Blue Zones
July 9, 2018
Have you heard of the terms Blue Zones? There is a concept that there are three main ingredients to longevity. They are exercise, community and nutrition. Come on out for some pickleball and you will regularly experience two of these three ingredients!
Read more...Timely Advice for Exercising in High Temps
May 27, 2018
Central Iowa has experienced record-breaking high temperatures in the past few days. Hopefully, this isn’t a sign of things to come this summer.
We hope these tips will help PB players and others be safe as outdoor play increases.
Enjoy!
Read more...Pickleball dates VCC
May 23, 2018
Pickleball will not be available at Valley Community Center on the following dates: May 28, June 1, 11, 13, 18, 20.
Extra session of PB: June 20 6:30-9 pm.Click here for VCC’s full calendar.
Read more...Great Advice Videos About Warming Up Before Play
May 22, 2018
No matter how accustomed your body is to regular exercise, warming up before each workout is still necessary to avoid injury. Warming up before each workout elevates your heart rate and increases circulation, loosening the joints and increasing blood flow to the muscles you’re about to exercise. Between five and ten minutes of cardiovascular exercise ... Read more...
Quad Cities Pickleball Classic Aug 2018
May 20, 2018
Looking for great tournament play this summer in a brand new sports complex complete with air conditioned comfort? Consider signing up to play in the Quad Cities Pickleball Classic sponsored by the Quad Cities Pickleball Club Aug 23 – 25 at the TBK Bank Sports Complex in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Click here for additional ... Read more...
Smash Park Early Access Invitation!
May 13, 2018
Everyone is talking about Smash Park operating in West Des Moines. You can experience Smash Park before it opens to the public! Sign up for a free membership, and receive an invitation to one of the early-access VIP events in August! It’s simple, just click here and stay tuned!
Read more...Hit A Bad Shot? Learn Some Defense Strategies
May 5, 2018
We all hit poor shots in almost every game we play. But no need to give up. Click here to learn about what are the best things to do after that dreadful shot leaves your paddle. We hope the info helps!
Read more...Don’t Drop Your Hat Into The Kitchen During Play!
April 29, 2018
Do you think you know all of the rules about the kitchen (non-volley zone)? You might just be surprised about how many rules there are.
Read more...Volunteers Needed to Fill DMMPC Vacancies
April 19, 2018
The DMMPC is in looking for people who care about promoting PB in the Des Moines area to volunteer for certain open positions. Click here to learn about what is involved and indicate your interest on the position description form or contact secretary@dmmp.club with questions. Thank you!
Read more...Updated Spring Training for Beginners
April 19, 2018
The following are the dates and times for beginner pickleball lessons held at Valley Community Center, 4444 Fuller Road, WDM, south of Valley High School football stadium.
April 25 / 27 from 11 – noon
May 2 / 4 from noon to 1
May 16 / 21 from noon to 1
June 6 / 15 from noon to 1
June ... Read more...
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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
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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.
3 years 8 months ago