Tournament Notification

Since we had so much fun at the "Pickle Off the Pie" tournament we are announcing another tournament on Jan 19 and 20, 2019. Tournament will be held at the Millworks at Westford.  18 Pickleball Courts. 

Highlights include:

Round Robin Format

New Women's 4.5 Bracket

Plenty of Games for each participant

Little Waiting

Playoffs for each Division

Creative Awards

Expanded Practice Night

See the details and register at www.pickleballbrackets.com

Also thank you to everyone who replied to our surveys on how to make the tournament better.  We have discussed all your comments and you will see some changes to make your tournament even more enjoyable!

Pickle On!

Beverly Russo

Paul Lambers

Wakefield Holiday Play Schedule

Winter Vacation is upon us and that typically means we are canceling Pickleball but this year things are different. The Boys and Girls Club is closed for the week and youth basketball is off so we are able to offer some afternoon/early evening play. The schedule will be as follows:  

Wednesday, December 26th

3:30PM-5:30PM Challenging Recreational Play

5:30PM-7:30PM Relaxed, Casual, Fun, and Friendly Play

All play MUST be finished by 8PM

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Thursday, December 27th

3:30PM-5:30PM Relaxed, Casual, Fun, and Friendly Play

5:30PM-7:30PM Challenging Recreational Play

All play MUST be finished by 8PM

Friday, December 28th

As typically scheduled (if play starts a little earlier and goes a little later, that is ok!)

Monday, December 31st

9AM-12PM – OPEN PLAY

Building closes at 12 noon!

We hope everyone has a safe and joyous Holiday Season. Thank you all for the continued support. We look forward to big things and more Pickleball in 2019!

Dan and Karen

Karen M. Burke 
Administrative Assistant

Wakefield Recreation Department
467 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
781.246.6389 (Phone)
kburke@wakefield.ma.us

www.wakerec.com

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Thanks to Chris Santillo for sending along this page

Christmas Decorations with Pickleballs

I’m assuming your home is decorated and you’re finishing up those holiday gifts and crafts. Well, in case you are running behind and need some ideas or want a peek into some creative ideas from players and clubs like Colorado Pickleball Club, Wickenburg Parks and Recreation, Lisa C, Ron M, Sandra S, Leonardo G, Joe from Comox Valley Pickleball, Becky B, and Michael S, here you go:

Now you know why you SHOULD save all those cracked pickleball and re-purposed them into festive creations. Each holiday you can make something out of pickleballs.

Want some more photos, check out a post from a few years ago: Holiday Crafts with Pickleball

Might as well throw in a Christmas Pickleball Poem by another talented player, Greg LaVelle

Twas the night before Christmas
And out on the courts
Were all types of people
In tennies and shorts
All of them beaming and shouting with joy
Happy as children with a new Christmas toy
Out of their bags, colorful paddles appeared
To the kitchen they scurried, lined up, and cheered
Let’s dink it and drop it, let’s volley and kill
The balls started bouncing as if without will
The sound from the paddles and balls as they rose
Moved all of the players to the tips of their toes
Cross court and forward, balls started to fly
When appeared an old player with a wink in his eye
Dressed in all red from his head to his toe
A smile on his face and a warm, cheery glow
0 0 2 he shouted as he served me the ball
He moved like the wind, barely saw him at all
Then all of a sudden, it was 11 to 0
As we lightly touched paddles, he said he must go
Before I asked where, he disappeared in a haze,
But I heard his farewell while still in my daze
“Keep playing and laughing and having your fun!
Merry Pickleball to all, my work here is done!”

And if you’re still with me and looking for some homemade, holiday pickleball tunes check out these girls from Atlantic Pickleball, YouTube song:

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Thanks to Wendy Pilson for this wonderful photo of the Jamaica Plain players in Westford

Chutes and Ladders 3

2018

Tournament Winners A     Gold Di Dednah   Silver  Kathy Kingsley   Bronze  Paula Callahan

Tournament Winners B      Gold Tracy Kok   Silver Dorsey Wheeler  Bronze  Kathy Morello

Honorable Mention A Betsy Atkinson

Honorable Mention  B Sallie Lankford

Roslindale Pickleball

Roslindale or " Rosie" the hometown of Coach Mo now has pickleball on Thursday from noon to 2 PM. Two courts. Contact Larry McInnes at mcinnes.gis@gmail.com for more information. 

Bob In Wonderland

Wakefield's own Bob Seeley on the right followed the rabbit hole and discovered 19 pickleballs along with a baseball, tennis balls, lacrosse ball, and wiffle balls.
                                                  No basketballs.           

