Learn about the derivation of the name "pickleball ",
how to execute advanced dinking techniques,
and how pickleball improves
mental health and mental performance
in the January/February, 2021 edition
of Pickleball Magazine:
IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
Starting Time for Court Reservations
Starting Time for Club Sponsored Events
THANK YOU
New Members, Welcome
Thinking of a 4.0 IPTA Rating?
Three Participants needed for IPTA 3.5 Rating
Preferred Guest PB Program
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****The Starting Time****
for Court Reservations
is Unchanged
Due to changes to the Hold My Court software, the time changes previously announced did not go into effect last week. As a result, the starting time for Hold My Court reservations will remain unchanged. We are sorry for any confusion caused. As in the past, court reservations begin at 9:00 PM on the seventh day prior to the day for which a reservation is sought.
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****Change in the Starting Time****
to Sign Up
for Club-Sponsored Events
Using Sign-Up Genius
Beginning on 2/15/21, the starting time to sign up for Club-Sponsored events using Sign-Up Genius will be 9:01 PM on the seventh day prior to the day of the event.
The times of recurring Club-sponsored events are not being changed. For example, an Organized Play round robin previously held on Mondays from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM will continue to be held at the same time. Sign-ups for a Club-sponsored event on Sign-Up Genius will start at 9:01 PM one week before the event. For example, sign-ups for an Organized Play round robin on February 22nd begin at 9:01 PM on February 15th.
BOB NELSON
DONNA NELSON
FREND MADSEN
LOIS MADSEN
GREG WRIGHT
MIKE TRAYWICK
For faqs on IPTPA ratings click here.
IPTPA 3.5 Rating
PREFERRED GUEST
Pickleball Program
Robson Quail Creek offers a 1 day, 3-day, and 4-day Preferred Guest program.
The program is offered to prospective buyers that are interested in living at Quail Creek.
They stay at one of the Guest homes in Quail Creek so that they may experience the Quail Creek lifestyle.
In the past, the Preferred Guest would have access to the golf course and would have arranged tee times.
Due to the high interest in pickleball,
the program has been expanded
to include pickleball reservations during their stay in Quail Creek.
With the QCPC Boards approval,
we will try to place the PG in one of our Organized Play Round Robins
depending on their skill-level and dates of stay.
If that doesn't work out, then we will arrange for a private doubles match.
If you are interested in being part of the "Court Ambassador" program,
please email Steve Shapiro (sshapiro57@gmail.com)
with your name and skill level (can be self-rated/IPTPA/USA pickleball).
We are looking for all skill levels with emphasis on 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0.
It will be a fun experience for you and the Preferred Guest.
Court Usage Updates
The QCPC Board has approved updating the Policies and Procedures Manual concerning Court Usage. The update is listed below:
Prohibited Uses of Quail Creek Courts
Quail Creek is fortunate to have a top-tier pickleball facility for use by residents and guests. The Quail Creek Property Owners Association (QCPOA) and QCPC strive to maintain the QC pickleball facility in first-rate condition. QC residents must use the QC courts responsibly at all times and ensure that their guests do so as well.
QCPOA General Court Rules 6.42 and 6.43 (previously stated) prohibit damaging footwear and the use of QC courts for any purpose other than their intended purpose.
In addition, the QC courts may not be used for or with the following:
COURT RESERVATION
TIME CHANGES
A study of court usage throughout the year was performed.
This was done to determine the times most likely that a person
would be at a device to sign up for court time.
the following was determined:
October-May:
Court Reservations—begin at 8:30 PM seven days prior to the day for which a reservation is sought.
SUG Signups—begin at 8:31 PM seven days prior to the day of the event.
June-September:
Court Reservations—begin 5:00 pm seven days prior to the day for which a reservation is sought.
SUG Signups—begin at 5:01 seven days prior to the day of the event.
OUR CLUB,
OUR
This post is in response to concerns we have received from members.
In an effort to offer guidance, the QCPC Board of Directors would like to remind you that it is the responsibility of all Members and Residents of Quail Creek to prevent the spread of COVID. We live in a very interconnected community and world. We all share the responsibility of creating an environment that balances the health and safety of our Community, Friends, and Family Members.
Every Quail Creek Resident with COVID (or living with a spouse who tests positive) has a responsibility to follow the CDC guidelines. Remember that each QCPC member who decides to participate in pickleball has the PRIMARY responsibility to protect themselves while at the pickleball courts by social distancing, wearing a mask, and limiting the time of any potential exposure. It is important to remember that people are infectious before they show symptoms, and many people with COVID are entirely asymptomatic and will never know they are infectious. In both cases, members will play at the courts without any reason to know they are contagious.
