TTC Pickleball Club
March, 2021
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Here's what's happening this month at TTC Pickleball! |
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We are making substantial improvements to create a better environment and additional courts for all of us to enjoy. Some courts will remain open so you can continue to play, but please be cautious in areas where construction is underway.
- Tennis Championship Court 2 (behind the Clubhouse) will be converted to three pickleball courts, including a Grandstand Court
- Tennis Courts 9 and 10 are being converted to 8 new pickleball courts.
- Fencing on all courts will be renovated.
- Courts 1-8 will be resurfaced.
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Thank you for your patience during the renovation process. |
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Membership was on hold for a portion of the past month, but was recently reopened. Welcome to our newest members! |
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Julie Alvarado
Jillian Aschieris
Vicki Berkus
Ken Brodhagen
Joshua Brown
Michael Brundage
Nancy Brundage
Rebecca Chelf
Timothy Chelf
Emmy Coats
Allan Colvin
Diane Colvin
Abby Corpodian
Gigi Eletreby
Lupe Erwin
Cade Erwin
Don Erwin
Melissa Flagg
Kyle Flagg
Holly Foster
Danny Gannon
Tammy Gannon
Pam Hardenbergh
Teri Hardke
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Deanne Hill
Kenneth Illson
Annette Juptner
Barbara Kerry
Ken Kerry
Dave Kobrine
Beau Kojima
Tamara Krause
Chris Larocca
Elizabeth Lindh
Robert Lindh
Christine Lissoy
Scott Lissoy
Julie Male
Sarah McElroy
Jim Neiger
Kelly Neiger
Rod Newcombe
Kathryn Norris
Will Norris
James Padden
Marena Padden
Tanyat Pham
Scott Pievac
Christine Puccio
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Leslie Raguse
Georgeanne Ramm
Tim Ramm
Shelley Ridge
Steve Ridge
Hayden Schneider
Rowan Schneider
Audrey Silverman
Maria Solomon
Marshall Solomon
Bruce Stuart
Scott Sullivan
Alec Tenebaum
Larry Tenebaum
Maddie Tenebaum
Wendy Tenebaum
Mindy Thigpen
Debra Ursetta
Fran Ursini
Kyle Vittitoe
Jennifer Wampole
Spencer Wampole
Alex Wasilewski
John Weber
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New members - join us for a New Member Intro Clinic on Saturday, March 13th or Saturday, March 20th, 2-3:30pm. This clinic is free to all recent new members, one time only. Abbi 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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Enrollment Fee
$350
Monthly Dues
Individual - $105
Couple - $160
Family- $210
TTC remains members-only (no guests allowed)
Members are allowed 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 Patty Weber at 480-292-1499.
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Have you stepped into our new Pro Shop yet? 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. Stop by and check it out!
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Our March Madness Tournament will take place March 6th and 7th and the competition will be fierce!
Partners were selected at the Draft Party February 26th and teams are working together this week to prepare for the competition. If you didn't register and would like to play - reply to this email to be added to the wait list.
Reminder - no court reservations will be taken the weekend of the tournament. All courts will be reserved for the tournament. As the tournament progresses, courts may become available for member use on a first come, first served basis for a maximum of an hour and a half.
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Come join us for drop-in play on the Challenge Courts!
Courts 1,2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 are designated as Challenge Courts. This allows our members to play even when they don't have a scheduled match, especially during busy times. We encourage you to play on these courts, with the understanding that you may be challenged.
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 and plays the challenger(s). If your team wins three games in a row, you must vacate the court if there are four or more paddles in the rack.
Reminder - you should challenge on a court at your skill level. For example, don't challenge on Court 1 or 3 if you are an intermediate player - you should challenge on Court 2.
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Court 1 - Highest Level
Court 2 - Intermediate
Court 3 - Advanced
Court 4 - Lower Intermediate
Court 5 - Intermediate
Court 7 - Lower Intermediate
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Courts can be reserved 48 hours in advance.
Contact Abbi by text only at 949-228-1680
to reserve a court.
Court Reservation Availability
8-9:30am -- 9:30-11am -- 11am-12:30pm
12:30-2pm -- 2-3:30pm -- 3:30-5pm -- 5-6:30pm -- 6:30-8pm
Confirm your court assignment in the Pro Shop prior to proceeding to the courts.