Heading Up North?

Check Hampton NH out if up near the border

Where has your paddle been?

Bill Zarhoruiko and Jeff Stewart in Bothwell Castle, Scotland

NEXT CHAMPIONSHIPS
April 27 – May 4, 2019 in Naples, Florida

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Pickleball in Paradise, Anyone?

We conceived the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships to be the premier pickleball tournament in the world. And it is. This past April 2,000 players from 47 states and 20 countries battled it out for 7 days on 50 courts.

But who knew that over 10,000 spectators would travel to Naples, Florida to cheer on the competitors and party until the wee hours. Well, besides them.

Anyway, the formula remains the same for the 2019 US OPEN Pickleball Championships. Showcase the greatest pickleball players in the world at the biggest pickleball party in the world in the most beautiful vacation spot in the world. Simple, huh?

East Naples Community Park
3500 Thomasson Dr.
Naples, Florida

OUR SPONSORS

We would like to thank Minto Communities for their support of the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships. If you are looking to relocate permanently or purchase a second home in a warm weather climate, please visit the Isles of Collier properties. The homes are brand new and just beautiful and located right next door to the East Naples Community Park. The property also has 4 of their own pickleball courts.

View all of our Sponsors here.

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We would like to thank Margaritaville for their support of the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships. Explore the Margaritaville state of mind where you may stay, play, dine, party, shop, or listen. Thank you Margaritaville for making the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championshipsthe biggest pickleball party in the world. Fins up!

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Belmont Gathering

The Belmont Players Outdoor Season came to an official end with a "Gathering" at Donahue's in Watertown. 

In a few short years Belmont has become an important Pickleball Center.

And now that colder weather is here, indoor play at the high school is available.

Thanks to Joan Quinzani for organizing last night's time.

Wakefield

Wakefield Changes to Schedule from Michael Rubin

There has been some concern from players about the scheduling of the “leveled" playing sessions in Wakefield on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Many people feel that it would be better to vary the start times for advanced beginners and intermediates to give everyone an equal opportunity for both morning and afternoon play.

In order to more fairly accommodate players of all levels, we are going to make a small change to the schedule:

• The early session (10am) will be designated for intermediate play on Tuesdays and advanced beginners on Thursdays

• The late session (noon) will be designated for advanced beginners on Tuesdays and intermediate play on Thursdays.

Hopefully, this will allow players to come to the sessions that are matched to their level of play and give everyone enough times to play during the week. Remember that there is open play for all levels on Monday and Wednesday mornings, and leveled sessions on Friday evenings. 

Thanks to everyone for their understanding as we try to fine-tune the schedule to accommodate the growing demand for pickleball in Wakefield and throughout the area.

REMINDERS: 

There is no pickleball on Friday, October 26.

There will be one final Sunday session (all levels) from 12:30-3:00pm on October 28

Fingers

Fortunately, they came from my left hand and my pickleball game has not been affected!

Thanks Bonnie for the Halloween cookies.

Medford Pickleball

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Pickleball Medford

The Medford Recreation Department and the Medford Council on Aging is proud to sponsor Pickleball! Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in American and is very popular for active adults. Camille, our local ambassador from the USA Pickleball Association will be introducing the game to new players in our Beginners class. No previous experience is necessary. Transportation will be available from the Senior Center round trip, reservations are a must by calling (781) 396-6010

Register	Activity	Ages	Grades	Days	Date/Time	Fees
Drop In Fee	All Skill Level Pickleball	18 - 99	N/A	Tu	10/16/2018 - 11/13/2018 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Boys and Girls Club	$2.00 Res, $4.00 Non-Res
	The Rec Department will have a table set up by the Pickleball courts to pay the drop in fee.
Drop In Fee	Beginners Pickleball	18 - 99	N/A	Th	10/18/2018 - 11/15/2018 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Boys and Girls Club	$2.00 Res, $4.00 Non-Res
	The Rec Department will have a table set up by the Pickleball courts to pay the drop in fee.
Drop In Fee	Intermediate / Advanced Pickleball	18 - 99	N/A	Th	10/18/2018 - 11/15/2018 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Boys and Girls Club	$2.00 Res, $4.00 Non-Res
	The Rec Department will have a table set up by the Pickleball courts to pay the drop in fee.
Drop In Fee	All Skill Level Pickleball	13 and up	N/A	Sa	10/20/2018 - 11/17/2018 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Boys and Girls Club	$2.00 Res, $4.00 Non-Res
	The Rec Department will have a table by the Pickleball courts to pay the drop in