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.…
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Card Games & Sports, December 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Pickleball Market Continues to Grow
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.…
Front Page, November 2022
Pickleball Sign-Up and Schedule
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…
Front Page, October 2022
Welcome to the Fall Pickleball Season!
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…
Front Page, August 2022
Pickleball: Summer and Beyond
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…
Card Games & Sports, August 2022
Relishing Pickleball
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…
Front Page, July 2022
Pickleball Club Summer Sessions
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…
Card Games & Sports, July 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Dink
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…
Card Games & Sports, May 2022
Pickleball Club Wraps Up Season
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…
Card Games & Sports, May 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Volley—Part 2
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…