The TPPC Board Meeting
The Board met on Monday, Apr 11 at 3pm. Six (6) new Committees with members and chairs were announced. Thanks to all who have agreed to participate as committee members.
Board Action
The BOD voted to remove members’ names and phone numbers from the Club’s web page to protect members’ privacy and security as this is a public web site. Members can search for other members on their Den page and send a message to the member.
To contact members, log into the Den. In your Den page:
--Click on Search Players
--Select the member you wish to send a message to
--Select Message Player
--Enter your message and click Send
Note: Most phone numbers are available in the Timber Pines Phone Directory.
Pickleball Tournament Winners
The SVB Spring Pickleball Series Tournament was held in Zephyrhills this past weekend on April 9th. The Sarah Vande Berg Tennis and Wellness Center is a world-class tennis and wellness center in the heart of Zephyrhills. Four of our club members participated. Don Rooks, Tom Asbel, Bonnie Schmink and Cathi Ellingson. Bonnie and Cathi took home the silver medal in the 50-64 year old bracket. Congratulations to both of them!! Tom, Don, Bonnie and Cathi would like to thank all of our Timber Pines friends who came to support them!
Pickleball Paddle Guide
A common question at the Courts is which paddle should I select to play my best. Pickleball Central has a comprehensive Guide on pickleball paddles to help players of all skill levels pick the best possible paddle based on their style of play, their physical attributes, and their experience level. It compares 80 paddles and answers many important questions. It also addresses price, weight, and grip size. Special deals and discounts are included. Check out this site
April Schedule
The April Schedule went into effect on Monday, April 1. It is now posted on the PARC bulletin board. Den sign-up is available each week from Thurs through the following Sunday. Any further schedule changes will be noted in the Fix.
Current changes to the previous schedule:
--Donny’s ABCD, Wed. Night changed to 5-7pm and 7-9pm
--Men’s Day - 5-7pm - Tuesday - Courts 1-8
--Ladies’ Day - 5-7pm - Thursday - Courts 1-8
NOTE: Sign-up for instruction sessions is limited. Guests may not be signed up for Lessons, Skills, or Beginner Play with Mentor.
Removal from Den Temporarily
Snowbirds leaving for an extended period of time who do not want to receive emails during that time can remove themselves temporarily from the Den by following the directions below.
--Log into your Den page
--Click on the Accounts button
--Scroll down to the Notifications area
--Uncheck the “I want to receive club emails”
--Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Click Save to change your preferences.
Important: When you return to Timber Pines, repeat the process and check the “I want to receive club emails”. Be sure to scroll down and click on Save to change your preferences.
Instructional Clinic
Mike Rocheleau conducted a free clinic on Wed. which was well attended with more than 35 players. Mike covered important pickleball shots, when to use them, and then demonstrated each one with Patty R’s help and assisted by several TPPC players. He also answered questions from members attending. Lots of good information!
Saturday Cookout: The cookout main dish for Saturday April 16 (tomorrow evening) at 5:30pm will be grilled hamburgers. Come and enjoy!
Keep on picklin’,
TPPC Pickleball Board