TTC Newport Beach Pickleball
August, 2021
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We hope you are all enjoying a wonderful summer that includes lots of pickleball!
We are excited to be hosting the PPA Takeya Showcase Tournament this month, bringing pro and amateur players from around the country to our beautiful club. Courts will be closed to member play during the tournament (Thursday, August 5th - Sunday, August 8th). 58 of our members will be competing as well as the top pros, and we hope you will join us in cheering them on. Let's go!
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Be sure to read to the end of this newsletter - click on
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don't miss any important information...
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Membership is currently closed!
Current members are permitted to change their membership status (i.e. from individual to couple) for a $25 administrative fee.
Prospective members can get more information and schedule a tour by contacting the Front Office at 949-759-0711, or Patty Weber at 480-292-1499. Prospective members will be added to a wait list.
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Guests must be registered and paid for in advance before entering the club.
Members may bring a maximum of 3 guests to play pickleball for a $30/day fee per person. Guests must be accompanied on the same court with a member, and must sign a liability waiver. Guests may not participate in any club-organized play (ladder, etc.)
Make a reservation with the front desk, or by clicking the link below - 24 hours in advance please.
Questions?
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Join us for a New Member Intro Clinic on Saturday, September 25th, 2-3:30pm. This clinic is free to all recent new members, one time only. Our coaches will give on-court instruction and we will help you navigate the numerous clinics and organized play offered at TTC Pickleball.
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TTC OLYMPICS WERE A HUGE SUCCESS! |
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If you didn't join us for the TTC Olympics on July 16th, you missed a lot of fun! Twelve countries of nine players each competed in different skill-based games and a great time was had by all. The event began with an Opening Ceremony, everyone got into the spirit of the Olympics with country-inspired outfits, and the Clubhouse Grill provided delicious food and beverage. Germany was victorious, barely defeating Sweden, but everyone felt like a winner! |
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SAVE THE DATE!
Member Tournament/Social
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Friday, August 27th
4:00 - 8:00pm
details to follow... you won't want to miss it!
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The Pro Shop @ TTC is owned and managed by our Pickleball Director Abbi Ghasemi and TTC member Ted Angelo. They are stocking plenty of pickleball merchandise, as well as drinks and snacks for all to enjoy.
The Pro Shop now has TTC-branded shirts and other new clothing items in stock. They will match prices of any retailer, including online. They can also special order merchandise for you.
August Special! 30% off all Acacia shoes
Thank you for supporting The Pro Shop!
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Courts 1,2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 are designated as Drop-In Courts. This allows our members to play even when they don't have a scheduled match, especially during busy times.
Current Drop-In Court times are:
- 8:30am-11:30am - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- 5:00pm-8pm - Monday-Friday
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Court 1 - Highest Level
Court 2 - Advanced
Court 3 - Advanced
Court 4 - Intermediate
Court 5 - Intermediate
Court 7 - Lower Intermediate
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These levels are a guide and adjust based on members playing at any given time. You should challenge on a court at your skill level. Watch the matches in play and challenge on a court that is at your skill level. |
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To challenge, place your paddle in the rack outside the court and notify the players you are making a challenge. Once the current match is completed, the winning team stays on the court with the challenger(s). If your team wins three games in a row, you must vacate the court and re-challenge. |
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We are currently only taking court reservations for member groups needing three or more courts, so that group play can be assured of adjacent courts.
Courts can be reserved up to one week in advance (minimum of 24 hours in advance).
We recommend checking in at the Pro Shop prior to playing to determine which courts are reserved and avoid being asked to move due to a group reservation.
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Do you want to introduce a group of friends to your favorite activity, in your favorite place? Are you looking for a new idea for a corporate party or team building event? Would you like to host a fundraiser for your preferred charity? Let us help you with a Private Event at TTC Pickleball! |
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UPCOMING 2021 TOURNAMENTS |
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Newport Beach Labor Day Championship
September 3-6 (Amateurs)
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Newport Beach Invitational
October 15-17 (Amateurs)
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Newport Beach Open
November 19-21 (Amateurs)
Newport Beach Open
December 3-5 (Pros)
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Pickleball Director
949-228-1680
Private - $100
Semi-Private - $60/person
Groups of 3 or 4 - $50/person
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562-760-1319
Private - $90
Semi-Private - $55/person
Groups of 3 or 4 - $50/person
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714-235-5946
Private - $90
Semi-Private - $55/person
Groups of 3 or 4 - $50/person
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PICKLEBALL DRILLING MACHINE |
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The Pro Shop at TTC has a Pickleball Tutor drilling machine available for our members to use - cost is $25/hour. Drilling with a ball machine is a great way to work on your pickleball skills!
Check out the YouTube videos below - or take a Pickleball Machine lesson with Abbi to get comfortable with using the Pickleball Tutor Pickleball Machine!
