This post is off the topic of pickleball. I'd like to share another important part of my life with you. Some of you might know that I also manage another blog site called "A Place for Mary." I won't go into the details of why I started this site, other than to share that Mary… Continue reading My non-pickleball New Years gift to you
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2020 USAPA Rulebook revisions
The 2020 USAPA Rulebook is now available on the USAPA website. Also available is a rather long pdf document which details each of the changes for 2020. Most of these are not actually new rules, but rather language changes to better clarify existing rules. You will find the 2020 Rule book at https://www.usapa.org/ifp-official-rules/ OR by… Continue reading 2020 USAPA Rulebook revisions
Pickleball gifts!
The holiday gift giving season is upon us, and we all have stocking to fill or that person who seems to have everything! Take a look at all my pickleball themed designs on tee shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and mugs! (only a few are shown below!) Make your shopping easy! Just click the image below! Or… Continue reading Pickleball gifts!
Stress is Success!
Stress is success, according to Gabe "The Gladiator" Anderson, and I like what he has to say. I reached out to Gabe today after reading a piece he wrote on Facebook about being patient and creating stress for your opponent. Here is what he has to say, word for word. I have been sharing this… Continue reading Stress is Success!
Be considerate…..put in some effort when there’s work to be done
I may have written about this before, but it never hurts to remind people to be considerate on the courts! Yesterday, I played for the first time at the Punta Gorda Pickleplex! There are 16 outdoor courts, and will grow as more phases are planned! It was a great place to play! But, that's not… Continue reading Be considerate…..put in some effort when there’s work to be done
Follow up……out of my comfort zone
Well, I made it through my first official day of officiating at the Hartland (MI) Tournament, but not without some bumps! I started with a 3.0 men's doubles match, followed by a 3.5 men's match, a 3.0 women's match, a 3.5 women's match, and a 3.0 men's singles match. Singles are the best, because you… Continue reading Follow up……out of my comfort zone
Out of my comfort zone
Today, I'm doing something for the first time. I have committed to a full day of refereeing pickleball at the USAPA sanctioned, Hartland (MI) tournament! Definitely out of my comfort zone! Honestly, it's not my first time refereeing. I have done a few games at my home courts, always announcing to the players that I'm… Continue reading Out of my comfort zone
Pickleball Christmas ideas!
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