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News and Notes on local Pickleball
As we wind down on 2023 and look forward to 2024, there’s so much to celebrate in our local pickleball community. 2023 brought the addition of MANY courts both outdoor and indoor, numerous tournaments, several learn to play opportunities, clinics...
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Every event, clinic, and tournament that EPPA hosts lights a fire to our board to do bigger and better the next time. Tonight's EPPA Christmas party at Around the Post/Westwood was a happy and proud moment for all of us. We had 140 + members who...
continue readingChristmas Party Update
We love when we break our own records and we have done it again! EPPA's "Members Only" Christmas Party on December 10 was capped out (at 125 members) in about three days. We had a growing waitlist and a dilemma on our hands....how can we get more...
continue readingLast Call for Merchandise
Today is the last full day to place your orders for EPPA merchandise. Get those orders in! If you choose to pick up the orders- dates, times, location will be communicated closer to the pick up date. Buy something for yourself, or for your favo...
continue readingAnnouncements and Save the Date
As Thanksgiving approaches, the EPPA Board wants to extend our gratitude to every member. It's due to YOUR support that we are able to advocate for more quality courts in our area. The growth and retention in memberships speaks volumes as we nea...
continue readingMerch is BACK!
As we near a whopping 500 members (WOW!), we're going to spread the EPPA love with another online merchandise sale. This online store will only be open for a limited time and merch will be here in time for the holidays! How it works: Ordering i...
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Sign Your Way to Our Success
Good Morning Gentle Townsfolk and Pickleball Enthusiasts!! Now that I've got the formalities out of the way, WE NEED YOUR HELP........ Most of us have been involved or aware of EPPA long enough to understand what a monumental year this was for...
continue readingRating Day Success and More Announcements
Rating Days EPPA held our first ever rating day(s)! This idea grew from years of members asking us "How do I know my rating?" This was a FREE event due to Andre Francis, PPR certified professional (and EPPA Vice President) donating his time and ...
continue readingNew Indoor Pickleball Option
Opening Soon Presque Isle Pickleball's 6 court indoor facility opens on November 15th. The facility is located at 3515 McClelland Ave. at the intersection with the Bayfront Connector. Presque Isle Pickleball has two private party rooms and a ...
continue readingAutumn Updates...and more
I've recently heard from the City of Erie and Millcreek that the pickleball nets at Baldwin, Zuck, and Asbury will be coming down soon. No firm date, but was told by mid-November. If there is a beautiful fall day after that time, taking your own...
continue readingPickleball Play Opportunities
EPPA Member Jeremy passed this message along regarding pickleball at his church. Great opportunity (especially if you are looking to learn): We have open Pickleball on Thursday nights from 6:30-8:30 at East Lake Road Alliance Church (4500 East L...
continue readingUpcoming Competitive Play
We are coming off of a BIG EPPA Shootout, but one of our goals is to help promote not just our own shootouts, but competitive play throughout the area. We have so many friends who support pickleball in Erie and we want to return the favor. There ...
continue readingThank you and Results
Our Memorial Shootout was a big success! Helen Pappas and Jim Whitford, our honorees, would surely be proud to see the competitive spirit on the courts. We had six divisions and up to TEN courts running between Around the Post and Westwood Racqu...
continue readingMemorial Shootout- Tomorrow!
Saturday, October 14 Memorial Shootout Some notes if you plan to come cheer on your friends. As the weekend approaches, the forecast continues to look dismal. When watching the weather yesterday, Saturday was referred to as a “super soaker”. Pla...
continue readingThis One is for the Birds
Calling all Bird Lovers At our "Learn to Play" pickleball event last week, EPPA member Sue B. generously offered to turn a donated pickleball paddle into something very cool- a bird house! We jumped on the opportunity to see how this turned out...
continue readingCalling all Players!
With our Memorial Shootout quickly approaching, we want to encourage players to sign up for competitive play. If you've never done a shootout, this is a great starting point. If you're a seasoned tournament player, this is a nice opportunity to s...
continue readingConnecting With Other Members
With our Memorial Shootout approaching in October, we are already getting messages asking about helping people partner up. If you are looking to connect for rec play, drilling, tournaments....PLEASE utilize the new capabilities of our website. U...
continue reading2023 Memorial Shootout - Men's/Women's/Mixed
"If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulder of giants" - Isaac Newton We have all seen the sport we love come so far, but often we forget some of the 'giants' who grew and fostered the development of this sport. They did so in it'...
continue readingUpcoming Tournaments
Looking to play an organized shootout? This upcoming weekend offers TWO nearby competitive events. Saturday, Sept. 23: Titusville YMCA Shootout. Click here for info. Sunday, Sept. 24: Kahkwa Club's Fall Ball Shootout. See below for info. SAVE T...
continue readingWebsite Update- Leveling UP
I've said previously that our website is more than a site, it is a member portal where you can register for events, shootouts, renew your membership, and get the latest pickleball news. If you wonder why you have to sign in to your account- it's ...
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