TTC Newport Beach Pickleball
July, 2021
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Happy July! We started the month with a bang - the USA Pickleball Newport Beach Championship was a huge success and is the talk of the pickleball world! Congratulations again to all who competed, and thanks to all who helped in so many ways.
We are looking forward to a fantastic summer that includes lots of pickleball play at TTC.
Be sure to read to the end of this newsletter - click on "view entire message" at the bottom of the email so that you don't miss any important information...
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Hello, TTC Family,
I wanted to take a moment to thank all our members who have been so gracious in helping us build the club we are blessed to enjoy together. Our tennis and pickleball is thriving and we have eyes on us. Our industry can't wait to see what's next at TTC.
Roger Federer and Ben Johns have not only been the #1 players in the world, but they continue to improve and grow the game by setting an example for others in the industry. We at TTC are doing our best to become recognized as #1 in the world and continue to innovate to put our stamp in our industry and sports. This is very important for the future generations playing and enjoying pickleball and tennis. Each one of you plays a part in making this happen and I am really excited about what the future holds.
Have a wonderful rest of the summer and let us know if we can ever assist you with anything. We are here to serve you!
Grand Slam dreams!
Sean Bollettieri
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Enrollment Fee
$500
Monthly Dues
Individual - $105
Couple - $160
Family- $210
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.
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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.
Questions?
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Join us for a New Member Intro Clinic on Saturday, July 31st, 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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SAVE THE DATE!
Member Tournament/Social
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Friday, July 16th
4:00 - 8:00pm
details to follow...
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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 will match prices of any retailer, including online. They can also special order merchandise for you.
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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The PPA Takeya Showcase is a major tournament on the Professional Pickleball Association's national tour, and the top pros in the country will be competing on our courts. Register now to be part of this extraordinary event at TTC!
The Tournament is sponsored by Takeya USA - if you weren't aware, our member Ken Tran is the owner of Takeya and they sponsor not only this tournament but top pros Catherine Parenteau, Riley Newman and Lindsey Newman. And... they produce the best water bottles in the industry, which are available for purchase in our Pro Shop.
Let's go!
August 6-9 (Pros and Amateurs)
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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
Monday - 4-5:30pm
(8 players)
Saturday - 11am-12:30pm
(8 players)
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Advanced Beginner
Tuesday - 5-6:30pm
(8 players)
Intermediate/Advanced
Friday - 11am-12:30pm
(16 players w/Abbi, Mel)
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Advanced
Wednesday - 5-6:30pm
(8 players)
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If you want to improve your game, play in challenging matches and compete in tournaments. Analyze your game after a match (film it if you can). Practice your strengths as well as trying to improve on your weaknesses. Practice your best shots, because those are the ones that will score points. |
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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 and spaces are filling up. 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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(via GroupMe)
for more information.
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TTC is a smoke-free facility. Dogs are not permitted. |
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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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PRIORITY CENTER - SUMMER SIZZLE
SUNDAY, JULY 25TH
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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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