THE PIGGLEBALL FUNDRAISER 2 TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. AND REPLACED WITH A STRUCTURED OPEN PLAY. REFUNDS OF PLAYERS ENTERED INTO THE TOURNAMENT MUST BE REQUESTED THROUGH ALBERT NODA BY TEXT MESSAGE TO (803) 391-2078. WE ARE REQUESTING $30

SKILLS CLINICS

Purpose: Provide skills clinics by Professional Level Instructor and Player Marcus Luke

Dates: 20 October 2022

Location: Davidson County Senior Center, 555 W. Center Street Extension, Lexington, NC

Fees: $40 per clinic

To Enter: contact Andy Tuttle at (336)549-6440 or andy@galacticpickleball.com

Clinic #1, 8:00-10:00am, for beginners and intermediate level players although all levels can benefit

 1) Grasping the When, why and How of Serve,Return,Third and Dink (adjusting mechanics and addressing footwork and paddle prep issues as well)

 2) Getting to kitchen and what to do once you’re there. (Becoming comfortable with the “soft game”)

 3) patience vs aggression(offense vs defense)

Clinic #2, 10:30am-12:30pm, generally for more advanced players

1) Setting up points/applying strategies based on opponents strengths and weaknesses 

 2) Thinking 3 shots ahead . You don’t win most points on FIRST shot. (How to set up a point=chess match)

 3) court movement, coverage and recovery

 4) drills to get to your NEXT level

Note: player entry fees go to instructor and clinic expenses and are not used for building outdoor courts

4th ANNUAL PIGGLEBALL TOURNAMENT

MORPHED INTO STRUCTURED Open play

Already registered and paid for the Piggleball Fundraiser 2 tournament: Please contact Albert Noda to request part or full entry refund if you do not wish to participate or contribute.

Purpose: We are closing in on our goal to raise funds for the construction of 2 new outdoor pickleball courts to be constructed next to the Davidson County Parks & Rec gym. We need your help and contribution to help us grow Pickleball and give more people the opportunity to enjoy our great game!

New Dates: 20 - 21 October 2022 (Thursday, 2:00 to 7pm, Friday, 9am to 5pm)

Location: Davidson County Senior Center, 555 W. Center Street Extension, Lexington, NC

Registration:

1. contact Bynum Tuttle at (336)601-2119 or email at bynum@galacticpickleball.com with name, skill level, contact information. (Bynum prefers email)

2. Please register before 17 October 2022 for planning purposes. Can register at checkin!

3. Please go to TeamReach app, group code “A100” select the session you plan to play (you can play in 1 or all sessions) and indicate your skill level. This step is NOT necessary but helpful in coordinating with other players of similar skill levels.

Suggested donation: $30 (includes both days), make checks payable to “Friends of Davidson County Parks & Recreation” and you will get a tax deductible receipt.

Mail to Davidson County Parks and Recreation c/o Chris Meeks, 555 W. Center Street Extension, Lexington, NC or bring to check-in.

About Play:

• Courts: Courts will be separated by skill level play

• Partners: no partner necessary, but you can bring a partner or play with someone new

• Age groupings: none

• Demo paddles will be available so you can test some of the latest paddle technology

Snacks: water, snacks and bananas provided (no meals)

Potluck: please bring 1 covered dish on Friday only. Lunch will be from Noon until 1:30

Prizes

1. drawing: tickets at entry door and upon how many matches won

2. prizes: include paddles from Onix, Diadem, Gruvn and Nexxed, along with bags and other items

Join us to have a good time playing, fellowship and raising funds for a great cause!