PPPA – WEEKLY EMAIL BLAST

July 30, 2023


In this week's blast:


      “FUN“ DTASTIC ROUND ROBIN TOURNAMENT

    Attention Round Robin PPPA Members,

    The PPPA is holding a series of Round Robin Tournaments just for you!  You are eligible to play in the one that corresponds to the RR Group you are currently in.  The tournaments will be round robins much like we play every week with one difference - prizes.

    Register Here, the cost is only $15.  The proceeds will go to maintaining and improving the pickleball facilities right here in El Paso County!  Once everyone is registered to play, the Tournament Director will assign each person a randomized number.  This will be your position for the six games.  The scoring will be Play to 11, win by 1.  The number of entries will dictate whether we run with one pool or two.  If we have two pools, there will be a playoff game.

    Winners will be determined based on total points.  Ties will be resolved either by point differential or by a playoff game.

    • First Place: a free entry into the Pikes Peak or Bust Tournament valued at $65. 
    • Second Place: a $20.00 gift certificate to be used at the PPPA store.

    Tournament Schedule



    *The is no cash value applied to the winnings, only the prize listed.

    *Cancellations will not be refunded.

    *Refunds will not be given if the tournament is cancelled or modified due to inclement weather, natural disasters or acts of terrorism.


    Don’t forget to sign up for our ICE CREAM SOCIAL on 8/4 with teaching instructors to give help and assistance to improve your game.

    See you on the courts,

    Dan Lovelace

    PPPA Education & Training Director





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      ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL

    THE PPPA Social Committee cordially invites you, our members, to attend our annual Ice Cream Social. Mark your calendars now to save Friday, August 4, 2023, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. for the PPPA Dinks and Dips Ice Cream Social at MVP. Bring your paddle and join us for drills with teaching pros: Bill Muno, Joe Frasca, Sandeep Maity and Sara Brezniak, play, member meet and greet, and of course, ice cream from BJ's Velvet Freez. To sign up, click here. 




      



      PADDLE ROUND-UP

    Find yourself with a few extra paddles laying around and not sure what to do with them?  Consider donating your old equipment so that beginners will have more opportunity to play.

    PPPA will have a collection box at the Ice Cream Social on Friday, August 4 from 3pm to 6pm where you can drop off your loved, gently used but no longer needed paddles.  Donations will be used to help local non-profits and outreach programs introduce pickleball to others in our local communities.





      2023 COLORADO OPEN - PIKES PEAK OR BUST TOURNAMENT - AUGUST 11 - 13, 2023

    Registration is 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 CO Open - 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.  


      PLAY BETTER AT SPRINGS PICKLEBALL!!!

    CA$H PRIZE ROUND ROBIN - MEN'S 4.25+ (Minimum 4.25 DUPR level will be strictly enforced)

    Teams will be split into two pools. Each pool will play a round robin, one game to 11 win by 2. Top 2 teams of each pool will advance to the play-off games for 1st and 2nd place. Ties will be determined head to head. 

    Providing the event has 12 teams, cash prizes will be $140 for the first place team ($70 per player) and $100 for the 2nd place team ($50 per player). Prize money will be pro-rated based on number of teams.

    Include your partner's name in your registration - each person must register separately (make sure they register before the event becomes full).

    This event is for FUN! FUN! FUN! Scores will NOT be entered into DUPR

    $30 for non members / $25 for members

    Sign up here: https://app.courtreserve.com/Online/Public/EmbedCode/8778/24010/413245?orgLayout=true


      THE PPPA ONLINE STORE IS OPEN

    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


     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.


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