Newsletter contents:

1-CPC Board information

2-CPC Membership

3-What's Coming Up?

4-Discover Columbus Pickleball Tournament

5-What Happened in August?

6-News to Know

7-Pickleball Schedules and Venues

8-Pickleball Tip Video

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Thank you! Jennifer Villiger

To promote the sport of pickleball as a fun, healthy, recreational activity for all skill levels in Columbus and the surrounding area.

Greetings! August just flew by! As president the first month since Nancy stepped down, I have been learning all the projects the club participates in. CPC is very lucky to have such devoted people to promote pickleball in our community and I am thrilled to be included in this group of wonderful people.

On August 8th, we celebrated National Pickleball Day by packing the courts at Donner and Ceraland. 18 full courts with people waiting was a sight to see! Dunn Stadium is awaiting some permits to start but still projecting to be finished in October.

We held a beginner clinic with 16 participants. Please welcome them on the courts and show them the ropes.

Discover Columbus Tournament is right around the corner and the club has been busy with last minute touches. Play, volunteer, or just come and watch the games!

Have thoughts or concerns? I would love to hear from you. I can be reached at 812-344-7745 or at jageilker@icloud.com

See you on the courts!

Julie

E-mail Julie Geilker at Jageilker@icloud.com with any ideas or concerns

If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to renew your CPC membership for 2024. Members who have already renewed are listed in the membership roster below.

Dues are $12 per member for the year. We ask that each member sign up individually so we can gather better contact information. Any dependent children can be added as CPC members at no charge. Please just let us know their names.

Please use this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040444A5AD2EA5FA7-46761601-2024#/ to renew online. There will be a $1.10 transaction fee added by Sign Up Genius for each member, bringing the total charge to $13.10. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, please email Cindy Rutan at CPCINTreasurer@gmail.com to get a copy of the membership form emailed to you.

Thank you for your continued support of Columbus Pickleball Club!

As of August 29, 2024, there are a total of 253 members with 50 new never before joined (20%) and 203 renewed CPC members (80%). We had 4 members join or renew in the past month. So far 73% of previous 2023 CPC members have renewed. We are at 91% of last year's total number of members (In 2023 we were at 277 members).

As a member, you will be able to attend member-only social round robins, for women members you will be able to attend the Ladies bi-monthly Birthday Luncheon, and for all, the end of year Holiday Social. All membership fees go towards approved miscellaneous expenses, equipment needs, training, or socials . For more information, email Floyd or Cindy Rutan, CPC co-Treasurers at CPCINTreasurer@gmail.com.

Be sure to introduce yourselves to new members who joined in August (never before a member of CPC), if you see them on the courts at Foundation For Youth (FFY), Tipton Lakes Athletic Club (TLAC), Nexus Park or outdoors at Donner Park or CERA pickleball courts. New members if you need additional information, please contact Juliana at ColumbusPickleballClub@gmail.com.

New August Members

• Malerie Brewer
• Nancy Carothers
• Timothy Shaw
• Angie Ulm

Join us anytime between 5:30 and 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3rd, to help Rose Ann Dunlap be able to turn in over 1200 painted rocks for the Parks and Rec Halloween Fall Fest! No artistic ability required! If you have supplies such as paint pens, Sharpies, Mod Podge (that will stick to rocks), and/or stickers please bring them.

Many hands make light work!

We will be at the Shelter house by the pickleball courts.

Mary Moore has done a wonderful job of getting volunteers from CPC to work at this year's Mill Race Marathon. Our "job" is to guide runners to keep them on the course and cheer them on! 42 people have signed up to volunteer! CPC receives $10 per volunteer. There is still an opportunity to sign up. Contact Mary Moore at 812-345-9292 or mary.moore6363@gmail.com if you would like to participate.

CPC will have a table at the Columbus Parks & Rec Halloween Fall Fest on October 26th. CPC members will be passing out candy, stickers, and painted rocks. Bring your kids/grandkids out to Donner Park and enjoy the evening!

At this time no volunteers are needed. If you have previously told Rose Ann Dunlap that you would help, please confirm by texting her at 812-603-3231.

• Capri Yrineo has worked hard to get some great door prizes. You will have to be present to win so plan to stay until the end!
• The Rutans will set up a Sign Up Genius to accept payment beginning October 1st. You may also pay at the door (and avoid the Sign Up Genius transaction fee). RSVP deadline will be October 31st.
• This is a great time to bring donated candy for the Festival of Lights Parade!

We had a great time marching in the Festival of Lights parade last year and hope this year is even better! Our amazing float will be spruced up with a few new additions. We will need walkers to walk the parade route and pass out candy. If you would like to participate, please contact Julie Geilker by texting 812-344-7745 or by sending an e-mail to Jageilker@icloud.net.

We will need LOTS of candy and would appreciate any donations!

Calling all Columbus pickleball players! The 7th annual Discover Columbus Pickleball Tournament co-hosted by the Columbus Pickleball Club and Columbus Parks and Rec is just around the corner. This year’s tournament will be held Sept. 20-22, 2024 at Donner Park and we need your help to make the tournament a success!! Proceeds from previous tourneys allowed CPC to contribute to

the construction of the 4 additional courts at Donner Park. Please click on this link to sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040444A5AD2EA5FA7-50403284-2024#/

We still need loaned equipment and assistance with the following: player check-in/hospitality, setup and teardown, photographers, and pod captains. Thank you for volunteering. This tournament would not happen without our volunteers!!!

