ROBSON RANCH IN-HOUSE TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

LUNCH DETAILS

Lunch will be made available each day for that day's players and volunteers.  As you register you will be provided with a food ticket.  Lunch will be served from 10AM to 2PM or the end of play, which ever comes first.  In addition to the lunch you should consider bringing other snacks (see the link below).   Consider such items as bananas, nuts, granola bars, etc.  Also bring some water to ensure you remain hydrated.

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VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers Needed to Assist with the Upcoming Internal Tournament is needed on the 21st and 22nd

Assistance is needed in the following areas:

Referee Table
Food Table
First Aid (Expertise desired)
Hydration Assistance
Set Up on January 20th



Please click on one of the following names MJ Wong or Mike Rains if you can assist.

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PLAYER INFORMATION

Schedule:
Men and Women's Doubles play on Wednesday, 1/21
Mixed Doubles play on Thursday, 1/22
Check in each day you play at 8:00 AM regardless of the time you are scheduled to play each day.
Play commences at 8:30 AM each day.
Matches will be played one after another so it is important to be at the court as the matches start
Brackets will be posted the day before the tournament
Some snacks will be available for player
A first aid station will be established with ice packs, first aid for scrapes, mustard and other medical needs
Parking at the courts will be limited due to the needs for supporting tournament infrastructure so plan accordingly
Seats will be limited so consider bringing your own folding chair(s) for you and your supporters
The after tourney party will commence after the final matches on Thursday afternoon to celebrate the event. While medal recipients will be recognized, please stay around as all participants will be winners!
Sandi Feller shared the following Jennifers Blog and Protein Snacks and other needs

Tournament Process
As matches are announced players have five minutes from the announcement to arrive at the appropriate court or you will forfeit your match
This is a double elimination tournament with all teams starting in the top bracket of your skill level
Games will be played to 11 and will be the best two out of three games.  Should the match go to three games, the players will switch sides at six points.
All games must be won by two points
You stay in the top bracket playing each match as noted above,
Should you lose, your team moves to the consolation bracket.
There you will play 1 game to 15 again you must win by two.  Players will switch sides at 8 for the 15 point games.  Should you lose again in the consolidation bracket your tournament play is complete.  However, should you continue to win, you will continue on in the consolidation bracket with the potential of playing for a medal as you continue to win.
Teams are entitled to two timeouts of two minutes per game.  When a time out is taken, place your paddle down on your quarter of the court when you will be standing as play resumes.  The server should place the ball under their paddle at the service line.  Take the opportunity to hydrate

Referees
Referees will be present for each match, including volunteers outside of Robson.  This will include persons who are newly trained.  Referees run the games but are also available to respond to questions or to explain things you may not understand.
Referees are responsible for tracking the score, watching for serving faults and kitchen violations.  Players will loudly call out of bounds shots otherwise the shot will be considered in.  While all players attempt to call all shots as accurately as possible.  However, if you believe there has been a missed call, you may politely ask the referee if they observed the shot.  The referee will indicate whether they saw the shot and if so make a final call.
You may ask the referee if you are the correct server and whether you are preparing to serve from the proper court.  Should you be incorrect that will be a fault and your serve will be lost.  The referee will call the score after each point after determining the players are ready.  Once the score has been called by the referee, the server must serve within 10 seconds.
Should you believe the referee has made a mistake politely talk with them about it seeking clarification.  We are all human and mistakes may happen.  However, remember our purpose for playing is to have a good time and get some exercise..
At the end of the match, please thank the referees for their time and assistance.

Announcements and Upcoming Tournaments

UPDATES to the BLOG

A new listing of members by skill rating has been posted to the sidebar listing under Member Skill Levels.
The Robson Ranch Pickleball Information, Directors and Committees has been updated on the sidebar.
The process for obtaining a USAPA Rating has been updated under Rating Committee Members and Related Information.
Pickleball Photos on the sidebar will now contain all general photos captured at any club activities.

2nd Annual Robson Ranch Resident Pickleball Tournament

Our annual in-house pickleball tournament is scheduled to take place on January 21 and 22, 2015. The tournament is open to all residents and renters at Robson Ranch. The tournament director reserves the right to combine skill categories at their discretion, as necessary.  Entry deadline is January 12, 2015.

