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Hola San Carlos Pickleballers,
We hope you’re all having a fantastic time on and off the courts! As some of our members are heading north again, we want to remind everyone that the pickleball fun in San Carlos Pickleball Club doesn’t stop here. We’ve got plenty of exciting activities, tournaments, drill sessions, open play and workshops lined up to keep the spirit of pickleball alive before the winter season ends.

While we are missing those who are embarking on journey home, we’re excited to continue building connections and community with all of you who are still here. Spring is around the block and we are already feeling the warm weather coming to San Carlos.

See you on the courts! San Carlos Pickleball Club

Construction Update from the President

We want to provide you with an update regarding the ongoing bathroom construction project. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the construction has taken longer than initially anticipated. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We are working diligently to expedite the completion of the project and have taken necessary measures to minimize any further delays. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

In other news, we’re excited to announce the installation of new shade structures in the middle area of our club! These shade structures will provide much-needed relief from the sun during morning open play and daytime tournaments. Thank you to Shade Eco for their in-kind donation and Scott Buntenbah for his work on the shade poles.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation as we strive to enhance your experience at the San Carlos Pickleball Club.

Carlos Dessens, President, San Carlos Pickleball Club

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Queremos brindarle una actualización sobre el proyecto de construcción de baños en curso. Desafortunadamente, debido a circunstancias imprevistas, la construcción ha tardado más de lo previsto inicialmente. Nos disculpamos sinceramente por cualquier inconveniente que esto haya podido causar. Estamos trabajando diligentemente para acelerar la finalización del proyecto y hemos tomado las medidas necesarias para minimizar cualquier retraso adicional. Su comodidad y conveniencia son nuestras principales prioridades y apreciamos su paciencia y comprensión durante este tiempo.

En otras noticias, ¡nos complace anunciar la instalación de nuevas sombras permanentes en el área de en medio de nuestro club! Estas sombras brindarán un espacio para cubrirnos del sol durante el Open Play de las mañanas y los torneos que tenemos en las instalaciones del club. Agradecemos a Shade Eco por su donación en especie y a Scott Buntenbah por su trabajo en los postes de estas sombras permanentes.

Gracias por su continuo apoyo y cooperación mientras nos esforzamos por mejorar su experiencia en San Carlos Pickleball Club.

Carlos Dessens, Presidente, San Carlos Pickleball Club

Tournaments & Events

Join us for the last GLP tournament of the winter Season!

Don’t miss out on our next GLP Tournament, from April 26 to 28. This event is for everyone and is a fun team-style tournament modeled after the format and rules of Major League Pickleball.

All players will be drafted to a team and then your team will be revealed during the Friday Night Team Reveal Party. Teams consist of four players (players will register as individuals) and all teams will play a round robin, followed by play-offs. Tournament directors will do their best to create the most balanced teams in each of the divisions.

Grab your paddle, rally with the best, and let the games begin!

Register Here

March 17, St Patrick’s Day Tournament – Last Call for Registration

Time is running out! This Thursday, March 14 is the final day to register for our upcoming St. Patrick’s End of the Season Pickleball Bash “Amigo Style”. Don’t miss your chance to compete, have fun and party at the courts this upcoming Sunday.

The Pickle Truck will be available and will be serving all your favorites for breakfast & lunch — sandwiches, burritos, fruit with yogurt, tacos, hotdogs — and Green juice to go with the St. Patrick’s Day theme! We’ll also be selling cold water and sodas. Feel free to bring your own beer/alcoholic beverages. We also suggest bringing your own chair if you have one.

All participants will receive an email with the schedule and more game-day info after registration closes.

Sign up today at Court Reserve and get ready to play hard and party harder!

What’s On

Elevate your game with our Pickleball Lessons and Workshops

Improve your pickleball skills this season with instruction from our very own pickleball teaching pro, Kevin Duff. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, the game is evolving and there’s always new skills to develop and strategies to learn. Elevate your game with pickleball lessons, workshops, drill sessions and video assessments!

