The Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach
June, 2022
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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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Members can get more information by contacting the Front Desk at 949-759-0711.
Members may bring a maximum of 3 guests to play tennis or 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 (ladders, etc.) No guests permitted Saturday mornings.
Members must sign a member guest pass and pay the guest fee prior to the guest arriving. Stop at the Front Desk (no calls, emails or text messaging).
Membership cancellation requires a 30 day notice (applicable only after the 12 month term is completed). Pickleball membership does not offer a hold, pause or injury leave.
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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
Sunday, June 19th
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Love your kids? Love pickleball? We invite you to celebrate Father's Day with your children on the pickleball courts!
On Sunday, June 19th no guest fee will be charged for children of members.
Happy Father's Day!
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New Member Intro Clinics will be held every Sunday, 12-1:30pm on Courts 9 and 11.
This clinic is free to all recent new members, one time only. We will help you navigate the numerous clinics and organized play offered at TTC Pickleball, and Coach Abbi will give on-court instruction.
Register in advance by text to Sean -- 213-909-6211
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Courts 1, 3, 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.
Courts 2, 4 and Grandstand (singles play) are also Drop-In Courts on Saturday mornings.
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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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Court 1 - Advanced
Court 3 - Advanced Intermediate
Court 5 - Intermediate
Court 7 - Social/AdvancedBeginner
Saturday mornings only
Court 2 - Advanced Intermediate
Court 4 -Intermediate
Grandstand - Singles - Advanced Intermediate+
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Drop-In Courts are managed by the Director of Pickleball, who is available during peak periods to advise members and adjust playing levels for the Drop-In Courts.
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To challenge, place your paddle in the rack outside the court (court numbers are on the racks) 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 a team wins three games in a row, they must vacate the court and re-challenge.
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Court reservations are available only for groups of members needing three or more courts, so that group play can be assured of adjacent courts. Members only!
A maximum of eight courts can be reserved up to one week in advance
(minimum of 24 hours in advance)
Reservation sessions are an hour and a half
Court reservations on upper courts (13-28) only
No group reservations or guests Saturdays
Court reservation times
8-9:30, 9:30-11, 11-12:30, 12:30-2, 2-3:30, 3:30-5, 5-6:30, 6:30-8
Click the button below or contact us at ttcpickleball@gmail.com to reserve courts for a member group.We recommend checking the current schedule prior to playing to determine which courts are reserved and avoid being asked to move due to a group reservation.
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COURT POLICY DURING PEAK PERIODS
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During busy play times (typically Friday and Saturday mornings) court times may be restricted. If your group has been on a court for an hour and a half, you may be asked by the Pickleball Director to give up the court for a waiting member group. We encourage you to use this opportunity to play on Challenge Courts, or take a break and wait for another court to become available.
If you are unable to find an open court during a peak period, please see the Pickleball Director for assistance.
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At TTC Pickleball, the dress code is conservative. Members 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 hope a few basic pointers will be helpful. We should all 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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TTC is a smoke-free facility.
Dogs are not permitted.
Court shoes must be worn when playing on the courts.
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The Classes button on the TTC app will allow you to register for Ladders - a fun way to play pickleball with other members at a similar skill level. We have added a number of Ladders to our schedule and encourage you to play in a Ladder when you can.
Ladders are designated by skill level. If you aren't sure of your skill level, please ask Abbi (he is a Certified Rating Specialist). Members can only play in one Ladder per week, at their skill level.
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.
Registration for the following Ladders will be available on the app 48 hours in advance. The first 32 players will be able to register; the next 4 players will be added to a wait list and automatically scheduled if a registered player cancels.
Late cancellations (less than 24 hours) will not be able to participate the following week.
All Ladders will be held on Courts 21-28 from 11am-12:30pm
Monday Beginner (2.0-2.5)
Tuesday Advanced Beginner (2.5-3.0)
Thursday Intermediate (3.5+)
Sunday Advanced Beginner (2.5-3.0) Courts 13-20
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For now, the established Friday Ladies Ladder and Saturday Ladder will continue to be managed on GroupMe (on their specific GroupMe pages). Sign-ups post on GroupMe Wednesday morning.
Friday Ladies Ladder - 9:30-11:00am
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Intermediate (2.5+)
Maggie Kehrer (contact via GroupMe)
Saturday Ladder -- 9-10:30am and 10:45am-12:15pm
Intermediate (3.0-3.5)
June Marchigiani, Lynn Gosselin
(contact via GroupMe)
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There are separate GroupMe accounts for the Friday and Saturday Ladders. Signups for each Ladder will be posted weekly. Only those who sign up on GroupMe will be able to participate.
Contact Patty Weber for help with GroupMe - 480-292-1499
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COACH ABBI'S TIP OF THE MONTH
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Good footwork will help players be balanced when they hit the ball.
Three tips for balance:
- Be ready for the next shot.
- Anticipate whether the shot will be a forehand or backhand before it bounces in your court and react early.
- Use little steps.
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Head Pro, Director of Junior Pickleball
IPTPA Master Pro
949-228-1680
Private - $110
Semi-Private - $65/person
Groups of 3 or 4 - $55/person
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TTC Pickleball Coaches
PPR Certified
Private - $100
Semi-Private - $60/person
Groups of 3 or 4 - $55/person
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TTC TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CLUB APP
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- Download the TTC Tennis & Pickleball Club app on your smart phone.
- iPhone - App Store
- Android - Google Play Store
- Click register and enter your name and email
- must be the same as your Club Profile (check with the Front Desk if you're not sure what email is on file)
- You will receive an email with your log-in password, which you can change if you wish.
