Pickleball Posts
Reminder- 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...
continue readingUpdated times for indoor play
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...
continue readingSaturday Play
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. ...
continue readingMore than pickleball
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...
continue readingWeekend Pickleball
The open play at Westwood filled FAST! We are able to add two more courts for tomorrow's open play- so we will have FOUR courts running. With the addition of these courts, some more spots opened up. Log into court reserve- see my previous post f...
continue readingRelish This- More Competition Coming
Before I tell you about upcoming pickleball action, I have a favor to ask. If you joined the EPPA in the last two months (since July 2022), can you PLEASE reply to this email with your mailing address and phone number. We need it for our records...
continue readingOpen Play- Saturdays at Westwood
Westwood open play starts THIS Saturday, September 17 from 9-11 am. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people to play with (and to see old friends that you already play with). There are TWO courts available on Saturdays, so to keep thin...
continue readingSponsors and Volunteers
As we close out our tournament weekend, we have to extend some BIG "thank yous" for all involved in making the 2nd annual Helen Pappas tournament a huge success. First and foremost, we want to acknowledge and thank our generous host- Westwood R...
continue readingTournament- Day 2
Westwood Racquet Club was popping today with the sound of pickleballs. WOW! The turnout for our ENTIRE Helen Pappas tournament made our hearts swell. We should all celebrate our growth and thank every person involved in making Erie Pickleball P...
continue readingTournament results- Day 1
The Helen Pappas tournament weekend is off to a great start. Last night was full of fierce competition as well as lots of smiles (and sweat)! In mixed doubles, FOURTEEN teams battled for the top spots. It was amazing to see new faces hitting the ...
continue readingTournament time
Looking for something to do this weekend? Come cheer on your pickleball playing friends at Westwood Racquet Club (2660 Zuck Road). We are celebrating the EPPA's biggest participation to date! Thanks to all who signed up and to those of you who en...
continue readingLessons at Whitford Park
Lessons for novice/beginner players WILL continue at Whitford Park through the month of September- Thursdays from 5-6:30pm. Tell all of your "new to pickleball" friends to go check it out. Tonight's lessons will be led by Nina S. and Kathy M. G...
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Pre-tournament volunteers
Hello, everyone. We’re preparing for the Helen Pappas tournament and would sure appreciate some volunteers. First, we need 4 portable nets. If you can lend us one please give me a call (8146024013). Secondly, we need help taping the courts on Frid...
continue readingEastside Y Open Play
Hello Eastside Y Picklers! This Wednesday, September 7th, there will be no pickleball at the Eastside Y, the as there will be a brunch/picnic that will be held in the gym. The Glenwood YMCA offers open play at 9:00am and you are welcome to play th...
continue readingHelen Pappas Memorial Tournament
Helen was one of the first people to take up the game of pickleball in Erie. She was around 80 years old. She played at the Glenwood YMCA three times a week. It was there where she was given the name “Pickleball Queen”. She kept playing until ...
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