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  • Feb 17, 2024

    Welcome New Members! Chris Beall Pete Sinclair Charles Sobiech Kenneth Rychtarik Daisy Gilman Mihaly Zachar Matt Collins Roy Matson Patricia Langley Carin Robinson Competitive Doubles Ladder Play New Time/Sign-Up Required What Is This? Weekly doubles play using a ladder format. When Is It? Fridays from 4-6 PM (new time) How Does the Ladder Format Work? Players arrange their own partners (M-M, M-F, or F-F) in advance.  Six games will be played with the same partner in a friendly competitive environment.  If you win, you move up a court.  If you lose, you move down a court.   Players may change partners each week and/or may skip weeks. What’s Special about This? As play progresses, pairs will naturally migrate to courts with appropriately challenging opponents.  For most pairs, this will provide a great opportunity to test themselves by “playing up.”  One team will finish the evening as “King of the Hill.” What Skill Level Is Required? Mid-3.0 to 4.0 players.  Ratings are not required.  For this to work well, 3.0 pairs should at least be reasonably strong 3.0 players.  We expect to have some 4.0 players there every week.    (There were seven 4.0 teams in week 1.) Why Is This Being Added to Scheduled Play? The ladder format is used by many pickleball clubs, and it’s very popular.  Also, many QCPC members tell us that they would like opportunities to play better players.  Others want to participate in competitive play without joining a league.  APPL players can use this to practice for matches. Limited to Twelve Doubles Pairs—Sign-up Is Required Limited to first 12 pairs (M-F, M-M, F-F).  ONE PARTNER (and only one) MUST REGISTER on CourtReserve for each doubles pair.  Look for the “Competitive Doubles Paddle Battle” under “Events.” The Paddle Battle requires an even number of doubles pairs.  If an odd number of pairs register to play, the last registered pair is not guaranteed to play. GQ PICKLEBALL REPORT It’s now “peak season” as 2024 turnout has been steady. My January class total was 116 students that attended either a REGULAR or PRIVATE lesson (or both). Even though February currently has five days of rain/wind cancellations, I’ve had close to 50 students already attend classes during the first two weeks of the month. For those members interested in taking a lesson, please give my GQ Pickleball classes a try. Comradery and FUN are the main focus and many of my students are returnees. UPCOMING 3.0 & 3.5 CLINICS: Back by popular demand! I will offer two clinics during the last week of February/first week of March, and in late March. My late February clinic subject will be improving your NVZ VOLLEY game. You will learn proper technique when using block and punch volleys along with strategy of when and where to place your volley shots. NVZ VOLLEY clinic dates will be Monday, February 26 & March 4 for 3.0 Level Students and Wednesday, February 28 & March 6 for 3.5 Level Students. Another DROP SHOT clinic is scheduled on Wednesday, March 20 & March 27 for 3.5 Level Students and Friday, March 22 & March 29 for 3.0 Level Students. I will again be joined by Kathy Palese, SNAP Pickleball instructor to help you learn this critical shot that will help you level up your game. For both the VOLLEY and DROP SHOT clinics, class maximum is 8, minimum 4 students. All clinics will be 90-minutes and two per day will be offered: Morning sessions from 11am to 12:30am and afternoon sessions from 1pm to 2:30pm. The cost is $20 per person. Don’t delay when registration starts! These clinics often fill up quickly. “HOUSEKEEPING” MATTERS" If I have 5 or less students sign up for a REGULAR class, I will only use one court. If I have 6 or more students sign up, I’ll be using two courts. Be sure to sign up for my REGULAR classes early on Court Reserve since I must give back a court with 5 or less students within 48 hours. Also, I can no longer take “overflow”. If my class maximum is 8, that is my total number of students allowed. You can waitlist but it’s better to sign up early to make sure you can get in. If the waitlist clears, you get a spot. If not, try and sign up for the following week earlier. PRIVATE classes always only use one court and you must email me (grquantz@gmail.com or gqpickleball@gmail.com) the week prior to reserve a spot. Lastly, if you have a relative or friend staying or visiting here in Quail Creek, they cannot attend one of my lessons unless they become an associate member. Please check our QCPC website for more information. GQ PICKLEBALL is taught by Gary Quantz, certified USA & PPR pickleball instructor since 2021. Court Cleaning The pickleball courts will be closed for cleaning on the following dates and times. Be sure to consult the online reservation system before heading down to the courts. Thursday, March 7th, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Courts 1-4 Thursday, March 14th, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Courts 5-8 Thursday, March 21st, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Courts 9-12 Thursday, March 28th, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Courts 13-16 Communications Note This will be my last newsletter. I hope you have enjoyed them. Thank you!

