tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893950044660045002024-02-07T22:34:08.157-05:00UPSTATE PICKLEBALL GROUPThe Upstate Pickleball Group is an athletic and social organization focusing on the playing of Pickleball, while providing exercise, development of skills, and social interaction for residents of Greenville, SC area.Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.comBlogger679125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-52394372447357678152016-03-26T16:50:00.000-04:002016-03-11T16:02:35.972-05:00Current Pickleball ScheduleYou can find a Pickleball game every day of the week (except Sundays) in the Greenville and Greer areas. We have organized play both outdoors and indoors. Players of all skill levels are welcome. Our current schedule is:<br />
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<br />Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-44150593217921241962015-04-25T11:43:00.000-04:002015-04-25T17:31:40.836-04:00Greater Greenville Senior Sports Classic - Pickleball Tournament - April 22 & 23 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We had 67 contestants in various matches at Gower Park Estates, Greenville, SC on Wednesday and Thursday - April 22 and 23. The weather was bright and very windy at times. But, that didn't stop the action - in fact, the wind spiced up the games. There were competitors from Fort Mills/Sun City, SC, Henderson, NC, Connestee Falls, NC Keowee Keys, SC, Stillwater, Seneca, SC, GA, and of course the Greenville area.</div>
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Kudos to Gary Allen for all of the work he did organizing the event and thanks to Kaye Allen and Jan Armacher for helping out.</div>
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Joni Dillworth and her crew and the Walgreen volunteers did a great job. Their combined effort and enthusiasm helped make the tournament a huge success. Thanks also to all of the ball shaggers.</div>
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<b> </b><span style="color: red;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">TOURNAMENT RESULTS</u> </span>- Submitted Gary Allen</div>
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<b>Winners Advanced, Advanced/Intermediate Tournament</b></div>
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Men’s Doubles:</div>
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1st Place: Larry Formichella and Jim Wilke - Hendersonville, NC</div>
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2nd Place: Bob Bringas and Bob Kiener – Ft. Mills/Sun City, SC</div>
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3rd Place: Mike Kaplan and Steve Johnson – Upstate Pickleball Group – Greenville, SC</div>
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Women’s Doubles:</div>
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1st Place: Susan Flynt and Jenny Kemp – Connestee Falls, NC</div>
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2nd Place: Sharon Davis and Sharon McKenzie – Ft.Mills/Sun city, SC</div>
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3rd Place: Wendy Evans and Tricia Phillips – Stillwater, Seneca, SC</div>
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Mixed Doubles:</div>
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1st Place: James Wilke and Lora Mason – Hendersonville, NC and Connestee Falls, NC</div>
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2nd Place: Walter Straus and Emily Rudow – Athens, GA</div>
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3rd Place: tied: Chris Williamson and Susan Flynt – Connestee Falls, NC</div>
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Paul Aaron and Jennifer Kemp – Connestee Falls, NC</div>
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<b>Winners – GGSSC Intermediate/ ovice Pickleball Tournament</b></div>
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Thursday, April 23, 2015, 10 teams competed</div>
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1st Place: Howard and Dianna Poland - Ft. Mills/Sun City, SC</div>
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2nd Place: Tom Brophy and Pat Mertes Ft. Mills/Sun City, SC</div>
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3rd Place: James Cameron and Mike Saunders - Upstate Pickleball Group – Greenville, SC</div>
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4th Place: Geraldine O’Brien and Cathy Zugel – Upstate Pickleball Group – Greenville, SC</div>
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Mike Kaplan in fine form.</div>
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Mike Kaplan and Steve Johnson </div>
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Kaye and Gary Allen tending to the match scores.<br />
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Eric Thomas w/ partner Gary Hayler<br />
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Gary Hayler<br />
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Much welcomed shady spot.<br />
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Kathy Zugel and Geraldine O'Brien battling at the net.<br />
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Backhand with an attitude!<br />
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Kathy Zugel at the baseline.<br />
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Gary Hayler</div>
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Mike Westfall</div>
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An underhand shot from the baseline.<br />
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Jerry Schmitt on serve,<br />
