Pickleball Posts
Relish this- Update
I'm making this a private post for EPPA members only for now because you all deserve to be the FIRST to know. In the words of Chuck Zysk, who is in charge of The City of Erie Parks and Rec: "The Baldwin Park Pickleball Court project received fi...
continue readingSave the Dates
This week offers MANY opportunities to be involved with the EPPA. Here's a little glance at the week ahead: Tuesday, August 2: Neighborhood Night Out at the Greene Township Municipal building 9333 Tate Road. 6-8 pm. Come check out the new court...
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Whitford Park Pickleball Courts
I hope you have been able to get out and play a game or 2 on the gorgeous new courts at Whitford Park in Harborcreek. If not, it's worth the trip! We are so fortunate to have such nice courts installed and look forward to more such courts becomin...
continue readingEastside Y Picklers
Just a reminder regarding our summer open play schedule at the Eastside YMCA. Gym 1 has been reserved for pickleball play Monday - Friday from 11:00-1:00. Monday, Wednesday and Friday are dedicated to recreational/competitive play while Tuesday ...
continue readingTournament THIS weekend
There are a few spots open for the Kahkwa Pickleball Tournament this Saturday and Sunday. You do not need to be a member to play. The following brackets have open spots: • 3.0 - 3.5 Men's Doubles Saturday- noon • 3.0 - 3.5 Mixed Doubles Saturday...
continue readingRelish this- Member updates
As our membership continues to grow, so do our opportunities to help local the local pickleball scene. Part of the EPPA's mission is to maximize playing opportunities for our members and visitors by advocating for new and improved pickleball venu...
continue readingSave the Date- We NEED your help!
Please save the date and pass the word to all of your pickleball loving friends- EPPA members and non-members, too! Wednesday, August 3rd at 9 am: EPPA has been invited to the Erie City Council Meeting to talk about our organization and the NEED ...
continue readingRelish This- Making the News Again
If you missed the most recent article in the Erie Times News about the Erie Pickleball Player's Association, don't worry! Here is the digital version: https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/2022/07/07/erie-pickleball-players-association-2022/653664...
continue readingRelish This- Volunteers Needed!
Urban University Youth Program, which is part of the Erie City Mission, will be offering another pickleball course for our fall semester after school program. The dates will be on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning September 12- October 12 from 3:...
continue readingDink and Drive- Day 2
Wow! The weather, the crowd, the venue , the players were all PERFECT today. We can’t thank Andy at Lakeshore Country Club enough for letting us host a beautiful outdoor tournament there. Our EPPA members are the best- so many people jumped in to ...
continue readingDink and Drive Shootout Day 1 Results
Thank you to all of the players and fans who came out to support our first shootout at the beautiful Lakeshore Country Club. A wonderful time was had by all. We aren’t don’t yet! Tomorrow’s schedule has a slight change. • Mens 4.0 + will begin at...
continue readingRelish This- Pickleball engineering at Penn State Behrend
This is a cool article about pickleball advancements in our own area. Super easy read, but us pickleballers will be most interested by the second section! https://behrend.psu.edu/news-events/behrend-magazine/summer-2022/fasenmyer-design-conferen...
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Dink and Drive registration
Only 2 days left to register. C’mon gang , let’s fill up all the categories and make this a great summer tournament!!! Great Pickleball at a Great Place with Great People. See y’all there.
continue readingIn the News
Yesterday, Whitford Park was Featured on Erie News Now. If you didn't catch it on the news, here you go: https://www.erienewsnow.com/clip/15327296/new-pickleball-courts-dedicated-in-harborcreek Thanks to everyone involved with making these courts...
continue readingPartnering Up
The weather forecast is fantastic for this holiday weekend! Hope you get to spend some time on the courts. While you are there, if you do not have a partner for the July "Dink and Drive" tournament- try to recruit one. It never hurts to ask a f...
continue readingRelish this- EPPA Updates!
This week has been busy with member feedback and comments and we LOVE the input. If you are ever concerned or curious about anything happening in the EPPA, please reach out and we will do our best to help! That being said, here are some updates a...
continue readingJuly "Dink and Drive" Tournament- time to register!
You've had time to practice and to find your partner- now the time is here to REGISTER for the July Dink and Drive Tournament! You can sign up NOW by going to our SHOOTOUTS PAGE. There are some newly added features to your EPPA Profile. This is...
continue readingRelish This- Spreading the Love of Pickleball
It's heartwarming to see our pickleball community supporting each other, lending a helping hand, and growing the sport. Here are some of the GREAT things happening: • The beginners clinics at Baldwin Park (Wednesdays at 11 am) and at North East H...
continue readingJuly Shootout and Important Court Updates
The July "Dink and Drive" Shootout @ Lakeshore Country Club registration will open soon! We will update you when you can sign up. In the meantime: • save the date (July 9th MIXED, July 10th Mens and Womens Doubles) • find your partner • practice...
continue readingRelish This- Busy Week for Pickleball
Our Taco Tuesday pickleball event was a great success! Everything was perfect- the food, the company, the weather, and of course the pickleball games. THANK YOU to our amazing members and especially to the events committee for all of your hard w...
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