  • Feb 3, 2024

    New Members! Joel Pizzi Ken Migdalski Hyesuk Bellino Greg Novotny Ken Migdalski Larry Staley Melissa Staley Toni Zink Dan Bachman Lesia Carlock Daniel Freerksen Helen Fanucci Margaret Armour Donald Armour Applicants for QCPC Officer Board Positions and Chairpersons Needed The below ‘SECOND REQUEST’ is from our last newsletter looking for a Board positions and key Chairs to fill critical positions for our club.  Since we are a club of volunteers, unfilled positions will have consequences for member benefits. At our February 13th board meeting we will be discussing the following if we can’t fill the Communications and IT positions: Communications Chair: 1.     Suspend the newsletter and website updates indefinitely. 2.     Hire a part-time independent contractor using emergency funds. 3.     Discuss raising the dues to afford a longer-term solution. IT Chair: 1.     Members on their own using CourtReserve help desk. 2.     Hire a part-time independent contractor using emergency funds. 3.     Discuss raising the dues to afford a longer-term solution. SECOND REQUEST It’s that time of year when we vote in two new QCPC Officer Board positions at our March member’s meeting.  Two officer positions (Vice President and Secretary) will term out on August 31st of this year.  Their replacements will be voted in at the March 21st membership meeting, and they will not start serving until September 1st of this year.  The Board recently assigned a search committee for these two positions. If you are interested in either of these positions, please contact me directly at presidentqcpc@gmail.com and I will forward your name to this committee.  The descriptions, from our Policy and Procedure manual, are below: Vice President (Officer Board Position) The Vice-President shall assist the President and shall, in his/her absence, perform the duties of that office.  The Vice-President will also assume responsibilities as assigned by the Board. Secretary (Officer Board Position) The Secretary shall record the minutes of general and special meetings of the membership and Board, shall post the minutes in a timely manner, shall be in charge of all records of the QCPC, other than the Treasurer’s, shall maintain an archive of documents involved in the governance of the QCPC, shall be responsible for correspondence as requested by the members of the Board, shall make available any reports required by the Board, shall give notice of all Board and membership meetings at least 96 hours in advance, and shall include the meeting’s agenda with the notice. We are also seeking applicants for two Chairperson positions for Communications and Information Technology.  These positions will be appointed by the voting Board members and do not need full membership approval.  Applicants can email me directly at presidentqcpc@gmail.com and I will take directly to the Board for discussion and approval. The job descriptions, which also can be found in our Policy and Procedures manual, are below: Information Technology Chairperson The Information Technology (IT) Chairperson is the lead administrator for the primary software(s) used by the QCPC for memberships, court reservation, event registration, document distribution, the member directory, report generation and other information. The IT Chairperson ensures that other authorized QCPC system users and sub-administrators have access as needed. He/she is responsible for administering the calendar of events and court reservations and for making seasonal and other operational adjustments when necessary. The IT Chairperson also serves as a technical advisor to Board Members, Chairpersons, and QCPC members on matters pertaining to this software and its functions. Communications Chairperson The Communications Chairperson shall oversee publicity, email communications to members and potential members, web-site updates, and postings on the bulletin board at the courts. The Communications Chairperson will submit articles to Quail Creek Crossing and news of events to What’s Happening; send newsletters to the membership monthly, or as needed; coordinate with the Membership Chair for updates; and ensure that the bulletin board is neat and contains up to date information. Personal Note Regarding Communications Position If you are interested in this position but worried about the technology aspect of it I will help you with that part. You would be responsible for club emails, bulletin boards, attending meetings, and putting together the newsletter. If you need help with the website or sending the newsletter I will help you with that. You also have options now with club communications, either using WIX for the website and newsletter or using CourtReserve (which has