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Marion and Mike Westfall guarding their turf.<br />
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Bob Taylor and Jerry Schmitt<br />
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Mike Saunders and Jim Cameron<br />
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Jim Cameron: Red Shirted and Suspendered!<br />
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Mike Saunders digging one out at the baseline.<br />
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Walt Jacobs<br />
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Walt Jacobs and Peter Fallon<br />
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Visitors in red.<br />
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Bob Taylor, Mike and Marion Westfall<br />
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4/25/2015Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-13846940009833047172015-02-03T18:54:00.000-05:002015-03-09T13:33:33.391-04:00Seventh "Passing Of The Pickle" and the history of the tradition.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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OFFICIAL HISTORY OF "THE PASSING OF THE PICKLE"</div>
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The tradition started when Mike and Ann Kaplan acquired the pickle ornament shown above. During our 1st Christmas Party (December 15, 2009) at Corona's Mike awarded the <i>Pickle </i>to Lynn and Ken Corbett in recognition of their introduction of Pickleball to The Upstate (imported, by them from Florida). Below is an actual unretouched photo of Ken's hand holding the Pickle (a Kosher pickle by the way).<br />
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Soon after, Lynn and Ken left for a 3 month stint in Florida in preparation for their eventual relocation to the Sunshine State. They returned to Greenville for a few days in March 2010 and participated in a Pickleball session on March 16 at Timmons Park. On that occasion they presented the <i>Pickle</i> to Ron and Sharon Blake for taking on the responsibilities of tending to the equipment, scheduling sessions and caring for the BLOG. Ron accepts the award below.<br />
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During our 2nd Annual Christmas/Holiday gathering at Jan Amacher's home on December 3, 2010 the award was presented to Steve Johnson (3rd recipient) for taking over the scheduling and equipment transportation duties while Ron and Sharon were traveling. Official, uncut photo below shows Steve graciously accepting the award while friends look on.<br />
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The 4th <i>Passing of the Pickle </i>(During the 3rd Annual Christmas Party - December 14, at Gary and Muriel Hayler's home)<i> </i>was somewhat unique in that the recipient was not present because he was out of state tending to his father. In true UPG form - <i>the show must go on</i> and all that - the presentation was made by Steve to Gary Hayler who kindly received the Pickle on behalf of Gary Allen. Gary A received the award for the work he did organizing the UPGs participation in the Lake Lure Games this year, for volunteering for the 'Orderer of the Balls' position and for taking on other UPG missions.<br />
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Finally, on 12/20/2011 - a rainy day at Gower, with six UPGers present (others having to good sense to stay home) the Pickle was formally presented to Gary Allen by Steve Johnson (presentation pictured below). Sharon Blake was also on hand for the playing session but had adjourned to the car when the rain picked up, just before this photo was snapped.<br />
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<i>The Passing Of The Pickle </i>took place for the 5th time. The occasion was the 4th Annual UPG Holiday Party, on December 5, 2012 at the Riverwalk Clubhouse. The much-sought after and Nationally hailed award was presented to Johnny and Carol Gibson during a solemn ceremony that reflected the significance of the event. The Kosher Pickle is awarded to UPGers whose contribution to our group and the promotion of Pickleball in general goes well above and beyond the call of Pickleball duty. The <i>The Passing Of The Pickle </i>is akin a collegiate football player being awarded the Heisman trophy. Johnny and Carol initiated a Pickleball course for beginners under the OLLIE program at Furman University. They rustled up paddles and balls, conducted several classes and trained about a dozen players over a period of several weeks. Some of the newbies continued on and came to Gower where they received more instructions from J and C and other UPGers. Some of those new players are - or, soon will be hard core UPG players. Good show Johnny and Carol and congratulations. PS: The Pickle survives best if it spends at least part of the year on a Christmas Tree.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br />
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<span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">On the occasion of the belated UPG Christmas Party held on January 8, 2014 Don Daniels became the 6th recipient of the highest civilian, and most coveted award given to UPG members. The event: <i>THE PASSING OF THE PICKLE</i>. The gathering took place at the Travinia Italian Kitchen and was attended by 26 UPGers and guests. The "Awards Committee" (a division of the UPG) thought long and hard about the recipient - but in the end - Don was deemed the the logical choice for the treasured PICKLE. It is given each year to a UPGer who goes out of his/her way to advance the sport and otherwise contribute to the promotion and enjoyment of the game. Don spends considerable time training new players in the fine art of the game, has repaired the nets several times and eventually convinced the County to replace the nets. He is also an official "ball carrier" and is an all around good guy, unless you are his opponent. As a not-very-interesting side note: Don is the only UPGer to single-handidly construct a very temporary windbrake on the fence at the east end of the courts. It self-distructed after a half hour. </span></div>
