Billerica Pickleball

Billerica Outdoor Play

All,

We will be starting Billerica Summer Pickle Ball on July 9 to Aug 29th. Please try to register at
the Billerica Recreation Dept (978-671-0921) I will also have forms at the courts to be filled out
and you can bring a $15.00 check made out to the Billerica Recreation Dept. and I will drop it
off for you.

We play four times a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays AM and PM. You are invited to play all
four times for the same cost. We start at 9 in the AM and I am usually there at 6 on PM nights.

Lessons are also available at a different price and time. You will need to contact the recreation
 Dept. for that info. Any questions feel free to email me or call my cell at 978-761-0045.

Please forward info and flyer to your friends who maybe interested.

Hope to see you on the courts,

Sheila and Joyce

Bring yourself a chair to sit on and water to drink
Location:Peggy Hannon- Rizza Recreation Complex/ Billerica Recreation Department
CAMPBELL ROAD, BILLERICA (Off of Concord Road)
WWW.TOWN.BILLERICA.MA.US

Pickler of Distinction

Pickler of Distinction

Karen McCormack

Karen is on the right with her good friend and pickler Paula Callaghan

For a new playing site to be successful, it needs a leader full of enthusiasm and the ability to inspire others. Karen is that special person and the founder of JP pickleball. In a very short time, Karen has made the Jamaica Plain courts the biggest draw in the City. This in addition to be the co-owner of a successful real estate  company. Did I mention she can play? Karen just won bronze at The Founders Tournament in Belmont.

Where did you first hear about PBall?

my business partner Colleen Scanlan suggested we learn and we reached out to Peter Sullivan and after 3 Saturdays of Peter chalking the court and teaching us with patience and energy, I was looking for places to play, reading rules and 

planning vacations where pickleball is played. I give so much credit to Peter for his love of the game that rubbed off on me!

Where do you play now?

JP is my home court, Saturdays are always great and some weeks, my friends and I will play 3 more times during the week.

All outdoors. During the winter, I set up 2 nets on Wednesday mornings from 7-9am at Curtis Hall, area places have popped up too 

(2 in Roslindale and another in Hyde Park)

What do you like most about PBall?

The people! The social aspect was unexpected.
Also, I love the fast paced rallies, the creative shots, and figuring ut a way to get the best of an excellent opponent.

What is your favorite vacation Spot?

Cayman Brac and Florida (Ft Lauderdale)

What is your favorite movie?

"As good as it gets" and "Lala land"

  

What advice would you give new players?

Learn the rules and practice.
Keep a great attitude of learning, and help others learn as soon as you know the rules.

Request for Referees

Good morning FNFB

The Atlantic Regional is only a few weeks away and referees are urgently needed in order for this
to be a sanctioned event.  Dave will be holding a referee training on Sunday June 9th, 11:00 at Ober
Dress to play as we will all be rotating in.

This training will focus on the basics so you will be able to referee the 3.0 / 3.5 groups. You will learn
in small groups and then have time to proactive.  Dave will cover

1) starting the match (instructions to read will be on the back of the clip board

2) trick to keeping an accurate score card

3) watching for kitchen faults

4) watching for serving faults

5) your job as the referee  - it is NOT making line calls, but it is about keeping the game moving
forward and  insuring good sportsmanship.

If you want to get an overview I have attached the referees manual. And remember - you are paid
for each match you referee.

Referee Training Video:

https://www.usapa.org/referee-training-tools/

We have separate signup pages for referees on each day of the tournament as well as a general
sign up for other volunteers. You can sign up to ref for specific courts/hours/events. There is also a
general sign up section as a placeholder before the tournament schedule is published. Please
signup early if you know your schedule.

Referee Volunteers:

• Friday Signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4ea9ad2da1f58-atlantic
• Saturday Signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4ea9ad2da1f58-atlantic1
• Sunday Signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4ea9ad2da1f58-atlantic2

Kerry E. Baser

kerrybaser@gmail.com

M (508) 843-4622

USAPA MA Ambassador (Boston-North)

www.usapa.org

www.atlanticpickleball.com

www.bostonpickleball.blogspot.com