Pickleball Posts
Ribbon 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.
continue readingWhat a weekend!
Planning an outdoor event is always a gamble. You never know what Mother Nature has in store. We have the most incredible members in our organization who truly go with the flow and support all things pickleball. We had a packed weekend full of ...
continue readingPut this on your calendar
Hi all, me again! I wouldn't have to send so many messages if things slowed down for the Erie pickleball world, but we don't want that. So buckle up for even more EPPA emails. Friday, June 30 at 10 am • Put this on your calendar. Make no plans...
continue readingExciting News
Most of you know our VP Andre Francis. If you have not yet had the pleasure of meeting Andre, hang around almost any pickleball court long enough and Andre is sure to show up! Andre started playing less than two years ago as a way to rehab his s...
continue readingDemo Day at Baldwin Park
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the demo day with Royal Pickleball scheduled for this morning at Baldwin Park must be postponed. It will be rescheduled soon! Know someone who wants to learn to play? Send them our way today (Wednesday) at 10 am ...
continue readingBusy Pickleball Week
Offering a quick recap on all the pickleball happenings in Erie this week. It's going to be a good one! • Nets are up at Zuck Park and Asbury Park. The courts are looking great. Asbury will be used for clinics and lessons, but will be free to p...
continue readingSenior Rotating Round Robin
Exciting news for our 55+ crowd Since you've all been so supportive of signing up and paying online for the round robin, we want to accommodate as many members as possible by adding more spots! We are going to alter the amount of players AND ...
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Sunshine Shootout Registration Open!!
Hello all you summer picklers! This is your first message from your new VP and I've got some exciting news. We're gearing up for our biggest shootout of the year!! This shootout will have something for everyone, whether you're a newer player loo...
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There is only ONE spot left in the Senior Rotating Round Robin Shootout. WOW, that filled fast! The open spot is in the 66 and older division. Click here to snag it! I highly encourage any interested parties to get on the waitlist. Wait to pay...
continue readingThe winner is...
Thank you to everyone who voted for the redesigned EPPA logo. WOW! This was a tight race. Less than ten votes separated logo numbers 3 and 4. I can see why this was such a tough decision- they both are GREAT! Thank you again to Shelley for yo...
continue readingBaldwin Park Shootout
Let's christen those new Baldwin courts with a shootout! This one is designed for our more SENIOR crowd. If it rains, we will head just a few minutes away to Westwood Racquet Club to play. Sunday, June 25 starting at 2:00 pm. We have two divis...
continue readingContest Time
Who doesn't love a good contest? The Erie Pickleball scene has been buzzing with excitement. New courts, new EPPA members, new events and shootouts coming soon. It’s the perfect time to launch some new merchandise! We are working with a very e...
continue readingCourt Updates
Zuck and Asbury Parks are awaiting nets, which should be installed by the end of this week. However, the surface is ready to go! If you have a net that you would like to take, you can go play at either park. Zuck Park, with 6 courts, is going t...
continue readingPickleball Open House
I hope everyone got out this weekend to play. Baldwin Park is seeing LOTS of action and the renovations to Zuck Park and Asbury Park are set to start tomorrow. Looking to see other courts in our area? Check out the Kahkwa Club's six beautiful c...
continue readingSave the Dates
This weekend kicks off the unofficial start of summer! We have so much planned. All locations are to be determined and will be announced later as we are working on logistics like obtaining permits, etc. However, please save these dates if the f...
continue readingGeneral Reminders
I had some major FOMO (fear of missing out) this morning while I knew so many friends were gathered and playing at the new Baldwin Courts. I have received countless photos and positive messages filled with happiness and gratitude about the new co...
continue readingThe News Some (Most) Have Been Waiting For
Guess what is happening tomorrow (Tuesday) morning? The LONG awaited time is here. I just spoke with Bob B. and the City let him know that the locks will be taken off the courts at Baldwin and they will be playable tomorrow morning! Is anyone el...
continue readingLast Call!
Urban University’s online merchandise store closes tomorrow. So much pickleball related apparel! See a small sample of the offerings in the picture below. Click the link to see it all. [UU Merch]
continue readingSpreading Positivity
There's SO much energy and joy radiating through the Erie Pickleball community right now with the upcoming addition of many local courts. Baldwin Park should be ready to play on starting next week! This has been a long process and many of us wond...
continue readingNearby Events and Local Clinic
Spring Fling this Weekend If you're looking for some nearby competition this weekend, sign up for the Lakewood YMCA's Spring Fling. HURRY! Registration closes today. Spots open for all levels. [Spring Fling.JPEG] Beginner Clinic Come learn th...
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