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recipient (7th recipient) was named at the annual UPG post-Christmas
soiree at Travinia's Italian Kitchen. For her omnipresence at UPG
sessions, her morale boosting abilities, her attention to newbies, her
ball retrieval skills, and her many other contributions to the game of
pickleball, the Order of the Pickle was bestowed upon Julia Hall. A
placard fashioned by Don Daniels with the inscribed names of previous
and current inductees accompanied the Pickle. In the tradition of
others who didn't attend their own Pickling, the award was subsequently
presented court-side at a UPG session. Photo below: L-R: Don Daniels,
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February 3, 2015Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-9033665728599798522015-01-22T17:04:00.000-05:002015-03-09T18:05:40.534-04:00Newest Group Photo of UPGers <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Thanks to Don Daniels, Fledgling CEO of the UPGs Digital Imaging Unit, we now have a current group photo to replace the one that's been gracing our Blog for about 3 years. This photo was taken on Monday, January 19th 2015.<br />
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The older group photo has been removed. Yon Editor will install the new photo as a permanent fixture on the Blog once the required procedure is determined.<br />
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Stay tuned for the latest info regarding the very latest "PICKLE RECIPIENT". Historical info about past recipients will also be included.<br />
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We are playing on our Fall/Winter schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Friday - starting at 1:00PM @ Gower Park.<br />
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012215Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-1940560250828230912014-10-17T13:20:00.000-04:002015-01-22T16:29:38.146-05:00New Schedule - Fall/Winter Sessions 2014/15<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">NEW P'BALL SESSION HOURS</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Beginning Monday, October 20, 2014, we will move to our fall/winter schedule. The sessions will be from 1 - 4 PM, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Gower Park.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">UPG Session Notification Division, LLC.</span></span>Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-52813958978699272042014-08-26T20:03:00.001-04:002014-08-26T20:03:56.414-04:00UPG SCHEDULE CHANGE<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"> SCHEDULE CHANGE NOTICE:</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">We are changing the sessions schedule from Tuesdays and Fridays to <b>Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays</b> beginning next week (Sept. 1), on a trial basis.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">The reasons for the change include the following: </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">1) Some members have been scheduling extra sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. More scheduled weekdays may alleviate the need to add extra playing time.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">2) One day last week we had 26 players. The 5 courts only hold 20 players at a time, and if there are tennis players as well, our group ends up waiting. This problem will be magnified in the Fall when good weather brings more players out.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">3) The Sunday session has been disbanded for lack of players.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">Please let me know if this change causes any hardship.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">Gary</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The sessions are held at Gower Estates Park in Greenville, SC; sessions begin at 9:00AM.</span></span>Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-4707526373215029902014-08-21T09:43:00.004-04:002014-08-21T09:43:51.356-04:00NEW STARTING SCHEDULE - STARTING FRIDAY AUGUST 22, 2014<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">BEAT THE HEAT <i>and</i> AVOID SCHOOL BUS CONFLICTS - <b><span style="color: red;">NEW STARTING TIME:</span></b></span></div>
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STARTING ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd 2014, WE WILL BE STARTING THE REGULAR P'BALL SESSIONS AT<span style="color: red;"> <b><u>9:00 AM</u></b></span>. THE CHANGE OF THE STARTING TIME IS TOO AVOID CONFLICTS WITH SCHOOL BUSES. OF COURSE, PLAYERS CAN ARRIVE AT ANY TIME DURING THE SESSIONS.<br />
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THE REGULAR SESSIONS ARE NOW BEING HELD ON <u><b>TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS</b></u>.<br />
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IF FOLKS WANT TO PLAY ON OTHER DAYS YOU CAN MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO USE CLUB BALLS.<br />