Events

Men's Doubles in the categories of 2.0 to 2.5, 3.0, and 3.5+ to be played January 21

Women's Doubles in the categories of 2.0 to 2.5, 3.0, and 3.5+ to be played January 21

Mixed Doubles in the categories of 2.0 to 2.5, 3.0, and 3.5+ to be played January 22

All events are double elimination.  Partner substitutions will be allowed up to a week before the tournament should someone need to drop out.  Please notify the tournament director ASAP if a partner replacement is necessary.  Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each event.

Please complete a registration form as early as possible to assist the organizers in planning the tournament.  Fees are $10 for one event or $15 for two events.  Registration forms are available at the courts.  You may also refer to an email from robsonranchpickleball@gmail.com dated November 22, 2014 for the form and related details.  

On tournament days check in will be at 8AM  with events starting at 8:30AM.  Warm up is from 8 to 8:30.  Each player is required to check in each day.

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October 24, 2014 General Meeting

Our RR Pickleball Club had a combination general meeting and social event on October 24, 2014.  We all wait with baited breath on Ms Email to memorialize the meeting activities and distribute them.  If we are lucky she will send them via snail mail giving our email systems a break.  Well, we can hope.

As usual, the Stegers (brains Paula and brawn Jerry) in combination with the other social committee members (M.J., Brenda, Sandy, and Mickie) put on a fun event.  (The jury is still out on whether the board’s portion was quite as enjoyable, okay just kidding about that). 

The club would also like to acknowledge those club members providing items such as the pop ups, tables, etc., as well as all the members who assisted in the set up (including tables and chairs) at the start of the event or the tear down (including tables and chairs) (You know who you are and I would probably miss some people if I started naming names).  We would also be remiss if we did not acknowledge our appreciation to those members participating in the cook off (obviously we appreciated some better than others, can you say Don and Bonnie Pixley and John and Jean DeChristopher, but I’ll be damned if I know what they won).  We would also like to thank Richard Shine for providing the sound system.  Finally, thanks to all the club members participating in the meeting and after party.  If you did not attend, you missed an enjoyable event.  

One does have to wonder how a member of the social committee won the 50/50 drawing.  I know Brenda Amans would like to thank everyone who contributed to the funds our club will be using for our community projects as would all the Board and Social Committee members.  However, I’m thinking there may be a conspiracy here, does any one have Sheriff Babeu’s number to investigate.  Oh, wait a minute; just a week ago she also won gold.  Now I am really starting to wonder. Maybe she would like to buy me a lottery ticket!

Thanks again to everyone who contributed and/or participated in the event.  The bar has been set pretty high now.  I know we are all looking forward to the November event.  Well some of us more than others anyway.

I will try to remember to bring a camera to the next meeting.  As we all know you get what you pay for and considering what I am getting paid to do this job, I am sure none of you were expecting any pictures.  If, however, any of you happened to have any event pictures, especially compromising ones, and would be willing to share them, I will post them on the blog.  Just send them to cbonesteel@q.com.  Okay, Mickie is the official the blogger, just check the minutes, so send them to her at mstorckman@q.com and she can forward them to me.  I just do what I am told.

Get/stay involved, get your pickleball fix and we will see you on the courts.

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10-21-14

Sr. VP of Operations for Robson Communities confirmed Robson Ranch AZ will co-host the 2015 National USAPA pickleball tournament with Palm Creek (announced earlier).  This will be a huge effort and we will need a number of persons to volunteer your time to support this major function.  Further, we will have a number of opportunities to see some outstanding pickleball.  Further, this year at the national there are some training classes being offered at reasonable rates for beginners as well as skilled players that is open to participants and non-participants alike.  Hopefully they will do something similar in 2015.

There will be a Q&A with club members sometime in December regarding our role in assisting with this tournament.  At the same time he may address other future concerns, facilities expansion, etc.  Club members will be notified when the Q&A is scheduled.  I assume an effort will be made to get these changes implemented prior to the tournament.

Stay tuned, once the national tournament is over this year, in early November, shortly thereafter work will probably commence on preparing for the 2015 tournament.  Just in case you are interested, the national this year will be in Buckeye with our own Al Hager competing in various categories.

