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Ocean Pines Pickleball
Week of March 7th
Pickleball Newsletter created by:
Co-Founder OP Pickleball Club
Club Officer 2014-2021

OPA announces New Membership Fees and User Fees
for Ocean Pines Amenities
effective for the year 5/1/21 - 4/30/22*

Pickleball Membership Fee,
for Unlimited Outdoor and Indoor Pickleball
Resident Membership fee:
  • Individual $170
  • Family $280

Non-Resident Membership fee: 
  • Individual $240
  • Family $390

Non-Members: Ocean Pines Daily Usage Fees for Pickleball
  • Resident $6
  • Non-Resident $7
Ocean Pines Pickleball Players Flock Together in Florida,
To Compete in Tournaments
Linda and Frank joined forces at the very competitive PPA Florida Grand Slam in Tampa, and placed 4th out of 14 teams in their Age/Level Group!
Janie and Jack partnered up at the Melbourne Meltdown in Melbourne, no medals but tons of fun!
The Ocean Pines Pickleball Club Announces:
The Ocean Pines Pickleball 2021 Summer Classic
JUNE 12-13th
Tournament Directors:
Cathy & Darryl Noble

  • Competitive Skill/Age Level Tournament
  • Mens & Womens Doubles on June 12th
  • Mixed Doubles on June 13th
  • Skill Levels: 3.0 - 5.0
  • Age Groups: 19+, 50+, 60+, 70+
  • Online registration only, on Pickleball Den
  • Registration Fee $25, Bracket Fee $10
  • Deadline for registration is: 6/5/21
  • This is an outdoor tournament, no refund if rained out
  • Questions: Contact Cathy Noble CMZNoble@gmail.com


If you have not already set up your own account at Pickleball Den, click here to do so: Ocean Pines Pickleball Den Set-up

Below: Happy Medal Winners at the 2019 Summer Classic!
More Local Tournaments!
Registration Deadlines Approaching!
Shamrock Slam Pickleball Tournament, in Snow Hill, March 20-21
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Spring Fling Tournament, in Salisbury, March 27-28
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Tremendous Tribute to OP Pickler Patti Stevens!
by Jim Adock, in this week's Bayside Gazette
RSAC is Back!
The Racquet Sports Advisory Committee
has been re-established in Ocean Pines

Rhett Parson is chairing this Committee, a perfect choice because Rhett is a true racquet sports enthusiast who plays all three sports at the OP Racquet Center! Other players who will be members of this committee include: Patty Felix, Gail Keiling, Bob O'Malley, Patsy Workman, Susan Morris, Araceli Popen, Kathryn Stone, and Karen Kaplan.
Rhett explains: "The purpose of RSAC is to represent the interests and concerns of the racket sports community to the OPA Board and to make sure we are considering all 3 of the sports in plans and decisions. OPA Board member Cami Rogers is the liaison. The meetings are for committee members and Management of the facility. Anyone is welcome to present an issue, a concern, or a compliment to a committee member, who will bring it to the committee."

Below, Rhett Parsons (second from left) on the OP Pickleball Courts at the Wednesday night "Shootout" competition, Fall 2020
Coming to Ocean Pines in April: The Wall That Heals
Shared by Tim McMullen,
OP Racquet Sports Manager and Long Term OP Resident

The Wall That Heals will be hosted by the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines Foundation. This 3/4 replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC will be set up in our Community in Memorial Park. Please consider sponsoring or making a donation to support this opportunity to educate our Community and honor those who have served in Vietnam.
100 Lobs: Looking at Pickleball Lobs at the 5.0 Level
This Video Analyzes the Risk/Reward Ratio for Lobbing
Two Ways to Play Indoors in Ocean Pines, Both of Which Allow You to Reserve a Court for Your Group of Four:
1) Weekly slotted times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday! Sign-up required at Pickleball Den!
  • There are 10 two hour slots each week, max of 12 players per slot
  • You can reserve a court for a group of 4, if you sign up all 4 people at the same time, and indicate private under comments
  • The front desk will check you in and confirm you have signed up on the Den
  • Free for OP Pickleball members; $5 for non-members
  • Click to see time slots at Pickleball Den Sign-up
2) Reserve time:
  • Call the Community Center to inquire if there is any random gym time available for your PB group to play, #410-641-7052
  • The fee is $3/player for this reserve time.


CoVid-19 Requirements for Indoor Play:
  • Temperature check, and Covid-19 questions form
  • Wear a mask at all times in the Community Center, other than in the gym
  • Disinfectant spray for balls and hand sanitizer available
If you have not already set up your own account at Pickleball Den, click here to do so: Ocean Pines Pickleball Den Set-up

Got Questions about Pickleball Den? Email Cathy Noble at opsummerclassic@gmail.com
Indoor Clinics, in Ocean Pines!
By Ocean Pines Pickleball Player and PPR Instructor Jacob Cook
To Register and Pay,
Call OP Rec & Parks
410-641-7052
Ocean Pines Outdoor Pickleball
at the Racquet Sports Center
Weather Permitting!
8 Courts, open all day!
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