Aiken Pickleball News

New Players Clinic at Odell

The next New Players Clinic at Odell will be on Saturday October 4th. The clinic is for people new to the game of pickleball. Schedule as follows:

930am - Check-in

945 - 10 am - Court Set-up

10 - 11 am - Instruction

11am - 12pm - Practice Play

The clinic will include proper court position, how to keep score, how to make the transition from tennis and other racquet sports to pickleball and much more. Maximum 8 players - balls and paddles provided. Players should wear tennis shoes and bring something to drink..

Cost is $15 per person which includes the daily access fee. The clinic also includes a free ninety minute practice play session the following Saturday. Sign up and pay at the Odell Weeks front desks to reserve your slot in advance.. Bring your receipt to the clinic.

Minutes from July Leadership Team Meeting

The minutes for the July Leadership Team Meeting held at Gregg Park on Wednesday July 9 have been posted. Click here to read the full report

Dividers

Special thanks to all the gals and guys that came out this Saturday to help Mo repair the dividers. Much appreciated.

Sally Serago

Our hearts are broken from the loss of our wonderful, funny, sweet Sally. She was a friend to all and such a bright spot wherever she went. Our heartfelt condolences go to Sally's husband John, daughter Tracy (husband Adam), and granddaughter Kelsey. Sally will be forever in our hearts and will be missed terribly.

Court Time Distribution

Due to a significant decrease in the number of players at drop in play we have made some changes to the schedule. Monday thru Friday DIP will end at 11am and is broken out as follows: Mixed Level 845-945; Court Designation 945-11am. Tuesday and Thursday mornings there will be court reservations available from 845-11am on courts 456.

Groovy Tuesday

Want to thank everyone that made tonights Groovy Tuesday a huge success - Especially Harve for putting it all together - Mo and the gang that assisted with the drills - Marian and her group that provided the pizza & drinks - and Christy for her delicious brownies. This was the first of four Groovy Tuesdays being held in April in celebration of National Pickleball Month. Thanks guys - your efforts much appreciated.