We built it and they came! After years of anticipation, the new North Courts were opened on April 26 for pickleball. There was a coffee and donut social event to celebrate the grand opening. Steve Cookie Kuk was the first to put his historic paddle in the box. This opening event was followed by two…
Teena Lorino PebbleCreek Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) team the Dinkerbells celebrated their season with a party with great food, fellowship, and laughter. Music was provided by Alan Hoxie.
Pam McWhorter The final tournament of the 2023-24 pickleball season was the PebbleCreek Pickleball Club Championship, which was played on March 22, 23, and 24. The tournament was not only well attended by the spectators, but also boasted a record turnout for participants. There were approximately 350 participants! This year the tournament committee of Jim…
Spike Razem Everyone is aware that pickleball is a fantastic favorite activity in PebbleCreek. But, did you know that many pickleballers are also Spring Training baseball fans? On March 3 there were 20 pickleball couples (and a few added family members) attending the Cleveland Guardians vs. San Francisco Giants baseball game, and all 49 of…
Pam McWhorter The 8th annual PebbleCreek Pickleball Tournament was held Feb. 7, 8, and 9. Despite the weather, the tournament was a raging success. I say raging because the wind and rain caused some delays. Unfortunately, on the second day, play was suspended around 11 a.m. then officially canceled because of the rain. There was no…
Barbara Wellington Some things don’t change, and that’s the excellent thing about the 2024 Pebble Creek Pickleball Tournament. For the eighth consecutive year the club will host more than 500 players in a well-run tournament in a beautiful setting. It’s a pickleball tournament for players, their fans, those curious about the fastest-growing sport in the USA,…
Pam McWhorter There’s never a dull moment if you belong to the PebbleCreek Pickleball Club. There are several upcoming events! Add this to your calendars! The 8th Annual PebbleCreek Pickleball Tournament is scheduled for Feb. 7 through 9. Registration for this event ends on Jan. 31. Please note that certain brackets are expected to reach capacity rapidly, making early registration…
Pam McWhorter Three years ago, I stepped on the court as an attendee of one of the first post COVID-19 Intro to Pickleball classes. I soon learned that I have an addiction! Yes, I admit I can’t seem to get enough of it. My body yells at me and says no more pickleball, but my…
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, Ms. Littlewood offers these basic doubles strategies for players of any level. To read all her advice, buy her book. Always face the ball on the other side of the net. Regardless of where you are on the court…
Jonathon Colter The game of pickleball is a fast-moving game often requiring good reflexes and good judgment. Quite frequently, a player’s shot inadvertently “flirts” with the white boundary lines resulting in questionable line calls. Why can it sometimes be so difficult to make an accurate call that all players agree with? Here’s one reason why:…