SDBC Pickleball Newsletter-November 2018

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November 2018

It was great that many of you were able to join us for our SDBC fall tournament held on Saturday, October 27th. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and feedback has been very positive. We saw some outstanding rallies in each of the groups and the level of play appears to be getting better and better.

The skills challenge was lots of fun and many "Oh Henry" bars and "Reece’s Pieces" were handed out. The serving challenge seemed to be the easiest way to get a treat, but Joey's quick reflexes made winning a lot more difficult in the "Smash and Score."

Thank you

It takes lots of people to help run a successful tournament. Thanks to Mario and Brenda along with the prep crew of Susan, Barb, Roger, and Mary Beth, who put on a delicious luncheon. Thanks to Janice, Paul, and Gale who managed the scorekeeping and timing flawlessly, except perhaps for the coffee spill on one of the scoresheets. LOL! Thanks also to the twenty plus people who offered to help set up on Friday evening even though in the end, we were unable to take you up on your offer. We'll definitely have to do it again.

Dan the Man

You may have noticed that last week one of our paddle trays fell off the top bunk in the storage room and shattered after hitting the floor. Dan B. picked it up, worked on it over the weekend, then came back on Monday with a new and improved paddle tray. No more having to force those thick paddles in too thin slots. Thanks, Dan!

Coaching Etiquette

Many of you have heard about the CBC news report on a pickleball feud in Vernon that spilled over into the courts. At the crux of the matter was an individual giving unwanted coaching tips to fellow players. Sad that it had to go to court to get resolved.

We do have an etiquette that we try to follow at SDBC when playing or spectating. Sometimes it's a fine line between a friendly tip during a game and unwanted coaching which can be repetitive in nature. If you feel that someone is giving you unwanted coaching, you can respectfully say that you don't wish to be coached. If you feel that the unwanted coaching persists, then please talk to one of the hosts. In the beginners' class on Wednesday and Saturday, teaching games can take place, but players should always be asked if they want tips. Sometimes we just want to play and have fun and enjoy our friends.

Thank you, and enjoy your pickleball and the fellowship!

Fall Tournament Results

Intermediate/Advance Beginners:
Champions – Barb B. and Anne D.
Runner-ups – Michael T. and Ingrid B.

Intermediates:
Champions – Dave B. and Blake F.
Runner-ups – Maria P. and Bob M.

Advanced:
Champions – Howard K. and Ray R.
Runner-ups – Isaac St. C. and Roland St. C.

Upcoming Cancellations:

- Saturday, November 10th (Welsh Men's Choir Concert)
- Monday, November 12th (Remembrance Day)
- Saturday, December 1st (Delta Community Choir Concert)

For additional pickleball cancellations, or changes occurring before the next newsletter, you will be contacted via our Mailchimp mailing list, if you have signed up to receive this newsletter. You can also view these changes on our website. If you have suggestions of what to include in our newsletter, please feel free to contact us at pickleball@southdelta.org.

Skills, Drills, Rules, & Strategy Tips of the Month

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Our charity to support this fall with donations from pickleball is the

BC Guide Dogs – Autism Support Dogs.

Autism Support Dogs, a division of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, provides professionally trained dogs to children with autism aged 3-10 and their families, at no cost to the recipient. Their goal is to improve the quality of life of children with autism and their family by providing a trained Autism Support Dog. It takes up to two years and costs the charity up to $35,000 to produce each autism support dog.

General Rules of Play at SDBC

Sign in when you first arrive, so we can keep track of how many players show up for each session.
In consideration of others playing at the current session, please do not enter the gym any earlier than 5 minutes prior to the start of your session.
Only attend one playing session per day.
Remember to pay the $2 per player fee, each session you play.
Wear gym shoes to prevent injury from slipping.
Bring your own water bottle.
When there are 4 or more players waiting, the game ends when one of the teams reaches 9 points. No 2 point difference.
After your game, place your paddle in the rack oriented for winner or non-winner. The next four players to go out will be according to the orientation of the closest paddle to the beginning of the rack.
At the end of the final session of the day, please help clean up and put away all the equipment and chairs. The gym must be vacated within 10 minutes of the end of the session, in order for the church to be secured.
Level of Play: Play at the session that is appropriate for your skill level. If you need any assistance determining your skill level, please ask one of the hosts.
Rating Descriptors: Skill level ratings can be broken down into a range between 1.0-5.0. An advanced player is highly skilled and has mastered third shots, dinks, and lobs, and understands body and court position. Find your rating here.

Average Weekly Session Attendance (October)

Monday:   Adv. Beg. - Intermediate: 23
Intermediate- Advanced: 19*

Wednesday:  Beg. - Adv. Beginners: 21
   Intermediate- Advanced: 20+*

Saturday: Beg. - Adv. Beginners: 5
Intermediate- Advanced: 15*
   Adv. Beg. - Intermediate: 18

*Maximum number of 20
Our numbers are increasing for most sessions and, as winter is soon upon us, we may see an even greater increase in interest in playing at the church. In some sessions, we have implemented a maximum of 20 so that all those players that come for that session get adequate game time. We don't want to turn away players at any time, but ,unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to get more access to the gym due to maintenance and other bookings.

Upcoming Events at South Delta Baptist Church

Senior Scene Luncheons

Senior Scene Luncheons are for senior couples, singles, widows, and widowers from within our church, seniors residences, and the community. Come enjoy a home-style lunch, uplifting music, and warm fellowship while learning principles of life from the bible through various speakers and musicians. Luncheons take place every third Tuesday of each month at 11:30AM (2nd Tuesday in December). Suggested donation of $5. Lunch is free if you are a first-time visitor.

Past Issues of Newsletter

For additional information on SDBC Pickleball, including session times, please click on the logo above and go to the Pickleball page located under Ministries.

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