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Columbus Pickleball Club
June 2024 Newsletter (#1)
What can I find out about in this newsletter?
In this newsletter I have numbered each section, hoping to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for:
1-CPC Board information
2-CPC Membership
3-What's Coming Up?
4-What Happened in May?
5-News to Know
6-Pickleball Schedules and Venues
7-Pickleball Tip Video
Newsletter tip: Be sure to click on gallery image expand arrows to view a small image completely.
Thank you! Jennifer Villiger
Mission Statement of the Columbus Pickleball Club
To promote the sport of pickleball as a fun, healthy, recreational activity for all skill levels in Columbus and the surrounding area.
May Words From the President - Nancy Conner
** I am still eagerly awaiting someone to step up to be CPC President beginning 8/1 for a two-year term. Nominations are also welcome. Please consider this rewarding opportunity -- it is not a cumbersome job and support will be provided. **
May has flown by but not without many learning the game of pickleball and joining play. Yay! June's clinic has over 20 signed up! Kudos to those members who have stepped up to help organize the beginner clinics. Julie Geilker is a whiz with spreadsheets so she has done a beautiful job creating new members' info and getting pertinent info to them. She continues to do a stellar job with GroupMe. The Morrisons, Carol Crossman, and Linda Brown have stepped up to get volunteers to assist with the clinics. These assistants are invaluable! Twitch has been eagerly getting the equipment and delivering it to the instructor. Juliana has taught the clinics, but waiting to have their turn are Jerry Reinhart, Steve Huisheere, Harry Morgan, Mary Moore, the Morrisons, and the Rutans. Greg Willmore has done great photography and is assisting wherever needed. This is quite impressive to see how many people are assisting. Thank you!
Please continue to volunteer --- we have a lot more players than we do volunteers.
The courts are busy!! Enjoy and be safe.
--Nancy
Latest Board Meeting Minutes - April 30, 2024
Next board meeting will be July 9, 2024 at 5:15 pm at Mill Race Center
E-mail Nancy Conner at connern46@gmail.com with any suggestions
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Please Renew your CPC Membership!
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!
Membership Statistics
As of May 29, 2024, there are a total of 222 members with 26 new never before joined (12%) and 196 renewed CPC members (88%). We had 9 members join or renew in the past month. So far 71% of previous 2023 CPC members have renewed. We are at 80% 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.
Welcome to CPC - May 2024 Members
Be sure to introduce yourselves to new members who joined in May (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 May Members
- Beth Ballard
- Mary Cunningham
- Matt Diebolt
- Travis Mouser
- Cameron Peres
- Brandy Ramsey
New and Renewed 2024 CPC Members
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June 20th - Indianapolis Pickleball Club
Exclusive Pickleball Clinic with Pros Salome Devidze and Altaf Merchant!
Format: 6 courts, 24 people
Includes: Swag bags with The One Glove, Halara gift card, and Tourna-Grip tape
Price: $150/person for the 3-hour clinic
What to Expect:
3-hour private clinic with two top pros
Refine your strokes
Master advanced strategies
Engage in competitive games
BONUS:
From 4-6 PM, enjoy an exciting best-of-five exhibition doubles match featuring Salome Devidze and Altaf Merchant vs. Rick Witsken and his partner. Afterwards, stay for food and drinks while mingling with the pros!
Everyone is welcome to walk in for free after 4 PM for the exhibition match and the food and drinks.
Limited spots—don’t miss out on this opportunity! https://app.courtreserve.com/.../11710/RB6YNTD11710974
1650 Industry Drive, Indianapolis, IN
Various dates in June/July/August
To register, call Columbus, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department at (812) 376-2680 or visit their new office at 2252 25th St. For more information, email ColumbusPickleballClub@gmail.com.
For online registration go to: https://incolumbusweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac.
Go to All Activities, & then click on the Filter icon. In the Keyword/Activity # Field enter Pickleball, and then click on the orange Search button to see all open clinics.
Class size limited to 24 students for 4:1 student to instructor ratio, so register early.
Clinics in partnership with Columbus Pickleball Club volunteers. We hope to see you on the 6 new Circle K Fieldhouse pickleball courts!
Friday Nights following Beginner Clinics - Donner Park
CPC Annual Meeting - July 20th - Donner Park
Please plan to attend the club's annual meeting in July! More details will be in the July newsletter but we want you to put it on your calendar! Rain date will be July 21st.
Bill Martin Memorial Round Robin - May 4th - CeraSports
It started with drenched courts
Thank you to all the players that brought leaf blowers, old towels, squeegees, carpet court cleaners, CERA for a big walk-behind leaf blower, and to all that helped dry the 18 courts at Ceraland Park/CERA Sports Park after the 1 hr lightning and thunderstorm before the Thrive Alliance Bill Martin Memorial Pickleball Scramble. The Scramble was delayed 1.75 hrs. but looking at the courts after everyone pitched in, you would not have known there was ever a downpour. Thank you!!!
Followed by great playing
There were 8 players in the Beginner (2.0-2.4) Division, 24 players divided into three pods in the Recreational (2.5-2.9) Division, 27 players divided into three pods in the Intermediate (3.0-3.4) Division, 12 players in the Competitive (3.5-3.9) Division, and 8 players in the Advanced (4.0+) Division.
