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Aiken Pickleballers

Our planning survey results are in with 88 responses to the survey!

Please have a look at the results here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OjDrrammrt2mqFMafcrMXHGNgw19WyvR/view?usp=sharing

Below is a quick summary of the results, but please review the results for yourself.

The average PB player responding to the survey is about 67 years old and from Aiken County. Players have been playing pickleball for about 4 years, have been rated but doesn't really care about their rating.

Players get most of their information from the website, closely followed by emails and word of mouth.

On average players play 3-4 times a week either indoors or out. Odell Weeks is the primary location; Smith Hazel is not used much. Eustis Park is the second most used outdoor court.

Everyone loves to talk about PB. Aiken Pickleball events are supported either through participating or volunteering if convenient for players.  

A majority of players are not interested in the USA PB association or activities that require certification.

Players spend little time working on their game and would rather just play. While open play is popular, reserving a court and playing with a group is the preferred option.

Most players are not that interested in participating in competitive play. This was the case at our most recent Round Robin, March Gladness with only 36% of players coming from the Aiken area.

Generally, the survey results indicated little interest in becoming an organized club.

Thank you to everyone that participated!

 

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The minutes for the Leadership Team Meeting that was held Monday, March 7th, 2022 at 5:30pm at Odell Weeks, have been posted.  Harve Mobley hosted the meeting.  Topics that were discussed included the need for someone to volunteer to take over posting the calendar and signup genius; feedback from the recent members' survey: updates on the City Challenge and the Palmetto tournament in September; and much more.  Go to Forums or click here to see the full report.

 

 

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An awesome time was had by all attending the March Gladness Round Robin at Gregg Park.  Aiken 50 and over players swept the gold medals in the first ever March Gladness Mixed Doubles Round Robin.  Bebe Murphy & Kim Herring (3.0); McKenzie Maggie & George Dalzell (3.5) and Cheryl Breidenbach & Harve Mobley (4.0).

For full results and photos click here...https://drive.google.com/file/d/17CWIrW9Dpyvq4BR4W7-b8Gh50Tu-WgDf/view?u...

 

 

The next Skill Rating Session will be on Monday morning March 21, at Smith-Hazel.  Click here to sign up.  

 

 

The minutes for the Leadership Team Meeting that was held Monday, Feb 7th, 2022 at 5:30pm at Odell Weeks, have been posted.  Harve Mobley hosted the meeting.  Our new player reps were welcomed - Leslie McCowan 3.5H, John McCowan 3.0H, Heidi Abele 3.5, and Jay Wilson 3.5L. 

Topics that were discussed included the need for an additional 3.0H player rep; the appointment of a new Treasurer; request for a volunteer to maintain the Bulletin Board; our plans for 2022; updates on the March 5th RR; the City Challenge; the Palmetto tournament in September; and much more.  Go to Forums or click here to see the full report.

 

 

Please welcome Maureen Dunn, Sue  Haberkost, Phillis Hoy, Elaine Johnston,  Debbie Ostrofsky, Dorothy Sterns, Anne Waura, and Joe Waura to Aiken Pickleball.  The eight of them just completed the New Players Clinic held by Mo and his trusted assistant Marian.   And again, just to remind, from 10-1145 am Court 1 is designated the beginners court. See photo below.

From Left to Right Debbie Ostrofsky, Joe Waura, Anne Waura, Maureen Dunn, Elaine Johnston, Phillis Hoy, Sue Haberkost, Marian & Mo Garcia

(Dorothy Sterns not available for photo)

 

If so, contact Ben Lacy at benlacy1962@gmail.com for more details and to setup a training schedule.

 

Please welcome Lynn Burkes, Allyson Haselman, Gail Flintom, Paula and Steve Brewer to Aiken Pickleball.  The five of them just completed a New Players Clinic held at Odell Weeks Thursday by Mo and his trusted assistant Mariam.  Just to remind, at 10am court 1 is designated the beginners court.  See photo.

L-R - Mariam, Lynn, Allyson, Gail, Paula, Steve, Mo

 

Click here to view round robin details.

Registration closed.

March Gladness at Gregg

Mixed doubles round robin at Gregg Park on March 5.

Divisions for 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0.

Separate brackets for under 50 and 50 and up.

Women's 2.5 round robin scramble has been added.

 

Odell Weeks afternoon court time will end at 2:45pm through February, for set up for basketball. See calendar for adjusted schedule.

 

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