The rules may have changed, but the pool is open for summer 2020. There are still limited summer memberships available. It is still not clear if we will be able to offer swim lessons this summer. However, Aquatics Director Sherry Watkins is creating a waiting list just in case. Get to the pool while it is hot!

From The Pro: Pickleball Social Recap

The pickleball social held on Saturday, June 13th was deemed to be a success. While this is my first pickleball social ever, I was interested to see how many members had heard about, and would attend an event featuring the fastest growing sport globally in this present day.

Not knowing what to expect, especially in the environment of Covid-19 and under the requirements of Phase II, I purchased hand sanitizer and paper towels in order to be compliant with the sanitizing details put out by the governor’s edicts. I lined up all the rackets, wiped each one down carefully, and set them out for the players to pick up and use as they came in. With all the nets in place and not all that expectant on the turnout, I waited with an eye on the curtain opening, as the clock ticked toward the hour of two o'clock. To my pleasant surprise the players started coming in, some with their own rackets, and others who had never played before, but had heard about it and wanted to try it out. To make things even better, Mike Hoxie and Gigi showed up to support a sport they are both committed to being ambassadors for. Their help in ‘playing in’ and standing beside a court of beginners, patiently explaining the rules and playing strategy, albeit on a beginners level, was beneficial, as the fun of the game became apparent, and play evolved.

All in all, with 20 – 25 participants, it seemed to answer my question of: Is there enough interest to incorporate a pickleball evening? It would appear the answer is yes. As I processed (I should say as Sarah Roome and Robin Evans processed) new summer members into the computer system, I found a number of families who had had an encounter with pickleball in school and would have an interest in having a fun night of pickleball. So saying, I am going to try to grow the interest in pickleball within the club by offering a Pickleball evening with an hour of drills followed by fun round robin play amongst the participants. If the interest persists, who knows, we will be offering some fun events in the near future.

Thanks to all who came out to make the afternoon a success.

Darryl Kealy, ATC Head Pro / Manager

New head pro and tennis director Darryl Kealy is excited to offer eleven weekly sessions this summer. All juniors of all abilities are welcome. Open to members and non-members.