Aiken Pickleball News

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.

Minutes for June Leadership Meeting

The minutes for the Leadership Team Meeting held on June 5th have been posted. Go to Forums or Click here to read the full report.

Rita

With great sadness and the heaviest of hearts, we want to let everyone know that Rita Turner has lost her long and valiant battle with cancer. Rita always brought joy and brightness wherever she went and we will miss her tremendously.

New Holland Mennonite School

Students at the New Holland Mennonite School were presented today with paddles they designed themselves. The school also received nets for their gym from Aiken Pickleball, Inc. Thanks to Mo Garcia for heading this up.

API is committed to supporting the growth of pickleball through such initiatives as our youth pickleball, pickleball leagues, and pickleball for all.

Minutes from January Leadership Team Meeting

The minutes from the January Leadership Team Meeting have been post. Click here to read full report.

Anxious to be a bigger part of Aiken Pickleball

Here is your chance. We need someone to help post items on the Aiken Pickleball website. From “What's Happening” to the latest going ons in Aiken Pickleball. A couple of hours a week be part of the team that makes things happen. Don't have a computer or laptop? Not a problem - a laptop will be provided for your use 24/7 If interested, send an email to AikenPickleball@gmail.com. Training will be provided.

Thank You

Please note that Odell is not longer accepting donations for Golden Harvest or Toys for Tots. For those of you that still want to contribute to Golden Harvest you can take your donations directly to their drop off point at 81 Capital Drive off of Banks Mill Road.

Petition for Additional Courts

For those of you who are helping Jordyn Balba (Asst. League Director - AASPL Program) with getting petition signatures for additional new courts out at OW/Virginia Acres Pickleball Complex, you now have more time for more signatures. Our meeting with the City has been pushed back to Jan 21st. Let’s try to get the entire form filled out (88 signatures on each form - collectively, the goal is 1500-2k signatures). Together, we can do it!! There’s power in numbers!!

(Examples of where we've had some success in obtaining signatures: At park walking trails, store fronts, Stretch Zone, various pickle parks or clubs in town, neighborhoods, church congregations, out and about while running errands, etc.)

If you know of anybody else who would like to help with this initiative, please have them email, call, or text for info and a form to, Jordyn Balba at (702)581-9122 jdb918@Gmail.com Thank you ALL so much!!