• Lessons: Schedule a private lesson for yourself or a group lesson for you and your friends.Price: Private (one person) 1,200 pesos/hour; Semi-private (two people) 800 pesos/person/hour; Semi-private (three people) 600 pesos/person/hour: Group (four to eight people) 500 pesos/person/hour.
• Workshops: Book a private two-hour group workshop focused on a variety of themes: Movement and Positioning, The Power Game, The Soft Game, Beating Bangers, Midcourt Mastery, Skinny Singles, Targeting and Stacking. Workshops require a minimum of four and a maximum of eight participants.Price: 350 pesos/person.
• Drill Sessions: Playing pickleball is fun but it’s not always the best way to refine your skills. Drilling is a way to focus on specific skills and get more repetitions than you would by playing games alone. Private drill sessions can be booked for a minimum of six and a maximum of sixteen participants.Price: 100 pesos/person/hour.
• Video Assessment: A video assessment is the perfect way to better understand what you’re doing well and areas of your game you could improve. During the assessment, you’ll be video recorded (using artificial intelligence Swing Vision© software) while playing games for approximately one hour.Price: 1,500 pesos.

For more information about those workshops, drill sessions and lessons please send a WhatsApp message to Kevin at +52 622-147-2979.

Court Schedule and Activities

Check out our weekly Event Calendar packed with organized play, open play, social round robins, and skill-building sessions at the San Carlos Pickleball Club.

• Open Play every morning – you can choose between Challenge Court or Paddle Stacking | Free to members.
• Tactica Tuesday (skill-based Round Robin) – 6:30pm | 100 pesos for members and 150 pesos for non-members.
• Skills & Drills – Fridays | start times by levels | 100 pesos for members and 200 pesos for non-members.
• Fiesta Fridays – Fridays from 5:30pm | Free to members.
• Sorteo Sundays – Sundays at 9:00am (be there by 8:45am) | Free to members.
• Anytime a court isn’t reserved for scheduled play, it can be reserved for private play using Court Reserve.

NOTE: For Challenge Court, Paddle Stacking, Fiesta Friday and Sorteo Sunday, you do NOT need to register. For all other events, please visit Court Reserve for registration and/or pricing.

Plan your week and join in on the action!

Please Donate Now

Purchase a Brick

Now that we have a building and walls, we’ll soon be making the Sponsor’s Wall. You can see the current sponsors here.

Please consider buying a “brick” to help us continue building the facility. Next we will be starting to build permanent shade structures down the middle seating area.

Sponsor plaques will be prominently featured on a beautiful focal accent wall on the current building. Please get in touch with Christa (christa@whatsupsancarlos.com or WhatsApp +52 622-118-4139) if you’d like to support the ongoing construction.

The following levels are available:
$5000 USD (100,000 pesos) Diamond
$2500 USD (50,000 pesos) Platinum
$1000 USD (20,000 pesos) Gold
$500 USD (10,000 pesos) Silver
$250 USD (5000 pesos) Bronze

Member Spotlight:

Jeff Weinberg

Jeff is originally from Philadelphia. He started playing pickleball 12 years ago in Colorado. He moved to Tucson and started spending winters in San Carlos for the past 8 years.

Jeff enjoys how Pickleball has grown in San Carlos and all over Mexico.

What are you working on to improve  your game right now?

I have been working on a few things to improve my game: lessons with Kevin have definitely helped a lot. He is an excellent teacher and we are lucky to have him. We have worked on midcourt and baseline resets and drops. I have been working on topspin drops. I also go to the gym and I have added spin class as well. My goal for pickleball, most importantly, is to continue to have fun playing and hopefully to improve.

February Recap – GLP

Thank you to all participants of February’s GLP tournament in San Carlos, and to the many volunteers that made it such a success. 136 players played in this tournament — what an incredible turnout!

A huge thank you to each and every one of you for bringing your energy and skills to the court. Your dedication is what makes our pickleball community so special.

For more pictures, check out our Facebook page here.

Hola San Carlos Pickleballers,
Welcome to the heart of February — with over 300 active members and a busy calendar packed with exciting activities at the courts, there’s never been a better time to be in San Carlos to play pickleball at our club.

In this edition of our newsletter, we invite you to join us on the courts on morning Open Play, skill-building Workshops, Tuesday Round Robins, Drills sessions, Fiesta Fridays, our Sunday RR, February GLP, etc. There’s something for everyone to enjoy as we make the most of this lively season.

See you on the courts!

San Carlos Pickleball Club

San Carlos Pickleball Updates

Construction Update from the President
We wanted to provide you with an update on the ongoing bathroom construction at the courts, that as you know has taken longer than anticipated, but it looks likely that the bathrooms are going to be ready for use by the end of this month. We can’t wait!

