IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
GREEN VALLEY FIREFIGHTERS FUND RAISING TOURNAMENT
REFEREE TRAINING
DRILLS
LEARN TO PLAY SMART PICKLEBALL
ASSISTED PLAY
DOUBLE STRATEGY VIDEO LINKS
SCOTT MOORE BOOTCAMP AND CLINICS
LOST AND HOPE TO BE FOUND
LOST AND HOPE TO BE FOUND
FEBRUARY SOCIAL ROUND ROBIN (LAST BUT NOT LEAST)!
BE SURE TO SEE IT ALL
Green Valley Firefighters Fund Raising Tournament
April 13 and 14
Registration Opens Feb 7
Support our local Firefighters by playing in their annual fundraising tournament here at Quail Creek.
Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14.
Registration opens Friday, February 7th.
Register online through pickleballtournaments.com.
Instructions for navigating the registration process can be found here .
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PICKLEBALL REFEREE TRAINING
February 8 from 1-3
Kino Conference Room
On-court practicum - February 9 from 9-11.
Learning to referee can improve the quality of play. If you are interested in increasing your understanding of the game, register for the referee training at lenny.pickleball@gmail.com.
MUSCLE, THAT IS !
2.0 Drills Monday, February 4, 1 - 2:30 PM (16 slots) and
2:45 - 4:15 (4 slots)@ QCPC
***CLICK HERE to SIGN UP***
2.5 Drills No drills this week
3.0 Drills Wednesday, February 6th, 3 - 4:30 @ QCPC
2:45 - 4:15 (4 slots)@ QCPC
***CLICK HERE to SIGN UP***
2.5 Drills No drills this week
3.0 Drills Wednesday, February 6th, 3 - 4:30 @ QCPC
***CLICK HERE to SIGN UP***
Player DevelopmentLearn To Play
Smart Pickleball
This Class is for advanced beginners (2.5), intermediate (3.0) and advanced (3.5) players who are able to serve, return, and be able to produce a short rally at the NVZ.
This is a three day course which will be on Friday, February 8, 16, 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
You need only sign up once for the 3 week class.
You need only sign up once for the 3 week class.
Friday, February 8: We cover choosing the right shot at the right time in order to play smart. You will learn and drill how to execute these shots. This day’s activities will be performed at the NVZ.
Friday, February 15: You will learn how to play as a team and court position.
Friday, February 22: You will learn the strategies of the first three shots of a rally and how to execute them. You will also learn how to read your opponents and what their court position tells you. You will incorporate everything that you have learned throughout the course.
Maximum class size is 16. Minimum class size is 4.
Cost for the 3 week class is $60.00
The Smart Pickleball coaching team assist you in advancing your game to the next level in a safe and fun environment. There will be at least 1 coach per 4 students in order to give you the most instruction per time allotment.
Sign up HERE.
Additional questions contact Kathy Palese at palesek@hotmail.com or (319) 504 6254
ASSISTED PLAY
Assisted Play is for Beginners who have taken a lesson or have some playing experience.
Beginners play while an experienced player watches and gives pointers.
Assisted Play on courts 1-4 are through the end of February and scheduled for
Tuesdays - 1:00pm-3:00pm
Thursdays - 11:00am-1:00pm
You must sign up to participate; the limit is 16 players.
You may only sign-up for one session per week.
Sign-up begins Saturday, February 2.
Sign-up HERE for Tuesday 5 February
Sign-up HERE for Thursday 7 February
Helle Sparre Doubles Strategy Videos
Knowing how to position, who takes the ball, and where the shot should go will help your game.
Here are two videos from Helle Spare demonstrating Double Strategy.
Here are two videos from Helle Spare demonstrating Double Strategy.
How to Isolate you Opponent
Forehand Takes the Middle - Myth Busted
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
Player Development
Player Development
Scott Moore 2-Day Bootcamp
February 25 and 26
Scott Moore will offer his popular, intensive 2-day boot camp for 3.5 - 4.5 skill levels on February 25 and 26. In this 12 hour session, students will receive 8 hours of instruction and 4 hours of instructional play. Cost is $299/person.
Signup Here
Scott Moore Clinics
February 25, 26 and 27
Scott Moore will offer clinics for 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0+ skill level players on Wednesday, February 27.
3.0 Skill Level 2-hour Clinic, cost $70/person Sign up HERE
3.5 Skill Level 2-hour Clinic, cost $70/person Sign up HERE
4.0+ Skill Level 3-hour Clinic cost $90/person Sign up HERE
PAIR OF MEN'S COURT SHOES
SKECHERS MEN'S BURST ATHLETIC SHOES
BLACK, SIZE 10, NEW IN BOX WITH TAGS
IF YOU'VE TAKEN THEM FOR SAFEKEEPING,
OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO DID,CONTACT TOM SHARPLES
tsharples@mac.com
510-520-1988
Let’s “Taco-Bout” Love!
A Fiesta of Pickleball!
Menu: Chips/Dips, Tacos, Rice, Beans, salads, Fruit, Dessert
February 13, 2019 10AM to 1PM
