DMMPC Members Preview Smash Park
August 28, 2018
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 a wonderful facility, very spacious with tons of amenities. DMMPC hopes to schedule 1 or ... Read more...
Free Play at Smash Park
August 27, 2018
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 on their VIP Days September 2nd through the 4th. Check their website for ... Read more...Locals Take Medals in the Quad Cities
August 23, 2018
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! Read more...Smash Park Preview for DMMPC Members
August 20, 2018
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 you are unable to get to VCC to sign up, but still would like to ... Read more...
Kids Introduced to Pickleball
August 11, 2018
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 teach their kids. Thanks to Bill ... Read more...
Pickleball Etiquette Part 2
August 8, 2018
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 are on your side!
- NEVER yell at, swear at, or say a hostile or sarcastic word ... Read more...
Pickleball Etiquette Part 1
August 8, 2018
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 not eat differently tonight based on your success during a recreational pickleball match. We need ... Read more...
Membership Campaign August 1 Launch
July 30, 2018
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 a miniature pickleball and a member tag. The tag has the DMMPC logo on ... Read more...
Sale at Pickleball Central
July 25, 2018
Pickleball Central currently has a sale on paddles and several other items. Go to http://Pickleballcentral.com to check it out. Use code CRDMMP when checking out to get another 5%off your purchase price!
Read more...52nd AAU Junior Olympic PB in Des Moines
July 12, 2018
2nd AAU Junior Olympics Games
By: AAU
Tue 07/31/18 thru Tue 07/31/18
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA, United States
Website: http://ww1.aaujrogames.org
Note: All deadlines are 23:59 Central time on the specified date
Tournament Local Time: 07/12/18 6:31pm
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3 years 8 months ago
The Des Moines Park & Rec. Annual SPOOKLEBALL is just around the corner, Saturday, October 26th, from roughly 8:30am to 3pm, at the Pioneer Columbus Community Center in Des Moines. The link below is your chance for fun, excitement, thrills, costume contests, treats,... oh, and we'll have some pickleball play as well!
This event tends to always fill up (not that difficult given a maximum of 32 participants...), so be sure to get yourself registered soon. For more information you can always check online, on our Calendar of Events page: http://pickleballiowa.com/tournamentnews.html (if the link doesn’t work, copy and paste into your browser)
On that same page, below the calendar, you will find links to two documents that can help those unsure of their rating or skill level.
Catch you on court soon. Until then,
...keep your paddle, and your spirits, UP!!
Steve Stone3 years 8 months ago
“Tell me and I’ll forget. Show me and I’ll remember. Involve me and I’ll understand.” George Kissell
3 years 8 months ago
Global Greens will be selling vegetables at VCC on Monday, Sept 16 from 9:30-12:15. Plan on stocking up!
3 years 8 months ago
Sale at Pickleball Central, paddles and other items at a reduced price.
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Up to $30 Off Engage, GAMMA, ProLite & HEAD3 years 8 months ago
DMMPC had its annual member meeting this evening. Over 50 members were in attendance. Details from the meeting will be available in the ‘members only’ section of the DMMPC web site soon. The meeting was followed by open pickleball play. A drawing was held and the winners are shown below. Overall a well attended, good meeting!
3 years 8 months ago
Reminder the DMMPC Members Meeting is tonight at 630 PM at VCC. Open play for members attending the meeting will follow at 730 til 930 PM. Drawings for those attending and snacks! Hope to see you there!
3 years 8 months ago
Iowa Winter Senior Games
WHAT'S NEXT?
The 2019 Winter Iowa Senior Games, presented by Health Alliance Medicare, will be held December 12-15, 2019 in the Quad Cities. Registration opens Tuesday, October 1.
Dates for the 2020 Summer Iowa Senior Games in West Des Moines, Eastern Iowa Senior Challenge in Cedar Rapids, and Western Iowa Senior Challenge in Council Bluffs will be posted once confirmed.3 years 9 months ago
The links may not work but at least you know about the sale and can go to pickleballcentral.com for information.
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Meals from the Heartland—Twenty-six DMMPC members packed over 17,000 meals today at the annual event in Hy-Vee Hall.
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Interested? Contact John noted below:
Name: john wilinski
Business: Life Time
Phone: 952-994-6560
Email: jwilinski@lt.life
Message:
Hi.
Life Time (formerly Life Time Fitness) is looking for a part time Pickleball Coordinator at their Des Moines (Urbandale) facility. Can you assist in finding the proper candidate. The successful candidate will also receive a Diamond level membership to Life Time. Please feel free to have any parties who are interested to contact me via email or phone.
