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March 26, 2023
PPPA – WEEKLY EMAIL BLAST
In this week's blast:
A KIND THANK YOU FROM OAK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Last year PPPA assisted the Oak Creek Elementary School P.E. Teacher with getting her pickleball program started for her 4th and 5th grade students. We were able to provide funding from one of our generous sponsors Mr. Brad Harvey of Harvey Investments. As well as some paddles that were donated by our members. Ms. Rikli sent a thank you note and an update on their most recent tournament. We just wanted to share the good news story of this program. Her thank you note is listed below with the winners of their tournament.
We have had another great session of pickleball here at Oak Creek! Our 5th grade tournament occurred this week with some excellent matches! Here is a picture of our top 3 teams! They were so excited to get the medals!
1st place - Tigers
2nd place - Demolishers
3rd place - Edgars
Once again, thank you for all your help in getting our program started!
Emily Rikli
P.E. Teacher
Wellness Coordinator
Before & After School & STEM Coordinator
Oak Creek Elementary School
PLEASE WELCOME THIRD ACT INSURANCE AS OUR NEWEST PPPA $1000 PLATINUM-LEVEL SPONSOR.
Don't get pickled by Medicare!
Offering no-pressure, complimentary consultations on your Medicare options.
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Sarah Stowell
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We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options!
As with all our outstanding PPPA Sponsors, we ask our Members to please utilize their businesses and now also consider Third Act Insurance and Owner Sarah Stowell for all your Medicare insurance needs.
Your PPPA Board of Directors
ISSUE 1 INITIATIVE ON UPCOMING BALLOT
For those of you that may not know, the previous Trails and Open Spaces initiative “2B” a couple years ago provided funds to enable the Colorado Springs Parks Recreation & Cultural Services to install the lighting at the Monument Valley Park 15 court facility. It also provided funding to the various improvements currently underway at the park. PPPA as a 501(c)3 can support ballot initiatives, but not candidates running for office. Initiative 1 will ensure that the funding for future park’s improvements, trails and open spaces is extended to continue to fund various parks, trails and open spaces projects will continue to make Colorado Springs a beautiful place to live, visit and play.
--Over the past 25 years TOPS has
-Preserved 7500 acres of Open Space
-Built or improved 67 Parks
-Added 53 miles of Trails
--Without the 20-year extension
-No continued funding for purchasing open space
-Funding for parks and trails will be reduced
Protect our outdoor spaces beyond 2025!
Cell:719.314.6008
PPPA Board of Directors
or use the direct link http://roberta-loughman.remax.com
2023 COLORADO OPEN - PIKES PEAK OR BUST TOURNAMENT - AUGUST 11 - 13, 2023
Registration is now open for the 2023 Colorado Open - Pikes Peak or Bust Tournament.
This is the "only" tournament that dedicates all proceeds to the City of Colorado Springs and to El Paso County to assist in funding new courts. Current new court development projects are:
- Bear Creek Park - 6 additional pickleball courts and two tennis courts dual striped for pickleball
- Venezia Park - 4 additional pickleball courts which are Pending Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation approval
- Coleman Park - 18 - 20 pickleball courts that are included in the final design for the park
Please register as soon as possible and be ready to enjoy some competitive play and a fun tournament experience!
All information for registration can be found by clicking on this flyer:
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direct link: https://www.scheels.com/store?StoreID=022
CAR BREAK-INS AT MVP AND BC - DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES VISIBLE IN YOUR CAR!
Please be mindful while you are playing at MVP and BC. There have been reports of several cars being broken into. The most recent break-in at Bear creek was someone smashing in a car window to gain access to valuables in the vehicle.
There was not much detail as to whether the break-ins at MVP were in the parking lot or along the side by the railroad tracks. If you are planning to play for long periods, it would probably be beneficial to take a break and go check on your car. I know most players are playing for hours at a time which allows for any vandalism or car break-ins to occur. If you witness any suspicious activity taking place, please be cautious and contact the police.
PPPA Board of Directors
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.
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.