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Holly, Jolly Pickleball Party RSVP Closing SOON
Get your RSVPs in for the Holly, Jolly Pickleball Party by Wednesday, December 10. All locations are a "GO", except the Glenwood YMCA may be canceled IF they do not get a few more sign ups! There are currently 10 players registered to attend th...
continue readingEPPA Holly, Jolly Pickleball Party Reminder!
We are happy to see so many members registering for both the party and the FREE EPPA Towel! You can sign up for one or both. Reminder: this event is completely free to all current, registered EPPA members. EPPA is paying the court time for you...
continue readingA Thanksgiving Message
We wish you a Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, good health, and great pickleball. We are so thankful for the rallies we share, the laughs between points, and the friendships this game brings into our lives. Happy Thanksgiving! Quick note: If y...
continue readingHoliday Party RSVP Clarification
Now that all the details are out for the "Holly, Jolly Pickleball Party"- happening at multiple venues on Saturday, December 20- we need to clarify the RSVP process. First- since this is for members only, make sure you are logged into the EPPA s...
continue readingThe Holly, Jolly Pickleball Party
As our membership continues to grow, as do our options of places to play! We used to be able to host an event and house all of our members at one location, but that is getting more challenging with the ever increasing popularity of pickleball (whi...
continue readingSave the Date! 🎄
We aren't ready to reveal all of our holiday plans quite yet, but we know the season fills up fast! Full details are coming very soon. For now, put Saturday December 20th on your calendar. Know someone who would like to be part of the fun? En...
continue readingErie Author of a PICKLEBALL Book
I recently got a message from Chuck Sambuchino: "I’m an Erie, PA native. I've written lots of books for big publishers over two decades, but my last ones are all about my great love: Pickleball, and it's so exciting. GOODNIGHT PICKLEBALL is even i...
continue readingActive Warm Up and Survey Last Call!
Last week, we shared about the importance of eye protection. Another essential piece in pickleball safety is a proper warm up. This warm up was specifically designed for pickleball players by the physical therapists at Fyzical Therapy and Balanc...
continue readingSurvey Reminder and Upcoming Tournament
Reminder As we have mentioned before, the City of Erie is currently creating a 20-year plan to guide improvements to parks, recreation, and open spaces—covering facilities, programs, and maintenance. The goal is to invest fairly across the city, ...
continue readingImportant! Survey Included!
As we have mentioned before, the City of Erie is currently creating a 20-year plan to guide improvements to parks, recreation, and open spaces—covering facilities, programs, and maintenance. The goal is to invest fairly across the city, so all res...
continue readingSending Good Luck AND Pickleball Ties to Mental Health
Regional Golden Ticket Event Bill McCullough, a pickleball ambassador from the Slippery Rock area, assembled a 14 facility "Golden Ticket" Regional Qualifier event which took place over the past 6 months. Bill asked two Erie venues to participate...
continue readingUpdates
Many of you know Jim Perrotto, one of the EPPA founders and our original treasurer. Jim sadly lost his beloved wife Carol on August 28. Jim and Carol were married for 59 years and have two daughters, Karen Moses(Scott) and Teresa Butler(Les), thr...
continue readingThank You!
Yesterday was a great day for Erie Pickleball Player's Association! We were able to raise over $2,000 during Erie Gives Day. For a small non-profit, every dollar helps and we truly thank all who were able to donate. That money will go towards g...
continue readingErie Gives Day is Today!
Erie Gives Day is the perfect day to support your favorite non-profit! There are many worthy causes and donations make a big impact on small non-profit organizations. We humbly ask that you consider donating to EPPA if you are able. This is our...
continue readingEvent Now Full!
Thanks to all who reached out regarding Taco Tuesday. All spots are now filled! See all registered members tomorrow for tacos, tunes and FUN! [Screenshot 2025-08-11 at 2.37.31 PM.png]
continue readingLAST CALL!
Current EPPA members! We had a couple of last minute cancellations for tomorrow, August 12's Taco Tuesday at Zuck Park. If you want in and did not already register, please respond to this email ASAP. We already ordered the food and do not want ...
continue readingHappy National Pickleball Day!
We hope everyone finds some time to play every day, but especially today! [pickleball day.JPG] Taco Tuesday • Tuesday, August 12th at Zuck Park from 5 pm- 8 pm • Live music by MAMBO (featuring EPPA's own Julio) starting at 6:00 pm • If your plans...
continue readingPaddle Rack Results and Music in the Park
Paddle Racks at Baldwin Park Thanks to all EPPA members who took time away from pickle to offer input on the paddle rack placement at Baldwin Park. We understand both "sides"- those who want to keep them where they are and those who want them mo...
continue readingLet's Talk Paddle Racks
Since the newer six courts at Baldwin Park opened, there has been discussion about where the paddle racks should be placed. The paddle racks belong to the Erie Pickleball Players Association, not the City of Erie, so we are able to move them if n...
continue readingTournament Recap and Thank Yous
This weekend's Memorial Shootout was remarkable in so many ways. We were able to remember and honor players who impacted pickleball in our area in some way- by helping get courts built, donating time and/or money, teaching others to play, or by s...
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