We are also pleased to announce the appointment of Angie Parmely as a new member of the Board of Directors of San Carlos Pickleball Association. As a board member, Angie will be contributing to our fundraising activities and I am confident that she will be a valuable addition to our team. Please join me in welcoming her to our board.

Thank you for your continued support

Carlos Dessens, President, San Carlos Pickleball Club

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Queremos brindarles una actualización sobre la construcción de baños en curso en las canchas, que como saben ha tomado más tiempo de lo previsto, pero parece probable que los baños estén listos para su uso a finales de este mes. ¡No podemos esperar!

También nos complace anunciar el nombramiento de Angie Parmely como nuevo miembro de la Junta Directiva de San Carlos Pickleball Association. Como miembro de la junta directiva, Angie contribuirá a nuestras actividades de recaudación de fondos y estoy seguro de que será una valiosa incorporación a nuestro equipo. Por favor únanse a mí para darle la bienvenida a nuestra junta directiva.

Gracias por su continuo apoyo.

Carlos Dessens, Presidente, San Carlos Pickleball Club

Tournaments & Events

Don’t miss out on our GLP February Tournament!

Exciting news: We already have 128 players registered for our upcoming GLP Tournament — the biggest GLP ever!

We invite you to be part of this event even if you are not playing! This Friday, February 16 will be our Friday Night Live Team Reveal Party and a special announcement regarding our star players, Mariana Fortes & Belem Garcia. The first 60 people to arrive on Friday will receive a ticket for 2 FREE tacos, courtesy of Vive Real Estate. Doors open at 5:15pm. The special announcement will be at 6:00pm, followed by the GLP Team Reveal. If you are not one of the free taco ticket holders, you will still be able to purchase tacos at this event.

Because of the number of players registered, matches on Saturday and Sunday will be scheduled over the course of the day. You will receive your schedule on Friday evening.

During Saturday and Sunday, our PickleTruck will be selling food and we will also have a cash bar.

What’s On

Elevate your game with our Pickleball Lessons and Workshops

Ace your pickleball skills this season with lessons from our very own Pickleball Club Pro, Kevin Duff. Join us on the courts for lessons and workshops that will help you  take your game to new heights. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned player, let’s make this a season of improvement and enjoyment. Ready to level up?

• Mid-court Mastery Workshop – Wednesday, February 21 & Thursday, February 22 | 11:00am – 12:30pm.
• The Power Game Workshop – Wednesday, February 28 & Thursday, February 29 | 11:00am – 12:30pm.
• The Soft Game Workshop – Wednesday, March 6 & Thursday, March 7 | 11:00am – 12:30pm.
• Skinny Singles Workshop – Wednesday, March 13 & Thursday, March 14 | 11:00am – 12:30pm.
• Targeting and Stacking Workshop – Wednesday, March 20 & Thursday, March 21 | 11:00am – 12:30pm.

For more information about those workshops, please visit Court Reserve (click here). Or send a WhatsApp message to Kevin at +52 622-147-2979.

We have a WhatsApp business phone line for your queries

We have a business phone line designed to streamline communication and assist you promptly with any questions or inquiries related to memberships and gate codes.

SCPC Member Services WhatsApp: +52 662-200-4768

Systems we use at our San Carlos Pickleball Club

Most of you know, but if you are new or just recently arrived in San Carlos, we have implemented a secure code door system at our pickleball club. This system has been put in place to enhance the security and convenience for all our valued members and will give you easy access to the club facilities.

The unique codes provided to each member will ensure smooth entry and a seamless experience every time you visit the club. If you have any questions or need assistance with the new code door system, please feel free to reach out to SCPC Member Services at WhatsApp +52 662-200-4768. We are here to help and support you in any way we can.

Court Reserve

Last year we have taken a leap into the digital era with Court Reserve. This is what you can do in Court Reserve:

Reserve a court

Buy your membership or daily passes

Check our weekly events

Register for workshops or paid events

Book a lesson with a Pro

If you are member, download Court Reserve on your phone or go online on your computer.

Court Schedule and Activities

Check out our weekly Event Calendar packed with organized play, open play, social round robins, and skill-building sessions at the San Carlos Pickleball Club.

