LAST POSTING FOR 2021

stay tuned for 2022-HAPPY NEW YEAR next posting 8 January 2022

any updated information you need will be sent by email.  

New Member

Dennis Pechan

COVID 

As everyone is aware, COVID is still present.  We are aware of new cases in Quail Creek on a daily basis. While everyone is very excited to have the opportunity to play again, we all must remember that we are part of a Community, and each of us has a responsibility to protect the health of all Residents of our Community. The Quail Creek Pickleball Club Board encourages you to follow all safety recommendations and best practices.to

MEET THE NEW SOCIAL CHAIRPERSON

Many of you already know Roxanne

 from the courts and the community.

She tells us about herself:

I met my husband Eldon at the University of Nebraska and after graduation, we

promptly moved to Mesa, AZ. It didn’t take long to figure out that Tucson was a

better fit for our family. I was Vice-President of Sales, Marketing and Strategic

Alliances for Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, retiring after 30 years. We have a very

close-knit family; our two daughters and their husbands live in NW Tucson. For

most of our marriage (53 years) horses were a big part of our lives. Quail Creek is

certainly a change but we are grateful that we made the decision to move here.

We thought we’d start playing tennis after a 30 + year hiatus but Pickleball won us

                     over. I play several times a week, am a Unit Rep, enjoy classes in the glass studio,

                am a member of The Women of Quail Creek and enjoy our beautiful outdoors

           either walking my dog Snickers or riding my bike.

There’s no replacing Joyce Butler,

she’s one of a kind, but I have a great team of

ladies that are going to help me plan our socials.

I look forward to your input.

A CHANGE IS HAPPENING

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR 

BILL FORAKER  is leaving

(😢😢 but only as chair,

 his smiling face will still be around)

DOUG CHRISTY IS NOW THE CHAIR

thank you for volunteering

MIXED 4.0+ 

SKILL-LEVEL ROUND ROBINS

 

The 4.0+ Skill-Level Round Robin is coming back! 

 

When: Mondays, 11:00 AM-1 PM

Beginning December 20^th

 

QCPC members with USAP or IPTPA ratings of 4.0 or higher are eligible for this round robin.  

 

Advance sign-up using SignUp Genius is required.

  Sign-up HERE or on the QCPC website.

DRILLS WITH GARY

2.5

Monday, 20 December

11-12:30

CLICK HERE

3.0

Tuesday, 21 December

11-12:30

CLICK HERE

3.5 

Wednesday, 22 December

11-12:30

CLICK HERE

2.0 DRILLS RESUMING

January 10, 2022

Monday,  1-3 PM

You will sign up via Sign-Up Genius

link located

on the right hand column of the website,

when it becomes available. 

You do NOT need to sign up consecutively.

 It will be a first come, first-serve basis.

Anyone who has joined the club

 and had orientation may sign up. 

We stress safety, proper footwork,

learning the various shots,

 and beginning to work with a partner on the court. 

If you have started

pickleball wanting to learn or just want a refresher,

 you are welcome.

Watch for the announcement

 coming the end of December as when to sign up.

 We look forward to

meeting and working with you.

 There is no fee for 2.0 drills.

If there is enough interest, 

there is a possibility of adding another class on another day. 

AED Committee

The QCPC is forming a three-person committee to research, and make a presentation to the QCPC Board about purchasing an AED for the Ramada. 

Steve Shapiro is heading up this important committee. If you would be interested in participating, please get in touch with Steve Shapiro, sshapiro57@gmail.com.

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NEW MEMBERS

Tim Bergold 

Jenny Farran
Cynthia Rosenlund

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QCPC Board Meeting

The December QCPC Board Meeting will be held via Zoom.  All members are invited to attend.

