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Register for the 2026 Winter Weekend Shootout
EPPA's First Tournament of the Year We’re heading back indoors at Around the Post for a full weekend of competition, built to offer different divisions and opportunities at each shootout. When is it? Saturday–Sunday, February 21–22, 2026 Satu...
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More Than a Game: Giving Back
The Power of Our Community Last week EPPA and Around the Post partnered up to host a free clinic to the first thirty registered members. We suggested attendees consider making a donation to the ANNA Shelter in honor of Aimee, the puppy who was f...
continue readingPractice Makes (Almost) Perfect
EPPA hosted a thirty player clinic on Saturday, January 24 at Around the Post. Due to Around the Post donating all of the courts and every instructor volunteering his/her time- EPPA was able to offer this for FREE! There was a huge response, so ...
continue readingLetter from the (New) President
Hello EPPA! This is the longest post I will write you, I promise! My name is Andre Francis, and I am a product of all of you. I moved to Erie originally to study at LECOM in 2020, but after a crippling spinal health diagnosis meant that medic...
continue readingHappy New Year!
Happy New Year to our amazing pickleball community! 🎉 Here’s to more laughs, friendships, and great games in the year ahead. As this year comes to a close, I’ve made the decision to step down as President of the Erie Pickleball Players Associati...
continue readingDecember 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
Please see the attached minutes for our December 2025 SPA Board Meeting. All members of the Board will serve again in 2026, except Donovan Grayson, who is stepping down as Secretary. The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Dorothy Fa...
continue readingHoliday Party Recap
We set a lofty goal this year to have four locations simultaneously hosting our Holly, Jolly Pickleball Party at (just about) the same time! As our membership grows, it gets harder to hold all of our members in one location and we also like to hig...
continue readingHave a Holly, Jolly Holiday!
If you aren't making it to one of the indoor locations tomorrow for the "Holly, Jolly Pickleball Party", we extend holiday wishes to all of our EPPA pickleball friends! May your days be merry, your rallies long, and your new year full of great gam...
continue readingGame On, Holiday Edition!
The time is nearing for our "Holly, Jolly Pickleball Party" and all FOUR locations are a GO! Registration is closed, but there is still room for players at the Glenwood YMCA, Church of the Cross, and Presque Isle Pickleball! If your plans changed...
continue reading2nd Annual Camellia Classic
Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Camellia Classic Pickleball Tournament at the John Slidell Park’s Pickleball Complex. Registration Fee: $45.00 for one or two events $40.00 for members who use the coupon code SPAMBR Friday, March 13, 20...
continue readingHolly, Jolly Pickleball Party RSVP Closing SOON
Get your RSVPs in for the Holly, Jolly Pickleball Party by Wednesday, December 10. All locations are a "GO", except the Glenwood YMCA may be canceled IF they do not get a few more sign ups! There are currently 10 players registered to attend th...
continue readingEPPA Holly, Jolly Pickleball Party Reminder!
We are happy to see so many members registering for both the party and the FREE EPPA Towel! You can sign up for one or both. Reminder: this event is completely free to all current, registered EPPA members. EPPA is paying the court time for you...
continue readingA Thanksgiving Message
We wish you a Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, good health, and great pickleball. We are so thankful for the rallies we share, the laughs between points, and the friendships this game brings into our lives. Happy Thanksgiving! Quick note: If y...
continue readingHoliday Party RSVP Clarification
Now that all the details are out for the "Holly, Jolly Pickleball Party"- happening at multiple venues on Saturday, December 20- we need to clarify the RSVP process. First- since this is for members only, make sure you are logged into the EPPA s...
continue readingThe Holly, Jolly Pickleball Party
As our membership continues to grow, as do our options of places to play! We used to be able to host an event and house all of our members at one location, but that is getting more challenging with the ever increasing popularity of pickleball (whi...
continue readingSave the Date! 🎄
We aren't ready to reveal all of our holiday plans quite yet, but we know the season fills up fast! Full details are coming very soon. For now, put Saturday December 20th on your calendar. Know someone who would like to be part of the fun? En...
continue readingErie Author of a PICKLEBALL Book
I recently got a message from Chuck Sambuchino: "I’m an Erie, PA native. I've written lots of books for big publishers over two decades, but my last ones are all about my great love: Pickleball, and it's so exciting. GOODNIGHT PICKLEBALL is even i...
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