If you require additional information just email Juliana at

ColumbusPickleballClub@gmail.com.

Again, thank you for your support!

See levels of investment and the exposure you will get

So many events! Find the one(s) right for you!

Deadline to register is September 13th!

August 8th was a great day for pickleball in Columbus! Donner courts were full in the morning and the evening. All 18 courts at CERA Sports were full in the evening! Signs and balloons were hung at Donner and a few people brought some goodies to share during morning play.

We had a great turnout of 20 women at our CPC Ladies' Luncheon on August 10th to celebrate June/July/August birthdays. It was a beautiful day to sit outside and the McAlister's Deli staff was very accommodating! It was so nice to just relax and visit with each other!

Fantastic beginner clinic at Nexus Park on Thursday and Friday (Aug 28/29). Thanks so much to the instructor Mary Moore and the volunteers -Rick and Erica Saltsman, Sam and Debbie Cotton,
and Joe Kresovsky for making it a great success.

Please welcome these new players into our Pickleball Community!

CPC has various chats:

• CPC News & Information (auto enrolled) - the latest news about CPC
• Local Pickleball Schedules (auto enrolled) - current pickleball schedules for various venues
• Ladies Monday Night - Ladies only all skill levels at Donner Park or CeraSports Park
• Men's Monday Night - Men only all skill levels at Donner Park or CeraSports Park
• CPC Comp Group - Intermediate on up skill level play
• CPC Rec Group - Beginners to Recreational skill level play
• CERA Sports - All skill levels with play at Ceraland Park
• NexusPark Fieldhouse - All skill levels Open Play
• TLAC Pickleball - For those who would like to play during TLAC's Open Play in the mornings on Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday.
• Volunteer Assistants - Volunteers to assist with Beginner or Promo Clinics

If you would like to receive the "How To Join CPC GroupMe" pdf, e-mail Julie Geilker at ColumbusPickleballClub@gmail.com, or if you already have GroupMe on your phone, just scan the QR Code to join.

Click the link below to download the 2024 Official Rulebook (it's 88 pages!), read about significant rule changes, and commit to memory important information.

CPC has partnered with Women Owned Business, Spotlight Strategies in Franklin. The CPC web store will be available all year round with lots of options as far as color, logo size, and placement of the CPC logo. You can also add personalization or a fun pickleball graphic.

No refunds or exchanges so please check sizing carefully (size charts available in product links). The Columbus Pickleball Club logo will appear on all items. In addition, CPC will receive 10% back on all orders.

You may pick-up at their office, Juliana can distribute several orders at open play once a month, or they can ship to you (estimated shipping starting at $12). You will find the Spring/Summer line in the pictures below. Get your CPC gear now :)

You can now purchase your items online in 3 easy steps:

1. Scan the QR code or go online to https://columbuspickleballgear.itemorder.com/

2. Choose your items and add them to your cart.

3. Securely check out with your credit card

Any questions? Contact Susan McCarty: 317-738-3434; orders@spotlight-strategies.com; http://www.spotlight-strategies.com

PickleballCentral.com: Use discount code CRColumbus to receive a 5% discount on your total order before tax and delivery and help CPC receive a matching 5% towards an end of year gift card to use on future equipment purchases.

• 2, 3, or 5 indoor courts on wooden gym floor, portable nets available, bring your own indoor balls.
  
• Recreational & Intermediate Open Play days & times.
• Refer to flyer for fees & check-in procedures.
• Please note days closed for special events and holidays.

• $8 Drop-in Fee
• All levels Open Play
• 6 pickleball courts on wooden gym floor (2 basketball courts)
• Nets are provided, bring your own indoor balls

Register online at https://tlac.clubautomation.com/. Create a TLAC account, if you don't already have one.

For more information on youth pickleball programs, pickleball events, leagues, or Beginner Pickleball lessons contact Sharon Guingrich: Email Sharon2k@hotmail.com Text cell 812-679-7477

Six courts free and open to the public.

Address: Located in Donner Park at the corner of 17th and Sycamore Streets

18 lighted pickleball courts. $5 gate fee per person

Address: 3989 S 525 E Columbus, IN 47203

No play on Saturdays 9/7, 9/14, 9/21 until 2:00 p.m. due to Cross Country!

Ready to elevate your pickleball game? Meet Sharon Guingrich, Director of Pickleball at Tipton Lakes Athletic Club, offering expert coaching tailored just for you! With 11 years of experience, and certified by Pickleball Coaching International, Sharon brings a wealth of knowledge to the court. Enjoy private lessons at Ceraland, focusing solely on your skills and goals. For rates and scheduling, contact Sharon at 812-679-7477 or email sharon2k@hotmail.com. Paddle Up and let's ace this game together!

This video shows tips about hitting shots in the transition area. Kevin uses lots of good analogies about how tight to hold the paddle, what angle at which the paddle face should be, and more!