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<b>SOME PLAYERS HAVE NOT CONTRIBUTED TO THE BALL FUND. <span style="color: red;">BESIDES SHAGGING BALLS (HINT, HINT)</span> CHIPPING IN FOR BALLS IS YOUR ONLY OTHER RESPONSIBILITY. CHEAP ENOUGH FOR AN ALL-AROUND GOOD TIME, DON'T YOU THINK? </b><br />
<b><br /></b><b>OUR MATCHES ARE PLAYED AT GOWER PARK, GREENVILLE, SC</b><br />
<b><br /></b><b>Spike</b><br />
<b>8/21/2014</b><br />
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Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-89112339109523150872014-06-22T13:09:00.001-04:002014-06-22T13:09:47.619-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
BEAT THE HEAT SUMMER SCHEDULE</div>
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STARTING ON TUESDAY JUNE 24th 2014 WE WILL BE STARTING THE REGULAR P'BALL SESSIONS AT <b>8:30AM</b>. OF COURSE, FOLKS CAN ARRIVE AT THEIR CONVENIENCE.<br />
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THE REGULAR SESSIONS ARE NOW BEING HELD ON <u><b>TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS</b></u>.<br />
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IF FOLKS WANT TO PLAY ON OTHER DAYS YOU CAN MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO USE CLUB BALLS.<br />
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<b>SOME PLAYERS HAVE NOT CONTRIBUTED TO THE BALL FUND. BESIDES SHAGGING BALLS (HINT, HINT) CHIPPING IN FOR BALLS IS YOUR ONLY OTHER RESPONSIBILITY. CHEAP ENOUGH FOR AN ALL-AROUND GOOD TIME, DON'T YOU THINK? </b><br />
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<b>OUR MATCHES ARE PLAYED AT GOWER PARK, GREENVILLE, SC</b><br />
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<b>Spike</b><br />
<b>6/22/2014</b><br />
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Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-5689929186759106432014-05-04T14:34:00.003-04:002014-05-04T14:34:57.029-04:00SUMMER SCHEDULE and BALL FUND<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okay, the votes are in. Starting Monday <strong>5/5/2014</strong> we will go to the <br />Summer
schedule - <strong>9:30 AM on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays</strong>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: lime;"><u>BALL FUND</u> </span><br />Anyone who didn't
contribute to the ball fund in Jan/Feb (our last <br />collection) please bring
$10.</span></div>
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</span>Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-898273107553476022014-04-24T15:53:00.000-04:002014-04-24T15:53:11.765-04:00Pickleball Tournament - Gower Park. April 23, 2014.<div>
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<b>GGSSC Pickleball Winners:</b> <br />
<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398365370394_3937">Men’s Doubles:</b> <br />
1<sup>st</sup> Place: Mike Kaplan and Steve Johnson – Upstate Pickleball Group<br />
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2<sup>nd</sup> Place: Frank Kinder and Greg Harabin – Sun City/Ft. Mills<br />
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3<sup>rd</sup> Place: Brad Miness and Jim Mayer - Sun City/Ft. Mills<br />
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398365370394_3951">Women’s Doubles:</b> <br />
1<sup>st</sup> Place: Sherry Bruton and Virginia Burgh - Sun City/Ft. Mills<br />
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2<sup>nd</sup> Place: Lin Kolb and Karen Wolf – Connestee Falls<br />
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3<sup>rd</sup> Place: Deb Richter and Lora Mason – Connestee Falls<br />
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1398365370394_3952">Mixed Doubles:</b> <br />
1<sup>st</sup> Place: Frank Kinder and Sharon McKenzie - Sun City/Ft. Mills<br />
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2<sup>nd</sup> Place: Steve Johnson and Ann Savoca - Upstate Pickleball Group<br />
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3<sup>rd</sup> Place: Brad Miness and Sharon Davis - Sun City/Ft. Mills<br />
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Many thanks to everyone who helped, to those that travelled, and especially to Joni Dilworth for making the tournament a success. 58 players registered and all showed up for the nine hours of matches. Congratulations to Sun City/Ft. Mills for their great showing in the tournament - 2nd and 3rd in Men's, 1st in women's and 1st and 3rd in mixed, to UPG for their victory in men's doubles and 2nd in mixed, and to Connestee Falls for their strong women's showing.<br />
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<strong><u>The tournament results above were provided by Gary Allen. UPG</u></strong><br />
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<b>This was an exceptional tournament, thanks to the very hard work of Gary and Kaye Allen. Joni and her crew from the Greenville County Rec Dept, the Walgreen reps and all of the ball shaggers did a great job. P'ballers came from all over the place; they played hard and still had plenty of time to socialize. A beautiful day to boot. </b><br />
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<strong>Spike</strong><br />
<strong>April 24, 2014</strong></div>
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Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-50588225616802533062014-02-19T13:45:00.002-05:002014-02-19T13:45:58.482-05:00UPG - WINTER SCHEDULE CONTINUES<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong> WINTER SCHEDULE CONTINUES</strong></span><br />
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The Greenville City Parks and Recreation Saturday session begins at 9:00AM. Gower Park<br />
