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Ratings and Other Reminders

EPPA wants to welcome all of the new members who have joined recently.  We are now over the 500 member mark- a goal that seemed so far away for a long time.  Thank you for being part of an organization that wants to grow pickleball for Erie and th...

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2024 Memorial Shootout: Another Beautiful Day for EPPA

Hello to my favorite demographic of people, Pickleball Players! I hope you have all been surviving the heat and enjoying the beautiful courts all over our wonderful region. It is once again time for our centerpiece tournament of the summer, and ...

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Additional Signage and Ladder/Rating Night

New Signs Signs have been added to the entrance gates at Baldwin Park (see below).  This is to prevent players from holding court or "camping out" on the courts- which is mostly happening in the evenings.  Baldwin Park has signs stating the rules...

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EPPA Ladder/Rating Night

EPPA Members received an invite for our ladder/rating night.  After re-reading and fact checking it at least 100 times before sending it out, this was an error with the date! This event will occur on:  Tuesday, July 2 at Zuck Park. Starting at 6:0...

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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...

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EPPA 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...

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Popular 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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Park Additions and VERY Special Offer

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...

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Zuck 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 ...

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Zuck 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...

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Updates 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...

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Member 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...

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Dink-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...

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Whitford 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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EPPA 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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Record Set!

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...

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Upcoming 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...

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Save 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 ...

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