There are so many photos of volunteers drying the courts, spectators, people having fun, and amazing action shots of the players! I couldn't choose which ones to feature, so please click on the links below to view. Thank you to Jana Bunch, Greg Willmore, and Warrie Dennis for taking photos!
https://drive.google.com/.../1oqcDS3vfENwKkaM2vO1pGs1jBKB...
https://drive.google.com/.../1PNE7ME11rnp4vM3sCmys84RmOFV...
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FrRak3G2Wy0zDfMEr6qL2t-Oor-wW-Lc?usp=sharing
And ended with Elaine Martin posing with the medal winners!
Winners by Division will be featured in June Newsletter #2
Thank you!
A huge thank you to all the players, sponsors, Columbus Pickleball Club Members, and all who attended the Bill Martin Pickleball Scramble for Thrive Alliance!
Finally, thank you to Sue, Alan, and Beth at Thrive Alliance for bringing all the wonderful fruits, veggies & dip, cake, and hydration for the players. Thank you to all the volunteers and a special thanks to Charlie for another fun Scramble.
Donations in memory of Bill Martin are still possible at https://thrive-alliance.org/donate/
Beginner Clinic - May 15/16 - Circle K Fieldhouse at NexusPark
Pictured below are recent graduates of the CPC May Beginner Pickleball clinic at Circle K Fieldhouse at NexusPark. Also some of the students participated in the Friday Newbie Night at Donner Park on May 17th and they did great!
Thank you Juliana for teaching with assistance from Bob, Rick, Erica, Twitch, and Greg (also our photographer). We can't hold these clinics without our volunteer instructors & assistants.
At Friday Newbie Night, thanks to Nancy, Joe, Twitch, Rick, Sam, Sharon, and Julie for playing & helping out the recent grads of the beginner clinic.
Thank you to Columbus, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department for partnering with CPC to bring pickleball to the community!
For additional photos from the clinic please see the Columbus Pickleball Club Facebook page.
Ladies' Luncheon - May 18th - Amazing Joe's
Eighteen ladies enjoyed lunch on the patio at Amazing Joe's Grill to celebrate February, March, April, and May birthdays. Good conversations and great ladies!
Donor Appreciation Banner Presentation - May 19th - Donner Park
It was a nice day and a nice turnout for our Donor Appreciation Banner presentation. An informative recap from CPC Founder Mary Moore and CPC President Nancy Conner. First, Mary told us about how she and her husband Norris got the original two courts built. Then Nancy recounted the road to getting four additional courts built back in 2021. Lots of appetizers, sweet treats, and pickleball.
Thank you to all our company, individual, and CPC member court donors for making the 4 additional pickleball courts possible along with Columbus, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department. Thank you Vicky Gelfius for being a Silver court donor and for attending. Thank you Nancy & Juliana for food & decorations, and Jennifer for her signature pickleball cookies! Thank you Greg Willmore for the great photographs!
Here is a link to additional photos of the event: https://drive.google.com/.../11cLtuUNE4bpbqb0bvTwZi8qI43a...
Mary Moore telling the crowd how pickleball came to Columbus
Patty Hauck, Rose Ann Dunlap, Nancy Conner, and Mary Moore
These four ladies were part of the original group of pickleball players in Columbus
Time to play!
CPC GroupMe
Want to know where & when to play in Columbus? Join CPC GroupMe!
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.
USA PICKLEBALL 2024 OFFICIAL RULEBOOK
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 BRAND MERCHANDISE
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
Spring/Summer 2024
Spring/Summer 2024
Go to the webstore for a closer look & options.
CPC Member Discount
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.
Indoor Venues
Foundation For Youth
- 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.
June Schedule
Lots of changes from "normal"! It is officially summer at FFY so the gym availability is limited with the Boys & Girls Club needing one gym every day and now programming on Saturday mornings too. FFY will also be closing up the building on Sundays for the summer.
2024 FFY Drop-in Fees and Pass Pricing
Nexus Park
- $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
Due to other events in the Fieldhouse, the drop-in schedule changes weekly. Please look at the Circle K Fieldhouse at NexusPark Facebook page for the latest schedule.
Location of courts
Brown County YMCA
Round robin blind draw tournament the first Monday of each month.
Decatur County Family YMCA
3 indoor painted courts on gym floor - portable nets available, bring your own indoor balls.
Fees: Free YMCA Members or Drop-in fee $4, 10 punch card for $25, 15 punch card for $30
Beginner and Competitive open play times.
Mill Race Center
Tipton Lakes Athletic Club
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
TLAC Programs and Clinics
Summer session (June/July)
TLAC pickleball program additional information
Summer session (June/July)
Pickleball Coaching Rates
Instructor Sharon Guingrich
Cardio Pickleball
Come enjoy a fun way to workout and play your favorite sport! Improve your overall skills, footwork, and endurance.
Intermediate Drills and Skills at Ceraland
Begins June 4th - 6-7 pm
Clinics with Pro Pickleball Player Salome Devidze
Mid-June
Team Rumble
June 15th
Summer Pickleball Leagues
Begin mid-June
Summer Showdown
June 29th - 12-5PM
Outdoor Venues
Donner Park
Six courts free and open to the public.
Address: Located in Donner Park at the corner of 17th and Sycamore Streets
Etiquette sign at Donner
Court Rules
CERA Sports Park
18 lighted pickleball courts. $5 gate fee per person
Address: 3989 S 525 E Columbus, IN 47203
They have lights!
Court rules
CERA Season Pass - Good April 1 thru October 31, 2024
Buy in person with a group of 4 or more and receive 25% off! Everyone in the group can be adults and do not have to be related.
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!
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