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 ...

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 you are unable to get to VCC to sign up, but still would like to ...

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 ...

From another club’s post.  Part II

1. 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!
2. NEVER yell at, swear at, or say a hostile or sarcastic word ...

From a recent post at another club. Part I:

1. 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 ...

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 ...

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!

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