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December 11, 2022
PPPA – WEEKLY EMAIL BLAST
In this week's blast:
DON’T MISS THESE DECEMBER AND NEW YEAR’S EVENTS
Under 35 Pizza & Pickle
Date & Time: December 16th, 8-11 pm
Food: Various kinds of pizza in the Patio area is included with your registration
Drinks: One drink coupon for beer, wine, cocktail or nonalcoholic drink included
Pickleball: 3.0 and above round-robin play
Paddles available for rental
The cost is $25 for Members and $30 for Guests
Must be 21 or above
To learn more or register: https://app.courtreserve.com/Online/Public/EmbedCode/8778/24010/308950?orgLayout=true
50+ Pizza & Pickle Christmas Social
Date & Time: December 18th, 3-6 pm
Food: Various kinds of pizza in the Patio area is included with your registration
Drinks: One drink coupon for beer, wine, cocktail or nonalcoholic drink included
Pickleball: 3.0 and above round-robin play
Paddles available for rental
The cost is $25 for Members and $30 for Guests
Must be 21 or above
To learn more or register: https://app.courtreserve.com/Online/Public/EmbedCode/8778/24010/308953?orgLayout=true
A One-of-a-kind New Year’s Eve Pickleball Party
You know you love pickleball when all you want to do is paddle in the New Year!
8 pm - 12:30 am
Catered appetizers included
One drink coupon for beer, wine, cocktail or a nonalcoholic drink included
Open play and round-robin pickleball on all eight courts
Watch the ball drop in New York on our 86" TV
$60 for members and $75 for guests
Must be 21 or older
To learn more register: https://app.courtreserve.com/Online/Public/EmbedCode/8778/24010/308959?orgLayout=true
New Year’s Day Mimosas and Pickleball
Start Your New Year Off with Pickleball, Friends, and Unlimited Mimosas!
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Drinks: Unlimited mimosas included
Food: Breakfast Burrito Food Truck On Premises for Purchasing
Pickleball: 3.0 and above round robin the whole duration
The cost is $25 for Members and $30 for Guests
Age 21 and over
For more info or to register: https://app.courtreserve.com/Online/Public/EmbedCode/8778/24010/308964?orgLayout=true
Karen Mogge found a rules quiz on one of the Pickleball Facebook groups we follow (Pickleball Rules). I thought that if you are sitting around with nothing better to do, you might give it a try.
https://pickleball.cafe/trivia/game?t=1670196971841
Wondering about the rule changes for 2023? Here is a link to a list of all the proposed changes and their status:
https://rules.usapickleball.org
Stay safe and healthy. See you back out there soon,
Dan Lovelace & Karen Mogge
Looking for gifts for yourself or pickleball loving family members or friends? Look no further! We have restocked our shelves and PPPA logo merchandise is now on sale with most sizes and colors of tee shirts, pullovers, hats and visors currently available in limited supplies online at the PPPA Store (pikespeakpickleball.com). Simply go to the website, click on the “Store” link, and follow the prompts to search for available colors, sizes, and styles.
Payment can be made through PayPal or with your own credit card. Your purchase will be mailed to you for an additional charge, or you may choose to pick up your item(s). Pick up instructions will appear on your confirmation if you choose this option. Supplies are limited so log on and shop today!
Erica Roberts, Merchandise Manager
PICKLEBALL CENTRAL'S REWARDS PROGRAM
Save 5% and 5% comes back to PPPA in an annual Pickleball Central gift card!
Interested in saving 5% on pickleball gear, clothing and training aids? PPPA is now enrolled in Pickleball Central’s Club Rewards program. Here are the details for you and PPPA to benefit from:
When purchasing any items from www.PickleballCentral.com, enter CRPPPA and you will receive an automatic 5% DISCOUNT and PPPA will earn 5% of every purchase that uses the code in an end-of-the-year gift card to purchase anything that PPPA needs – balls, extra paddles, nets, whatever we need! (The code is not case sensitive.)
Here's more about the ClubRewards program.
BUY ON AMAZONSMILE TO BENEFIT THE PPPA
Do you shop online on Amazon.com? Do your friends and family shop online on Amazon.com? Switch to AmazonSmile and PPPA will receive a small percent of every transaction! It adds up!
(AmazonSmile is operated by Amazon as their way to give back to charitable organizations)
PPPA is now enrolled in the AmazonSmile program. AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same shopping features as on Amazon.com.
Go to smile.amazon.com and select Pikes Peak Pickleball Association from the list as your designated charity. Once you select PPPA, 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchase will be donated to PPPA. Spread the word to family and friends for them to designate PPPA as their charitable organization on AmazonSmile too!
In order for PPPA to receive funds from your purchases, you must always go through smile.amazon.com when preparing to shop online.
KING SOOPERS COMMUNITY REWARD PROGRAM BENEFITS PPPA
Did you know that you can earn $$$ for PPPA with every dollar you spend when you shop at King Soopers or City Market? Friends and Family can help PPPA earn money too!
See this flyer for information and how you can sign up.