Pickleball Posts
Zuck 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...
continue readingSunshine Shootout Update
After checking and rechecking multiple weather apps, we are going to roll the dice and move forward with Baldwin Park as the location for our Sunshine Shootout today. Play starts at 10 am and will run until about 5:30 pm. Come on by and say hi! ...
continue readingUpdate on Bob Borgia
Almost everyone knows Bob, but a quick introduction to him if you are new to EPPA. Bob Borgia is a founding member of EPPA. When I tell people our organization grew from 3 members two years ago to almost 400 today, Bob is one of the three foun...
continue readingSunshine Shootout Updates
Sunshine Shootout We are getting excited for this weekend's shootout. Even though some divisions had to be cancelled or reconfigured due to numbers, this is still our BIGGEST shootout to date! We know it will be a good time. If you aren't sign...
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Can't Beat Free: Paddle Demos, Lessons, and maybe some (not so free) Merch
A Royal Date Hey there, it's Andre "Coach Dre" Francis! I've noticed a recent surge in requests to set up demo sessions for pickleball paddles, and I thought, why not? So, I'm thrilled to announce a new weekly opportunity for the summer/fall Pick...
continue readingSunshine Shootout, Challenge Court, Fencing at Zuck and More
Pickleball Overload Bear with me, there's a lot of content coming your way! First and foremost, an update on Bob Borgia, former EPPA President's surgery today: Bob is in ICU recovery after a several hour long surgery. They removed the cyst from ...
continue readingBaldwin Park Court Etiquette Guide: Fostering the Perfect Blend of Fun and Competition
Hello Fellow Pickleballers! Isn't it a grand sight to see our beloved sport flourishing, especially with the new addition of six superb courts at Baldwin Park? Truly, we're living the dream! Here are a few pointers to ensure we all bask in the ...
continue readingUpdates
Message from Bob Borgia If you’re newer to EPPA, you may not have met Bob Borgia yet. He’s one of the EPPA founders and a driving force behind the courts at Baldwin Park. Bob is undergoing surgery this week and wanted to let everyone know how muc...
continue readingWe have merchandise!
It's been a while since we offered EPPA merchandise and I'm excited to announce- it's back! This is an online store test drive and the merchandise will only be available for order through July 17th. The selection offers something for everyone; m...
continue readingRibbon Cutting Postponed
Due to poor air quality, the city has postponed the ribbon cutting that was scheduled for today, June 30 at Baldwin Park. I will let you know as soon as we get a new date/time.
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