• Open Play every morning – you can choose between Challenge Court or Paddle Stacking | Free to members.
• Tactica Tuesday (skill-based Round Robin) – 6:30pm | 100 pesos for members and 150 pesos for non-members.
• Skills & Drills – Fridays | start times by levels | 100 pesos for members and 200 pesos for non-members.
• Fiesta Fridays – Fridays from 5:30pm | Free to members.
• Sorteo Sundays – Sundays at 9:00am (be there by 8:45am) | Free to members.
• Anytime a court isn’t reserved for scheduled play, it can be reserved for private play using Court Reserve.

NOTE: For Challenge Court, Paddle Stacking, Fiesta Friday and Sorteo Sunday, you do NOT need to register. For all other events, please visit Court Reserve for registration and/or pricing.

Plan your week and join in on the action!

Please Donate Now

Purchase a Brick

Now that we have a building and walls, we’ll soon be making the Sponsor’s Wall. You can see the current sponsors here.

Please consider buying a “brick” to help us continue building the facility. We’ll soon be starting to build permanent shade structures down the middle seating area.

Sponsor plaques will be prominently featured on a beautiful focal accent wall on the current building. Please get in touch with Christa (christa@whatsupsancarlos.com or WhatsApp +52 622-118-4139) if you’d like to support the ongoing construction.

The following levels are available:

$5000 USD (100,000 pesos) Diamond
$2500 USD (50,000 pesos) Platinum
$1000 USD (20,000 pesos) Gold
$500 USD (10,000 pesos) Silver
$250 USD (5000 pesos) Bronze

Member Spotlight

Round Robin Sportsmanship Award

We are excited to announce the Sportsmanship Award for our weekly Tuesday Round Robins. This special recognition is dedicated to celebrating the spirit of fair play and performance demonstrated by our members on the court.

For the last few Round Robins, the Sportsmanship Award went to Daryl Egan, Cara Ross, Scott Donaldson and Jamie Manzanares. Congratulations!

Member Spotlight: Theresa Melius

T, as we call her, has the best of both worlds: in the summer she lives in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado and in the fall and winter, she comes to San Carlos. She has lived here for over 16 years.

Theresa has played pickleball for over 14 years in both places, but she really got back into playing while in San Carlos. For T, pickleball holds a special place in her heart because through this sport, she has gained many new friends, and it is what makes this sport so great!

What are you working on to improve your game right now?

Improvement for me as a senior player is to stay competitive and work on my soft game. I enjoy mixing up shots but hitting the hard ball when necessary. For me, just getting out and playing is what I enjoy the most.

January Recap

Dink In the New Year Tournament

Thank you to all participants of the Dink In the New Year pickleball tournament of January 31 & February 1, and to the many volunteers that made it such a success. Congratulations to all the medalists pictured above.

For more pictures, check out our Facebook page here.

Hola San Carlos Pickleballers,

As we bid farewell to the holiday season we hope you had a wonderful time with your loved ones. If you left to visit your families up north (or south), or are just arriving to San Carlos, we’re thrilled to welcome each and every one of you back to the courts with open arms and pickleball paddles at the ready!

We are excited for what this new year will bring to the San Carlos Pickleball Club, from an exhilarating season filled with morning Open Play, skill-building Workshops, Tuesday Round Robin, Drills sessions, Social play on Fridays, and much more.

Stay tuned for announcements, updates, and save-the-date notifications as we have a few tournaments and events coming soon. This year promises to be one for the books, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Let’s make 2024 the best year yet for San Carlos Pickleball Club!

See you on the courts!
San Carlos Pickleball Club

Construction Update from the President

We’re excited to share an update on the ongoing bathroom construction at our San Carlos Pickleball Club. The much-anticipated facilities are progressing smoothly, and we’re delighted to announce that the bathrooms will be ready soon — with a completion date estimated to be February, 2024! We appreciate your patience and understanding during this construction phase.

With the road to the front entry of the courts being paved (which will be great when it is done), we suggest you use caution when driving here – it is probably safest to avoid this road now. Take the turn before Luis Boat Shop and park along the back or side of the courts until the paving is completed, which should be another month. If you have any suggestions, please let us know.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Carlos Dessens, President, San Carlos Pickleball Club

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Nos complace compartir una actualización sobre la construcción de baños en curso en nuestro San Carlos Pickleball Club. Las tan esperadas instalaciones están progresando sin problemas y estamos encantados de anunciar que los baños estarán listos pronto, ¡con una fecha de finalización estimada en febrero de 2024! Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión durante esta fase de construcción.