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The tradition started when Mike and Ann acquired the pickle ornament shown above. During our 1st Christmas Party (December 15, 2009) at Corona's Mike awarded the <i>Pickle </i>to Lynn and Ken in recognition of their introduction of Pickleball to The Upstate (imported, by them from Florida). Below is an actual unretouched photo of Ken's hand holding the Pickle (a Kosher pickle by the way). <br />
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Soon after, Lynn and Ken left for a 3 month stint in Florida in preparation for their eventual relocation to the Sunshine State. They returned to Greenville for a few days in March 2010 and participated in a Pickleball session on March 16 at Timmons Park. On that occasion they presented the <i>Pickle</i> to Ron and Sharon for taking on the responsibilities of tending to the equipment, scheduling sessions and caring for the BLOG. Ron accepts the award below.<br />
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During our 2nd Annual Christmas/Holiday gathering at Jan's home on December 3, 2010 the award was presented to Steve (3rd recipient) for taking over the scheduling and equipment transportation duties while Ron and Sharon were traveling. Official, uncut photo below shows Steve graciously accepting the award while friends look on.<br />
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The 4th <i>Passing of the Pickle </i>(During the 3rd Annual Christmas Party - December 14, at Gary's and Murial's home)<i> </i>was somewhat unique in that the recipient was not present because he was out of state tending to his father. In true UPG form - <i>the show must go on</i> and all that - the presentation was made by Steve to Gary H who kindly received the Pickle on behalf of Gary A. Gary A received the award for the work he did organizing the UPGs participation in the Lake Lure Games this year, for volunteering for the 'Orderer of the Balls' position and for taking on other UPG missions.<br />
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Finally, on 12/20/2011 - a rainy day at Gower, with six UPGers present (others having to good sense to stay home) the Pickle was formally presented to Gary A by Steve (presentation pictured below). Sharon was also on hand for the playing session but had adjourned to the car when the rain picked up, just before this photo was snapped.<br />
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<i>The Passing Of The Pickle </i>took place for the 5th time. The occasion was the 4th Annual UPG Holiday Party, on December 5, 2012 at the Riverwalk Clubhouse. The much-sought after and Nationally hailed award was presented to Johnny and Carol during a solemn ceremony that reflected the significance of the event. The Kosher Pickle is awarded to UPGers whose contribution to our group and the promotion of Pickleball in general goes well above and beyond the call of Pickleball duty. The <i>The Passing Of The Pickle </i>is akin a collegiate football player being awarded the Heisman trophy. Johnny and Carol initiated a Pickleball course for beginners under the OLLIE program at Furman University. They rustled up paddles and balls, conducted several classes and trained about a dozen players over a period of several weeks. Some of the newbies continued on and came to Gower where they received more instructions from J and C and other UPGers. Some of those new players are - or, soon will be hard core UPG players. Good show Johnny and Carol and congratulations. PS: The Pickle survives best if it spends at least part of the year on a Christmas Tree.<br />
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<span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">On the occasion of
the belated UPG Christmas Party held on January 8, 2014 Don Daniels
became the 6th recipient of the highest civilian, and most coveted award
given to UPG members. The event: <i>THE PASSING OF THE PICKLE</i>. The
gathering took place at the Travinia Italian Kitchen and was attended by
26 UPGers and guests. The "Awards Committee" (a division of the UPG)
thought long and hard about the recipient - but in the end - Don was
deemed the the logical choice for the treasured PICKLE. It is given each
year to a UPGer who goes out of his/her way to advance the sport and
otherwise contribute to the promotion and enjoyment of the game. Don
spends considerable time training new players in the fine art of the
game, has repaired the nets several times and eventually convinced the
County to replace the nets. He is also an official "ball carrier" and is
an all around good guy, unless you are his opponent. As a
not-very-interesting side note: Don is the only UPGer to single-handidly
construct a very temporary windbrake on the fence at the east end of
the courts. It self-distructed after a half hour. </span><br />
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That's it for now folks.<br />
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January 14, 2014Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-34619574268295465582013-10-22T17:35:00.000-04:002013-10-22T17:35:25.713-04:00WINTER SCHEDULE STARTS FRIDAY, OCT. 25, 2013<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong>WINTER SCHEDULE</strong></span><br />
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will change to our winter session times - <u>1 PM</u>. The Greenville City Parks and
Recreation Saturday session will remain at 9:00AM. The first Monday session,
