A free “Introduction to Pickleball” Clinic was held Friday evening, March 6th, by our teaching professionals, Mo, Grace and Megan, for the staff at Gregg Park Civic Center. Over sixteen GP staff members participated along six volunteers for the hour and a half clinic. Thanks to everyone that participated and especially the staff at GP for taking an interest in a game we all love. Hope you all take advantage of the Wednesday evening Drills with "Little Mo” and we see you all on the courts soon.
The minutes for the Leadership Team Meeting that was held Monday, March 2nd, 2020, have been posted. Topics that were discussed included: Round Robin to be held at Gregg Park on Saturday, June 27 - fixed team - mixed doubles - 3.0, 3.5 & 4.0+; New Player Representative for Gregg Park - Larry Howell; Update on our new teaching pro - welcome Megan; Spring League; Pickleball rules; Referee recruiting; Update on 2020 Tournament in September and much more. To read the minutes in their entirely click here http://www.aikenpickleball.com/LTMinutesMarch2020
With the current situation regarding COVID-19 on all our minds, we are all trying to look for ways to stay healthy. Recently the first cases were confirmed in South Carolina. It seems inevitable that it will make it to our area, and with that in mind, we have put together a list of health tips. These are good advice during flu season in general.
Thanks to Warren Marinacco and Mo Garcia for their contributions to this list.
Good luck and stay healthy!
Cancelled.
Megan Hollenbeck, our new instructor, will be conducting clinics for beginners, intermediate (3.0+), and advaned (3.5+) players to include competitive games for all levels - with separate "Ladies only" - "Men only" clinics. Clinics are 1½ hours long and will be held on Court #1 at Odell Weeks. The cost is $15 per person. Maximum of six players per clinic. Sign up and pay at front dest. Select Read more below to see the entire schedule for March.
Monday 16th @ 3pm - Intermediate (3.0+) - Competitive Dinking
@ 4:30pm - Beginner - Competitive Dinking
Tuesday 17th @ 3pm - Intermediate (3.0+) - 3rd Shot Transition
@ 4:30pm - Beginner - 3rd Shot Transition
Monday 23rd - @ 3pm - Beginner - Serving with intention
@ 4:30pm - Intermediate (3.0+) - Serving with intention
Tuesday 24th @ 3pm - Intermediate (3.0+) - Baseline footwork and groundstrokes
@ 4:30pm - Beginner - Baseline footwork and groundstrokes
Wednesday 25th @ 3pm - Beginner - Ladies only - Competitive games
@ 4:30pm - Intermediate (3.0+) - Ladies only - Competitive games
Monday March 30th @ 3pm - Beginner - Men only - Competitive games
@ 4:30pm - Intermediate (3.0+) - Men only - Competitive games
Tuesday March 31st @ 3pm - Advance (3.5+) - Ladies only - Competitive games
@ 4:30pm - Advance (3.5+) - Men only - Competitive games
Cancelled.
The next skill rating session will be held on Thursday, March 26th, from 1 - 4 pm on Court 4 at Odell Weeks. A minimum of four players is needed to conduct the session.
Please contact Nancy Rogers at pball29803@gmail.com to schedule a time or Ron Nelson at ron@gforcecable.com if you have any questions.
There is no charge to be rated.
The City of Aiken Recreation Department has just purchased 100 orange pickleballs. They are available at the front desk at Odell to swap with the green balls and replace any orange balls that might break or are otherwise unplayable.
There are still over 100 green balls available for future use.
Drills with "Little Mo" at Gregg Park got off to a great start Wednesday evening. The sessions for April are now available for sign up, and there are still some slots left for the sessions in March. The drillls are held on Wednesday evenings 5:30-6:30pm, thru April 2020. Complete Drills with "Little Mo" schedule at Gregg Park is as follows:
March 4 - Dinks with a purpose; hitting your target spots (Forehand and Backhands).
March 11 - Half Volley soft drop; Half Volley drives.
March 18 - Overhead smash, Volley snap at the kitchen.
March 25 - 3rd Shot drop (Forehand and Backhand)
April 1 - Drive topspin Volley
April 8 - King/Queen of the court, (Doubles)
April 15 - Drop, Chip, Drive.
April 22 - Lobs
April 29 - Specialty shots (Various Big Mo Shot choices)
Gregg Park Civic Center is located at 119 Trolley Lane Road, Graniteville, SC. The Drills with "Little Mo" are from 5:30-6:30 pm each Wednesday evening - March-April 2020. The fee is $10.00 per person for the one-hour session. Players who are not Gregg Park members will need to pay an additional $10.00 guest fee. The visitor fee will also allow them to participate in open play for the duration of that evening. To sign up go to the Sign-ups tab above and select Little Mo at GPCC. Pay at the front desk and give receipt to the instructor.
Check it out. There is a new Bulletin Board at Gregg Park Civic Center. Click here to see another great job by Bebe Murphy - "Welcome to Gregg Park Pickleball". Thanks Bebe.
Also, check out the photo below the BB. It is possible to keep the balls from going under the bleachers. Just need some more poster boards.
Little Mo drill sessions will be offered at Gregg Park Civic Center starting Wednesday, February 26th, at 5:30 PM. The fee will be $10.00 per person for the one-hour session. Players who are not Gregg Park members will need to pay an additional $10.00 guest fee. However, the visitor fee will also allow them to participate in open play for the duration of that evening. To sign up go to the Sign-ups tab above and select Little Mo at GPCC.
There will be a different drill each week. Click on Read more below to see the schedule through the end of March.
There will also be lesson slots at GPCC on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 and 7:30 – 8:30. Players will pay for both the drill sessions and the lessons at the Gregg Park front desk. They must present a receipt to the instructor.
Saturday, June 27th is the date of our next Round Robin to be held at Gregg Park Civic Center. Format will be Mixed Doubles 3.0, 3.5 & 4.0 Teams. So find a partner and mark your calendars.
More information to follow.