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Erie Gives Day starts at midnight!
We know there are MANY worthy causes to donate to on Erie Gives Day. We strive to make your yearly dues go as far as possible, but could always use a little extra if you have it to give. Last year was our first Erie Gives Day and we raised $700! ...
continue readingAnother Successful Event
Last night's Tacos and Tunes was really something special. People enjoyed pickleball, a fantastic catered dinner from El Amigo, delicious cookies from Sontheimer's Country Bakery, and the amazing music provided by EPPA's own Julio and MAMBO. Our...
continue readingGood News!
More Courts Coming! We love that more courts will be popping up next year. Harborcreek Township secured funding to add TWO MORE courts to Whitford Park! The project will likely be finished next spring. EPPA will update as we know more. Tacos an...
continue readingMemorial Shootout and Registration Coming Soon!
Baldwin Park was buzzing with energy this weekend. Beautiful weather, competitive games, supportive spectators- EXACTLY what pickleball is all about! EPPA prides ourselves on filling brackets and getting matches played with very little wait time. ...
continue readingMemorial Shootout- Tomorrow!
We are very excited for this weekend's Memorial Shootout at Baldwin Park (26th and Geist)! Thank you for supporting our shootout. last year we had 76 participants for our Memorial Tournament and this year we have 83 players with TWO FULL singles d...
continue reading(ALMOST) Last Call- Memorial Tournament
Calling all Competitors The weather is looking beautiful this weekend for our Memorial Tournament at Baldwin Park! Last year people were running around "huffing and puffing" in 90 degree heat, but his year it looks MUCH more comfortable. Let's p...
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In Remembrance, Let us Play!
Pre-Memorial Shootout Announcements (July 20-21) As we approach our summer showcase tournament, the Pre-Memorial Shootout, I have some important announcements but stick around for some nostalgia from before I even knew what pickleball was: Player...
continue readingRatings and Other Reminders
EPPA wants to welcome all of the new members who have joined recently. We are now over the 500 member mark- a goal that seemed so far away for a long time. Thank you for being part of an organization that wants to grow pickleball for Erie and th...
continue reading2024 Memorial Shootout: Another Beautiful Day for EPPA
Hello to my favorite demographic of people, Pickleball Players! I hope you have all been surviving the heat and enjoying the beautiful courts all over our wonderful region. It is once again time for our centerpiece tournament of the summer, and ...
continue readingAdditional Signage and Ladder/Rating Night
New Signs Signs have been added to the entrance gates at Baldwin Park (see below). This is to prevent players from holding court or "camping out" on the courts- which is mostly happening in the evenings. Baldwin Park has signs stating the rules...
continue readingEPPA Ladder/Rating Night
EPPA Members received an invite for our ladder/rating night. After re-reading and fact checking it at least 100 times before sending it out, this was an error with the date! This event will occur on: Tuesday, July 2 at Zuck Park. Starting at 6:0...
continue readingEPPA Donut Day, Save the Dates, and More!
EPPA Donut Day THANK YOU to all of our amazing volunteers, members, and guests who made EPPA Donut Day 2024 a big success! We took over Baldwin, Zuck, Whitford and Edinboro in the sweltering heat to socialize with members and meet some new pickle...
continue readingEPPA Donut Day- Updates and added location!
The skies are looking clear for Saturday morning! EPPA board members and volunteers will be descending upon Baldwin Park, Zuck Park, Edinboro (courts are located next the the fire hall at Robert Thompson Park) AND we added a fourth location- Whit...
continue readingPopular Event Returns
You Are Invited to EPPA DONUT DAY! This is our third year hosting our donut day and we are proud to once again partner with Tim Hortons, who is generously donating all of the donuts! This event is open to the public, EPPA members AND non-members...
continue readingPark Additions and VERY Special Offer
Zuck Park The fencing project at Zuck Park is done (except for the yellow safety tubing which will be installed on top of the new fencing)! This brings a BIG upgrade to Zuck Park. A few EPPA members helped to facilitate a "Learn to Play" Clinic...
continue readingZuck Park Fencing and Kids Clinic
The weather has unfortunately put the fencing project at Zuck Park behind schedule. Progress is being made, but NO PLAY at Zuck Park this weekend. I will continue to update as I hear more. Clinic for Kids If you know a 6-12 year old who wants ...
continue readingZuck Park Fencing and Parks Reminder
Tomorrow, Wednesday June 5, the fencing installation will start at Zuck Park. No exact start time was given outside of "mid morning". The courts will be closed until the project is completed- hopefully Friday, June 7. We will update as more inf...
continue readingUpdates for Summer Season
On Memorial Day, we thank all the servicemen and women who are no longer with us for protecting our country by giving away their lives. As we move into the summer season, there will be many updates and reminders in order for us to best support our...
continue readingMember Meeting Recap
Thank you to all who attended our Annual Members Meeting on Tuesday! The last few years have been a very exciting time for pickleball in our area and we had much to celebrate. I have an immense feeling of pride in Erie Pickleball Players Associa...
continue readingDink-o de Mayo Results
EPPA's "Dink-O de Mayo" Shootout was a big success! Both brackets filled within hours- a new record for EPPA. There was also a robust waitlist, which means we will be planning another shootout with this format soon. Players rotated around the co...
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