yesterday, had 7 players.<br /><br />UPG schedule:<br />Monday, Tuesday, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382472302_1">Friday at <u>1 PM</u></span>, Gower Park<br /><br />Rec
Dept schedule:<br /><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1382472302_2">Saturday 9:00
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong><br /></strong></span>Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-54012884691000839872013-10-18T16:19:00.000-04:002013-10-18T16:19:16.940-04:00ANOTHER DAY OF PICKLEBALL!!!<span style="font-size: large;">The UPSTATE PICKLEBALL GROUP (UPG) has added another day each week to play Pickleball. We will now have sessions <strong><u>Monday</u></strong>, Tuesday and Friday beginning at 9:00AM. The addition of a Monday session will be on a trial basis until further notice. Players are welcome to attend any or all sessions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All matches take place at Gower Estates Park in Greenville, SC.</span><br />
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Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-19877830432729291732013-09-25T14:28:00.000-04:002013-09-25T14:29:54.845-04:00Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - UPG ACTIVITY REPORTThis is an: ___Occasional, ___ Semi-annual, ____ Quarterly, ____ Bi-Weekly, ____Almost never <strong>UPG</strong> <strong>Activity Report</strong>. Check one only. Then, initial and send $10 cash to Spike or his legal representative.<br />
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<u>One reason</u> for this post is to advise UPGers that Peter Fallon has not left the country permanently as has been suggested. He and Margot did travel to Canada, but were allowed to return the the US based on good behavior. Peter had carpal tunnel surgery on his hand then, a little later, had a surgical procedure just above his knee that required stitches. That event immobilized him somewhat, but not enough to prevent he and Margot from going on another trip. Anyway Peter advises that he will be reporting to P'ball in the near future.<br />
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<u>The other reason</u> is that I took a bunch of photos and didn't know what else to do with them. And, when one of our players doesn't show up for a while - we should look into it. <em>Spike</em><br />
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<strong>INFO: To all interested parties: We are on our Fall Time Schedule. Sessions are held every Tuesday and Friday beginning at 9:00AM. Location: Gower Estates Park, Greenville, SC.</strong>Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-71792945654280444872013-09-08T19:17:00.001-04:002013-09-08T19:17:52.614-04:00PICKLEBALL INFO<span style="font-size: x-large;">THE UPSTATE PICKLEBALL GROUP IS OPERATING ON ITS FALL SCHEDULE.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">WE PLAY ON TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS BEGINNING AT 9:00AM.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">OUR PLAYING SESSIONS TAKE PLACE AT GOWER ESTATES PARK IN GREENVILLE, SC.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HAYWOOD AND LAURENS ROADS. </span><br />
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Beginning on Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 - the weekly p'ball sessions will begin at 9:00AM. </h2>
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<strong>Greater Greenville Senior Sports Classic - Monday, April 15, 2013</strong></div>
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The Annual Games are conducted by the Greenville County Recreation District
(GRCD). This is the first year that Pickleball was was included as a competitive
event. Gary and Kaye Allen organized and
orchestrated the event and deserve a lot of credit for their hard work. They
fielded all of the calls and emails from various participants, organized the 4
groupings, did the pairings and ran the event that went off without a major
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There were 34 teams which included 42 players. Most players competed in two
events. Congratulations to UPGers who took places in 3 events (see results below). We had use of 5 courts. Registrants all received packets that included
a T-shirt, a programs and other goodies. <strong>Below is a write-up that Gary Allen
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Many thanks to all of you who helped make the Greenville County Senior
Sports Classic Pickleball event a success, especially those who travelled great
distances to compete. We had a great time and made many new friends. Hopefully,
this tournament will act as a springboard for future Upstate pickleball get
togethers.<br /><br />A special thanks goes to Joni Dilworth and the Greenville
County Recreation Department for all their help. The administrative support,
drinks, food and loan of tables was much
appreciated.<br /><br />Gary<br /><br />Tournament Winners:<br /><br />Men's Doubles:<br />1st
place: Frank Kinder/Greg Harabin - Sun City<br />2nd place: Bob Bringas/Frank
Maguire - Sun City<br />3rd place: Steve Johnson/Don Daniels - UPG<br /><br />Women's
Doubles:<br />1st place: Deb Richter/Rene Wilson - Connestee Falls<br />2nd place:
Carol Gibson/Lynne Scoggins - UPG<br />3rd place: Marge Brockway/Karen Wolf -
Connestee Falls<br /><br />Mixed Doubles:<br />1st place: Frank Kinder/Sharon Davis -
Sun City<br />2nd place: Greg Harabin/Sharon MacKensie - Sun City<br />3rd place:
Dick Stone/Nancy Lenkowski - Keowee Key<br /><br />Novice/Intermediate Draw:<br />1st
place: Leslie Sprogis/Doug Crenshaw - Keowee Key<br />2nd place: Walt Jacobs/Pete
Fallon - UPG<br />3rd place: Leslie Sprogis/Eric Sprogis - Keowee Key<br />4th
