Newsletter contents:

1-CPC Board information

2-CPC Membership

3-What's Coming Up?

4-Discover Columbus Pickleball Tournament

5-CPC Members...

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.

September has already come to an end. I hope everyone got lots of play time this month with all the nice weather we have had. Donner is packed anytime I drive by early mornings and evenings. Ceraland is also bustling with groups and players. Hoping we can take this nice playing weather into October.

Another Discover Columbus Pickleball Tournament has come and gone. As many of you know, it takes a lot of planning and a ton of volunteers to make this event happen. We are so very lucky that we have such a wonderful group of members who always show up and generously give their time and talents to the club. We had 352 players this year which is the most we have ever had. Huge shout -out goes to Dean Layman, Cindy Massey and Juliana Bernabe for all the organizing and work. To all of our members who gave their time volunteering over the weekend, we thank you. The busy tournament went from 90 plus degrees on Friday and Saturday to 70 and rainy Sunday afternoon. This led to the tournament being moved indoors to TLAC around 2pm. Afternoon games were delayed with the last games finishing around 9:30pm. Everyone pitched in and got it done. So proud of our group! This will be the last year our annual tournament will be held at Donner. We voted at the annual meeting to move it to Ceraland moving forward. Exciting changes ahead!

Dunn Stadium is still waiting on permit approvals so there has been no progress there. Neighboring cities have gotten new courts including Brownstown and North Vernon. I hear they are worth a visit.

Don't forget on days you need to play indoors we have multiple local options: TLAC, Nexus Park, and FFY. Check for local schedules on Group Me.

Read on for exciting events coming up in October, November and December.

See you on the courts!

Julie

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

Still Time to Become a CPC Member for 2024!

You still have time to become a 2024 CPC Member!! Members who have already renewed for 2024 are listed in the membership roster below.

GREAT NEWS – New members joining for the first time in October, November, and December will not only get membership for 2024 but will also get 2025 membership for the low price of $12.

We ask that each person 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.

2025 membership sign up will begin with the January 1, 2025 newsletter.

Thank you for your continued support of Columbus Pickleball Club!

As of September 30, 2024, there are a total of 257 members with 54 new never before joined (21%) and 203 renewed CPC members (79%). We had 4 members join or renew in the past month. So far 73% of previous 2023 CPC members have renewed. We are at 93% 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 September (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 September Members

• Rachelle Henry
• Elizabeth Hlavaty
• Sue Riley
• Shannon Waldron

• 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. (See link below)
• This is a great time to bring donated candy for the Festival of Lights Parade!

Link for Holiday Social Signup Genius:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040444A5AD2EA5FA7-50460830-2024

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!

There is a separate newsletter for the DCPT. If you are interested in reading it, click below:

On September 11th, CPC players took a few minutes to reflect on events of 9/11. Judy C and Cindy M worked together to set aside a few minutes before play began. Cindy M gave a great presentation and passed out small flags to everyone. There was also a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. to commemorate the time that the first tower was hit.

On September 24th, some CPC ladies played Purse Bingo to support the local chapter of Phi Beta Psi whose main purpose is fighting cancer. Julie G had a Bingo! to win a Michael Kors purse. Rose Ann D and Tami S also got a Bingo! but did not win the tie-breaker so each went home with a $5 bill as a consolation prize. Rose Ann also won a raffle prize. The rest were just happy to donate to a good cause!

Mary M was amazing in getting volunteers for the Mill Race Marathon! The group met at Donner Park on September 26th to get t-shirts, snack bags, and information. Some brought goodies. Some stayed to participate in serving, drop shots, and dinking competitions.

Mary, Bob M, and Cindy R were Course Marshals and each were responsible for a team of volunteers posted along the route whose job it was to guide runners to stay on course (and stop vehicles from driving onto the course). Rain was continuous on the day of the race (September 28th), but the CPC volunteers wore smiles along with their raincoats and boots.

This is the third year Mary has recruited volunteers. Year 1 had 17 volunteers, Year 2 had 31, and this year there were 43 volunteers! CPC receives $10 per volunteer so it's a money-making opportunity as well as a lot of fun! See the article below about the impact the CPC volunteers have had on the Mill Race Marathon the last few years!

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

If you keep losing hands battles on the pickleball court, learn how you can unlock fast hands during your next pickleball rally. You will learn how to better anticipate the pickleball, improve your paddle positioning and swing, and track the pickleball so you can respond in any situation.