Brenda and Sue Gold Medal winners  at Trilogy, Dianne Dunsford and Nina Constable won Gold and Silver way up north.  (See  Tournament News for Photos)

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10-16-14

Larry Kraus at Huntsman Tournament  (See Tournament News)

Sandi Feller volunteered to assist the club's rating committee.  She is a highly accomplished player with exceptional knowledge of all facets of the game, including strategy, shots, and rules of pickleball.

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The following updates have been made to the blog as of 10/8/2014.

The above calendar has been added.

The Ratings Evaluation Information has been updated.

The Process for Obtaining a USAPA Rating has been updated. 

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LESSONS WILL RESUME IN NOVEMBER

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Skill rating categories for social and rated play will be followed much more closely than in the past, driven by among other things, feedback the board received from the recent survey completed by club members. During social (mixed) play you should continue to play at your rated level, but may periodically move up a single level (.5, i.e. a 2.5 can play at a 3.0 level) to evaluate your improvement.  At rated play times, you should play at the level as indicated by the following.  A new listing of members along with individual skill ratings may be found under the Ratings and Ratings Committee tab on the right.  Please see the play schedule below for scheduled rated and social play times.

Skill level court assignments for play are as follows:

2.0 players on courts 1, 2, 15, and 16;

2.5 players on courts 3, 4, 13, and 14;

3.0 players on courts 5, 6, 11, and 12;

3.5+ players on courts 7,8,9, and 19.

Should you have any questions pertaining to this new policy, please do not hesitate contacting a board member to resolve questions or issues.

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RRAZ-PC Board and General Membership Meeting Minutes

Robson Ranch Pickleball Club 

                Board Minutes 10/2/2014                   

Present:  Ken McManus, Larry Kraus, Dave Lawell, MJ Wong, Paula Steger, Steve Arther

Absent:  Steve Falek

Meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m.

First order of business was to set dates for the General Meeting and the date for elections.  General meeting will be Friday, October 24 and elections will be Sunday, November 23.    Important addition this year is that voting can be done by email – bylaws allow it.  MJ will just make sure people understand that their vote will be known to her as she will tally the email vote.  We will continue to utilize a check off list to insure that no one votes twice.  There will be a short meeting prior to the general meeting held on Tuesday 10/21 at 2:00 p.m. in the billiard room as with ALL Board meetings.

It was decided that meetings would be the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.  The first ten minutes will be open for any Club player to voice concerns/ideas/questions.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Larry Kraus presented the Treasurer’s report.  At this time we have $10,488.92 in the treasury.  Mj moved to accept report, Paula seconded.  Passed unanimously.

Books need to be audited at year end.  Dave Lawell will get 3 members to perform the audit and results will be presented to the Board by the first Board meeting in the new year.

OLD BUSINESS

Rating Process:  Over the summer many people improved dramatically.  Many did not request a rating change until October schedule came along.  There were then a lot of request and the committee members – Steve Larry  and Paula wanted to handle all requests in a consistent manner.  It was said that they’d have a meeting as soon as the last member, Mike Rains returned.  However, when it was pointed out that he wouldn’t be back yet for a month, it was agreed that action would be taken now on the requests.  Several points were addressed:  intercommunity play does not allow you to play at a level and then play tournaments at a lower level; a review process needs to more firmly be in place as moving up at this point, should not be a self evaluation; if a request for change is denied, the committee should provide the member with the reason(s) why and tips for improvement; membership forms should be changed so that only NEW members would self rate for the coming year.  Court captains can help with  the problems of playing at the wrong level during rated play.

Court Captains:  Ideally, there would be at least 3 court captains per day – one per level playing.  It’s really only during rated play that the captain is critical.  Some duties would involve getting to courts early, setting out the sign up sheet, guiding players to the correct level, be the moderator  for court issues..  Captains would be welcome at the Board meeting to talk about issues on the court.  We will be looking for volunteers.  Paula will contact Palm Creek to get background information on utilizing court captains properly.

