Pickleball Posts
Ribbon Cutting Take TWO
A few quick reminders that have been brought to my attention before I get to the good stuff. • Please make sure if you are using the squeegees and brooms that you re-lock them appropriately! The lock should be wrapped around the handle AND the ba...
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This Weekend's Clinics in the Burgh
Hello, Pickleball Enthusiasts! I'm thrilled to share that our recent weekend clinic was an overwhelming success, filling up in just 4 hours after Elena graciously posted about it! My apologies to those who couldn't make it off the waitlist to jo...
continue readingCan Every Tuesday be EPPA Taco Tuesday?
WOW! Today was a day for EPPA! We celebrated National Pickleball Day, participated in our very first Erie Gives Day, and held our biggest event yet- Taco Tuesday. We appreciate every member who supports us. Our membership is at our highest yet...
continue readingNational Pickleball Day and MORE
Today is a big day for pickleballers, and an even bigger day for Erie Pickleballers! • Taco Tuesday: if you pre-registered for this event, we can't wait to see you starting at 5:00 pm at Zuck Park. The weather is looking GREAT for this evening! ...
continue readingMerchandise has Arrived
If you ordered EPPA merchandise, it is in! Some logistics on getting it to you: • If you chose to have it sent directly to you, the items will be mailed out tomorrow. • If you are registered for Taco Tuesday tomorrow at Zuck Park, I will bring y...
continue readingOpen Play Reminders
Any time new pickleball courts open up, there are going to be some growing pains. We (EPPA members) can help facilitate some of the flow at the courts because many of us have been participating in the open play scene for some time. Not everyone w...
continue readingTwo Upcoming Clinics
One of EPPA's goals is to provide opportunities for all levels of pickleball players. We are offering two clinics this month! One for intermediate (3.5 ish) players and one for those new to the sport. Limited spots are available and we expect b...
continue readingZuck and Asbury Updates
One more update for today: From Millcreek- Zuck Park needs to stay closed for one more day while concrete sets, we will probably open them tomorrow evening. If someone were to run into a post before the concrete sets, it would ruin the fencing....
continue readingLast Call
Taco Tuesday Registration for Taco Tuesday on August 8 featuring pickleball, El Amigo tacos, and MAMBO closes tonight at 8:00 pm! NO late registrations will be accepted. This event is completely free to EPPA members, no guests permitted for thi...
continue readingZuck Park Update
The fence installation at Zuck Park will start tomorrow, Tuesday August 1. There will be NO pickleball at Zuck Park until further notice! As soon as I know more about the reopening of the courts, I will let you know. Enjoy the beautiful weather t...
continue readingReminders- Baldwin Park and Taco Tuesday
Baldwin Park • The roller squeegee and push broom have been secured to the outside fencing, north side of court 4 (the Challenge Court) • The city suggested we leave them on the outside so no players run into them • Some "Baldwin regulars" have t...
continue readingHelp Wanted and Wanting to Help
This is a post for EPPA members only, so if you want to revisit it in the future, remember you must be signed into you account. Click here for the "website refresher" if you need help logging in. If you go to the website and are not signed it, t...
continue readingWebsite Refresher
With an influx of new members to EPPA, I wanted to remind everyone that our website is so much more than a website. John Doe from off the street can visit our page erieppa.org to get information about pickleball in the Erie area, but our EPPA mem...
continue readingHappy News to Start the Week
Before I get to the happy news, the EPPA board wants to send out a huge WELCOME to all of our new members. Pickleball players are joining daily and that's a testament to the culture that our members foster on the courts. We appreciate you welcom...
continue readingSave the Date
Tuesday AUGUST 8, 2023 Put this date on your calendar, in your phone, set an alarm, tell all of your pickleball playing friends! It's a BIG one. Information coming SOON! [Save the Date]
continue readingPickleball Active Warm Up Ideas
The health benefits of playing pickleball are many. Just to name a few- better cardiovascular health, improved lung function, elevated mood and mental health. However, an article published by Nathaniel Meyersohn of CNN highlights that pickleball...
continue readingLast Call
I'm intentionally sending two emails this time! Information overload. I will keep it short and sweet- our new merchandise sale closes tomorrow, Monday July 17. This cannot be extended no matter what the excuse- sorry! Grab yourself some merch...
continue readingSunshine Shootout is a wrap!
Gratitude Throwing our largest shootout to date was a huge undertaking, but this event went SO smoothly thanks to the many volunteers that showed up. Whether you set up a table, hung a banner, refilled the cooler, or put up a canopy- we apprecia...
continue readingGood News Times Three Part TWO
The last post sent before I was done, so I take that as a sign to wrap it up! Before I do, I need to share just a few more details: • To review the results of the Sunshine Shootout, CLICK HERE! To all of the players who showed up and played hard...
continue readingGood News Times Three
One piece of good news a day is fortunate, but three positive updates takes things to another level. Keep reading to celebrate all three milestones! Welcome Home Bob Borgia Halfway through the shootout today, I got a text update that Bob arrived...
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