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Do you have friends and family who are not TTC Pickleball members who you want to introduce to our favorite sport? Are you interested in hosting a fundraiser for your favorite charity? Are you looking for a new idea for a corporate party or team building event? We can help you with a Private Event at TTC Pickleball! |
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(TTC MEMBERS ONLY)
March 6-7
April 2-4 (Pros and Amateurs)
May 14-16 (Amateurs)
America's Cup
June 30 - July 3 (Amateurs)
PPA Showcase
August 6-9 (Pros and Amateurs)
Newport Beach Labor Day Championship
September 3-6 (Amateurs)
Newport Beach Invitational
October 15-17 (Amateurs)
Newport Beach Open
November 19-21 (Amateurs)
Newport Beach Open
December 3-5 (Pros)
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Pickleball Director
949-228-1680
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Private - $80
Semi-Private - $60/person
Groups of 3 or 4 - $50/person
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562-760-1319
Private - $70
Semi-Private - $55/person
Groups of 3 or 4 - $45/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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Abbi offers Club Clinics for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels.Play with other members at your skill level and improve your game! Maximum 8 members per clinic. Cost is $30/person.
If you are interested in joining a Club Clinic group, text Abbi at 949-228-1680.
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Beginner
Tuesday - 5:30-7pm
Wednesday - 4-5:30pm
Thursday - 11am-12:30pm, 12:30-2pm
Saturday - 11am-12:30pm
Sunday - 12:30-2pm
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Intermediate
Monday - 5:30-7pm
Tuesday - 4-5:30pm
Wednesday - 4-5:30pm
Friday - 9:30-11am, 11am-12:30pm,
12:30-2pm
Saturday - 12:30-2pm
Sunday - 11am-12:30pm
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Advanced
Monday - 4-5:30pm
Wednesday - 5:30-7pm
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Making an error during a point doesn't matter. What matters is how you deal with it. If you dwell on your error to the point where you feel you're not playing well today, then you are judging your game before something happens. Let mistakes go from your mind and focus on the next point. |
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Ladies Ladder - Fridays, 9-11am - Courts 9-20
(managed by Jackie Umphrey)
Open Ladder - Saturdays, 8-9:30am
and 9:45-11:15am - Courts 13-20
(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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We are pleased to offer several opportunities to meet and play with some of the world's top pickleball professionals and take your game to the next level! |
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Callie Smith Clinics
Wednesday, March 31st
Clinic (16 players) - Intermediate - 10am-noon
only 6 spots left!
Play with the Pro (3 players) - 12:30-2pm
Play with the Pro (3 players) - 2-3:30pm
Play with the Pro (3 players) - 3:30-5pm SOLD OUT
Thursday, April 1st
Clinic (16 players) - Advanced - 10am-noon
Play with the Pro (3 players) - 12:30-2pm
Play with the Pro (3 players) - 2-3:30pm SOLD OUT
Play with the Pro (3 players) - 3:30-5pm SOLD OUT
$150 per person, per session
If you would like to register, click the link below to email us. Payment can be made by check, or Venmo to ttcpickleball@gmail.com.
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Dave Weinbach Clinics
Wednesday, March 31st
Clinic (16 players) - Intermediate - 8-10am
Play with the Pro (4 players) - 11am-12:30pm
Play with the Pro (4 players) - 12:30-2pm
Thursday, April 1st
Clinic (16 players) - Advanced - 8-10am
Play with the Pro (4 players) - 11am-12:30pm
Play with the Pro (4 players) - 12:30-2pm only 1 spot left!
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$150 per person, per session
If you would like to register, click the link below to email us. Payment can be made by check, or Venmo to ttcpickleball@gmail.com.
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Remember to always wear a mask, unless you are playing on a court. The CDC recommends that you wash your hands and sanitize before, during and after play.
We all feel like family, but must respect and maintain social distancing at this time. If you aren't feeling well, stay home and watch YouTube pickleball videos!
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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
Patty can walk you through the process if you need assistance.
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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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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!
- 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 existing 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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Don't throw away your broken pickleballs! Bring them into the Pro Shop - one of our members is working on a special project and will put them to good use.
And 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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