ORPS PICKLEBALL
A NEW 2019-2020 SEASON BEGINS! Mixed pickleball shootouts begin November 20! Play begins at 9:00 AM, with check-in by 8:30 AM. Court washing will be every second Friday, 11AM to 2PM.
PICKLEBALL MEETING SCHEDULE
February 5, 2020 March 4, 2020 at 11AM - El Saguaro Ballroom. January 15, 2020. 10:00 AM - Outside on the pickleball courts.
PICKLEBALL PARTY EVENTS – SAVE THE DATE!! December 6, 2019 Ugly Sweater Party January 24, 2020 Themed Table Fundraiser February 7, 2020 Studio 54 Dance Party February 29, 2020 Pickleball Annual Dinner/Dance
Check out the PICKLEBALL INFORMATION BOARD
BALL TESTING Ball testing is scheduled for November 13, 2019 at the courts.
for any changes to the schedule. The schedule is also available at: http://orps.com/activities-clubs/sports/pickle-ball/calendar
MARGARITAVILLE USA NATIONAL PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN INDIAN WELLS
PADDLE COMPLIANCY Is your pickleball paddle “green” and compliant as noted on the USAPA lists? Look it up and be sure at https://equipment.usapa.org/paddle-list/
(Barrie Hill, Nancy Jensen - above) (Ron Schmeck and Doris - left)
ORPS residents were well represented at the championships. Congratulations to our silver medal winners Ron Schmeck and his partner Doris; Barrie Hill and his partner Nancy Jensen; and bronze medal winners Barrie Hill and his partner Terry Brine! A big shout-out for the efforts of Chavalla Bassam, Keith Bassam, Katie Tarabochia, Dean Tarabochia, Jennifer Corbin, Nick Kiniski and Daniel Lehman.
PICKLEBALL TIP
Always be in the ready position! Next time you are out playing pickleball - STOP and analyze your body position. To be ready you should 1) keep your feet shoulder width apart and bend your knees slightly; 2) keep your weight on the balls of your feet – not your heels; 3) relax your shoulders and upper body; 4) keep your arms and paddle in front of your body and pointing slightly up. “Pickleball Portal” - https://www.pickleballportal.com/guides/7-pickleball-tips-to-improve-your-game
Submitted by Lynn Barry
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