Pickleball Athletes,
CHCC SCHEDULE CHANGES
There will be no indoor pickleball on Saturday, August 19th. The CHCC gym will be closed for a clothing drive.
Fall weekday pickleball play at the CHCC will return on Monday, August 28th for M/W/F from 10am – 2pm. The gym, however, will be closed for annual maintenance from Monday, September 11th – Sunday, September 17th.
HARGRAVES SCHEDULE CHANGES
Hargraves gymnasium will be closed for floor resurfacing from Monday, August 21 – Saturday, September 2nd. There will be no Thursday pickleball at Hargraves on Thursday, August 31st.
Regular weekday pickleball play will resume at Hargraves on Thursday, September 7th from 9:30am – 12:30pm
​As always you can find the latest play schedule changes reflected on our website calendar:
http://www.chapelhillpickleball.org/events/
THANKS AND A TIP OF THE HAT TO….
“Smiley” (David Miller) for regularly coming in early with his gas powered leaf blower to clear leaves, pine needles and debris from the Ephesus Courts so that the rest of us can play safely. Smiley’s silent, courteous gesture speaks volumes. And is much appreciated. How about expressing your gratitude for his efforts next time you see him on the court?
EPHESUS PICKLEBALL TRAINING CLINICS
We will again be offering our very popular SKILLS AND DRILLS training clinics during the fall. Both clinics will take place at the Ephesus Park courts.
Intermediate Clinic:
8:30am-9:30am, Mondays
Beginning September 11th
Advanced Clinic:
(3.5+ rating):
5-6pm, Sundays
Beginning Sunday, September 10th
No need to sign-up. Just show up with your paddle! After both clinics,
there is open play at the clinic level immediately following the training.
Instructor for both clinics
will be
Brad Hemminger.
For more information see our webpages:
http://www.chapelhillpickleball.org/clinics/
NEW STORAGE BOX
You may have noticed a new, grey storage box adjacent to the front courts at Ephesus. It’s purpose is to eventually serve as a repository for a first aid kit, lost and found items, various play and training aids and perhaps a defibrillator. All Steering Committee members have the combination to the storage box. So, if you’ve lost an item (or found one) or need a band aid, check out the new storage box.
NIGHT LIGHTING IMPROVED and EXTENDED
Want to play pickleball well after dark? Ephesus court lighting has now been reset to allow play till 11pm. Also, at our request the Ephesus parking lot night light has been replaced with a new, brighter bulb. And for that special touch, Jen Johnson, (with the permission of P&R) has placed solar night lights along both sides of the entry way steps to the courts. Thanks, Jen. Those personal touches add a lot and contribute to everyones’ safety.
OUR FIRST TOURNAMENT
(Most Fun! Most Games!)
Chapel Hill’s first pickleball tournament has been scheduled for October 13,14,15.
It’s a Round Robin format and designed for you to have fun while guaranteeing you’ll play at least four games.
There will be
Men’s | Women’s | Mixed | Singles Age Divisions
with
three age brackets:
Under 55, 55-64, 65+
Registration is now open and is limited to the first 100 participants.
Registration Fee: $35. Includes Tshirt and all events
A copy of the tournament registration form is attached.
Check it out and sign up early.
Registration deadline is September 22nd.
See you on the courts.
JB Marr
Brad Hemminger
USAPA Ambassadors
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