Social Committee:  Paula reported that the Committee has already sketched out activities for the year.  Starting  out was a request for $50 seed money for the Partner Play that takes place on Sundays.  The Amans have been hosting but should not continue having the burden.  The proposal would be that people take turns being the hosts, a donation jar would be set up and the following week refreshments would be dependent on the weekly donations.  The $50 is a one time request of the Club to get things started.  Ken moved the money be approved, Steve seconded and carried unanimously.

As part of the Social Committee’s plan is to implement a plan for some community service/fundraising.  Paula indicated that we will be doing a 50/50 raffle at each event, the proceeds of which will initially go to purchasing equipment: nets, paddles, balls for the Eloy Fire Department in gratitude for all their support and then to purchase the same for Eloy middle school.  Club members could then go and teach the kids how to play.  Steve inquired as to the possibility of a USAPA grant and Paula will pursue that avenue.  The school will also be contacted to see what their  actual needs/requirements are before we spend any money.  We also are considering a swear jar.

A request was made to allocate $200/party for a total of $1200.  Approval was postponed until the budget portion of the meeting.  As this will be the first full year of social activity, the money was being requested with the understanding that it may be adjusted next year based on actual  expenditures.

OCTOBER  - to be held in conjunction with the  General Meeting on October 24 – meeting to start at 3:00 with social to start after.  Theme will be Octoberfest with the Club purchasing brats and sauerkraut.  Members will have a potato salad competition and a baked bean competition.

NOVEMBER  in conjunction with the election, we will hold a pancake breakfast at 11:00 a.m. with play offered afterward.  We will not charge for food but advance tickets will be required - $1 to play this weekend.  This will allow us to gauge how much food we will need.

DECEMBER – Holiday party – return of the popular white elephant gift exchange and holiday cookies/appetizers

JANUARY – In house tournament celebration.  Club will provide pizzas.

FEBRUARY – Valentine type theme – we will have a sock hop and utilize a band or a d j

MARCH – Post tournamant thank you party for volunteers  also works as end of season celebration

MJ requested $200 per event for a total of $1200 plus the $50 start up for a total of $1250.  Her rationale was these events are extremely popular with the membership, works out to $1/member per event, we have the money.  Additionally she stated this is the first year of the full slate of events.  Actual cost will then be utilized in determining budget request for next year.  Actual approval was postponed until budget discussion.

Schedule:  Discussion ensued about adjustments to the fall schedule.  We will solicit input from the membership and at the pre-meeting meeting.  Firm up a schedule that will be presented to the membership.  Ladders will return with Larry establishing a cut off date of Sunday to register for Tuesday.  Ladies only Ladder is a thought.  Larry is trying to find the right time to offer instruction – he can be flexible but wants to find a time best for the members.  A 4.0 Rated play slot has never been on the schedule and will tentatively be on Friday with Beginner Lessons being moved to Monday, Weds, Saturday.  That is tentative based on when Steve and Dave and the other instructors will be available to teach..  Paula also mentioned that prior to tournaments it would be nice to offer partner practice times.

In House Tournament :  MJ thanked the Board for its strong support of the tournament last year.  She has spoken with Mike and they believe they are in good shape for this year’s extravaganza.    Dave Lawell offered Board assistance at any time it is needed and Mike and MJ are appreciative and will let the Board know as they need assistance.

MJ indicated that there will be a t shirt design contest for this year’s t shirt with the winner getting free entry into the event.

Additionally, using monies spent last year to purchase lunches, this year lunch will be provided to participants and referees.  She is thinking sloppy joes, chips and a dessert, perhaps a piece of fruit.

Referees– Jerry Steger is working on getting his USAPA Referee Certification.  When he does, we can  conduct our own  training of refs.  Several tournaments now require that players also ref games so for those members interested in being in tournaments, this will be  essential  for them to receive training.  We also need more people to be trained to help with our tournaments.  It would be wonderful to get more people trained who could then assist with the in-house tournament.

2015 BUDGET:  Needs for next year’s budget were discussed.  Rollers are going to need to be replaced.  WE will look into whose responsibility those are to purchase.  Dave Wong will talk to Betty about supplying some balls for beginner training as balls are a huge expense and will probably top $1800 this year.  $100 needed for first aid supplies.  Ken is going to see if perhaps we can get a sponsor to provide the ice packs.  We would like to budget for a LARGE fan similar to Palm Creek’s -  cost being approximately $500-$600.  The Social Committee’s request will stand at $1200 – see breakdown listed above in Social Committee notes.   Larry suggested we project a 10% increase in membership and so will work up the budget accordingly for presentation at the general meeting along with a dues rate recommendation.