Once you have downloaded the app and registered, use the app to sign in at the Front Desk. There is a QR code on the top right of your phone screen in the app - click it and your access code will appear.
If you have any problems downloading the app or signing in, the Front Desk staff will be happy to assist you.
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GroupMe is a great tool for our members to set up matches and sign up for Friday and Saturday Ladders. Our page is "TTC Newport Beach Pickleball Club". There are separate pages within the app for the three Ladders.
Patty Weber is the administrator of our GroupMe app. Give her a call (8am-5pm) at 480-292-1499 if you have any questions, she's happy to help!
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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.
You can set up a separate string within GroupMe to communicate with a group of TTC members.
Remember your posts are being seen by all our members - GroupMe should not be used for personal communication.
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Rule 4K - Wrong Score Called
If the server or referee calls the wrong score once the serve is made, play shall continue to the end of the rally and the correction made before the next serve. After the serve is made, a player who stops play based solely on an incorrect score call will have committed a fault and shall lose the rally.
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Are you interested in learning more about the rules of pickleball?
TTC members Lynn Gosselin and Cindy Lightner are USAPA Level Two trained referees. They will be coordinating future training sessions, for members who are interested in becoming referees, or just want to learn more about the rules of pickleball. Let them know if you're interested!
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CONSUMER CELLULAR NEWPORT BEACH CHAMPIONSHIPS
GOLDEN TICKET - $65,000 PURSE!
June 28th - July 3rd
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This tournament is a national qualifier. Gold medal winners in each bracket will receive a Golden Ticket for pre-registration to the 2022 National Tournament.
Over 1,400 players from across the country have already registered. Registration closes June 14th.
If you are not competing, we hope you will plan to attend and cheer on your fellow TTC members and our guests.
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Tuesday 6/28
Women's Doubles Senior Pro
Women's Doubles 60+
Men's Singles Senior Pro
Men's Singles 60+
Wednesday 6/29
Men's Doubles Senior Pro
Men's Doubles 60+
Women's Singles Senior Pro
Women's Singles 60+
Thursday 6/30
Men's Doubles Senior Pro
Men's Doubles 60+
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Friday 7/1
Women's Doubles Pro
Women's Doubles under 60
Men's Singles Pro
Men's Singles under 60
Saturday 7/2
Men's Doubles Pro
Men's Doubles under 60
Women's Singles Pro
Women's Singles under 60
Sunday 7/3
Men's Doubles Pro
Men's Doubles under 60
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The Clubhouse Grill will be serving delicious food throughout the tournament.
Come shop in the Vendor Village - and be sure to check out the new merchandise in the Pro Shop!
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UPCOMING 2022 TOURNAMENTS
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Newport Beach DUPR Waterfall
presented by Takeya
August 5th-7th
$100,000 Amateur Prize Pool!
Registration opening soon on the DUPR app - details to follow!
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The Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach Club Championship
September 24th-25th
Members only
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USA Pickleball West Diamond Regional
Diamond Qualifier
August 31st - September 5th
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Susan G. Komen Tournament
October 13th-16th
Details to follow
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Takeya PPA Showcase
Dates TBD
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Newport Beach Invitational
November 18th-20th
$10K Amateur Purse!
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INTRO TO PICKLEBALL FOR KIDS
Saturday, June 11th, 18th, and 25th
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One hour introductory clinic - open to all ages 5-14.
$30/child
Led by our IPTPA Master Pro and IPTPA Junior Pickleball Teaching Certified Coach Abbi Ghasemi.
12:30-1:30 -- 5-8 year olds
1:30-2:30 -- 9-11 year olds
2:30-3:30 -- 12-14 year olds
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CASA OF ORANGE COUNTY
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
Saturday, June 4th - 5-8pm
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MAJOR LEAGUE PICKLEBALL
PICKLEBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA
Tuesday, June 14th - 6-8pm
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Major League Pickleball is coming to us! Their mission: "Pickleball is no ordinary sport, so we want to be the league that shows the world how extraordinary it really is. Our mission is to elevate pickleball in everything we do, from the thrilling events we produce to the unparalleled content we create."
Tuesday, June 14th some of the top pros in the country will be competing on our Grandstand Court and Court 1 in MLP's "Pickleball Night in America". This event will be televised and you are invited to attend and watch the fun!
Click the videos below to see MLP in action. Save the date - it's going to be an epic night!
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LEVEL UP PICKLEBALL CAMP
Wednesday, June 22nd - Friday, June 24th
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Since 2016, LevelUP has been the world's largest and highest rated pickleball instructional camp. Sponsored by Pickleball Magazine, 100+ camps are run each year across the US.
The program features the best instructors and touring professionals in the sport and offers:
• 12-hours of High-quality Instruction
• Low 8 Students to 1 Pro Ratio
• Individual Pre-camp Video Review
• LevelUp / Takeya 32 oz. Water Bottle ($40 retail)
• One-year subscription to Pickleball Magazine
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PICKLEBALL FOR THE CHILDREN
Saturday, June 25th - 1-3pm
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For the Children serves over 40% of Orange County's foster children ages 6-23 through their summer camps and mentoring programs. They will be hosting their first annual Pickleball For the Children Tournament at TTC on Saturday, June 25th.
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Restaurant Hours
(subject to change)
Tuesday-Thursday 10:30am-7pm
Friday 10:30am-8:30pm
Saturday-Sunday 9am-3pm
Monday - closed
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Would you like to introduce a group of friends to your favorite activity, in your favorite place? Are you looking for a new idea for a birthday celebration, holiday party, corporate or team building event? Would you like to host a charity fundraiser?
Let us help you with a Private Event at TTC Pickleball!
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Click the button below for more information on tennis at TTC.
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