Dado que el camino hacia la entrada principal de las canchas está siendo pavimentado (lo cual será excelente cuando este terminado), les sugerimos que tengan cuidado al conducir en esta área; probablemente sea más seguro evitar este camino ahora por lo tanto les sugerimos tomar el desvío antes de Luis Boat Shop y estacionar al fondo o al costado de las canchas. Si alguien tiene alguna sugerencia, háganosla saber.

Gracias por su continuo apoyo y comprensión.

Carlos Dessens, Presidente, San Carlos Pickleball Club

Tournaments & Events

“Dink in the New Year” Tournament

Want to start your New Year off right? The San Carlos Pickleball Club will be

hosting a Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles Tournament on Wednesday, January 31 and Thursday, February 1.

Highlights of the Tournament

• Men’s and Women’s brackets will play on January 31 and Mixed plays on February 1.
• This will be a regular bracket format with a consolation drop down bracket. Each team is guaranteed two matches minimum. For brackets with less than 5 teams, a round robin will be played.
• All winner bracket games will be the best two out of three games to eleven points. Consolation games will play to 15 points, win by two.
• Medals will be given to First, Second and Third place finishers.

Cost: $200 MXN per person for members or $300 MXN for non-members. That covers both doubles and mixed doubles (if you choose to only play on one day, the cost is the same, 200 / 300 pesos).

Registration: On Tuesday, January 9, the registration will open in Court Reserve. Sign up for either the Intermediate level or Advanced level. The Tournament Director has the right to place teams in the most advantageous bracket if you are not sure of your skill level. Registration closes on Sunday, January 28.

If you need a partner, please email T at: theresamelius23@gmail.com

GLP February Tournament

Don’t miss out on our GLP February Tournament!

Join the excitement on the courts! You’re invited to our thrilling GLP Tournament from February 16 to 18. This event is for everyone and is a fun team-style tournament modeled after the format and rules of Major League Pickleball.

All players will be drafted to a team during the Friday Night Live Draft Party. Teams consist of four players (players will register as individuals) and all teams will play a round robin, followed by play-offs. Tournament directors will do their best to create the most balanced teams in each of the divisions.

Grab your paddle, rally with the best, and let the games begin!

Register Here Now

More 2024 Tournaments

Get ready for a thrilling year ahead! We’re in the early stages of planning some exciting tournaments for 2024. While we’re fine-tuning the details and exploring creative ideas, please stay tuned for updates. Our tournament lineup may undergo some exciting changes as we aim to make this year’s events bigger and better than ever!

*Tournaments may be subject to change of dates

Elevate your game with our Pickleball Lessons and Workshops

Ace your pickleball skills this season with lessons from our very own Pickleball Club Pro, Kevin Duff. Join us on the courts for lessons and workshops that will help you  take your game to new heights. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned player, let’s make this a season of improvement and enjoyment. Ready to level up?

• Skinny Singles Workshop – Wednesday, January 10 | 11:00am-12:30pm.
• Targeting and Stacking Workshop – Wednesday, January 17 | 11:00am-12:30pm.
• Hitting and Defending Spin Workshop – Wednesday, January 24 | 11:00am-12:30pm.
• Beating Bangers Workshop – Wednesday, January 31| 11:00am-12:30pm (This workshop may be subject to change of dates)

For more information about those workshops, please visit Court Reserve (click here). If you want to register to a workshop. kindly contact SCPC Member Services at +52 662 200 4768.

Court Schedule and Activities

Check out our weekly Event Calendar packed with organized play, open play, social round robins, and skill-building sessions at the San Carlos Pickleball Club.

• Open Play every morning – you can choose between Challenge Court or Paddle Stacking | Free to members.
• Every Monday, Intro to Pickleball – 11:00am | 350 pesos.
• Tactica Tuesday (skill-based Round Robin) – 6:00pm | 100 pesos for members and 150 pesos for non-members.
• Skills & Drills – Fridays | start times by levels | 100 pesos for members and 200 pesos for non-members.
• Fiesta Fridays – Fridays from 5:30pm | Free to members.
• Sorteo Sundays – Sundays at 9:00am (be there by 8:45am) | Free to members.
• Anytime a court isn’t reserved for scheduled play, it can be reserved for private play using Court Reserve.

