Pickleball Players Donate $1,550 for Bob Kellogg in Less Than a Week
When the word got out that “Ponytail Bob”, our dedicated custodian at Wulf Rec Center, had fallen and broken some ribs while working on the roof last week, it didn’t take long for the pickleball community to pick up some of the slack.
In less than a week players donated more than $1,500 in a GoFundMe campaign set up by our USA Pickleball Ambassador Linda Jacobsen. We’ve also been helping set up and roll away nets and set out the boxes of balls before and after our sessions in Wulf’s gym.
As Linda writes, “We’ve surpassed our goal for Bob Kellogg, yay! I’m so impressed with the generosity of our pickleball community…. He is going to so pleased and happy.”
RSVP Now for Sisters & Company’s “Pickleball Sisters Night” Open House Monday, May 15
Sisters & Company, sponsor of our inaugural Women’s Doubles Tournament in July, is hosting “Pickleball Sisters Night” Monday, May 15, 4-7 pm.
Evergreen pickleball sisters are invited to enjoy light appetizers and wine along with $25 off a minimum purchase of $50 for all merchandise, including sale items.
RSVP here so Diana knows you’re coming. And be sure to tell her you appreciate her sponsorship of the EPC Women’s Doubles Tournament.
Registration for June 7 Dinkeroo Opens Wednesday to All EPC Members
The 3rd annual EPC Dinkeroo Tournament , Wednesday, June 7 at Marshdale Courts, will start taking reservations this Wednesday, May 17. EPC Tournaments Director Mick Pearce announced that the field will be limited to 48 competitors, so you’ll want to get your reservation in before it fills up.
Dinkeroo is a fun, friendly, competitive tournament open to EPC members in all skill levels. Groups of eight will play a dinking round robin. Every shot, including the serve, is from the No Volley Zone (within the kitchen line). The ball must bounce before every return and each return must land in the opponent’s kitchen.
THE RULES FOR DINKEROO
1. Start and scoring the game is the same as a regular game. Serve from outside the kitchen line to the opposite side of the opponent’s court.
2. Every ball must bounce in the kitchen before it is hit. You can go into the kitchen to hit the ball, but you must step out with both feet before stepping back into the kitchen to hit the next shot.
3. The kitchen line is in as if it were the base line. The center line is in on serves.
4. Dinkeroo is a game of pace and patience. Almost all points are made on an unforced error as opposed to a "kill" shot. Slamming or hitting your opponent with a drive, even if they’re in the kitchen, is your opponents’ point.
5. Game to 11, win by one.
Watch how the game is played.
$15 non-refundable registration fee
Registration opens May 17; closes June 2
If you haven’t paid your 2023 dues, get your EPC membership before you register for the tournament.
If you’ re not able to play and would like to volunteer to help the day of the tournament, sign up here.
Laura Kovanda Pro Clinic Sold Out
No surprise here that Laura’s 3-Day Clinic, June 19-21 at Marshdale Courts, has booked all 32 slots. The national pickleball pro is bringing three pros with her to offer instruction, drills, and advice on nutrition and fitness, and how to deal with injuries. If you didn’t get your ticket punched to the clinic, not to worry.
A Special Pro Exhibition featuring games by and with the pros, plus prizes,use of demo paddles, apparel and gear is open to everyone Monday, June 19, 6 pm.
This will be one of the biggest pickleball events in Evergreen this summer.
Marshdale Ready for Summer Play - Wind Screens Down, Roller Nets Up
Monte Poague, EPC Facilities & Equipment Director, confirms that the wind screens and roller nets have been put in place for summer play at Marshdale. It can’t stop the rain, but at least the wind will be less of a problem.
