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March 2018
"March Madness"
 
We will have a little of our own “March Madness” happening down at SDBC.  All of you, please join us to watch the round robin and/or finals of our inaugural Spring Tournament on Saturday, March 10th. Doors open at 9 AM with the round robin kicking off at 9:30 AM sharp.  Finals will begin shortly after 11:30 AM if you decide just to come for that.  The top four players in each of our three divisions will be playing sudden death games.  It should be an exciting event!
 
The madness continues after the finals, where players and spectators, no matter what your age, are invited to try your luck with our ‘skill’ challenge where ‘luck’ will probably play a bigger role than ‘skill’.
 
Everyone, spectators and players along with those just coming for lunch are then invited to join us for a complimentary luncheon in our Chapel room.  It will be a great time to get together with good food, good company and mix with other pickleballers playing in the different sessions at the church.
 
If coming to the complimentary luncheon, please register at Luncheon Sign-up so that we have an idea of how much food to prepare for those coming to the luncheon.
 
 Schedule:
  •   9:00 AM: Doors open
  •   9:30 AM: Round robin begins
  • 11:40 AM: Finals
  • 11:55 AM: Pickleball Challenge
  • 12:10 PM: Winner Presentation
  • 12:15 PM: Luncheon in Chapel
  •  1:15 PM: Clean-up
Spring Tournament Sign-ups
 
We still have room for a couple of Advanced Beginners to join in the tournament.   If you would like to join us, please register at Tournament Registration.  Our other divisions are full with each having a waiting list.  Once registration is closed on Monday, March 5th, for the players, they will be sent further information as to time and schedule.   A reminder to those playing, if for any reason there is a change in your plans, let us know as soon as possible so that we can add players from our waitlist.
 
 Luncheon
 
We have around 40 people signed up for lunch so far.  If you still haven’t indicated you would like to come to this complimentary luncheon, please register at Luncheon Sign-up.    We need to know by Wednesday, March 7th, to ensure we have prepared enough food for everyone.
 
Tournament Help
 
A huge thank you to the incredible offers by volunteers to help with setup, food prep and helping out on both Friday night and Saturday during the tournament.  We will be contacting you early next week as to where we can use you.  We have so many volunteers that I don’t think we can use all of you but what a great problem to have.

Also, please note the upcoming cancellation times on your calendar.  

Thank you and enjoy your pickleball and the fellowship!
Click on the photo above to view the Church's Pickleball Ministry video
Upcoming Pickleball Cancellations (All Sessions):
  • Saturday, March 17th (Wedding)
  • Monday, April 2nd (Easter Monday)
For cancellations or changes occurring before the next newsletter, you will be contacted by our Mailchimp account group contact.
Skills, Drills, Rules & Strategy Tips of the Month 
Select photos above to access this month's featured videos
General Rules of Play at SDBC
  • Please 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.
  • Please only attend one playing session per day. 
  • Please remember to pay the $2/player/session fee.
  • Please wear gym shoes to prevent injury from slipping.
  • Please 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 points difference. 
  • After your game, place your paddle in the rack oriented for winner or non-winner. The next 4 players to go out will be according to the orientation of the closest paddle at 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, lobs, and understands body and court position. Find your rating.
Average Weekly Session Attendance (February)
 
Monday:        Adv. Beg. - Intermediate: 21
                        Advanced (Competitive): 10

Wednesday: Introductory & Beginner: 15
                        Advanced (Competitive): 16

Saturday:      Advanced (Competitive):  17
                        Adv. Beg. -  Intermediate: 20
Upcoming Events at South Delta Baptist Church


Alpha 2018
January 14th-March 11th // 4-6PM

SDBC will be hosting the Alpha program as a 9-week course, starting in January 2018. Please visit our Alpha page for more information. Registration is not necessary, and you can drop in for any session. 
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 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 11:30 AM. Suggested donation of $5. Lunch is free if you are a first-time visitor.

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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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