NOTE: For Challenge Court, Paddle Stacking, Fiesta Friday and Sorteo Sunday, you do NOT need to register. For all other events, please visit Court Reserve for registration and/or pricing.

Plan your week and join in on the action!

Systems we use at our San Carlos Pickleball Club

We have a WhatsApp business phone line for your queries

We have a business phone line designed to streamline communication and assist you promptly with any questions or inquiries related to memberships, gate codes, events, lessons, and more.

SCPC Member Services WhatsApp: +52 662 200 4768

Code to get into the courts

Most of you know, but if you are new or just recently arrived in San Carlos, we have implemented a secure code door system at our pickleball club. This system has been put in place to enhance the security and convenience for all our valued members and will give you easy access to the club facilities.

The unique codes provided to each member will ensure smooth entry and a seamless experience every time you visit the club. If you have any questions or need assistance with the new code door system, please feel free to reach out to SCPC Member Services at WhatsApp +52 662-200-4768. We are here to help and support you in any way we can.

Court Reserve

Last year we have taken a leap into the digital era with Court Reserve. This is what you can do in Court Reserve:

Reserve a court

Buy your membership or daily passes

Check our weekly events

Register for workshops or paid events

Book a lesson with a Pro

If you are member, download Court Reserve on your phone or go online on your computer.

Member Spotlight

Round Robin Sportsmanship Award

We are excited to announce the Sportsmanship Award for our weekly Tuesday Round Robins. This special recognition is dedicated to celebrating the spirit of fair play, camaraderie, and a positive attitude demonstrated by our members on and off the court.

For the last few Round Robins, the Sportsmanship Award went to Lisa Watts, Mark Schlüter, Tania Quiñones (second time here) and Mary Spalding. Congratulations!

Member Spotlight: Michelle Diehl

Michelle Diehl is from Colorado, has played Pickleball for 10 years, and moved to San Carlos 5 years ago, where she is a full time resident. She likes to visit her kids in the summer.

Michelle and Norbert moved to San Carlos because of the pickleball scene, the mountains and the sea. They were also looking for Golf but that didn’t worked out well.

What are you working on to improve your game right now?

I am working on slowing my game and waiting for the right shot to put away. I am mostly focused on resetting the ball – longer points and less errors. Getting to the kitchen quickly is a must – Norbert is always in my subconscious to hurry to the line after I hit. Don’t wait. I am trying to learn new serves and think about my shot selection instead of just hitting the ball back without purpose. I have enjoyed lessons with Kevin and others.

December Recap

San Carlos Pickleball Club Holiday Party

A Heartfelt Thanks to Everyone Who Lit Up Our Holiday Party on December 20!

A warm and sincere thank you to all the amazing members and their friends and families who graced our Holiday Party. Your presence made our celebration truly magical.

For more pictures, check out our Facebook post here.

December GLP tournament

Thank you to all players, supporters, sponsors and Congratulations to the GLP Tournament Champions!

A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible players who brought their A-game to our GLP Tournament last December. Your passion made every rally a joy to watch.

Thank you to our Santas

As the festive season wraps up, we want to express our deepest gratitude to each one of you for sponsoring a child from La Manga and making their Christmas extra special.

Thank you for being the true Santas of our community, spreading joy and love. Your generosity embodies the spirit of giving that San Carlos Pickleball Club wants for this year.

A special thanks to Gaby Merino and Reyna Sanchez for their help collecting the gifts, and to Andrea Dessens who helped at the La Manga Posada.

Hola San Carlos Pickleballers,
As the winter graces our beautiful San Carlos, we extend a heartfelt “Welcome Back” to our beloved Snowbirds! Your absence was felt, but the courts are now buzzing with excitement as we reunite for another fantastic pickleball season in San Carlos.

Whether you’re returning after a summer adventure or joining us for the first time, your presence adds a special touch to our vibrant pickleball community.

Stay tuned for upcoming events, tournaments, and social gatherings designed to celebrate our diverse and enthusiastic community. The courts are ready, the bathrooms will be soon, and we can’t wait to welcome you back this season to play the sport we all love.