NATIONAL TOURNAMENT:  We have no official word on hosting a national tournament so it was felt that no announcement should be made. 

ODDS AND ENDS:

Steve Arthur said he will take orders for club t shirts again this year but is waiting for more people to return.

Need someone to check the first aid box.  MJ will send out an email looking for volunteers.

Court awnings – would like to pursue lower awnings to help block the sun.  Betty Murphy and/ or Jack Sarsam will again be contacted about this.  It was mentioned that perhaps detachable ones would be a good way to go so that there’d be less chance of ripping during a wind storm.

Larry also indicated that we need to request the benches be moved back.  That will also be pursued.

Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. after in excess of three , count them – three hours.  Everyone was too mentally exhausted to make a motion to adjourn – we just all left.

Respectfully submitted

MJ Wong

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Guest and Inter-community Play

DATE:   April 15, 2013

TO:       Robson Ranch Pickleball Club

From:    Robson Ranch Management

RE:       Guest and intercommunity play

First, we would like to thank the Robson Ranch Pickleball club for hosting the highly successful tournament in March.  We would like to extend a special thank you to those that volunteered their time and to Al Hager for all his hard work and attention to detail.

As many of you know, Mr. Robson intends to build more courts in Robson Ranch in order to make it a premier Pickleball destination!  With the current number of courts, and even more so with the additional courts, the usage of the courts is, and will be, less than at capacity with the current Pickleball club membership.   With that being said, we would like to encourage the club to continue schedule intercommunity play.  In addition, we would also like the club members to invite guests, friends and family to come and participate, with the homeowner, in scheduled and non-scheduled play times.  Quite honestly, the intention is to sell more houses, but also to bring more neighbors that share your love of the game to Robson Ranch.   In an effort to promote Pickleball we feel this is the best way to bring new people into our community.  It is not, however, our desire to have non-residents using the courts or amenities without a homeowner accompanying them. In the future, if the court usage is such that Robson resident are not able to freely play or participate in scheduled event, we will adjust this policy accordingly.

Your club has done a wonderful job of making people feel welcome and promoting new ways to keep area communities involved. Please continue these efforts so that Robson Ranch will be known as the friendliest community for Pickleball!

  

Robson Ranch Pickleball Tournament - Club Member Winners

Congratulations to the following club members who won medals at the 1st Annual Robson Ranch Pickleball Tournament  

Ron Herzog & Jeff Jones won the Silver Medal in the 3.5 Skill Level

Larry Kraus & Paul Gayer won the Bronze Medal in the 4.0 Skill Level

Al Hager & Yoda Friedenberg won the Bronze Medal in the 5.0 Skill Level 

For full result of the pickleball tournament and photos

2013 Annual Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles Division

Day 3 - Mixed Double Division

Congratulations to the following winners in the 

Mixed Doubles division

Mixed Doubles
Bracket	Gold	Silver	Bronze
Mixed Skill Doubles 3.5	Eldonna Coats-Paul Barksdale	Jodie Koerner-Robert Koerner	Allyson Stroeder-Joe Hubbell
Mixed Skill Doubles 4.0	Brenda Jmaeff-Dan Jmaeff	Terry Lavigne-Donald Bangs	Nancy Stern-Jim Vincent
Mixed Skill Doubles 4.5	Caryn McComas-Bill Demory	Dalonna Cooper-Dennis Carter	Donna L. Robins-Randy Bourne
Mixed Skill Doubles 5.0	Yvonne Hackenberg-Jim Hackenberg	Theresa Orcutt-Dave Touchet	Betsy Lawson-Scott Lennan

