Pickleball Posts
Looking ahead
A few updates to share for the weeks ahead. Dink and Decorate We have SIX paddle ornaments left that need sponsored. $10 per paddle will help the EPPA tree shine the brightest at the Festival of the Trees. You don't even have to decorate it you...
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We still have openings to be a "Pro Paddle" Sponsor for the EPPA's Pickleball Tree. Respond to this email by Wednesday, Nov. 2nd to claim your paddle. After that, we will open it up to non-members as well. Only 24 paddles are available and some...
continue readingRelish This- New Feature
Pickleball 101 If you are new to pickleball, or know someone who is interested in learning to play, we will have a designated website page just for you. Pickleball 101 consists of videos of the basics and beginner clinics being offered. Very so...
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Thank You Starting the week off with some positivity, Church of the Cross would like to thank all of the pickleball players who helped out with their yearly rummage sale. This year's sale benefited the people of Ukraine and Erie's Embracing our ...
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Our Mission
The Fountain Hills Pickleball Club was established in 2006 to promote the growth of pickleball for the residents of Fountain Hills. The mission will be accomplished by: • Promoting and teaching the game of pickleball to individuals of all ages w...
continue readingRelish This- Pickleball Tree and MORE
Tis' the Season (Almost) We are very excited to announce that the EPPA is sponsoring a Pickleball Tree at this years AHN St. Vincent's Festival of the trees. There will be much more information about this coming soon, but we could use a little he...
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Pickleball Update Open play is unfortunately postponed (temporarily!) [Erie Sports Center] As you can all see we are currently painting that orange wall white (as per your requests). I am being told that they will complete all of the painting ...
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Erie City Parks Survey Link
Here is the direct link to the Park Survey: Submit your Park Survey response
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Survey
Ok, so the City has asked that you go the City of Erie Facebook page and do the survey from there. I believe this will work.
continue readingBaldwin Park update
Hello to everyone and a special “welcome” to our new EPPA members who have joined in 2023. Please stop and introduce yourself to Bob Borgia ( President) and myself when you see us on the courts. I’m sure it is rather obvious that the 6 new courts ...
continue readingRelish This- Upcoming Competitive Play and MORE
First bit of exciting news, EPPA officially has OVER 200 members! We were teetering close to 200 for a while, but we passed that milestone and are soaring right along to even more. For an organization that started about 18 months ago, this is a ...
continue readingReminder- PickleParty
If you have sent me an RSVP for Wednesday's PickleParty at Erie Sports Center, I have you accounted for. You can show up on Wednesday at 5pm. You go into the parking lot and will see a building to your left (East side of the property)- ERIEBANK...
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Eastside Y Picklers
This Saturday, October 8th, the Eastside Y will be available for pickleball open play, in both gyms 1 & 2, from 9:00am - 1:00pm. There will be up to 6 courts available for play, therefore both beginner and experienced players are welcome to attend...
continue readingRelish This- Thinking of Our Southern Friends
Several of our loyal EPPA members head south for the winter and own properties in Florida (and other southern States). Many people suffered devastating losses during Hurricane Ian, including some of our own. Sending a message of comfort and hope...
continue readingPickleball at Erie Sports Center
** The anticipated date for pickleball to start at Erie Sports Center is being pushed back for now. Still waiting on some equipment. We will keep you updated as we know more. Read below to find out more about Erie Sports Center. The Erie Sports C...
continue readingEPPA Renewals
A reminder that our EPPA memberships go from the time you joined or renewed, not based on the calendar year. We made it easy to renew- you will get an email two weeks before your membership expires with a link to follow. If you choose to wait, y...
continue readingRelish This: More Indoor Play Opportunities
This message is being sent to EPPA members ONLY (and will not be viewable to the general public on our website) due to a special discount! The Erie Sports Center, 8161 Oliver Road, is excited to announce the launch of their indoor 10 court Pick...
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Does anyone else see pickleball popularity increasing in Erie? What question do we get asked the most- WHERE can we play pickleball? We know big changes are coming for outdoor options, but these are not available for year round play. As we trans...
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After today, the temperatures are starting to drop. Stay warm and dry this Saturday at Westwood during open play 9-11 am. Last week was FUN- good games and very little waiting around. We are very lucky to have 4 courts running again this week. ...
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Our association is all about bringing people together- and not just on the pickleball courts. Two EPPA members, Ichabod (Doc) Jung and Jim Cairns ran into other in Greece of all places! They coincidentally met at the Sanctuary in Asklepios, a th...
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