See you on the courts! San Carlos Pickleball Club

Construction Update from the President

We’re excited to share an update on the ongoing bathroom construction at our San Carlos Pickleball Club. The much-anticipated facilities are progressing smoothly, and we’re delighted to announce that the bathrooms will be ready before the end of the year! We appreciate your patience and understanding during this construction phase.

We are also preparing for our high season, so the front land was cleaned to provide more parking spaces, and some shade structures and tents were purchased for your use. We look forward to offering you an upgraded and more enjoyable pickleball experience. If you have any suggestions, please let us know.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Carlos Dessens, President, San Carlos Pickleball Club

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Nos complace compartir una actualización sobre la construcción de baños que esta en curso en nuestro San Carlos Pickleball Club. Las tan esperadas instalaciones están progresando sin problemas y estamos encantados de anunciar que los baños estarán listos antes de fin de año. Agradecemos tu paciencia y comprensión durante esta fase de construcción.

También nos estamos preparando para nuestra temporada alta, por lo que se limpió el terreno de enfrente de las canchas para proporcionar más espacio de estacionamiento y se compraron unas carpas para usar entre los juegos durante Open Play. En el Club siempre buscamos ofrecerles una mejor experiencia de pickleball, por lo que si tienes alguna sugerencia, háznosla saber.

Gracias por tu continuo apoyo y comprensión.

Carlos Dessens, Presidente, San Carlos Pickleball Club

Tournaments & Events

Don’t miss out on our GLP December 16th Tournament!

Join the excitement on the courts! You’re invited to our thrilling GLP Tournament on Saturday, December 16th. This event is for everyone and is a fun team-style tournament modeled after the format and rules of Major League Pickleball.

Teams consist of four players (players can register as individuals or as teams) and all teams will play a round robin, followed by play-offs. There is no gender requirement, although we will do our best to create the most balanced teams in each of the divisions. The event is a one-day event on Saturday and your team will play a minimum of 5 matches.

Grab your paddle, rally with the best, and let the games begin!

REGISTER HERE NOW

Pickleball Holiday Party: Wednesday, December 20

Dink the balls for wow’s and glories; Fa la la la la, La la la la!

It’s party time for all you San Carlos pickleball players and your significant others!

On Wednesday, December 20, let’s celebrate the holidays together at the San Carlos Yacht Club. Our Social Committee, Karen, Deb, Angie and Sue have organized a great event for us all.

Ticket price is 500 pesos per person. Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat Mexican Buffet by Chef Delia, as well as dessert and coffee. A portion of each ticket sale will go towards court construction costs. There’ll be a Cash Bar.

The party starts at 5:30pm. Dinner will be served around 6:15pm. The dress is casual, fun, and festive. There’ll be great music, raffles and other surprises.

What a perfect excuse to get out of our Quick-dry tee’s, tights, and shorts, and dance the night away or just hang out with your fellow pickleball friends! If you have family or friends visiting, they are also invited.

Please RSVP to Sue at suefehrle@gmail.com and let her know you are coming by Sunday, December 17 so we can give a head count to the Yacht Club.

Tickets will be sold at the door – cash only please.

If you have any questions, please contact Sue at suefehrle@gmail.com.

On behalf of the Board & Management Team, have a Volley, Jolly Christmas!

Mariana and Belem Fundraising Event — let’s help them compete in California and Canada!

As you may know, Mariana and Belem, San Carlos Pickleball Club members and Mexican national champions, will be competing throughout North America. They will be playing in the Minor League Pickleball (MLP) Nationals in California and later in the North American Professional League (NAPP) in Canada where they will be representing Mexico!

The club would like to help support them on their exciting journey! This coming Saturday, we are organizing a fun club event.

When: Saturday, December 2nd at 5:00pm
Where: San Carlos Pickleball Club

There will be a skills competition as well as an opportunity for you to play against the pros – Mariana, Belem and Kevin.

We will have also have a food stand with Sloppy Joe’s (100 pesos for a plate) and a cash bar. There is no fee to attend the event but donations and food and beverage sales will be used to cover their travel expenses. See you this Saturday!

Check out our Fall and Winter Events

Get ready for some exciting Upcoming Tournaments happening this season!

• GLP December Tournament: December 16, 2023
• GLP February 16 – 18, 2024
• GLP April 19 – 21, 2024

We also have a couple of fun tournaments planned for 2024 that will be free to members. Stay tuned for more details and registration information for our winter tournaments.

