PPPA – WEEKLY EMAIL BLAST

October 29, 2023


In this week's blast:

 


  ROUND ROBIN WINTER BREAK AND WEATHER CANCELLATIONS

Fellow PPPA Members:

Round Robin Winter Break for 2023    

The winter break for the PPPA Training Programs will be from November 20th through January 7th, 2024. There will be no scheduled PPPA sanctioned Round Robins for that time period. That doesn’t mean that players cannot get together on their own and enjoy playing the game with friends. 


Ladder Play will be held if the weather cooperates, and members sign up to play.


PPPA Education & Training Weather Cancellation Policy

THE CANCELLATION POLICY FOR RR, LADDER PLAY, GUIDED PLAY, AND BEGINNING LESSONS: 

Weather conditions in the upcoming months may result in the cancellation of our plans. Here is the cancellation policy for the education programs:

·        Temperature 40 degrees or below factoring in the windchill forecasted. 

·        Any type of moisture on the courts; rain, ice, snow, etc. 

·        Forecasted wind speeds of 20 mph or more. 

·        Lightning within 5 miles from your courts.  Once we stop for a lightning delay, please do not restart until 30 minutes from the last lightning strike. 

·        Any other dangerous conditions that may come up in the course of play. 

·        Please keep in mind that we cancel for the safety of our PPPA members. 

·        Once the activity is cancelled, players may play at their own risk. 

·        If your coordinator cancels a program, please respect their decision.

Direct any further discussion to Dan Lovelace at dano1@q.com 

Thanks for your help and consideration. 

Dan Lovelace

Training & Education Director



  COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES PROJECT ON MONUMENT CREEK

PPPA MEMBERS, please be aware of the following work that will be taking place near the MVP Courts. This work will not disrupt parking on entry to the courts.

Good afternoon, Pikes Peak Pickleball Association,

I am contacting you today to let you know about a project that Colorado Springs Utilities is starting next week. The website listed below will be live tomorrow and will provide project updates and progress photos and videos. In the next week, trail signs will be installed, providing direction on the trail detours along the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail.

We are improving an eroded section of Monument Creek between Mesa Rd. and W. Bijou St. This project begins Monday, October 9 and will continue through the second quarter of 2024. The project site is 3,500’ and will stabilize Monument Creek by raising the channel bottom in select locations to pre-erosion levels, installation of boulder drop structures and rock riffles (shallow, faster moving sections of the creek to control energy dissipation), creation of low-level submerged rock structures, and installation of bank reinforcement. A new recreational pedestrian access ramp will provide Parks users with safe access to the channel corridor for recreational activities while allowing occasional Springs Utilities maintenance activities. The pedestrian underpass will supplement the at-grade Pikes Peak Greenway Trail crossing at Mesa Road.

We are committed to preserving historic components of the corridor, as well as reducing environmental impacts of our work.

For everyone's safety, we request that the public follow the marked trail detours along the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail. To follow the project updates and learn how we'll protect historic areas while restoring the creek, visit csu.org/monumentcreek. Customers may contact us at engage@csu.org or 719-668-7765 for more information.


PPPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 


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or use the direct link: http://roberta-loughman.remax.com


  WHAT'S HAPPENING AT SPRINGS PICKLEBALL

VETERAN'S DAY TOURNAMENT TO SUPPORT MT. CARMEL VETERAN SERVICES


HONORING ALL WHO SERVED

Veteran's Day Weekend Tournament



Join us November 11th and 12th to Honor our Active Military and Veterans

A portion of the proceeds will go to support Mt. Carmel Veteran's Services

COST FOR THE EVENT

Men's, Women's & Mixed are $60 for Non Members and $50 for Members

Veterans $40 (Discount applied manually by SP)

If you are playing in a 2nd event, the 2nd event will be $10

Shirts will be in limited supply so First to Register will be the First to Receive Shirts.

Click Here to Register:

https://app.courtreserve.com/Online/Events/List/8778/EKU5IKDCSL8778


80's GLOW NIGHTS AT SPRINGS PICKLEBALL


Be sure to wear your best NEON gear and come on out to 80's Glow Night -

2 Hours of Open Play Under Black Lights

$3 Beers / $5 Wine & Cocktails

Jam Out to 80's Music While Playing Pickleball!

It will be a truly COSMIC experience!!!

COST FOR THE EVENT:

Cost: $ 16 for Non-Members / $8 for Members

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:

https://app.courtreserve.com/Online/Events/List/8778/HT6R3ZJSLE8778

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SPRINGS PICKLEBALL NOW OFFERING GRIP SERVICE FOR JUST $15

See any Springs Pickleball associate for details

SEE YOU ON THE COURTS!




  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


  5% OFF AT PICKLEBALL CENTRAL

Pickleball Central’s online store has it all:  Paddles, balls, clothing, and all things pickleball.  Want 5% off?  Go to www.pickleballcentral.com and use PPPA’s coupon code CRPikes2. 

You get 5% off your purchase and PPPA gets a 5% credit at year end.  It’s a win-win!


 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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