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Gratitude and Good Luck Wishes
Thank you To all of our members who made it to the annual meeting, WOW! Thank you. We had a fantastic turn out with great conversations and feedback. If you missed the meeting, one highlight was celebrating our growth from three members two ye...
continue readingMembers Meeting
A few people reached out saying that they missed the registration deadline for our EPPA annual meeting. If you emailed your RSVP, I have you on the list. If you missed the registration window, it has been extended to 8:00 pm TODAY, Thursday April ...
continue readingPickleball Slam
If you missed the four tennis legends battling it on on the pickleball courts yesterday, it is worth a watch. Click the link Pickleball Slam to see the three doubles matches. SO FUN! Out of any pickleball production (non-PPA, APP, MLP) I’ve watche...
continue readingNational Pickleball Month
March was our highest membership increase since we started EPPA. WELCOME to all of our new members and thank you for joining! You are just in time for April- which is National Pickleball Month. There is a lot going on this month and we hope you...
continue readingOpen Play Updates
Eastside YMCA Pickleball hours for NEXT week, April 3-10 will change due to children being off of school for Spring Break. There will only be play on the following days: • Monday, April 3: 9-11 am • Wednesday, April 5: 9-11 am • Thursday, Apri...
continue readingOutdoor Nets are Springing UP- and more!
Baldwin Park Although the temps are chilly, outdoor courts are ready for players. The nets at Baldwin Park, 1825 West 24th Street, are UP! Hopefully more updates regarding the new court additions at Baldwin will be coming soon. [Baldwin Park] Ar...
continue readingWelcoming Spring- Updates and Reminders
Eastside YMCA Due to the gym being used, there will be NO pickleball this Wednesday, March 22 at the Eastside YMCA. Whitford Park The nets are up at Whitford Park, 5400 Iroquois Ave. With temps warming up, pay them a visit for some outdoor play...
continue readingEPPA Milestone and Members Meeting
All EPPA members will be receiving an invite, via email, to our Annual Members Meeting. A very exciting update: We just reached 300 EPPA members! Two years ago at this time, EPPA had three members. That's amazing growth that we are all proud of,...
continue readingMarch Magic Recap
Yesterday's shootout brought together 56 players in four different divisions. Thank you to our wonderful host, Westwood Racquet Club. We took over eight courts and the level of play was incredible. Thank you to everyone who helped with set up, o...
continue readingSunday's "March Magic" Shootout and Memberships
"March Magic" Shootout Pickleball will be taking over Westwood this Sunday! Starting at 1:00, 3.0 and 3.5 players will hit the courts followed by 4.0 and 4.5 players around 3:00 pm. Our last several shootouts have drawn players from the tri-sta...
continue readingMarch Shootout, Open Play, and More
March Magic Shootout- March 12 There are a few spots left for the March Magic Shootout and registration has been extended until tomorrow, March 7 at 8:00 pm. Get signed up by tomorrow! Team availability is left in 3.5, 4.0, 4.5. If you want to...
continue readingNoteworthy News
I was feeling pretty down tonight after reading the obituary for Jim Whitford. If you are newer to the pickleball scene, I posted a couple of weeks ago about long time player Jim and his impact on many of us. I won't go into as much detail again...
continue readingEarly Bird Memberships- Around the Post
Around the Post- Indoor Pickleball Center 2660 Zuck Rd. After many inquiries about memberships, Around the Post has decided to open early bird memberships! This will allow interested players to sign up and reserve a spot as the number of members...
continue readingPickleball Shootouts Coming Up
Over the next two weekends, there are THREE local pickleball shootouts being held at Westwood Racquet Club. The bad news (but also GREAT news for Erie Dawn), the "Real Dill" Shootout on Saturday, March 4th is sold out. Come cheer on your frien...
continue readingAnnouncing Indoor Pickleball Courts
Many EPPA members have enjoyed indoor play, events, clinics, and shootouts at Westwood Racquet Club. The Erie Pickleball Players Association and Westwood have developed a wonderful working relationship due to our shared love of pickleball. If yo...
continue readingMemberships
Several EPPA members are approaching renewal time. Since we launched our online pickleball community about a year ago, our membership has grown immensely. We may not all play together daily due to various locations and schedules, but we are a co...
continue readingLoss to the Erie Pickleball Community
For anyone newer to EPPA who may just be venturing into the Erie Pickleball scene, you will start to make pickleball playing friends who you see often on your favorite courts. Those people learn about your life between games and you learn about t...
continue readingBeginner Clinics and Play
If you are newer to pickleball, there are some updated pickleball opportunities for you to explore. • Beginner Lessons- Eastside YMCA Thursdays 11 am- 12 pm, led by Sherry E. No sign ups required • Beginner Lessons- Glenwood YMCA 12:30 pm AND 1:3...
continue readingKudos to...
The Erie Sports Commission held their annual awards event this evening at the Convention Center and EPPA was on their guest list. Erie Sports Commission brings SO many sporting events to the Erie area- some of which you may not even know about. ...
continue readingUpcoming EPPA Shootouts
We have TWO opportunities to participate in an EPPA shootout in March! Find the one (or BOTH) that are right for you and sign up soon! Erie Dawn "Real Dill" Shootout Erie Dawn is a local non-profit helping women in need. Please take a minute t...
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