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 [email protected], 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…
The SunBird Pickleball Club wrapped up our 2021-22 season with a bang! We had a fun round robin followed by a delicious lunch. The big winners were Jim Zaccone, Lisa Dingeldein, Jeff Seaman, Cindy Krautwurst, Jayne Klein, and Sue Stephenson. We have added over 30 new members this season, bringing our member count to over…
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “Your entire demeanor at the net should be confident and strong. Let your attitude convey that you want the ball to come right at you because you’re willing and able to return it! Face the net with…
David Zapatka The Volley Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “A volley is a shot hit in the air before the ball bounces. It is used as a return of a ball that travels close to the top of the net and that is usually hit…
The SunBird Pickleball Club, along with many, many friends of pickleball, knocked it out of the park on Feb. 25, 26, and 27 at our annual Pickle 4 Purple (P4P) Tournament. We raised $13,100 for the Alzheimer’s Association, and we donated $1,000 to our Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund in SunBird. Thank you to everyone who…