less options but is easier). Please contact me if you are interested in helping but have questions. Shireen Kolarik pskolarik@aol.com Pickleball Super Bowl Mixed Round Robin Social Saturday, February 10, 2024 Play from 11 AM – 1 PM Registration 10:15 – 10:45 AM Well, it’s the KC Chiefs again this year – their opponents are the SF 49ers. Grab your favorite NFL team’s jersey and head on over the PB courts for another fun social. Sign-ups will begin on February 2 at 9:00 PM on Court Reserve. The Social Committee will provide and cook hotdogs and we’ll ask those of you attending to fill in with side dishes, condiments, chips, snacks and everyone’s favorite ‘desserts’. There will be a Mixed RR event for 72 players which means there will be 8 byes per game. Players are expected to play all six games. If you sign up and are unable to play that day, please remove your name so that the next person on the waitlist can move up. If you are on the waitlist, be sure to check the morning of February 10 to see if you’ve moved to player status. Signing up for the round robin includes lunch. Non-players are invited to come watch the games, socialize with us and stay for lunch. You are also encouraged to sign up to bring a food item to share. Please sign up for the LUNCH ONLY event if you will NOT be playing in the round robin. The QCPC Social is open for all QCPC members to participate in at all skill levels. The goal of the Social and all QCPC events is to have a fun, safe event, so please be aware of who you are playing with and their skill level. New Scheduled Play Event Competitive Doubles Ladder What and When Is This? It’s a weekly competitive doubles play using a ladder format starting February 9th (6 8 PM). No sign-up is required. How Does the Ladder Format Work? Players arrange their own partners (M-M, M-F, or F-F), preferably in advance. Six games will be played with the same partner. If you win, you move up a court. If you lose, you move down a court. What’s Special about This? As the night progresses, pairs will naturally migrate to courts with appropriately challenging opponents. For most pairs, this will provide a great opportunity to test themselves by “playing up.” One team will finish the evening as “King of the Hill.” What Skill Level Is Required? Mid-3.0 to 4.0 players. Ratings are not required. For this to work well, 3.0 pairs should at least be reasonably strong, competitive 3.0 players. We hope to have some 4.0 players there every week. Why Is This Being Added to Scheduled Play? The ladder format is used by many pickleball clubs, and it’s very popular. Also, many QCPC members tell us that they would like opportunities to play better players.  Others want to participate in competitive play without joining a league. APPL players will want to use this to practice for matches. Limited to Twelve Doubles Pairs We’ll have six courts and up to twelve teams. Arrive early to make sure you get in. KITCHEN TALK Player Development is implementing Kitchen Talk on February 17th at 11:00 under the Ramada, adjacent to Court 1. Kitchen Talk will be a monthly lecture by upper level players from our club as well as visiting players in a casual setting. Our first guest speaker is Sharon Falor, coach of the Green Valley Recreational Pickleball Club 4.0 team, The Drop Squad.  The Drop Squad is currently 3-0 due in large part to the coaching. Sharon has been playing pickleball since 2010 and completed the Dynamic Doubles coaching certification course. Her love for teaching started early in life and she has coached at every level from secondary to Division 1 Basketball. Sharon’s lecture will focus on Pre-Match Warm Up and Game Day Routine.  She will also discuss decision making during APPL Matches including court side; serve and time outs. There is no need to sign up for this lecture; however, I would appreciate some of you emailing me at almichle@yahoo.com so I have an estimate of attendees.  If you have a specific question you would like answered by Sharon, send it to me and I’ll add it to the lecture agenda. Thank you, Michelle Skoglund Player Development GQ PICKLEBALL FEBRUARY 2024 SCHEDULE Weekly 90-minute REGULAR lessons for 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, & 3.5 level students available (Courts #13 & #14).  