But I find it awkward to reading this on my Kindle and would like to have a paper form to read and share with friends to encourage them to join the organization, so I muddled through the website to do just that.
As I'm reading it I was struck by how many people mentioned in the magazine that I know personally.
There was an article about Kelly Kirk who owns and operates Riverstyks, based in Winona MN. They are producing some of the newest types of paddles and have a line of brightly colored balls. I can't wait to get a new paddle when I'm back in the area and playing with her at the YMCA in Winona again. Hmmm, I think I'll go online and order some fun indoor balls for use while I'm here in Florida.
Another article featured Palm Creek RV in Casa Grande AZ, where I definitely will be spending some time next winter! They have 32 pickleball courts and the past president is Tom Gearhart, who I play with when in Minnesota for the summer months.
There were several articles about the winners of the Senior Nationals, and one of them was my neighbor while we were in Hemet CA - Rosalie Knutsen. She plays in the National tournaments and took a bronze in the 75+ singles category. Yup, those ladies are between 75 - 79 and there is a category for over 80. Before you envision any kind of dottering old people, I dare you to try a game with them...they are wicked good! I had the good fortune to receive some coaching and training from her during my stay in California.
The magazine has lots of articles on how to improve your game, where the tournaments are and how to find the right paddle. It is just chock full of information and I get excited just thinking about it.
Long Live the Queen of Pickleball
Who knew that Pickleball was such a big deal?! Is there a history to this game/sport? I think it is great you love it and have such fun. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThere is a delightful history to this game, which is actually celebrating its 50th birthday. It just didn't get popular until the last decade or so and is just now beginning to burst forth in place of golf.
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ReplyDeleteHow wonderful for you that there is now a pickleball magazine. You know so many of the persons listed in the magazine, who knows? Maybe one of these days we'll see your name in that magazine too!!!
ReplyDeleteDid you ever find a hard copy of the magazine? I'm off to watch a bit of TV now. You have a wonderful evening. Hugs, Edna B.
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