Topic: QCPC December Board meeting
Time: Dec 16, 2021 03:00 PM Arizona

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Fundraising Events

 A HUGE SUCCESS

OUR COMMUNITY COMES THROUGH AGAIN 

 

As we hope you know, Club members sponsored a Pickleball Rodeo last Sunday.  It was great fun for all and congratulations to all the winners!  The Winners of the Division A Skills Contest was the team of Pat Kolarik, Judy Brown, Craig Witt and Sandra Hubbard.  The Division B Skills winners were Donna Davis, Jackie Comito, Steve Comito and Madelyn Witt.  The Gold Medal Winners in the Round Robin Relay were Rich Haupt, Kay Martens, Connie Olsen, and Jolece Oughton.  Susie Eckhardt, Dennis Grothaus, Deb Robinson and Christel Gibbons took Silver, and Pat Kolarik, Judy Brown, Craig Witt and Sandra Hubbard took Bronze.    Sorry if you missed it - It was a very good time!

 

Another St. Jude event, a holiday Gala, took place on the preceding Friday evening at our Madera Clubhouse.  It was attended by 96 folks and was also a very fun evening with entertainment by Will Foraker.  

 

While the figures are still being finalized, it looks like the two events raised over $13,500 for St. Jude!   Thanks to all who participated and for all your generosity!   

Quail Creekers are a great bunch of folks!

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ASSISTED PLAY 

16 DEC. 1 PM

Last One of the Year
resuming 6 January 2022

CLICK HERE 

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Mentor Play for

 3.0 Skill Level Players

Mentor play is a newly developed activity

 with a goal of allowing players to experience, 

in a non-competitive setting, 

what changes they may need to make to play effectively

 at the next higher level.  

Mentor Play will not teach skills, 

but focus on court positioning and shot selection.

Each mentee will be matched with a mentor

 who is a rated at the next or higher skill level.

 

 This session is open to 4 participants, plus 2 on waitlist. 

The first mentor play will be Wednesday December 15 at 1:00 pm.

Participants are encourage to have an IPTPA or USAP 3.0 rating.

Signup HERE 

If you are a 3.5 rated player and are willing to be a mentor 3.0 players, please contact Jean Bustard at jeanb@dcmesa.com

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(That's Morse Code for NEWS!!)

DATELINE ROBSON QUAIL CREEK 

December 8th, 

construction officially started

 on the 16 additional courts being built at the QCPC facility.

  The glorious loud noise produced

 by bulldozers, water trucks, 

and off course the train

 were noted by the QC pickelball players.  

No timeline for completion has been stated, but the process has started.

Please wear a smile at the courts with this in mind. 

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DRILLS WITH OUR NEW LEAD INSTRUCTOR

GARY QUANTZ

No Rating Required but be Forthright With Your Ability

One Session per Week

$5.00 Per Person 

collected prior to start of class

2.5 DRILLS 

Dec. 14th Tuesday

1-2:30PM

Dec. 15th Wednesday

11-12:30PM

1-2:30PM

CLICK HERE

3.0 DRILLS

DEC. 13TH Monday

11-12:30PM

DEC. 14TH Tuesday

11-12:30PM

CLICK HERE

3.5 DRILLS

DEC. 13TH Monday

1-2:30PM

CLICK HERE

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Did you know...???

Did you know that the court reservation page

 has a "Partner Search" section?

  On the top row there is a link for "Partner Search".

  So if you are new to Quail Creek, 

click on the link and fill out the appropriate fields

 so that you can be listed.

You might want to add that you are in Quail Creek

so everyone knows. 

Also, if you have a group

 and looking to add new players, 

click on the link and get in touch with those players listed.

Tabs At Top of reservations page are as labeled as below:

Sign Out/ Change Profile/ QCPC website/ Partner Search

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SEATING AT THE COURTS

is limited,

so please make space on the benches 

for someone to sit by not using it for your equipment

Especially under the awnings on a hot day.

THANK YOU

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REFEREE CLINIC 

SATURDAY JANUARY 8, 2022

1-4PM

Priscilla Scott, a certified referee, 
offers a 3 hour classroom Referee Clinic

LOCATION:
Voyager RV Resort, Santa Rita Room
8701 S. Kolb Rd., Tucson, AZ

A class is good for new or experienced referees. 

This is an opportunity to learn about pickleball rules
which can improve your game.
It also qualifies as the classroom training requirement
 for the USA Pickleball
 Referee Tiered Rating Program and Certification.