Anyone whose spouse or other household member tested positive for Covid-19 should follow CDC quarantine guidelines. If you have had close contact with a confirmed Covid-19 positive individual, please stay away from the courts until your quarantine period is complete. For Quarantine guidelines from the CDC please click here.
If you have symptoms or test positive, you need to isolate. The CDC guidelines for Isolation can be found by clicking here.
OUR CLUB, OUR RESPONSIBILITY
Big Rule Changes Coming Soon:
Lets, Drop Serve, & In-Out Balls
Win a New Franklin X-40 Ball!
Why are players dropping the ball when serving?
What do you do with a “let” serve?
Your opponent’s shot landed just outside the line. Are you sure it’s an out ball? Maybe not!!
Most of us haven’t had time to study USA Pickleball’s many rule changes (effective 1/25/21). Fortunately, USA Pickleball Ambassador and QCPC member Lenny Friedman has. Watch this video as he highlights three of the most important rule changes every recreational pickleball player needs to know.
You’ll see how to perform the drop serve within the new rules and how it can be used as a powerful weapon in your game. You’ll also see pro player Tyson McGuffin trying it out for the very first time.
The line call rule change has received much less attention than the drop serve. You may shocked to find out that, beginning 1/25/21, you need to re-think your line calls. This is a very significant change affecting all players.
Bonus!! Email your answer to Lenny’s simple question at the end and you’ll win a new Franklin X-40 pickleball.
See the video HERE
From Bill Foraker, Membership Chair
There seems to be some confusion about the waivers as I am receiving two copies from many people, and that confuses me. Here’s the scoop. There are two waivers - one for the PB Club and one for the POA. Every member needs to sign both, but only one time, unless the lawyers make changes, of course. So if you’ve signed both this year, you don’t have to sign in any following years.
Ahhh, I hear your question - But how do I know if I’ve signed them. Well, you sign onto the roster on the web site and to the right side, you’ll see columns for waivers. If you have X’s in your boxes, you’re good to go! If you don't, please sign them and get them to me in the next two weeks.
To polish the point further, if you submitted an application signed both the front and back, you have signed both waivers. The signature at the bottom is the PB club waiver and the back is the POA waiver. You don’t need the separate forms that are waivers only. Those waiver only forms are just for those members who submitted their renewals before the waiver requirement started. So if you’ve already renewed and need the waiver only forms, you can get them from the web site or from the bulletin board in the Ramada.
Why are players dropping the ball when serving?
What do you do with a “let” serve?
Your opponent’s shot landed just outside the line. Are you sure it’s an out ball? Maybe not!!
Most of us haven’t had time to study USA Pickleball’s many rule changes (effective 1/25/21). Fortunately, USA Pickleball Ambassador and QCPC member Lenny Friedman has. Watch this video as he highlights three of the most important rule changes every recreational pickleball player needs to know.
You’ll see how to perform the drop serve within the new rules and how it can be used as a powerful weapon in your game. You’ll also see pro player Tyson McGuffin trying it out for the very first time.
The line call rule change has received much less attention than the drop serve. You may shocked to find out that, beginning 1/25/21, you need to re-think your line calls. This is a very significant change affecting all players.
Bonus!! Email your answer to Lenny’s simple question at the end and you’ll win a new Franklin X-40 pickleball.
See the video here.
New Organized Play
Mixed Round Robin (3.0) on Saturdays
Organized Play (OP) round robins provide weekly playing opportunities for Club members of approximately the same skill levels (2.0 through 4.0+). Due to the popularity of the existing QCPC OP Round Robin for 3.0 players, QCPC is adding another session on Saturdays from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM beginning January 30th.
Advance sign-up is required using the link below.
This link is also available on the QCPC website (right side).
3.0 OP Round Robin (Saturdays) click HERE
Birdie Warding
Lloyd Warding
Paul Hauser
Cheryl Hauser
Sheryl Fidino
William Entwistle
Jim Hannigan
Robson Plans to Build
16 More
Pickleball Courts in Quail Creek!!
Have you wondered why QCPC Board members are absolutely giddy lately? It’s because the rumors about the future of pickleball in Quail Creek happen to be true. Last week Robson announced its plan to build 16 additional pickleball courts in Quail Creek. Click HERE for link.
In addition to the new courts, the plan calls for a new ramada (with bathrooms and additional storage) and a new parking lot. See diagram HERE. As with all Robson construction plans, the design is subject to modification. The exact timeline for construction is undetermined. At the present time, construction efforts are focused on the new Canyon Club across the street from the pickleball courts. Given that, 2022 seems likely, though construction on the new courts could conceivably begin as early as late 2021.
