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EPPA Donut Day, Save the Dates, and More!
EPPA Donut Day THANK YOU to all of our amazing volunteers, members, and guests who made EPPA Donut Day 2024 a big success! We took over Baldwin, Zuck, Whitford and Edinboro in the sweltering heat to socialize with members and meet some new pickle...
continue readingEPPA Donut Day- Updates and added location!
The skies are looking clear for Saturday morning! EPPA board members and volunteers will be descending upon Baldwin Park, Zuck Park, Edinboro (courts are located next the the fire hall at Robert Thompson Park) AND we added a fourth location- Whit...
continue readingPopular Event Returns
You Are Invited to EPPA DONUT DAY! This is our third year hosting our donut day and we are proud to once again partner with Tim Hortons, who is generously donating all of the donuts! This event is open to the public, EPPA members AND non-members...
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Zuck Park The fencing project at Zuck Park is done (except for the yellow safety tubing which will be installed on top of the new fencing)! This brings a BIG upgrade to Zuck Park. A few EPPA members helped to facilitate a "Learn to Play" Clinic...
continue readingZuck Park Fencing and Kids Clinic
The weather has unfortunately put the fencing project at Zuck Park behind schedule. Progress is being made, but NO PLAY at Zuck Park this weekend. I will continue to update as I hear more. Clinic for Kids If you know a 6-12 year old who wants ...
continue readingZuck Park Fencing and Parks Reminder
Tomorrow, Wednesday June 5, the fencing installation will start at Zuck Park. No exact start time was given outside of "mid morning". The courts will be closed until the project is completed- hopefully Friday, June 7. We will update as more inf...
continue readingUpdates for Summer Season
On Memorial Day, we thank all the servicemen and women who are no longer with us for protecting our country by giving away their lives. As we move into the summer season, there will be many updates and reminders in order for us to best support our...
continue readingMember Meeting Recap
Thank you to all who attended our Annual Members Meeting on Tuesday! The last few years have been a very exciting time for pickleball in our area and we had much to celebrate. I have an immense feeling of pride in Erie Pickleball Players Associa...
continue readingDink-o de Mayo Results
EPPA's "Dink-O de Mayo" Shootout was a big success! Both brackets filled within hours- a new record for EPPA. There was also a robust waitlist, which means we will be planning another shootout with this format soon. Players rotated around the co...
continue readingWhitford Park Sign Update
Play is starting to move outdoors to our wonderful parks! Whitford Park has a signage change. Thank you to Harborcreek Supervisors who worked with EPPA in supporting this vital change. EPPA has worked very hard over the years to develop relatio...
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Minutes of the April 23, 2024, SPA Board Meeting
[20240423 SPA Meeting Minutes.pdf]
continue readingEPPA News and Notes
Loss to EPPA Community If you have been on the Erie Pickleball scene for a while, you know Janie and Ray Martin. Janie and Ray were HUGE supporters of EPPA and local pickleball in general. They generously made a private donation that helped wit...
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Our "Dink-o de Mayo" shootout for Sunday, May 5 filled in record time- less than 24 hours! If you are interested in playing, please get on the waitlist (just wait to pay until if/when you are added to the event) by Sunday, April 21. We will then...
continue readingUpcoming Events and a Special Remembrance
To all EPPA members who have been part of the pickleball scene for a while, please take a moment to remember the great Judy Shapiro! At 86 years old, she passed away peacefully and suddenly on Sunday due to a severe blood infection. Judy was fie...
continue readingSave the Dates and Outdoor Updates
EPPA Rotating Round Robin Sunday, May 5: EPPA will host a "Dink-o de Mayo" Rotating Round Robin. What does this mean? You do NOT need a partner. You sign up as an individual player and change partners and opponents each game. You play for mos...
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Glow-in-the-Dark Pball & Young Adult League
Hello friends, We have two events coming up and the bright side is you can leave those fashionable eclipse glasses at home! Glow Pickleball @ Presque Isle Pickleball • Only 5 days left to register! • Please contact 814-464-4645 for more info or ...
continue readingRegistration LAST CALL and Renewals
The weather on Saturday looks dreary- what a great time to play inside and support Mission Empower's Shootout at the Edinboro YMCA. They need two more players to make an even number of players. All levels welcome and by looking at the list of pla...
continue readingSelf-Improvement On and Off the Courts
While most of our posts revolve around life on the pickleball courts, this is a great opportunity to participate in a program that can help improve your overall health! While this is in no way EPPA related there are two huge perks that we feel wi...
continue readingSign Up Soon
It seems like the minute the nets went up at Baldwin Park- the weather turned and Mother Nature said "not so fast!" Luckily there are some opportunities to play indoors coming your way. None of these events are hosted by EPPA, but we support the...
continue readingMission Empower wants YOU
Hello fellow pickleball aficionados!! It brings me great pride to see how much this sport and community has grown EVEN since last we spoke. This growth has been noticed by organizations big and small and in this case, noble. Mission Empower (powe...
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