Lest We Forget
One flag at Gray’s Lake for each life lost on September 11.
One flag at Gray’s Lake for each life lost on September 11.
Several people have been asking about the rates for use of Smash Park pickleball courts. Smash Park officially opens Friday, September 7 and will start charging for courts use at that time. See the rate chart below:
About 50 DMMPC Members had the opportunity to preview Smash Park on Tuesday, August 28. A Smash Park representative provided an update on pickleball plans. Club members were then turned loose to play on 6 indoor courts. Smash Park is …
Smash Park is just about to go full swing with their grand opening Mid-September. Meanwhile they are offering several hours of FREE PLAY this week. Below you will find the days and times. Also make sure to not miss out …
Congratulations to Jerry Armstrong and Dale Thede for medaling in the Quad Cities Pickleball Tournament! The strong competition at VCC got them ready for this competitive play!
Smash Park has invited DMMPC Members to a special preview of its facilities on Tuesday, August 28 at 9:00 AM. Signup sheets will be available at VCC so that we can provide an estimated number likely to attend this free preview. If …
A few of the 24 kids at Alice’s Park in Clive for Pickleball clinic with leader Jonathan. Kids were excited to hit the ball over the net and learn some basic skills. Opportunities on Deck has approximately 6 sports they …
From another club’s post. Part II If spectators continuously comment on the play itself, while this is normal and fun, ask them not to if their comments are loud, disruptive, argumentative, hostile or combative. Even if (OK, ESPECIALLY if) they …
From a recent post at another club. Part I: To begin, and again IOHO, Pickleball is only a game. It is not a metaphor for life. It is not even a profession. Nobody makes much money playing pickleball. You will …
We are launching a new member campaign on August 1 to increase the volume of our pickleball voice in the Des Moines Metro area. New members joining after August 1 are eligible for the following rewards: A key ring with …