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Clinics are a great way to improve your game and meet other members at your skill level!
One hour of skills and drills, followed by thirty minutes of play.
Private groups of 8 are also available.
$30/person
If you are not sure of your skill level,
Coach Mel is happy to help with an evaluation.
Reservations are required, at least 24 hours in advance.
Late cancellations (less than 24 hours) will be charged.
If you are interested in attending a Clinic, text Mel at 562-760-1319.
(Advanced Clinic - register with Abbi at 949-228-1680)
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Beginner (Coach Mel)
Mondays - 4-5:30pm
Saturdays - 11am-12:30pm
Advanced Beginner
(Coach Mel)
Tuesdays - 5-6:30pm
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Intermediate/Advanced
(Coach Mel)
Fridays - 11am-12:30pm
Advanced (Coach Abbi)
Wednesdays - 5-6:30pm
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Fear, worry and doubt are not real - these are things we make up in our minds. Believe that you are the best at your level, and make your opponent believe it, too. If you believe in yourself, you are a winner. |
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SIMONE JARDIM/NIKE CAMP AT TTC |
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Simone Jardim is ranked #1 in the Professional Pickleball Association Standings. She is the co-founder and co-director of Peak Performance Pickleball Academy in Naples, Florida.
Simone and her professional staff will be teaching a camp for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels at TTC August 9th-11th. A number of our members have already registered - the camp is currently sold out but there is a wait list. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet and be coached by one of the best players in the world - improve your game and have fun!
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Ladies Ladder - Fridays, 9-10:30am
Event posts on Wednesday morning
(managed by Jackie Umphrey)
Open Ladder Saturdays
9-10:30am and 10:45-12:15am
Event posts on Monday morning
(managed by June Marchigiani)
All players are asked to arrive fifteen minutes early to warm up. Rounds are 13 minutes each with a two minute water break between rounds. Winners move up one court, lowest score moves down one court and everyone changes partners for their next match. All skill levels are welcome.
A GroupMe event will be posted each week on Monday morning. Signup in advance on GroupMe is required.
It's fun, competitive play - come join us!
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or
(via GroupMe)
for more information.
(No Ladders August 6/7)
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TTC is a smoke-free facility. Dogs are not permitted. |
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At TTC Pickleball, the dress code is conservative. Women should refrain from wearing any overly revealing clothing. Men should not wear cutoff shorts or muscle shirts.
Please show respect to our club and your fellow members by wearing the appropriate attire.
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GroupMe is a great tool for our members to set up matches and sign up for events (other than League). Our page is "TTC Newport Beach Pickleball Club".
Patty Weber is the administrator of our GroupMe app. Give her a call at 480-292-1499 if you have any questions, she's happy to help!
Remember your posts are being seen by all our members - GroupMe should not be used for personal communication.
We recommend muting your notifications on GroupMe as some of our members LOVE to post! To mute, click the icon on the top right of the screen - the top item is a toggle to mute.
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A calendar of upcoming events can be found on GroupMe, under Calendar. This is where you will see Ladders and Sunday Fundays, as well as events posted by other members.
You can set up a separate string within GroupMe to communicate with specific members. Here are some established subgroups that we currently manage:
- Saturday Ladder
- TTC Friday Ladies Ladder
- Dudes (Tuesday and Thursday mornings)
Patty can walk you through the process if you need assistance.
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KUREIT - THE BIG DILL
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22ND
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On Sunday, August 22, 2021, Kure it Cancer Research will be hosting the first-ever The Big Dill Pickleball Tournament. The day will be filled with food, drinks, live entertainment & an opportunity drawing.
The Big Dill Tournament has two forms of play; the Fun & Friendly format and the Competitive format. You can also enjoy as a spectator and cheer for your favorite players! All funds raised from this event will benefit research at comprehensive cancer centers including UCI, USC, UCLA, City of Hope, and other cutting-edge institutes.
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Many new members are unaware of the "etiquette" of pickleball (and many "old" members may need a reminder!) We thought a few basic pointers might be helpful to all. We all want to be considerate of other members on the court!
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Please don’t enter or exit across a court when a point is in progress. Wait until play has stopped; then move briskly so as to not hold up the match.
- If entering or exiting from one of the gates, be sure to close the gate behind you.
- If you hit an errant ball onto an adjacent court that is in the midst of a point, causing a potential safety issue, call out “Ball On” to notify other players and stop their play. If your errant ball is not a safety issue, wait until the point is over before retrieving your ball.
- Members are welcome to play music on the courts, but please be respectful of other players by keeping the volume at a level that it can only be heard on your court. If other members ask you to turn your music down, please do so.
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If you've worn out your paddle and splurged on a new one from the Pro Shop, we would love to have your oldie but goodie for one of our new members to try out! |
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