Aiken Pickleball News

Correct address of City of Aiken outdoor pickleball courts

We had a medical emergency at the outdoor courts at Eustis Park and discovered no one knew the correct address to give the Emergency Medical Service (EMS). Thanks to the initiative of several people, there are now address signs posted at the outdoor courts at Odell Weeks and Eustis Parks. Consider adding this information into your phone, should there be a need to call 911 from the courts.

Pickleball Courts at Virginia Acres Park (behind Odell Weeks Recreation Center) address is 1635 Two Notch Rd. Signs are posted above the two entrances from Two Notch Rd, but not posted at the court entrances near the playground.

Pickleball Courts at Eustis Park address is 905 Edgefield Ave, NW

REMINDERS FOR CALLING 911

Let the dispatcher end the call first.
Send a spare person to the road or parking lot to flag-down EMS

Minutes for the December Leadership Team Meeting have been posted

The minutes for the December Leadership Team Meeting that was held at Odell Weeks on Monday, Nov 29th, 2021, have been posted. Go to Forums or click here to see the full report. Brief summary below.

Ben Stephens has accepted the open position on the Leadership Team starting in January 2022, replacing Joyce Noland, who will continue to help with Aiken Pickleball. Many thanks to Joyce for all her hard work the past three years on the Leadership Team. Ben Lacy was introduced as the new Aiken County Pickleball Ambassador. Topics that were discussed included the curtain repair at Gregg Park which fell "short" of expectations; the unanimous decision not to have skill combo round robins at Gregg Park; the City Challenge this Saturday at Gregg Park and the Dink for Toys on Monday outdoors at Odell Weeks, which everyone is encourage to attend; Court 1 designation for beginners starting at 10am during drop-in play, and much more.

The next meeting target date is Monday January 3rd, 2022.

City Challenge - Aiken - Augusta - Columbia

The Aiken teams for the City Challenge have been selected and the schedule of play has been posted. Come out to Gregg Park on Saturday, December 4th to support your local team. Schedule as follows:

Aiken Men’s Teams - Matches from 9-1025am

3.0 - Davion Bellinger & Chuck Harvey

3.5 - Mark Giddings & Lawrence Tam

4.0 - Brian Eberhard & Doug Boessneck

Aiken Mixed Teams - Matches from 1045am-1210pm

3.0 - Peggy Sharp & Kim Herring

3.5 - Christy Pritchard & Michael Howard

4.0 - Christine Chandler & Brandon Hoffman

Aiken Women’s Teams - Matches from 1230-155pm

3.0 - Bebe Murphy & Ann Boessneck

3.5 - Amy Buck & Barbara Dellamora

4.0 - Leslie McCowan & Michele Bullington

All matches are at the Gregg Park Civic Center located at 119 Trolley Lane Road, Graniteville, SC, approximately five miles from downtown Aiken. There is no cost to enter the center to watch, but you must sign in whether you are a member or a guest.

Christmas at Hopelands

The City of Aiken is gearing up for Christmas in Hopelands and seeking volunteers for December 11-23. Is this an opportunity that the Aiken Pickleballers would like to take advantage of to help serve the community? This opportunity is not limited to the Aiken Pickleballers; we welcome family and friends. If you are interested, please get in touch with Brian Loging at 803.643.2179 or bloging@cityofaikensc.gov.

Wall drills

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Pickleball Solo Wall Drills