While focusing on referee skills the class will cover some of 
the changes in the 2022 USAP/IFP Rulebook which is effective 
for tournaments starting on or after 1 Jan. 2022.

There will be prerequisite homework that needs to be done 
before the class. A list will be sent out once you have registered.

Group or individual on court training is NOT included.
It can be scheduled on your own after completing the class. 
Or you can be practice what you have learned at your local club. 

If interested, register HERE

LET'S GIVE BACK TO OUR SPORT AND LEARN TO REFEREE

QUESTIONS

Contact Lenny Friedman: lenny.pickleball@gmail.com
OR

Please call or email Priscilla Scott

@ 847-738-7443

pscottpball@gmail.com 

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QCPC WEBSITE LINK

QCPC FACEBOOK PAGE LINK

IMPORTANT NOTICE

 ABOUT TODAY'S NEWSLETTER

We are troubleshooting the cause of

 a few members not receiving the newsletter

from the qc.pickleball.plus member website.

This issue will have no graphics 

as an attempt to delineate the problem.

(we'll add fanfare again soon)

Some members might be getting the newsletter

from both the qc.pickleball.plus member website

 and via the qcpickleball.org website. 

This may happen again next week. 

Thank you for your patience.

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HOORAY NEW MEMBERS

Suzanne Matt

Pat Lake

Sheryl Davis 

Mark Zimmerman

Terri Smith

Judi Lynn McNicholas

Gail and John Montgomery

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QCPC Volunteer Needed

WE NEED YOU,

YES YOU,

The QCPC Board is looking for a Membership Chairperson.

 The position is a one-year commitment starting in January,

 and is appointed by the President of the QCPC.

 The Membership Chairperson shall be responsible for collecting dues

 and submitting the funds to the Treasurer, 

as well as creating and updating a roster of members' information,

 and a mailing list of those interested in being informed

 about pickleball club activities at Quail Creek.  

With our new membership software, 

all the above activity is now automated.

 For details about this position, please contact

 Steve Shapiro at sshapiro57@gmail.com, or call 520-274-4150.

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PICKLEBALL SOCIAL ROUND ROBIN 

“ELF ON A SHELF “

Saturday, DECEMBER 18th 

10AM - 1PM

 

It’s official! Round robin socials are back! 

Long-time members will remember the fun 

and camaraderie and new members – 

get ready to have a great time. 

With hygiene safety in mind,

 all snacks will be pre-packaged and chips will be pre-bagged.

Sign up to play

 along with a dish to share.

Sign up if you are attending but not sharing.

There will be 64 players for Round Robin

timed 15 minute games

 so be sure to sign up early. 

Registration at Ramada 9:00 AM ending at 9:45 so don’t be late

If you sign up for the round robin, 

you are obligated to play all 6 games.  

You may want to get in the spirit and dress for the season. 

The parking lot will be full

 so we suggest you carpool, 

drive your golf cart,

 or ride your bike.

SIGN UP HERE

Questions? Contact Roxanne Housley (520)444-2737

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LISTS

The member list and the ratings list

 are now accessed at

 qc.pickleball.plus

Click MEMBERS tab at the top of the page

and the following will appear as "filters"

for searching for a member by the following:

name, image, gender, and rating

That name will appear along 

with birth month, gender and rating. 

Once a member's name appears,

clicking on it will bring up information 

that member has decided to be available

such as address, phone number, and email.

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ASSISTED PLAY

Thursdays 1PM

Sign Up HERE

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THE DAY IS UPON US

DRILLS WITH OUR NEW LEAD INSTRUCTOR

GARY QUANTZ!

No Rating Required but be Forthright With Your Ability

One Session per Week

No Pay This Week

$5.00 Per Person starting next week

collected prior to start of class

****2.5 Drills***

Tuesday, December 7th 1-2:30PM

or

Wednesday, December 8th 11- 12:30PM

Sign Up HERE

****3.0 Drills****

Monday, December 7th 11-12:30PM

or

Wednesday, December 8th 1-2:30PM

Sign Up HERE

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REALLY, AGAIN?

YES, CHANGES IN RULES 

IN 2022

CLICK HERE

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