Students sign up weekly for classes that best fit their level on COURT RESERVE ($10pp – 8 student max). Weekly 90-minute PRIVATE lessons also available (Court #13) ($20pp – 4 student max). Student(s) must contact me at grquantz@gmail.com or gqpickleball@gmail.com to reserve a private lesson spot per week. MONDAYS – 3.0 Level Drills – Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 11am to 12:30pm ($10pp/8 max) MONDAYS – Private 90-minute Lessons – Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 1pm to 2:30pm ($20pp/4 max) MONDAYS – Private 90-minute Lessons – Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 2:30pm to 4:00pm ($20pp/4 max) TUESDAYS – Private 90-minute Lessons – Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 11am to 12:30pm ($20pp/4 max) TUESDAYS – Private 90-minute Lessons – Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 1pm to 2:30pm ($20pp/4 max) TUESDAYS – Private 90-minute Lessons – Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 2:30pm to 4:00pm ($20pp/4 max) WEDNESDAYS – 3.5 Level Drills – Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 11am to 12:30pm ($10pp/8 max) WEDNESDAYS – Private 90-minute Lessons – Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 1pm to 2:30pm ($20pp/4 max) WEDNESDAYS – Private 90-minute Lessons – Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 2:30pm to 4pm ($20pp/4 max) THURSDAYS – 2.5 Level Drills – Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 11am to 12:30pm ($10pp/8 max) THURSDAYS – Private 90-minute Lessons – Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 1pm to 2:30pm ($20pp/4 max) THURSDAYS – Private 90-minute Lessons – Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 2:30pm to 4pm ($20pp/4 max) FRIDAYS – 2.0 Level Drills – Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 @ 11am to 12:30pm ($10pp/8 max) FRIDAYS – Private 90-minute Lessons – Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 @ 1pm to 2:30pm ($20pp/4 max) FRIDAYS – Private 90-minute Lessons – Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 @ 2:30pm to 4pm ($20pp/4 max) BASIC PLAYER LEVEL EXPLAINED FOR CLASS PLACEMENT 2.0 LEVEL – Recently taken and passed our QC Beginning Clinics or have been introduced and begun to play the game elsewhere. Must have some basic knowledge of how to play pickleball and own paddle. 2.5 LEVEL – Has now played pickleball for over a month and has above beginner knowledge of how to play pickleball. Starting to develop and improve upon groundstrokes, serving, dinking, and returning. 3.0 LEVEL – Has played pickleball for about 6 months and now learned most of the basic shots including dinking and volleys and has some experience on game strategy including playing up at the NVZ. 3.5 LEVEL – Has played pickleball for over 6 months and can hit most shots consistently and accurately. Starting to use the drop shot and learning basic doubles strategies along with getting comfortable playing up at the NVZ. * Gary Quantz is our QCPC Player Development Instructor (started in 2021) who is USA Pickleball & PPR certified. He has now taught over 300 of our pickleball club members and attended clinics from pro Riley Newman (Newman Camp) and Helle Sparre (Dynamite Doubles). Current IPTPA 4.0 rating. Winter League Games APPL Games Next Board Meeting February 13, 2024 4:00pm Silver Room February is American Heart Month https://www.heart.org/en/around-the-aha/february-is-american-heart-month And Pickleball is Good for the Heart! https://www.anytimefitness.com/ccc/how-to/6-health-benefits-of-playing-pickleball/ https://www.silversneakers.com/blog/pickleball-health-benefits/ Court Cleaning The pickleball courts will be closed for cleaning on the following dates and times. Be sure to consult the online reservation system before heading down to the courts. Thu, Feb 1, 11 AM to 1:30 PM, Courts 1-4 Thu, Feb 8, 11 AM to 1:30 PM, Courts 5-8 Thu, Feb 15, 11 AM to 1:30 PM, Courts 9-12 Thu, Feb 22, 11 AM to 1:30 PM, Courts 13-16 No cleaning on Thu, Feb 29 Pickleball Wizard Music by The Who Lyrics Rewritten by Bill Foraker Ever since I moved to Quail Creek, I've hit the whiffle ball From Tucson down to Tubac, I’ve tried to play them all But I ain't played no one like him, I’ve never seen him fall That sweet balding old man, Sure plays a mean pickleball! He moves like David Mungo, It must be those new knees Never fakes an out call, Always plays it clean Loves the competition, It’s nice to be that tall That cute balding old man, Sure plays a mean pickleball! He's a Pickle Ball Wizard There’s never time to blink Pickle Ball wizard, Got such a sneaky dink How do you think he does it? I don't know! What makes him so good? He ain't got no distractions, Can't hear those hollers and yells Removes those ugly hearing aids, plays by sense of smell Always gets a short ball, Like playing against a wall That odd looking old man, Sure plays a mean pickleball! I thought I was the mini tennis king But I just handed my winner sash to him Even on my favorite home court, He can beat my best He offers me the first serve, Then he just does the rest He's got crazy drives and drop shots, He must drink alcohol That goofy lookin’ old man, Sure plays a mean pickleball!

