Spike Razem Teaching pickleball to PebbleCreekers needs to be educational and fun. “Captain” Kathy Aalto, along with her various instructors and student partners, performs this excellent role for the PebbleCreek (PC) Pickleball Club on a weekly basis. As most active adults agree, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in North America and proves to be important…
Charla McGue With the passing of the baton from one board of directors to the next, we want to recognize Bob Weldon, Jonathan Coulter, Lori McLinton, Pam Cagle, and Marty Braden for their many accomplishments over the past year, especially the opening of the North Courts. We also welcome our new President, Dennis Poppe; Vice President,…
Charla McGue The Pickleball Club held their annual Club Championship Tournament with over 270 participants and hundreds of spectators cheering them on. This event is a club favorite and brings out players from all levels and age brackets. The three-day double elimination format provides great competition and parity of play as competitors battle it out…
Pam McWhorter December 6 through Dec. 8, 2024, was an eventful weekend for the PebbleCreek Pickleball Club. First, the 3rd Team Challenge event was launched on Friday, Dec. 6. This Challenge has taken a permanent place in our club’s schedule due to its popularity. On Saturday, the annual toy drive was a huge success. Kathy…
Barbara Wellington The 9th Annual PebbleCreek Pickleball Club tournament is open for registration! The play dates are Feb. 26, 27, and 28 This fun tournament is great for players rated 3.0-5.0, age 50+. Players are treated to yummy snacks and our beautiful courts that make this tournament a real standout. Additionally there will be sponsors…
Pam McWhorter On Nov. 1 through Nov. 3 PebbleCreek Pickleball Club members participated in the Final 4 Tournament. Over 300 individuals from our club competed in the tournament, which drew a large crowd of local spectators. There were 8 brackets in the men’s tournament, 7 in the women’s, and 9 in the mixed doubles. Everything…
Pam McWhorter The calendar indicates that autumn is here, even though the temperatures have been above average. Some of the snowbirds are back and the courts have reached a much fuller capacity. Our club has several events on the agenda, and pictures will be forthcoming in the next issue! Oct. 14 is the day the…
Pam McWhorter Throughout the summer, Marty Braden’s volunteer team of pickleball court fixer–uppers have been actively maintaining the old courts and adding the “bling” to our new North Courts. When the snowbirds come back, they will find that our community has 36 courts at two different locations within our gates. Courts 1–20 are located at…
Pam McWhorter July 13 was the date for our annual school supply drive. Our pickleball club appreciates the opportunity to support the local schools in the Goodyear area. This year, supplies, gift cards, and cash donations were gathered for Arizona Desert Elementary School. Thanks to everyone who gave and to those who turned out to…
Pam McWhorter The annual toy drive was a huge success due to Kathy Delaney and her team of elf volunteers. The festivities began at 8 a.m. and lasted until noon on Dec. 2. There was a wonderful breakfast, Christmas décor, holiday attire, and fun pickleball games. Thanks to everyone for their generous gift to the Goodyear children…