Southwest Colorado Pickleball Associaon Newsleer August 2018 Advanced Players — Be Ready to Mix it Up on October 2nd! We held our first Pickleball Mixer at the Rec. Center for novice and intermediate level players on July 17th. The event was free and only open to SWCPA mem- bers. The round robin format was limited to 12 play- ers and 2 alternates and it was full. For each of the guaranteed 8 games the players played with a new partner against a new team. Winners were deter- mined by the individual’s combined points scored over all 8 games. 1st Place: Paul Toppenberg 2nd Place: Debi Mar 3rd Place: John Bratsch Honorary Menon for Most Improved went to Mike McGuire. The event was a great success. Advanced players, get ready for your turn at a round robin event to be held on Thursday night, October 2nd. Please help support your organizaon Yearly Dues are: INDIVIDUAL = $20.00 FAMILY = $ 30.00 . DUES CAN BE PAID TO RaNae by check MADE OUT TO : ‘SWCPA’. Keep your ball low and in the kitchen to force your opponent to liſt the ball so you can aack it. Pickleball Tip Would you like to become more involved with seng direcon for how pickleball develops in our community? Are you looking for a unique volunteer opportunity? *We are currently looking for new ‘Board’ members to keep it all going. Look for an email in the next couple of months announcing a call for nominees. We can dis- cuss the roles and responsibilies of directors while at the annual members’party.
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Southwest Colorado Pickleball
Association Newsletter
August 2018
Advanced Players —
Be Ready to Mix it Up on October 2nd!
We held our first Pickleball Mixer at the Rec. Center
for novice and intermediate level players on July 17th.
The event was free and only open to SWCPA mem-
bers. The round robin format was limited to 12 play-
ers and 2 alternates and it was full. For each of the
guaranteed 8 games the players played with a new
partner against a new team. Winners were deter-
mined by the individual’s combined points scored
over all 8 games.
1st Place: Paul Toppenberg
2nd Place: Debi Marti
3rd Place: John Bratsch
Honorary Mention for Most Improved went to Mike
McGuire.
The event was a great success. Advanced players, get
ready for your turn at a round robin event to be held
on Thursday night, October 2nd.
Please help support your organization
Yearly Dues are:
INDIVIDUAL = $20.00 FAMILY = $ 30.00 .
DUES CAN BE PAID TO RaNae by check
MADE OUT TO : ‘SWCPA’.
Keep your ball low and in the kitchen to force your
opponent to lift the ball so you can attack it.
Pickleball Tip
Would you like to become more involved with setting direction for how pickleball
develops in our community? Are you looking for a unique volunteer opportunity?
*We are currently looking for new ‘Board’ members to keep it all going. Look for
an email in the next couple of months announcing a call for nominees. We can dis-
cuss the roles and responsibilities of directors while at the annual members’party.
SWCPA in the Media
Recently two of our members, Sherry Keith and Vivian Edwards, were interviewed by Rick O’Block on his local Durango
sports talk radio program Four Corners Sports Block on station KIUP. They discussed the game of pickleball, its origins,
how it is the fasted growing sport in the country, and how quickly it is gaining ground here in Durango. They also gave a
big shout out to the SWCPA and our organizational goals and interests.
Vivian was also interviewed and filmed for an upcoming TV program on the local Durango station. She was interviewed at
the Rec. Center on the courts and covered many of the same topics as she and Sherry did on the radio. Thanks ladies!
New Courts in Cortez
On June 30th Cortez Parks & Recreation held a
ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate 6 new
outdoor pickleball courts. Twenty SWCPA
members made the trek to Cortez to support
the event and of course to play some serious
outdoor pickleball!! Approximately 60 players
from throughout the 4-Corners area joined in
the festivities and games. The courts are
located in Centennial Park in Cortez and play is
open to the public. Soon they will have the
lights working for evening play. For more on
the event, see the article in the Durango
Herald at this link:
https://durangoherald.com/articles/230052-
pickleball-mania-strikes-cortez-at-new-courts-
grand-opening
Pickleball shirts are ordered monthly. T-Shirts are $20 w/Logo.
Ask about pricing. Contact Brian, Brit or Paul for ordering information.
Pickleball Clinic on September 29th with Coach Matty
Sign up for a Pickleball Clinic taught by professional coach Matty Klein and coach Mei Shen on September
29th. The clinic will be on 3 courts at the Durango Parks and Recreation Center. There is room for 12
people max. Pricing to be determined. Look for an email on that. Don’t miss this great opportunity!
Coach Matty from The Village in Florida says he has played lots of sports during his life but his number one
passion is Pickleball. He has helped thousands of picklers improve their game and he has been playing
Pickleball and teaching professionally for over 6 years. Matty is certified through the International Pickle-
ball Teachers Professional Association. Yoga instructor Mei Shen includes a bonus stretching session
before each clinic. They are international coaches, have several instructional videos and teach all levels.
Facebook Link:
Southwest Colorado Pickleball Association
Website Link:
swcopickleball.com
Discount Code for Pickleball Central
CRswcpa
If you get the chance please welcome:
*John Robinette-The new Recreation
Center Manager
*Kelsey Bryantt– The new Recreation
Supervisor for Adult and Teen programs
Alpine Bank Durango Pickleball Tournament
The Alpine Bank Durango Pickleball Tournament was the 5th leg of the 8
city Western Slope Pickleball Tournament Series and took place August 3-
5. This was the 6th Annual Tournament and was sponsored by Alpine
Bank and Durango Parks & Recreation. Last year there were 130 players
representing 9 different states. At our local tournament we had 54 partic-
ipants playing over a 2 day period. Lots of fun competition!
There are still 3 more tournaments in the Western Slope series . They are:
Vail *August 15-19
Carbondale *September 8-9
Delta * September 29-30
Thank you Sponsors
Fall/Winter Rec. Center Pickleball Schedule
The Rec. Center Fall/Winter Brochure is set to come out soon and the new Pickleball schedule will be included.
Another option is to google Durango Parks and Rec. gym schedule or go online to:
www.durangogov.org/DocumentCenter/View/10299
This will show you the usage schedule for Court 1 and Court 2 in the gym. Note that during school breaks the gym
schedule may change to accommodate students on vacation. The current schedule will always be posted on the
Jeremy Gold, Tennis & Pickleball Pro at Glacier Club, announced Pickleball is On at Glacier! There are two courts lined and ready for play.
You need to text or email Jeremy by 5pm on the Monday of the week you want to play to reserve a spot.