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Today was the warmest day this season, topping off the Official UPG Thermometer at a comfy 83 degrees. Sunny with a fresh breeze, too. We had 18 players on the courts. Every imaginable skill level was represented. Players: Gary A, Gary H, Mike, Steve, Johnny, Tom, Carol, Mary Kay, Bill M, Bill S, Ralph, Ray, Anne, Jan, Lynne, Walt, Barbara and me. We also allowed two disc golf players give p'ball a try. They had never heard of the game but though it looked like fun. He and she - or, her and him - didn't catch their names - hail from Lynchburg, Va which would be a 295 mile, 5-1/2 hour one-way haul just to play with us. But, it would be worth the effort.<br />
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A few more teams have been formed among UPGers for the upcoming Sr Games P'ball event. Those teams have been getting playing time together during our regular sessions. Putting the finishing touches on their playing techniques. About 40 players (UPG and others) will be competing. Gower Park, Monday, April 15th, at 2:00PM. Be there.<br />
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<strong>Below. UPGers arrive in all kinds of vehicles.</strong></div>
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See you there.<br />
<em>Spike</em>Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-65651625654024898642013-04-07T14:25:00.001-04:002013-04-07T14:25:53.168-04:00PicklePost: Friday, April 5, 2013We had 17 players on the courts today so the place was hopping. Players: Ralph, Lynda, Glenn, Julia, Steve, Johnny, Carol, Gary A, Gary H, Peter, Lynne, Ray, Anne, Mike, Sam, Don and Ron. Wx: Sunny and windy.<br />
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<strong>Below: That's Gary H on the left, Gary A top R and Mike bott R.</strong></div>
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<strong>Below: Steve and Mike on the L; Lynne top R; Johnny and Sam bott R.</strong></div>
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Mucho fun as always and a whole batch of exciting matches. Players who have formed teams for the upcoming Sr games have been to pairing up. Getting some team practice in. It's a sight for sore eyes! The only notable event that took place during today's session was when Peter hit Don in the head with a smartly drilled overhand. Don took it in stride. Hoping for Peter's sake that Don doesn't hold a grudge.<br />
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SpikeUpstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-3758588367611405452013-04-03T13:24:00.000-04:002013-04-03T14:41:21.744-04:00One point five dozen. April 2, 2013<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was great to have Jan, Anne and Joanie back on the courts after a long hiatus - especially Joanie and Jan who have been on the lam for several months. They got right into the mix and played well. Eighteen players showed: Gary A, Gary H, Steve, Kim, Ray, Johnnie, Barbara, Julia, Glenn, Lynda, Walt, Ralph, Don, Anne, Mike, Joanie, Jan and Ron..</div>
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<strong>Below: After tapping paddles Kim, Gary H, Steve and Mike move out smartly. Already gearing up for another match.</strong></div>
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It looks like there will be a good turnout for the Pickleball Session of the Greater Greenville Senior Sports Classic. About 40 players have registered - several from the UPG. Players from Connestee Falls, Ft Mill, Keowee Keys and other locations have also signed on. So, this event will give us all an opportunity to compete with players from outside our little group and to renew friendships with folks we have played with and against in past events. <u>You must register by April 5th.</u> The event will take place at Gower Park on Monday, April 15th starting about 3 PM. If you don't want to compete, why don't you stop by and cheer on the players. Check in with Gary A for pairings, etc.<br />
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Spring has sprung. Dust off your paddle and join us at Gower. Watch your UPG e-mail notifications. We will be changing to our Summer time schedule soon.<br />
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<em>Spike</em>Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-13690670155725107092013-03-31T14:48:00.000-04:002013-03-31T14:48:56.132-04:00Good Friday P'ball. 3/30/2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This bright, breezy day brought out a lot of players. The session started at 1:00 PM; by 2:00 we had four courts fully occupied. We UPGers, well known for our benevolence, generously allowed Coach John and his student to occupy Court 5 where they played a game called tennisball (I think). There were 16 players: Newbies Lynda and Glenn (probably the only players who were equally happy when they hit or missed the ball or gained or lost a point), Ralph, Sam, Ray, Kim, Patty and Tim (Mom and son - both exceptional players - who contributed greatly to several fiercely contested matches), Peter, Don, Walt, Steve, Mike, Julia, Gary A and me (often called Ron). </div>
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<strong>Below: Patty and Tim.</strong></div>
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<strong>Below: Kim and Mike (aka Spidy)</strong></div>
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<strong>Below: L. Peter and Julia; R. Patty and Tim again; Bott. Walt and Lynda.</strong></div>
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<strong>Below Top: Peter, Glenn; Bott: Sam, Kim</strong></div>
