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.

Jeremy Gold 979-574-5513

jgold2001@gmail.com

Schedule of play:

Tues: Beginner/Intermediate 11am to 3pm

Weds: Advance 11am to 3pm

Thurs: Beginner/Intermediate 11am to 3PM

Drop in Fee is $10 per session or you can purchase a

punch pass.: 5 punches for $40 or 10 punches for $75

mailto:jgold2001@gmail.com