At the end of your two hour time slot for your round robin please be courteous and allow the next group to start on time! 

For the Sunday round robins please be sure only one person signs up, otherwise you are taking up a spot that someone else could use. Once you sign up you will need to add your partners name.

9 - Volunteers Needed

We are needing volunteers for the Round Robin check-in table. Please arrive 45 mins prior to the Round Robin and check-in closes 15 mins before the event start time.

Click this link to sign up

Training is offered every Friday at 12:30pm
Please consider volunteering! 

10 - Members Assessments

There is a $25 fee to be assessed, which you will pay when you sign up. The money collected will go into the capital improvement fund.

Please review the assessment guide here prior to signing up to be assessed. Click Here

11 - New Member Assessment

Pickleball Pavilion
Just show up no need to sign up
Assessments are held Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 4:00 pm

12 - Welcome Table

The Welcome Table will be staffed
Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
You must show proof of release of liability to receive your sticker.
You can pick up your member sticker during those times.
(Remember your profile needs to be updated)

13 - Member Profile Reminder

We would like to remind all members to update your membership profile to ensure that it remains in good standing.

This year, there are mandatory fields in your profile, including the 'Release of Liability Agreement.'

Therefore, it is essential to ensure that your profile is current to receive your membership sticker at the welcome desk.

You can find instructions on how to update your profile by clicking on this link
 

14 - Members Tournament

Save the Dates : 2/29/24 to 3/3/24 (3/4/24 rain day)
Registration begins: 1/15/24 - 2/15/24

You must be a member to play in the tournament

15 - Canceling your Round Robin

Many of the Round Robins are filling up. If you find that you are unable to play, please be considerate of those on the waitlist and cancel.

16 - Pickleball Club Online Store

Click this link to see our Palm Creek Pickleball Club Logo clothing and accessories.

17 - Inclement Weather

Round Robins will be cancelled when the courts are wet, or for high winds.
The cancellation will be noted on your Wild Apricot app under EVENTS.
It will also be on the website under NEWS.

18 - Court Safety Reminders

When you need to cross a court with a game in progress, wait until there is a break in play before asking to cross the court. Use the outer gates to enter a court when possible.

• When you leave a court: Return ball to the sleeve, close the gate.
• No profanity please. No bikes in the center hallway.
• NO items (except water bottles) inside the courts.
• Hang all bags on the outside of the fence.
• Please be mindful of wearing fragrances.
• Please walk your bike in front of the Pavilion.
• Please slow down when passing in front of Pavilion in a golf cart.

19 - Pickleball Rules Corner : by Sandy Smith - Certified Ref.

Rule 4.A.8. The Drop Serve. The drop serve is made by striking the ball after it bounces on the playing surface and can be made with either a forehand or backhand motion. There is no restriction how many times the ball can bounce nor where the ball can bounce on the playing surface. A proper drop serve includes the following elements:

4.A.8.a. The server must release the ball from one hand only or drop it off the paddle face from any natural (un-aided) height.

4.A.8.b. When releasing the ball, the ball shall not be propelled in any direction or in any manner prior to striking the ball to make the serve.

4.A.8.c. The restrictions on the Volley Serve in Rule 4.A.7 do not apply to the drop serve.

Your Board of Directors:

• David Rash
• Steve Willis
• Judy Dingwall
• Dawn Eggleston
• Jean-Martin Verreault (JM)
• Dani McLeod
• Dana Libby
• Bud Andersen
• Kendall Carson

www.palmcreekpickleballclub.com

Palm Creek Pickleball Club Newsletter

January 1, 2023

Upcoming Events

December 31 and January 1: No Organized Play

January 3: New Member Orientation

January 10: General Meeting

January 23: Ducks go on sale

February 3: Duck Race for Cancer Awareness

February 10: Event, info coming soon

February 17: Pickleball Dance, more info soon

February 22 - 25 Member Tournament: registration begins January 17

NEWS

Elections

The Board has the following openings for the term beginning April 1, 2023 and ending March 31, 2025.