For full result of the pickleball tournament and photos

2013 Annual Pickleball Tournament - Men's Division

Day 2 - Men's Double Division

Congratulations to the following winners in the 

Men's Double division

Mens Doubles
Bracket	Gold	Silver	Bronze
Mens Skill Doubles 3.5	David Zapatka-Greg Mather	Ronald Herzog-Jeff Jones	Robert Di Girolamo-Darwin Broek
Mens Skill Doubles 4.0	Dan Jmaeff-Maurice Parobec	Robert Koerner-Mark Karwas	Larry Kraus-Paul Gayer
Mens Skill Doubles 4.5	Lynn Carlson-Randy Bourne	Troy Horton-William Joy	Dennis Carter-Mike Crabtree
Mens Skill Doubles 5.0	Chile Chilelli-Pat Kane	Jim Hackenberg-Geoffrey Justiss	Yoda Friedenberg-Al Hager

For full result of the pickleball tournament and photos

2013 Annual Pickleball Tournament - Women's Division

Day 1 - Women's Double Division

Ed Robson and Al Hager

Congratulations to the following winners in the 

Women's Double division

Womens Doubles
Bracket	Gold	Silver	Bronze
Womens Skill Doubles 3.5	Jodie Koerner-Jackie Kline	Patty True-Dianne Zimmerman	Darlene Williams-Karen Eastman
Womens Skill Doubles 4.0	Dee Rochel-Carolyn Stevens	Cindy Moore-Terry Lavigne	Barbara Schmidt-Sally Dobson
Womens Skill Doubles 4.5	Caryn McComas-Cookie Drake	Theresa Orcutt-Donna L. Robins	Sue Liley-Teresa Smith
Womens Skill Doubles 5.0	Yvonne Hackenberg-Betsy Lawson	Susan Buerkens-Deb Arnold	Roxanne Pierce-Linda Gartlan

For full result of the pickleball tournament and photos

Pickleball Tournament Committee Chairs

The following are the committee chairs for the Pickleball Tournament,  please contact them if you are interested in helping on a given committee.  

Tournament Director:             Al Hager

Assistant Tournament Director:       Mike Rains

Tournament Table

Tournament Board Postings:                         Jolyn Rains & Barb Hager

Bracket Posting:           Sandy Byrnes

Registration Desk – Check-In:        Greg & Veronica Long

Tournament Match PA System:     Richard & Kristy Shine

USAPA Desk & New Member Sign-up:    Charlie & Helen Forbush

Photographer & Video:            Charlene Rule

                                               

Blog Postings:       Sandy Byrnes

             

Referee Trainer/Coordinator:         Larry & Nancy Kraus

                                                           

Raffle & 50/50 Drawing                  Mary Jo Wong

Tournament Set-Up/ Parking Signs/Maintenance

Tear Down & Clean-Up                            Dard Price

Medical Team:     Caroline & Dave Anderson                           

Publicity Team – Contact Newspapers for advertising & coverage. Local Restaurants for discounts, Motels for discounts.

Sandy Byrnes

Morning Coffee & Snack Table

Hydration/fruit Table  Ray & Sheila Corey

ROBSON RANCH 1ST ANNUAL SKILL LEVEL PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

ROBSON RANCH 1^ST ANNUAL SKILL LEVEL PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

(SKILL LEVELS 3.5 THRU 5.0)

MARCH 21, 22, 23, 2013

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION MARCH 1, 2013

Thursday, March 21^st 2013

Women’s Doubles (3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0)        

Friday, March 22^nd 2013

Men’s Doubles (3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0)

Saturday, March 23^rd 2013

Mixed Doubles (3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0)

**Rain Date Sunday, March 24^th if needed**

*$5.00 lunch with be served daily courtside for players and spectator.

* Full menu and daily specials will be available each day in the Robson Bar/Grill for lunch and dinner.

Many vendors will be set up courtside with a variety of pickleball items; such as paddles, clothing and jewelry. A 50/50 drawing will be held daily along with a special raffle to be held at the model homes area.

A USAPA booth will be set up to allow sign-up for the pickleball membership or to renew existing memberships.

For more detailed information to enter our tournament go to usapa.org, or go directly to pickleballtournaments.com to register online or print off a registration form.

We want to welcome everyone to come and view our Robson Ranch community and our state of the art pickleball courts. We encourage all Robson communities to come and join us for a weekend of fun, competition and comradery. We promise to have some of the best pickleball play in all of Arizona!

If you have any problems registering or any questions concerning the tournament please contact:

Al Hager, Tournament Director

(419)-619-1122 or email hager1371@aol.com.