This is the culmination of a multi-year campaign by the QCPC Board to educate Quail Creek POA Board members and Robson officials about:
Quail Creek is already well known for its excellent pickleball courts. With the addition of 16 more courts, a new ramada, and additional parking, we will truly be in “pickleball heaven.” Quail Creek will most certainly be recognized as a premier pickleball destination—not just in Arizona, but in all of the southwest!
Bill Foraker is your new Membership Chair and he’s fabricated a stylish and functional box to collect membership applications and all other documents for the club. The box is just inside and to the right when you approach the gate to the front courtyard. The box is fairly obvious, but there’s a picture below for your reference.
If there are dogs in the courtyard, please know they are all friendly. You are welcome to make friends, but please don’t let them out. The big one is a runner and the little ones aren’t bright. If you have any trouble, please call me at 812-878-0587.
Membership Applications and Waivers
In the Pickleball Ramada on the right sign of the bulletin board between the restroom doors, you will find Membership Applications. Both waivers are on the application so if you’ve completed the app and signed both waivers, front and back, you’re done.
In addition, if you haven’t signed the waivers, one for the POA and one for the club, the forms are available just above the Member Apps. The forms are double sided, so one sheet has both forms.
Both forms are also available for download from our web site.
Each member only needs to sign a waiver once, so if you have already signed yours, you’re done unless there are changes. You won’t need to sign every year. Thanks for your patience with this process.
More on waivers in the next newsletter. I’ll bet you can’t wait.
President/Treasurer
It is time for the QCPC Board of Directors nominations for President and Treasurer.
For President, we have one nominee so far, which is our current President, Steve Shapiro.
For Treasurer we have one nominee so far, which is our current Treasurer, Nancy Katzberg.
Our next election will be in March at our Annual Meeting.
Please consider adding your name to be nominated.
The term is a two-year commitment meeting once a month for 2 hours for our Board meetings (not during the summer months), plus additional hours weekly for regular business. The election is in March, but the actual term begins in September.
President: The President shall be the chief administrator of the QCPC and shall preside over all membership and Board meetings shall be an ex-officio member of all committees, shall appoint, with Board approval, the Committee Chairpersons, and at the direction of the Board or membership, shall appoint special committees. The President shall also be responsible for issuing guidelines and rules for club activities when there are safety concerns or other requirements not covered by these By-laws.
Treasurer: The Treasurer is the chief financial officer of the QCPC shall be responsible for receiving the annual dues from the Membership Chairperson, and other monies, if required, shall pay all bills owed by the QCPC shall present a financial report at each meeting of the Board and membership, and shall present the Treasurer’s Annual Report to the Board before the end of the fiscal year.
If you are interested, please contact Bill Foraker at flyinsob@gmail.com
New Organized Play
Mixed Round Robin (2.5) on Fridays
Organized Play (OP) round robins provide weekly playing opportunities for Club members of approximately the same skill levels (2.0 through 4.0+). Due to the popularity of the existing QCPC OP Round Robin for 2.5 players, QCPC is adding another session beginning the week of January 18th. Advance sign-up is required using the link below. This link is also available on the QCPC website (right side).
2.5 OP Round Robin (Fridays) click HERE
Weekly Schedule of QCPC Round Robins
and New Member Meetups
QCPC offers 10 Organized Play (OP) round robins, two Skill-Level (SL) round robins, and two New Member Meetups (NMM) per week. Club members must sign up for these using Sign-Up Genius (see links on QCPC website). Ratings or comparable tournament experience are prerequisites for participation in SL round robins, but not OP round robins.
Monday: 2.0 OP, 4.0+ OP, 3.5 SL
Tuesday: 2.5 OP, 4.0+ SL
Wednesday: 2.0 OP, 3.0 OP
Thursday: 3.0 OP, 3.5 OP
Friday: 2.5, 3.5, 4.0+ OP
Saturday: NMM (Novice), NMM (Intermediate)
These events are scheduled for 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. See the sign-up pages for additional details.
Need Equipment?
Check out the QCPC Pickleball Store!
Need a new paddle? How about pickleballs, apparel, or a backpack? Club members of all skill levels can find top quality equipment at the QCPC Pickleball Store. Click below or on the link on the QCPC website.
Beginners: The Club offers Selkirk Latitude SLK widebody (graphite face with polymer core) paddles for $60. This is a great starter paddle or an upgrade from cheap off-brand paddles.
Contact Dave Mungo at djmungo@hotmail.com or 303-335-6707.
Test and Purchase New Paddles from Paddletek and Selkirk Reps:
See details and rep information at the QCPC Pickleball Store.
Pickleballcentral.com
Buy all types of pickleball equipment and accessories here at a 5% discount. The Club also receives a 5% rebate from Pickleball Central to use for future equipment purchases. Get the discount code at the QCPC Pickleball Store.
Click HERE for QCPC Pickleball Store information.