  • Jan 20, 2024

    Lots of pickleball competition coming up, including two Quail Creek teams playing each other! Come out and enjoy the play and cheer on your Quail Creek teams! Not Today, Women's 3.0 65+: Naomi Giles (Captain), Lorey Carpenter, Jane Chung, Donna Davis, Carrie Domingo, kathryn faudi, Sheri Fronsee, Joyce Hackbert, Christy Hubbard, Susan Jones, Jamie Knight, Liz Livingston, Rosie Maas, Connie Olsen, Heather Otto, Terri Porisch. When Pigs Fly, Women's 4.0 50+: Jennifer Corbin (Captian), Barbara Fain (Co-Captain), Lucie Desmond, Julie Kiker, Carolyn Mazaika, Tami Papapetru, Jenny Perkins, Karen Riley, Debi Vail Midcourt Crisis, Mixed 3.5 50+: Alfred Gong (Captain), Jill Anderson, Bill Blythe, Bobbi Jo Blythe, Coleen Ebert, Jack Henry, Jean Henry, Sandra Hubbard, Scott Janetsky, Forrest Lien, Theresa Lien, Chuck Sobiech, Robin Tucker, Craig Witt, Madelyn Witt. Quail Creek Leftovers, Men's 4.0 50+: Patrick Kolarik (Captain), Craig Macdonald (Co-Captain), Gary Babish, Fred Baum, Tim Bergold, Doug Christy, Greg Dinnocenti, Bill Giles, Bob Girouard, Kurt Kohler. Quailienators, Men's 4.0 65+: Dave Mungo (Captain), Bill Vollink (Co-Captain), Gary Babish, Doug Christy, Mark Conner, Greg Dinnocenti, Bob Girouard, Ray Hayward, Kurt Kohler, Al Skoglund, Doug Stacken, Jeff Uhler, Doug Warren. Starting February 9th there will be a 3.5 Women’s Organized Play event. This event will be on Fridays from 1pm to 3pm. Thank you so much to Tina Davis & Joyce Butler for volunteering! As always, all Organized Play events require registration using CourtReserve. Members can participate in only 1 morning event per week and no more than two events per week total, regardless of starting time. Please be considerate to your fellow players and not exceed these limits! Happy 2024! As I near the halfway point of January, THANKS to all that have taken one of my lessons! I’m so impressed with the enthusiasm and willingness to learn about pickleball and many of you also ask fantastic questions! It’s great to see many “regulars” still taking my classes along with meeting many new members too! I’m planning a couple specialized clinics both in February and March with several of our advanced club players and “Snap Pickleball” instructor Kathy Palese so stay tuned for upcoming announcements. Some of you have now asked if class payment can be made via VENMO. In today’s modern world, along with the hassle of rounding up cash, I think this is an excellent way to receive payment and make it easier for you. If you take a class and prefer electronic payment, let me know at the start of class and I’ll give you my VENMO information. My REGULAR, 90-minute class format (8 students max/$10 pp) still incorporates 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, & 3.5 Levels. All regular classes are held once per week from 11am to 12:30pm. 3.0 level are Mondays, 3.5 level is Wednesdays, 2.5 level is Thursdays, and 2.0 level is Fridays. I introduce a topic each week involving a shot or strategy review (example: how to hit an overhead smash), practice & drilling, then usually ending each class with game scrimmaging. Signup on CourtReserve one week in advance to hold your class spot. My PRIVATE (60- or 90-minute) classes are a more hands on format with only up to 4 students maximum. I offer either one-on-one, couples, or groups of four lessons. Interested students must contact me prior to each weekend to request a date/time hold that best fits their schedule for the next upcoming week (example: contact me by Friday, January 26 for a private lesson hold during the week of January 29 thru February 2nd. Send your request for a private lesson to: grquantz@gmail.com or gqpickleball@gmail.com. I’ll contact you with open dates and confirm before the end of each weekend. The cost is $15 pp for 60 minutes, $20 pp for 90 minutes. Whether it’s a REGULAR or PRIVATE class you’re interested in, let me help you with your pickleball “journey”. GQ PICKLEBALL – USA/PPR CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR Applicants for QCPC Officer Board Positions and Chairpersons Needed It’s that time of year when we vote in two new QCPC Officer Board positions at our March member’s meeting.  Two officer positions (Vice President and Secretary) will term out on August 31st of this year.  Their replacements will be voted in at the March 21st membership meeting, and they will not start serving until September 1st of this year.  