Six hardy souls braved the high heat to install 16 brand new nets at the Quail Creek Pickleball courts. The workers that installed the nets were Gary, Steve, John, David, Sharon and Georgine.
Sports, November 2018
New nets
Tag: pickleball
Sports, November 2018
Quail Creek Pickleball Homecoming and potluck
Quail Creek Pickleball Homecoming Social Committee welcomes back the snowbirds with the king and queen and their court. A round robin tournament of 56 pickleball players was played and a wonderful potluck followed the awesome play.
Front Page, May 2018
Annual Pickleball Charity Tournament highlights
Dusty Friedman The second annual Quail Creek Classic Pickleball Charity Tournament was held at the Quail Creek Country Club pickleball courts in Green Valley, AZ on March 24 and 25. The event was a fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the 2018 charity of choice of the USAPA. The 2017 tournament raised $3600…
Sports, December 2017
Pickleball fundraiser benefits Food Bank and Friends In Deed
Ruth Maki On November 11 and 12, the Quail Creek Pickleball Club held the Blind Date Tournament with all proceeds going to the Green Valley Food Bank and Friends In Deed. This event was co-sponsored by the Green Valley Pickleball Club. The cost of entry to the tournament was a donation to one of…
Sports, September 2017
Relishing PickleBall
David Zapatka From pickleball’s beginning in the State of Washington in 1965, pickleball has grown to become played in all 50 United States, Guam, Aruba, Australia, Belgium, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Great Britain, Crete, Guatemala, Korea, Mexico, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Spain and Thailand. The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) 2016 Pickleball Participant Report reported…
Front Page, March 2016
Pickleball just wanted to have fun!
JoAnna Kikel The Quail Creek Pickleball Club has had a very busy season (and it’s not over yet)! On New Years Day our members installed safety fence caps. What a day of teamwork! In late January, the club hosted an Introduction to Pickleball for 75 Quail Creek Residents followed by a series of beginner lessons…
Front Page, January 2016
Pickleball Club celebrates 2nd birthday
Jo-Anna Kikel The Quail Creek Pickleball Club celebrated its second Birthday Bash December 16. Over 75 members gathered at the courts for a scramble, food, drink and friendship. Club members are excited about the many activities planned for the season. Upcoming tournaments include a Giant Round Robin, our third annual Play Day with SaddleBrooke Ranch…
Front Page, April 2015
Pickleball Club celebrates 50th birthday of Pickleball with an Irish Rodeo
Jo-Anna Kikel The Quail Creek Pickleball Club celebrated the fiftieth birthday of Pickleball on March 18. Approximately 80 members enjoyed corned beef sandwiches and lots of sides following an Irish Pickleball Rodeo where members tested their various skills, had lots of fun and laughs and won some great prizes. It was also time to say…
March 2015
Pickleball Club hosts SaddleBrooke Ranch for 2nd annual Play Day – February 19
For the second year, the Quail Creek Pickleball Club hosted SaddleBrooke Ranch’s Pickleball Club for a day of fun pickleball. 48 teams of Men and Women’s Doubles and 32 teams of Mixed Doubles spent the day competing, eating, laughing and just having a good time. The weather was wonderful for a day in February, although…
September 2013
Pickleball comes to Quail Creek
Dusty Friedman Quail Creek residents are very excited about the new pickleball facility now being built near the front gate. Already 400 residents have signed up to receive email announcements from the Quail Creek Pickleball Club, QCPC. And nearly 200 of them also signed up for instructional nights in September and October. Pickleball is the…