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May 7, 2023
PPPA – WEEKLY EMAIL BLAST
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PIKES PEAK PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION'S TWO OLDEST MEMBERS
The Pikes Peak Pickleball Association is lucky to have TWO nonagenarians as members. Mr. Bob Holman is PPPA's oldest member, born February 8, 1931. Mr. Charles Rush is also 92 years old and was born December 25, 1931.
Mr. Holman discovered pickleball in 2010 while riding his bike past the MVP courts, and welcomed the sport as a replacement for tennis. Bob was a member of a small group that formed PPPA and began soliciting for new designated pickleball courts. In 2017, he lost his balance on the court, which began his introduction to Parkinson’s Disease, being officially diagnosed in 2022. He has not played since, but sincerely misses it. Bob wrote, “But that is the price one has to pay at 92 years old, I guess.”
Mr. Rush learned pickleball in Tucson, Arizona about 2011 and started playing in Colorado Springs that year. He was elected Vice President of the first Pikes Peak Pickleball Association Board of Directors and he started PPPA's first Referee Training Program.
These two gentlemen do not play as much pickleball as they once did, but PPPA is proud to honor their life experience, contributions to PPPA, and longevity as members of our community.
Your PPPA Board of Directors
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:
BATTLE OF THE PADDLES PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT PUEBLO 2023
The Pueblo County Pickleball Association is hosting their first ever tournament at the new Mineral Palace Park courts on August 18-20, 2023. The Battle of the Paddles Pueblo 2023 is the weekend after PPPA’s Pike Peak or Bust. Click on the flyer to read more about this tournament or email Sue Coman, the coordinator, at arroyoacres@ghvalley.net
To register go to pickleballbrackets.com.
or use the direct link http://roberta-loughman.remax.com
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.