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Kudos to Don (age unknown, but a senior citizen for sure) for challenging youngster Tim (at 25 years young) to a singles match. Don gave Tim a run for his money, but came up just a few points short of a victory.</div>
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We stayed at it for about 2-1/2 hrs, but the number of players dwindled as time marched on. As always there were many fine matches. Our newer players keep improving. Our seasoned veterans keep getting a little tougher, too. Makes for exciting matches.<br />
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The Senior Games are coming up soon. The Pickleball Session will be held April 15, at Gower Park beginning at 6:00PM. Gary A has sent everyone info about the Games and he sent registration documents as well. The application deadline is April 5th. Read the documents for full details. Several teams have already been formed. OK? Check YES_____ or NO______ here. It really doesn't matter what you check. But, do it anyway.<br />
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<em>Spike</em>Upstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-11798238020273575212013-03-25T17:10:00.000-04:002013-03-25T17:10:56.000-04:00P'ball Event - Friday, March 22, 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sorry. No pictures were taken at this event, that turned out to be an uneventful day - which is not necessarily a bad thing. It was cold for March, and windy. That's why they call it MARCH.<br />
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Twelve players toughed it out: Sam, Ralph (a new Ralph), Kim, Julia, two Garys, Steve, Anne (Pitt Bull), Mike, Bill S, Walt and Yours Truly.<br />
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Briefly: We came, we saw, we competed. Matches were won and lost. About 50% of each.<br />
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Will try to do better next time!<br />
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YTUpstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-26411323492195957122013-03-18T18:09:00.000-04:002013-03-18T18:09:15.452-04:00Pickleball Official Report - Fri. Mar. 15, 2013Friday: Sunny, warm and windy. We had a full complement of players. Vets, rookies and newbies. Seventeen players total. Here goes: Mike, Gary A, Shirley and Bill (returned after a one-year leave of absence), newbies Ed and Janet, Tom, Ralph and maybe Sam, Johnny and Carol, Peter, Steve, Julia, Don, Kim, Ron. It was very windy so, it was hard on the newest players, but they toughed it out. They were given instructions, and got to play several matches among themselves and with advanced players. Welcome to the new players and thanks to UPGers for working with them. Otherwise, the veteran players kept the courts smokin', mixed it up and logged a bunch of good matches.<br />
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Below. Top L-R: Bill; Carol and Mike. Bott: Steve hitting/Gary A watching; Ron (Tnx Carol).<br />
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Below: New & returning players.</div>
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Will work on putting names to the faces. That's Bill at bottom center, though.<br />
See you on the courts.<br />
SpikeUpstate Pickleball Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03920203262908434169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189395004466004500.post-85115341770070575232013-03-11T09:44:00.000-04:002013-03-11T09:44:53.998-04:00P'ball Report. UPG. Fri. 3/08/2013It was a premier day so we ended up with a whole <strike>flock</strike>, <strike>covey</strike>, <strike>mob</strike>, <strike>herd</strike> bunch of players of every skill level and each with at least a moderate degree of enthusiasm. Soon after action commenced, the wind arrived. This weather event added considerably to the direction and velocity of the balls - especially high lobs of which Steve and Mike are rather fond. Sixteen players attended, Mike, Steve, Gary A, Lynne, Kim, Judie, Walt, Don, Johnnie, Carol, Peter, Julia, Karen, two new tryouts Rebecca and Carol X; and Yon Editor Ron.<br />
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Above: Spidy and Don, Lynne and Kim, Johnny and Walt.</div>
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Below: Don, Spidy (aka: Mike)</div>
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Below: Carol demonstrates her signature behind-the-back-slap shot, which in this case was ineffective. Notice the ball <strike>just below her bu</strike> beside her leg. <em>Do not attempt.</em> <em>Professional player on a closed court.</em><br />
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Below. Newbie i.e.: Judie is playing with he partner The Shadow who is just about to hit a left-handed shot. We didn't have any southpaws playing on Friday, so we can't account for the image? <em>Who knows</em>? You must be over 60 to get this one.<br />
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Highlights: 1. Biggie: Johnnie executed a personal best, (and UPG 2nd place) vertical leap of 3.6 inches. His previous best was 3.45 inches during a college playoff basketball game in 1968. Congratz. 2. Don (Listed among UPG's top-rated Curmudgeons) brought a tripod mounted video camera to the courts to film himself serving to himself. This amounted to quit a feat of dexterity and fleet-footedness*. He won 2 of the 3 matches against himself and he also beat the backboard in one match 11-8. The video will be featured in a future Blog.</div>
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