Boise Area Pickleball Association

More Tournaments

Nick Leach — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:43:20 +0000

It looks like 2012 is going to be a big year for pickleball tournaments. Here is some information on up-coming tournaments but remember go to our “Future Tournaments” tab to get more specific information and details.

**Spring Fling Pickleball Tournament in Corvallis, Oregon – There will be a skill level tournament April 28th through April 29th at the Timberhill Athletic Club in Corvallis, OR. For detailed information go to our tournament tab or contact Shane Denning at either (541) 757-8559 or timberhill6@comcast.net .

**There will be a skill level pickleball tournament in conjunction with Northwest Art and Air Festival in Abany, Oregon on August 24th through August 26th. For detailed information either go to our tournament tab or contact Bob VanderLinden at www.BoatEscape.com or (541) 974-1631.

I would like to pass on a big “Thanks” to Pickle-ball, Inc. from Doug & Shirlene McMillan for sponsoring the entire Senior Games at the Gold Level of sponsorship of the 2012 North Idaho Senior Games in August.

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Welcome and Some Thanks

Nick Leach — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:17:08 +0000

I’d like us to welcome back our winter-birds, Donna and Louis Silver & Karen Miller, who have been in California for the past month or so and some of our members who have been out awhile, Don and Ellen Gasaway who have been gone helping their son during his illness. Also back is Ray Stephens and Sharon Pointer who were out working on their house. So when you see these folks give them a big “Welcome Back”. We also had a new player join us Wednesday, Judy Smith, came and played with us and hopes to continue, so give her some encouragement and help her with her game if you can, it’s also great to see new players.

I would also like to give a big thanks to “Mitch” Mitchell for the Drills and Skills Wednesday. It was great to see him jump in there and help with our Wednesday Drills and Skills. It looked like everyone was having a great time and getting some good tips, so thanks Mitch.

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Nick Leach — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:05:24 +0000

It was a happy day had by all. We dressed in red and pink, gave out kisses (candy of course LOL) and just had a great time. There were 19 happy valentiners (probably not really a word but oh well) players and boy did we use all four courts. It’s really nice to see so many members show up, we even had a new player, Lois Glaser join us too. Some of our fellow players joined Tami and I for lunch, we just talked and talked in fact I think we solved all the world’s problems (LOL). Hope to see more of you playing in the future.

Here are some pictures to enjoy and laugh about for our fun-filled day.

Guess who forgot to read their email?!?!?

Mr. Valentine

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Email for our Palm Desert BAPA Member

Nick Leach — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:10:43 +0000

Received this comment on our blog from Jan Johnson so I thought I would share with our members.

Nick and Tami, greetings from Palm Springs area. We just completed a mixed doubles tournament in our resort . We had 38 teams and all went well except we ran out of daylight and had to go to Catalina Spa to finish under their lights. Goes to show how the picklers get together to help one another. I did not play as I was the administrator for the games. We had some of the top players in California and Arizona on the agenda. I have been following the great work being done in the Homecourt and assume that these accomplishments are the result of the BAPA members doing their thing! Looking forward to seeing and playing with you all when we return in April. Keep on roasting them, peeling them, and pickling them. Jan

Once again it sounds like pickleball is alive and thriving.

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Another Banner Day for Pickleball In Boise

Nick Leach — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:15:09 +0000

Thanks to Ben Reed at Home Court we now have four courts to play on. I am so thankful to our club members who turned out to help tape off the new courts. There were too many to list, 15 in all, but you know who you are. We really have a great membership in our club and again hats off to all the volunteers. I am continously encouraged by my fellow members who, on more than one occasion, came out to support and help with events. We have to support the game we all enjoy so much. To see some of the pictures of our taping endeavour today go to our Photo tab and take a look.

With the addition of two new courts we can now accommodate beginners and 4.0 players anytime they want to play in fact Rhonda and I introduced three newbies to the game and encouraged them to come any day and we’d teach them how to play. So hopefully the two new courts will clear up any issues we may have had in the past, such as waiting time, and now everyone will be happy (LOL). See you all on the courts.

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