Corte Bella Pickleball Club News

HEALTH & FITNESS Corte Bella Pickleball Club News

Mary Blome

Join the 264 members of The Corte Bella Pickleball Club as we play one of the fastest growing sports in America. Pickleball – its fun, social, and friendly. The rules are simple and the game is easy to learn, but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Club Play

• Member Play for December is Monday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon. • Men’s Novice Group plays Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. • Womens Play is Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon. • Women’s ladders are Wednesdays at 11:00 AM. • Men’s ladders are Thursdays at 11:00 AM. • Night Play – many members play on Tuesday and Thursday evenings to accommodate for those who work.

Beginner Clinics

If you wish to learn how to play the game, and are not a current member of the Corte Bella Pickleball Club, you’re welcome to attend a Clinic. We hold the clinic once a month from October to April. If interested, let Eileen Mateyka know via email emateyka@icloud.com. The next clinic will be Sunday December 11th from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM.

Future Clinics:

Friday: January 13th from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM Sunday: February 19th from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM Friday: March 10th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sunday: April 2nd from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Fun Facts

1. Pickleball is One of the Most Popular Sports in the Country.

Pickleball is played all over the world. The USAPA (United States American Pickleball Association) recently estimated that over 400,000 people actively play this addictive game on a regular basis. 2. It’s Been Around for 57 Years. Pickleball was invented in 1965.

3. It all started with three men, a few bored kids and a dream:

Pickleball was first invented by three dads up in Washington state. They created the game as a solution to their children’s boredom during the summertime. 4. The Evolution of the Pickleball Paddle: Pickleball paddles were made entirely of wood. However in recent years, lightweight materials like graphite and aluminum have been incorporated to lessen the weight of the paddle. A pickleball paddle is larger than a ping-pong paddle, but smaller than a tennis racket. 5. Not Your Average Ball: Pickleball balls have holes (similar to the holes found in Wiffle balls). 6. Slower Than a Speeding Bullet: Due to the aerodynamics of the pickleball ball, (thanks to its large holes), a pickleball ball travels approximately 1/3 the speed of a tennis ball. 7. The Best Picklers Are Never “Pickled”. Players are referred to as “Picklers”, and those who have lost did not “lose”, they were “Pickled”.

8. When in Doubt, Stay Out of The Kitchen. The 7-foot nonvolley zone directly in front of the pickleball court’s net is called “The Kitchen”. 9. That’s a “Dink” Shot. The term “dink shot” is used when a soft shot narrowly arcs over the pickleball net and lands in the Kitchen (the non-volley zone). 10. The True “Pickle” Behind Pickleball: Pickleball was named after a pet of one of the inventors, Congressman Joel Prichard, whose dog was named Pickles.

Pickleball Newsletter:

For more information, you can view the monthly PickleBall Club newsletter online at Corte Bella.net (search for Pickleball).