Boise Area Pickleball News

The Boise Area Pickleball Association (BAPA) held its second annual Christmas Party at the Meridian HomeCourt YMCA on Tuesday Dec 18^th.  At this year’s festive event we played the game we all love, ate lots of great goodies and exchanged white elephant gifts. Part of the festive celebrations included the first annual Hero Awards the categories and winner were:

Most Infectious Squeal – this went to Rhonda Reed (of course)

Most Persistent Player – won by Don McDaniel

Best Service Ritual – went to Chris Carter

Ugliest Leg Brace – this prestigious award went to Diana Bunger

Self-Abomination – this highly coveted award went to Jack Bonawitz for “Oh Jack” and

Best “Chef” (most persistently in the kitchen) – went to Mike Ness

(To watch the video taken of Mitch presenting the awards – click on the following link and be prepared to laugh outloud!!)

http://youtu.be/AdM6P0Y3n7g

This year we had 36 guests with 31 playing, so trust me we used all four of our courts.  A great time was had by all and we’re already making plans for next year so I encourage all players to come join our club for a fun time all the time. Here’s some other notable information.

We had two of our regular players become part of our club at the party and they were:   Carl and Lynne Maestas so please welcome them to our lively group.

Lynne Maestas

Carl Maestas

Our Thursday morning beginner lesson are going great in fact last Thursday the 13^th we had 14 players so hats off the Jack Bonawitz and John Sweeting for volunteering to help with lessons.

There have been a couple of new places-to-play added so click on that tab and check them out.

Check out the new USAPA (IFP) rating description for level play revised November 1st of this year.  It’s looks a lot simplier and easier to understand so just go to our USAPA tab in the menu bar and click on the rating tab.

For those of you who play at the HomeCourt YMCA in Meridian below is the schedule for the week of Christmas. Please make a note, so you don’t make the trip only to be disappointed…

Dec 14 (Friday) – No Pickleball

Dec 18 (Tuesady) – 9am to 2ish BAPA’s Christmas Party

Dec 24 Monday (Christmas Eve day) – OPEN for play – 9am to noon

Dec 25 Tuesday (Christmas Day) – Closed

Dec 26 (Wednesday) – No Pickleball

Dec 27 (Thursday) – No Pickleball

Dec 28 (Friday) – No Pickleball

Dec 31 (Monday) New Years Eve day – OPEN for play – 9am to noon

Jan 1 (Tuesday) New Year’s Day  – OPEN for play at 10:00am 

If you are in town on Christmas Eve day – Monday join us and play some Pickleball.

See you on the courts!!!

If you are a “new” player or just a beginner wanting to learn the great game of Pickleball, we have a new opportunity coming.  John Sweeting and Jack Bonawitz have volunteered to help with teaching/training for new players that don’t yet feel comfortable playing in games or just want to learn some basic techniques.  These training classes will begin next Thursday (Dec 6^th) at 9am.  They will be held at HomeCourt and the only cost is the HomeCourt fees.  We hope that this can be ongoing and help continue to grow the game of Pickleball.  Up until now there really hasn’t been a time where new people could come and learn – without having to just jump in and play (before they are comfortable to)

For those of you that have played before with us, but maybe have stopped because you felt you were getting left behind – please take advantage of John & Jack’s knowledge and skills – come and develop skills at your own level and pace.

Again training days will be every Thursday from 9am to 10:30am and then if you want to get in some good “play” time, you can continue play with the “non-competitive” players from 10:30am to noonish.  When you feel comfortable please join in on any day of the week from 9am to noon – to play with the larger group, we have now set up a court for new level (beginner) players so you won’t feel overwhelmed….

John and Jack look forward to seeing you next Thursday (Dec 6^th) at 9am!!!

Mark your calendars for December 18^th!!!  This is the date of Boise Area Pickleball Association’s (BAPA) clubs second annual Christmas Party…  It will be held  at HomeCourt YMCA in Meridian on Tuesday (as usual) at 9am.  It will be a day of fun play – no tournament.  There will be a white elephant gift exchange with a limit of $10.00 per gift…  Between the playing and gift exchange we will be eating (potluck style).  Please bring a side dish (whatever you would like) for sharing and if you would like something other than water to drink – bring it too (no alcohol permitted)…

The only cost associated with the party is just your HomeCourt fee and gift…  We want to encourage everyone to come out and just enjoy each others’ company.  If you don’t want to play that’s ok, but just come for the party festivities…  Feel free to dress in Christmas colors or theme…

Party – Dec 18^th  (Tuesday) 9am HomeCourt

Free Pickleball play (just pay HomeCourt fee)

FOOD (potluck) – bring favorite dish to share and drink (no alcohol permitted) (BAPA will provide plates/silverware/napkins etc)

Gift Exchange – $10.00 maximum (please specify on gift if it is for man or woman) Also, each person needs to bring a gift – i.e. a couple would bring 2 gifts if both want to participate in the exchange.

Come dressed in Christmas colors or themes…

Come one come all!!!  Let’s come together for a great day of fun and fellowshipJ