President

Secretary

Member at Large (2 positions)

As you know, expanding the Board by two members was approved at the Dec. General Meeting.

In order to maintain continuity, the Board has asked Diane Martin and Jean-Martin(JM) Verreault to extend their terms by one year. Both JM, and Diane have accepted the request to extend for one year.

Thank you!

Nominations for the open seats will be accepted beginning January 2 - 31. Nominations must be in writing with a short biography. Send to Chuck Kenney. In considering a run for the Board, please read the following policies:

Board Member Job Descriptions

Eligibility to run for the Board

Release of Election Results

Cancer Awareness Fundraisers

Every year Palm Creek sponsors a Cancer Awareness Weekend. Each Club is asked to help donate. The money goes to the Alliance Cancer Support Center located in Casa Grande.

The Pickleball Club will once again sponsor the Duck Race on February 3.

Ducks will go on sale January 23.

The $1 donation per Round Robin played in January will begin January 2. You will receive a sticker for a one-time donation of $20.

Volunteers to Sell Ducks

Below is the link to sign up to sell ducks for the Duck Race.

Duck Race Tickets Sale Sign Up

Pickleball Club Online Store

Need Gift Ideas? Palm Creek Logo Apparel available

Store

4.0 Mentored Round Robins

Beginning in January the 4.0 Men and Women will have a Mentored Round Robin each week.

Process for moving from 4.0- 4.5 and

4.5 - 5.0

This process has been updated. Any member in those groups who would like to move up will need to follow the steps outlined in the Assessment Guide.

Assessment Guide

4.5/5.0 Assessment Form

Assessments to Move Up

If you would like to be assessed to move up, please read the Assessment Guide, and follow the steps outlined.

Assessment Guide 2022-23

Looking for a Partner?

A Looking for Partner option has been added to the website.

Looking for Partner

Organized Play Schedule

January - March Schedule

Cancelling Your Round Robin

Getting on the Waitlist

The information for cancelling your registration or for getting added to the waitlist is on the website under the PLAY tab.

Cancel and Waitlist

New to Palm Creek Pickleball Club

New Member Assessments are held

Monday - Wednesday - Friday

at 2 p.m.

Meet at the Pickleball Pavilion

This is for New Members who do not have a UTPR, IPTPA, DUPR, or Pickleball Canada Rating.

Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers step up and become Round Robin Leads and staff the RR Check In Desk.

We are a fully volunteer club.

Please step up and volunteer.

To Volunteer for RR Lead or Check In Desk Staff, contact

RR Leads - Sign Up Genius Link

Welcome Table

The Welcome Table will be staffed Monday thru Friday from

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

You can pick up your member sticker during those times.

Inclement Weather

Round Robins will be cancelled when the courts are wet, or for high winds.

The cancellation will be noted on your Wild Apricot app under EVENTS.

It will also be on the website under NEWS.

Professor Drop Shot's

Court Safety Reminders

When you need to cross a court with a game in progress, wait until there is a break in play before asking to cross the court. Use the outer gates to enter a court when possible.

When you leave a court: Return ball to the sleeve, close the gate.

Profanity is a no-no.

No bikes in the center hallway.

NO items ( except water bottles) inside the courts.

Hang all bags on the outside of the fence.

Please be mindful of wearing fragrances.

Please walk your bike in front of the Pavilion.

Please slow down when passing in front of Pavilion in a golf cart.

Professor Drop Shot says....

What to do with a mistake:

recognize it, admit it,

learn from it, forget it.

Dean Smith

Please put your

Emergency Contact

information on the back of your badge!

Your Board of Directors: Chuck Kenney, Steve Willis, Judy Dingwall, Dawn Vaughan, Diane Martin, Dani McLeod, Jean-Martin Verreault