The Board recently assigned a search committee for these two positions. If you are interested in either of these positions, please contact me directly at presidentqcpc@gmail.com and I will forward your name to this committee.  The descriptions, from our Policy and Procedure manual, are below: Vice President (Officer Board Position) The Vice-President shall assist the President and shall, in his/her absence, perform the duties of that office.  The Vice-President will also assume responsibilities as assigned by the Board. Secretary (Officer Board Position) The Secretary shall record the minutes of general and special meetings of the membership and Board, shall post the minutes in a timely manner, shall be in charge of all records of the QCPC, other than the Treasurer’s, shall maintain an archive of documents involved in the governance of the QCPC, shall be responsible for correspondence as requested by the members of the Board, shall make available any reports required by the Board, shall give notice of all Board and membership meetings at least 96 hours in advance, and shall include the meeting’s agenda with the notice. We are also seeking applicants for two Chairperson positions for Communications and Information Technology.  These positions will be appointed by the voting Board members and do not need full membership approval.  Applicants can email me directly at presidentqcpc@gmail.com and I will take directly to the Board for discussion and approval. The job descriptions, which also can be found in our Policy and Procedures manual, are below: Information Technology Chairperson The Information Technology (IT) Chairperson is the lead administrator for the primary software(s) used by the QCPC for memberships, court reservation, event registration, document distribution, the member directory, report generation and other information. The IT Chairperson ensures that other authorized QCPC system users and sub-administrators have access as needed. He/she is responsible for administering the calendar of events and court reservations and for making seasonal and other operational adjustments when necessary. The IT Chairperson also serves as a technical advisor to Board Members, Chairpersons, and QCPC members on matters pertaining to this software and its functions. Communications Chairperson The Communications Chairperson shall oversee publicity, email communications to members and potential members, web-site updates, and postings on the bulletin board at the courts. The Communications Chairperson will submit articles to Quail Creek Crossing and news of events to What’s Happening; send newsletters to the membership monthly, or as needed; coordinate with the Membership Chair for updates; and ensure that the bulletin board is neat and contains up to date information. A reference library has been created for player development located under the pavilion by the lost and found.  The library contains information, such as: a rule book, ITPTA testing requirements and new serving rules.  If you would like a copy of any of the information, please email me at almichle@yahoo.com If there is any information you think would be pertinent to the player development library, please contact me. Thank you, Michelle Skoglund Player Development Court Cleaning The pickleball courts will be closed for cleaning on the following dates and times. Be sure to consult the online reservation system before heading down to the courts Thursday, February 1st, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Courts 1-4 Thursday, February 8th, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Courts 5-8 Thursday, February 15th, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Courts 9-12 Thursday, February 22nd, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Courts 13-16 No cleaning on the 29th

  • Jan 6, 2024

