David Zapatka Backhand Groundstroke Quoting from Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, when hitting a backhand groundstroke, “The same principles apply when you’re hitting a backhand groundstroke (as a forehand groundstroke) except that you move to the left rather than to the right (right-handed players). While some players change the…
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Sports, December 2021
PCL9GA Season Starts With Get Your Kicks on Route 66
Cindy Hurst Nov. 9 marked the start of the PebbleCreek Ladies Nine-Hole Golf Association’s (PCL9GA) 2021-2022 season. The event’s theme was Get Your Kicks on Route 66. Participants were encouraged to sport their favorite 1950s road trip outfit. One hundred forty-four members participated in the Lady Niners kick-off game events. The day started with a…
Sports, December 2021
Bunker Babes Enjoy an October Fall Breakfast
Marielle Ramsey We are a nine-hole ladies golf group, which has been together for 10 years. We love to not only play golf but also to socialize and have fun. We gather twice a year for breakfast and also have a Christmas get-together. Being part of this group means so much for all of us. After 10…
Sports, December 2021
Witches and Warlocks Have a Party
Ted Blaine More than 30 water volleyball players and friends met at Barb Dildine’s house to celebrate Halloween. The witches and warlocks were decked out in festive colors, and there was plenty of food to help keep the devil at bay. We had a vote for the best costumed person, and Alan Hoxie took the…
Sports, December 2021
The PCLGA Summer Sizzler Was a Lifesaver
Carole Schumacher For the PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association (PCLGA) ladies who spent this summer in PebbleCreek, this 4-person, step-aside scramble was a lifesaver! Nearly 60 gals were greeted by a special volunteer lifeguard who provided goodie bags and instructions for the round that even included a “hot fun” putter twist on one hole. Beach balls…
Sports, December 2021
The Tennis Club Is Back in Full Swing
Donna Gillen October has been a busy month for the PebbleCreek Tennis Club. Our members have returned from their summer escapes and are actively pursuing the courts and attending the special events. We started off with Date Night, hosted by Jill and Jerry Santy. The event was on the afternoon of Oct. 10 at the…
Sports, December 2021
Red and Green Tournament Will Be a Chili Pepper Event
Carole Schumacher The PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association’s (PCLGA) Red and Green Golf Tournament is slated for Dec. 7 and 8, and it will end with a fiesta on the second day. This year, the Red Chili Peppers will battle the Green Chili Peppers for bragging rights. This annual tournament supports the New Life Center (NLC)…
Sports, December 2021
PebbleCreek Pickleball Club News
Mimi Blythe PCPB Recognized as Community Partners—Remember the July Fourth school supply drive and social? The Avondale Elementary School District Governing Board recently recognized the PebbleCreek Pickleball Club (PCPB), represented by Constance and John Angus, as Community Partners to the school. Constance and John did a wonderful job organizing this fun social to assist our community…
Sports, December 2021
Hole In One – Sandy Branham
Cindy Hurst On Nov. 2, Sandy Branham became the newest member of the PebbleCreek Ladies Nine Hole Golf Association’s 2021-2022 season Hole-in-One Club! Sandy’s fantastic shot happened on hole number 4 of Tuscany Falls East during league play. Hole number 4 is a 110-yard long Par 3. Sandy used her eight iron and did not…
Sports, December 2021
Arizona Pickleball Players League News
David Zapatka The Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) has now expanded its popular team-based pickleball league into its fifth region. After founding the first team-based pickleball league, East Valley Interclub League, in 2012 (which has grown ever since), the Arizona Pickleball Players League was formally organized as a nonprofit in 2019 by a group of…