Thanks for your help in growing Pickleball.
John3 years 9 months ago
https://www.facebook.com/49832262859/posts/10157219778612860?sfns=mo
3 years 9 months ago
Club member Linda Sorg reports there are 3 outdoor courts open in Indianola near the YMCA located there. The address is 306 E Scenic Valley Ave, Indianola. There is no charge for use of these outdoor courts that are open for play daily from dawn to dusk. Check it out!
3 years 9 months ago
Rumor has it the outdoor courts at Fox Creek in Waukee are generally available for pickleball play. Grab a group and head on out there to experience outdoor play on dedicated, outdoor courts!
3 years 9 months ago
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS LIVESTREAM ALERT!
USAPA presents live matches from the 2019 Tournament of Champions, the first USAPA Tier One tournament outside of the Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships!
Matches are now being livestreamed continuously from Brigham City, Utah. Catch the action today, Friday and Saturday!
Join us on the USAPA Facebook page as 600 players compete for a prize pool over $54,000!
Livestream Begins:
8:00 AM (Mountain Time) Thursday the 22nd
7:30 AM (Mountain Time) Friday the 23rd
7:30 AM (Mountain Time) Saturday the 24th
Gold medal matches will start approximately at (Mountain Time):
Thursday
Sr. Women’s Doubles 4:00pm
Women’s Doubles 5:30pm
Friday
Sr. Mixed Doubles 4:15pm
Mixed Doubles 5:30pm
Saturday
Sr. Women’s Singles 2:00pm
Women’s Singles 3:30pm
Sr. Men’s Doubles 5:00pm
Men’s Doubles 6:30pm
To watch the FREE livestream on the USAPA Facebook page:
Search USAPA Pickleball in Facebook. That should take you to their Facebook page where the link resides.
Once on the page, be sure to 'share' the the feed with your Facebook friends!3 years 9 months ago
pickleball rules in a (long) song. But then there are lots of rules! Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrUVsNEepfYA little (well, if you call 29 verses little) ditty for all picklers who love this game and who strive, yet fail, to improve their level of play. And yes, I ...
3 years 9 months ago
From PickleballParadise.com
Protect Your Pickleball Paddle!
One of the best things you can do to help extend the life of your paddle is to simply make sure you are handling it with care. Simple routines like cleaning your paddle after use and protecting it from extreme temperatures can help your paddle play better and last longer.
Wipe the Sweat Away
Your paddle works almost as hard as you do in a game of pickleball, so remember to wipe the dirt and oils off the paddle after you play. Pickleball paddles should not be soaked, but you can use a damp cloth, Wet Wipe or glass cleaner to clean the face of the paddle. This keeps the graphics looking brighter and can help you gain more spin on the ball. Wiping away the sweat from the grip will also keep it better longer. Just make sure to let it dry completely before you put it away.
Don’t Lose Your Grip
You may need to replace your grip if any build-up causes it to become slippery or the cushion is no longer there. Changing the grip on your paddle is easy to do and can make it much easier to hold on to your paddle! You may even find a grip that works better for you.
Make it! Don’t Break it.
Avoid leaving your paddle in extreme temperatures for extended periods of time. A paddle that is left in the cold is more likely to break from becoming brittle while high temperatures can cause damage by softening the face of the paddle. Also, keep your paddle from getting soaked in the rain or getting submerged in liquid. Water can easily get trapped inside the core of the paddle causing even more damage.
On and Off the Court
When you are on the court, don’t harm your paddle by hitting it against the net, fence or court. You can also keep your paddle protected by placing it in a bag or using a paddle cover when it is not in use.
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3 years 9 months ago
Upcoming tournament at the Sanford Pentagon, 2210 W Pentagon Place in Sioux Falls. See info that follows:
Hello everyone!!
We are proud to announce the Sanford Pentagon Pickleball Open! The link at the bottom of this email will lead you through the online registration process through Sanford's website. I will provide a step by step process on how to successfully complete your registration. There are three easy options to register for the tournament online. **It should be noted that we are only accepting online registration for this tournament**
Please CLICK HERE to register for the Sanford Pentagon Open Pickleball 2019!
At the bottom of the flyer, there will be another link highlighted in blue that reads "2019 Sanford Pentagon Pickleball Open Registration"- click on the link to open the registration. To register, you may use: https://www.sanfordpentagon.com/page/show/5234391-2019-sanford-pentagon3 years 9 months ago
Bill Stalter is looking for a pickleball drills partners on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings at either Wildwood or Fox Creek in Waukee. Contact Bill at bcstalter@gmail.com if you are interested.
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