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                                                                        January 2020
Happy New Year, Pickleballers!
 
Our hope is that each one of you had a wonderful Christmas and that you are ready to play lots of pickleball in the New Year.  Our weekly schedule will stay the same as it was last month, for the time being. Some of our new sessions have been under-utilized but with January comes New Year’s Resolutions, so we can expect more pickleballers to join us.

On Saturday, December 21st, we had a really nice time socializing in the chapel over coffee and brownies with ice cream. Special thanks to Brenda and Mario for preparing such a tasty treat along with the coffee. The South Delta Baptist Church Pickleball Committee would also like to thank all of you for your kind words and generosity expressed towards the committee at the gathering. Our hope in 2020 is that SDBC Pickleball will continue to be a friendly and inviting environment for new players joining the sport and for those moving to different sessions, as their skills improve.
 
 
December Attendance Averages
The purpose of publishing the attendance averages is to help you see what sessions may work for you and give you the opportunity to get in as many games as you can. Some times continue to be very popular.
 
  SESSION ONE SESSION TWO SESSION THREE SESSION FOUR
Times 4:30–5:45PM 5:45–7PM 7–8:15pm 8:15–9:30PM
Monday Beginner/
Adv. Beginner
(max 24)		 Adv. Beginner
/Intermediate
(max 24)		 Intermediate
(max 24)
Advanced
(max 20)

Average
 		 12 13 19 17
Wednesday Adv. Beginner
/Intermediate
(max 24)		 Intermediate
(max 24)		 Beginner/
Adv. Beginner
Beg. Lessons
(max 24)		 Advanced
(max 20)

Average
 		 14 19 12 16
 
  SESSION ONE SESSION TWO SESSION THREE SESSION FOUR
Times 9:00–10:30AM 10:30–11AM 11:00–12:30PM 12:30–2PM
Saturday
Advanced
(max 20)
 		 Skill Development Adv. Beginner Intermediate
(max 24)		 Intermediate
(max 24)

Average
 		 20 14 17 12
 
 
December Charity Donation
Thank you to all the pickleballers that donated food to our annual Pickleball Christmas Food Drive in support of Delta Assist, in order to help those less fortunate in our community. In addition, all money collected during the Food Drive was converted to $1,000 of Save-On gift cards (in $25 increments) and donated to Delta Assist to help out families and seniors with more specific nutritional needs over the holidays. 
 
 
Weekly Pickleball Schedule
Thank you to those coming to the first session for not to entering the gym before 4:20PM as Southpointe may have use of the gym for extra curricular sports. For all other sessions, please continue to sign in no more that 30 minutes before your session and then wait in the church foyer until 5 minutes before your session time.
  
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us or check out our website for further information.
Thank you, and enjoy your pickleball and the fellowship!
SDBC Pickleball Committee
Lost and Found

Lost Paddle
 
Below is a picture of a paddle that was lent out by Doug Wilkins sometime in the last month or so. If you happen to have it, you can return it to one of our hosts or email Dave to arrange pickup.


 
If you find you forgot something in the gym after a pickleball session, we will leave items in the lost and found box in the coat rack area of the church located outside of the washrooms.  
 
Upcoming Cancellations

There are currently no cancellations for the month of January. 

For notification of additional pickleball cancellations, or changes occurring before the next newsletter, you will be contacted via our Mailchimp mailing list. You can also view these changes on our website.
Skill Development Session
 
These sessions are designed for Advanced Beginners and Low and Mid Intermediate players. Skills sessions are repeated every two months and offer coaching tips and practice opportunities.
 
January Skill Development Schedule
 
Date Skill
January 4 Serving/Return strategies One
January 11 Serving/Return strategies Two
January 18 Punch Volley One
January 25 Punch Volley Two
 
Eye Safety

Recently, we were reminded of how easy it is to get injured playing pickleball. One of our players was involved in a freak accident that appeared innocent-looking but ended up being quite serious, resulting in a trip to emergency. Eye protection is something to consider. Click here for further information from Pickleball Ontario.
Skills, Drills, Rules, & Strategy Tips of the Month 
Select photos above to access this month's featured videos
Pickleball Levels Self-assessment
 
A number of players are finding the USAPBA self-assessment too cumbersome to use. You may find this assessment easier to use. Give it a try. 
(Used with permission from the Delta Pickleball Association)

General Rules of Play at SDBC
 
  • Please sign in for your session but do not arrive to sign in more than 30 minutes before the session you wish to play in begins. Also, please do not sign up for others who are not there with you when you arrive.
  • 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 remain outside or in the church foyer.
  • Only attend a maximum of one playing session per day (exception: Skills Session)
  • Remember to pay the $2 per player fee at the beginning of your session. 
  • Wear gym shoes to prevent injury from slipping.
  • Bring your own water bottle.
  • Please refrain from coaching fellow players unless they have asked for coaching.
  • When there are 4 or more players waiting, all games end 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 same orientation of the closest paddle to the beginning of the rack. Alternate between winners and non-winners for next court availability. 
  • 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.
Upcoming Events at South Delta Baptist Church
 
Community Dinner
 
SDBC hosts a Community Dinner for those who are in need of a nice meal or friendship. This is one of the ways we share the love of Jesus Christ with our community. The Community Dinner takes place on the first Tuesday of each month. This month, it takes place on Tuesday, January 7th from 6:30-8PM.

Senior Scene Luncheons

Our Senior Scene Luncheons are for senior couples, singles, widows, and widowers from within our church, seniors residences, and the community. Senior Scene happens at 11:30AM every third Tuesday of each month, September to May. We provide a home-style lunch, uplifting music, warm fellowship, and learning principles of life from the bible through various speakers and musicians. Come and join us and connect with other seniors in our community. This month, it takes place on Tuesday, January 21st from 11:30AM-1:30PM.
Past Issues of Newsletter

To view our past newsletters, please click here. 
 
If you have suggestions of what to include in our newsletter, please feel free to contact us at pickleball@southdelta.org. 


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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