David Zapatka There’s something audacious about the name. Pickleball. Say it out loud. You can’t help but grin. It turns out that is exactly the point! Millions of people are discovering that a paddle, a whiffle-like ball, and a court the size of a badminton court can do something that gyms and wellness apps cannot.…
Tag: pickleball
Sports, August 2026
Stars and Stripes Pickleball Event
Shireen Kolarik Quail Creek Pickleball Club (QCPC) members celebrated America’s 250th with a July 4th Team Play Social Event. Players at all levels were randomly divided into two teams, Stars and Stripes. They enjoyed social pickleball play with a slight team twist, as individual game scores from each level were combined for the team scores.…
Sports, May 2026
Relishing Pickleball: Sun, Sweat, and Lobs
David Zapatka Summer is coming and the sun is out. The sun is beautiful, but it’s also a genuine challenge on the pickleball court. We love playing in it and we occasionally curse it while squinting into a lob we’ve completely lost. Playing pickleball in the sun is a complicated relationship. You need a strategy.…
May 2026, Sports
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun—Dink and Dine
Roxanne Housley The upper pickleball courts and ramada were full of girlfriends playing Pickleball and enjoying tasty appetizers before, during and after play. A variety of pizzas and salads along with red and white wines were provided by the hosts: Cindy Mueller, Wendy Turley, Chris Reitz, and Roxanne Housley. Dink and Dine attendees brought the…
Generals, May 2026
Routine Court Cleaning: Safety, Playability, and Long-Term Care
Daryl Laux To keep our tennis and pickleball courts safe, playable, and well maintained for everyone, regular cleaning is part of routine court care. In Ariz., outdoor courts quickly collect dust, sand, pollen, seeds, and debris carried by wind and foot traffic. Even when this buildup is not obvious, fine dust and grit reduce traction…
Sports, April 2026
Relishing Pickleball: Playing in the Wind
David Zapatka Wind is the great equalizer on the pickleball court. It doesn’t matter how polished your dink game is or how powerful your drive is; a stiff breeze can turn your best shots into unforced errors in a hurry. The good news is that with a few smart adjustments, you can use the wind…
Sports, February 2026
Relishing Pickleball: Mastering the Spin Game
David Zapatka Spin is one of the most underrated game-changing skills. While beginners often focus on simply getting the ball over the net, intermediate and advanced players know that adding spin can create awkward bounces, force errors, and open up the court. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your offensive tools or add finesse to your…
February 2026, Front Page
APPL Teams of Quail Creek
Shireen Kolarik Social competition—that is what pickleball is about. Some people play only for fun, others only to win, but most people play for a combination of both. The Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) provides team play for all types of pickleball players. APPL is comprised of four or five state regions; 2.5 to 5.0…
Sports, January 2026
Pickleball Interim Board Members
Sports, December 2025
Pickleball Cleaning Schedule in December
The pickleball courts will be closed for cleaning on the following dates and times. Be sure to consult the online reservation system before heading down to the courts. Thursday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Courts 5-8 and 21-24 Thursday, Dec. 18, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Courts 9-12 and 25-28 Thursday, Dec. 25, No Cleaning—Christmas