    Welcome New Members! Felix Marcial Chris Davis You Are Invited to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the QC Pickleball Courts! January 20, 2024 from 1 – 3 PM Come celebrate this milestone event with your Pickleball friends. All current members are invited to attend along with past members who were here when our courts opened. Our afternoon will include games with prizes, music by Bill Foraker, 50/50 raffle (6 tickets for $5 and 12 tickets for $10), a walk down memory lane, our history, introduction of our past presidents and progress on our new courts. The Club will provide the beverages (wine, beer & sodas) and dessert. We will ask several attendees to bring an appetizer to share. There will be a balloon arch for picture- taking. Please bring your own chairs and even a card table that you will be able to set up on Court #2. Remember that chairs and tables must be covered with rubber – no metal on the courts. Remember to wear your 10th Anniversary t-shirt or sweatshirt. Your QCPC Board and Committee Chairs hope to have a great turnout so please put this date on your calendar and remember to sign up starting on January 10. Doug Christy QCPC President Open Play Participation In anticipation of the new courts opening, the club would like to get a better understanding of Open Play participation. Due to the ‘dropin’ nature of this event, we will be having a manual ‘sign in’ for one week. There will be a spiral notebook down at the Open Play courts from January 7th to January 13th, please take a minute to sign in/out. Susie Eckhardt has graciously offered to assist in this process. Questions should be directed to Madelyn Witt at scheduledplayqcpc@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Couple Reminders QCPC Policy and Procedures Dogs QC residents are welcome to bring their dogs to the QC pickleball facility in accordance with QC POA and QCPC rules: 1. Dogs are not allowed on pickleball courts. 2. Dogs must be on a leash or otherwise appropriately restrained. 3. The owner/custodian must accompany the dog at all times. It is not sufficient for dogs to be leashed to a bench, fence, etc. while the owner is playing pickleball. 4. The owner/custodian must promptly clean up all solid waste deposited by his/her dog. Communications Official Communications of the QCPC QCPC officers, Board members, and their designees communicate with the QC POA (including QC committees and employees) on behalf of QCPC as needed. QCPC communicates with Club members via published minutes of QCPC Board meetings, a periodic newsletter, bulletin boards, the QCPC website, Facebook posts, and general meetings of Club members. The QCPC newsletter, bulletin boards, Facebook posts, and website may include items or links related to: 1. QCPC rules and governing documents 2. QCPC scheduled play 3. QCPC-sponsored player development activities 4. QCPC social activities 5. tournaments and exhibitions 6. pickleball education, ratings, and etiquette 7. QCPC Board actions and positions 8. offers of services and equipment deemed useful to Club members 9. administration and maintenance of the QC pickleball courts 10. emergency and safety information 11. factual information related to QCPC and the QC courts 12. member accomplishments, and 13. items of general interest to pickleball players Official communications of QCPC shall reflect the official positions of QCPC as determined by the QCPC Board. Official communications of the QCPC and member posts on QCPC social media (including Facebook) and other QCPC communication media (i.e., bulletin boards) shall not contain (a) foul language or (b) statements or material that is personally derogatory, abusive, or offensive. Individual member opinions on policies and issues affecting QC pickleball are not appropriate for QCPC communications. However, Club members are invited to communicate directly with QCPC Board members and/or QC POA Board members with suggestions and concerns involving pickleball in QC. QCPC Board Meeting Tuesday, January 9th 4:00 pm in the Silver Room Arizona Pickleball Players League QC Home Games APPL competition is starting up. Come watch your Quail Creek teams and cheer on your fellow pickleball players! Midcourt Crisis, Mixed 3.5 50+: Alfred Gong (Captain), Jill Anderson, Bill Blythe, Bobbi Jo Blythe, Coleen Ebert, Jack Henry, Jean Henry, Sandra Hubbard, Scott Janetsky, Forrest Lien, Theresa Lien, Chuck Sobiech, Robin Tucker, Craig Witt, Madelyn Witt Quailienators, Men's 4.0 65+: Dave Mungo (Captain), Bill Vollink (Co-Captain), Gary Babish, Doug Christy, Mark Conner, Greg Dinnocenti, Bob Girouard, Ray Hayward, Kurt Kohler, Al Skoglund, Doug Stacken, Jeff Uhler, Doug Warren So Much Fun!! "Not Today" (Women's 3.0 65+) had an APPL scrimmage game on Jan 3rd. We competed against ten players from the "Desert Dinkers" (Women's 3.0 55+) and filled five courts for almost three hours of pickleball fun.

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