We had an amazing end-of-year event in which many of our players got to compete in a fun round robin and win prizes like cars, drinks, and other pickleball trinkets. A delicious lunch was served by Espy. Many thanks to Julie and her staff for a great meal. The SunBird Mixed Nuts mixed doubles team…
February is the month for our annual Pickle 4 Purple Charity event, which is our fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association. So many people have been touched by this devastating disease, and we are looking to raise money for research and caregiving. It is a fun event to play in (all levels are welcome). Volunteers, sponsors,…
Notable National Championships and a TV Special David Zapatka I hope many of you made it to the Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships in Indian Wells, Calif. It was a blast. We attended the final three days watching all the pro events including Super Sunday when the finals of all five pro events were played.…
David Zapatka Last month we announced Major League Pickleball had arrived. High-profile individuals Drew Brees, James Blake, Lebron James, Draymond Green, Kevin Love, and a host of others invested in teams. The new Vibe Pickleball League was recently announced. The first high-profile team owner is Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team.…
Welcome back, snowbirds! Thank you to all our summer players who endured through the heat, humidity, and bugs! What fun times we have had on the courts. Welcome to our newest club member Wanda Feliciano! Club sign-up continues as people return to SunBird. Please come to the courts with your $20 (cash only) the first…
Summer hours will continue through Oct. 31, as it is still too hot to play at 2 p.m. many of the days this month. Drop-in hours from May 1 through Oct. 31 are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7 a.m. and Wednesday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. If you would like to be added…
The SunBird Pickleball Club enjoyed a fun and festive Fourth of July celebration that included the flag raising, prayer, and songs that honored our great country. Great games were had by all on the courts. The summer sessions are managed via an online SignUpGenius. If you would like to be added, send your email address…
The Lob David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “The lob is a lofted shot hit off a bounce that can be either offensive or defensive in nature. The object of lobbing is to force your opponents, who are in a strong position at…
The SunBird Pickleball Club is enjoying cooler evening hours. The summer sessions are managed via an online SignUp genius. If you would like to be added, send your email address to Marianna Buescher at mariannabuescher@gmail.com, or call her at 480-285-4501. Drop-in hours from May 1 through Oct. 31 are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7…
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “to properly execute a dink, stand just behind the non-volley zone line in a good ready position—well balanced, with your body weight over your feet and the knees slightly bent. Hold the paddle in front of your…