It is still not too late for those of you that forgot to bring the paddle that you were going to donate to the social. Just leave them at the OW front desk with a note on it For Aiken Pickleball From (your name). We could still use a couple more Thanks.
Aiken Pickleball News
Over fifty people attended the Spring Social. Mike Dickhart won the gift certificate for the one hour lesson with Mo, and Dale Haley won the one hour session for four with "Little Mo". After 6pm, over thirty players moved indoors to play pickleball. Thanks to Ben Lacy for providing the entertainment and Pat and Ron for organizing the food. And special thanks to Mo Sports for providing the door prizes. Hope everyone had a good time. See below for photos.
The minutes for the Leadership Team Meeting that was held Monday, May 3rd, 2021 at 5:30pm at Odell Weeks, have been posted. This was our first meeting without using Zoom in over a year. Topics that were discussed included an update on drop-in play at both Odell and Gregg Park; the New Players Clinics at both facilities; a call for volunteers to assist Mo with pickleball instruction for the kids' summer camps; and much more. Go to Forums or click here to see the full report.
Drills with "Little Mo" are coming back to Gregg Park. Starting June 11th, and every Friday evening thereafter, from 6-7 pm, until the middle of August.
Cost is $10 per person per session. Each session is limited to a maximum of eight players, minimum of three. Payment should be made at the Gregg Park front desk. The receipt must be given to the instructor at the time of the session. Nonmembers are welcome to attend but they must also pay a $10 daily facility fee. Click here to sign up.
Friday evenings at Gregg Park from 6 - 7 PM
June 11th - Return of serve
June 18th - Dinks with a purpose
June 25th - Half volley
July 2nd - Overhead smash
July 9th - 3rd shot drop
July 16th - Drive topspin volley
July 23rd - King/Queen of the court
July 30th - Drop, chip, drive
August 6th - Lobs
August 13th - Specialty shots
As part of our New Players Clinics at Odell and Gregg Park, we have been providing paddles for the newbies to use at the clinics. If anyone has a used paddle you would like to donate to this cause please bring it with you to the social on Friday or leave it at the front desk. Anyone donating a paddle at the social will receive an extra raffle ticket.