What’s On

Systems we use at our San Carlos Pickleball Club

Code to get into the courts

Most of you know, but if you are new or just recently arrived in San Carlos, we have implemented a secure code door system at our pickleball club. This system has been put in place to enhance the security and convenience for all our valued members and will give you easy access to the club facilities.

The unique codes provided to each member will ensure smooth entry and a seamless experience every time you visit the club. If you have any questions or need assistance with the new code door system, please feel free to reach out to Kevin at WhatsApp +52 662-200-4768. We are here to help and support you in any way we can.

Court Reserve

This summer we have taken a leap into the digital era with Court Reserve. This is what you can do in Court Reserve:

• Reserve a court
• Buy your membership or daily passes
• Check our weekly events
• Register for workshops or paid events
• Book a lesson with a Pro

If you are member, download Court Reserve on your phone or go online on your computer.

Court Schedule and Activities

Check out our weekly Event Calendar packed with organized play, open play, social round robins, and skill-building sessions at the San Carlos Pickleball Club.

• Open Play every morning – you can choose between Challenge Court or Paddle Stacking | Free to members.
• Every Monday, Intro to Pickleball – 11:00am | 350 pesos.
• Tactica Tuesday (skill-based Round Robin) – 6:00pm | 100 pesos for members and 150 pesos for non-members.
• Skills & Drills – Fridays | start times by levels | 100 pesos for members and 200 pesos for non-members.
• Fiesta Fridays – Fridays from 5:00pm | Free to members.
• Sorteo Sundays – Sundays at 8:00am (be there by 7:45am) | Free to members.
• Anytime a court isn’t reserved for scheduled play, it can be reserved for private play using Court Reserve.

NOTE: For Challenge Court, Paddle Stacking, Fiesta Friday and Sorteo Sunday, you do NOT need to register. For all other events, please visit Court Reserve for registration and/or pricing.

Plan your week and join in on the action!

Elevate your game with our Pickleball Lessons and Workshops

Ace your pickleball skills this season with lessons from our very own Pickleball Club Pro, Kevin Duff. Join us on the courts for lessons and workshops that will help you take your game to new heights. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned player, let’s make this a season of improvement and enjoyment. Ready to level up?

• Movement and Positioning Workshop – Wednesday, December 6 | 11:00am-12:30pm
• Midcourt Mastery Workshop – Wednesday, December 13 | 11:00am-12:30pm
• Power Pickleball Workshop – Wednesday, December 20 | 11:00am-12:30pm
• Precision Pickleball Workshop – Wednesday, December 27 | 11:00am-12:30pm

For more information about those workshops and how to register, please visit Court Reserve (click here).

Spread love and joy this Christmas!

Spread the joy this season by sponsoring a child from a low-income community (La Manga and Santa Clara) with a special Christmas gift! Your generosity can make a world of difference and bring smiles to young faces.

Where: San Carlos Pickleball Club has 45 kids’ names at our Pro-Shop (located inside First Step Home Concept Store in Seascape Plaza). Go and take one or two!

What to give: A toy and some shoes or clothes.

When: The tree with the names will be ready on Saturday, December 2nd. The Christmas posada for the kids will be on Friday, December 15th, so the gifts have to be delivered to the same location in Seascape Plaza by Thursday, December 14th. You are also invited to this Christmas posada in La Manga. More details to follow.

Let’s come together to create magical moments for these children and make this holiday season brighter for everyone.

Member Spotlight

Round Robin Sportsmanship Award

We are excited to announce the Sportsmanship Award for our weekly Tuesday Round Robins. This special recognition is dedicated to celebrating the spirit of fair play, camaraderie, and a positive attitude demonstrated by our members on and off the court.

For the last few Round Robins, the Sportsmanship Award went to Wendee Wood, Gaby Merino, and Doug Neissen. Congratulations!

Member Spotlight: Robert Thompson

What are you working on to improve your game right now?

I am trying to slow myself down and also working on dealing with bangers. That’s why I’m taking the workshop “Beating Bangers.”

How do you prepare for a game?

I like to stretch out my gluteus, hamstrings and achilles tendons before every game. I also do deep squats and then dink a little and a sequence of drop shots.

Latin American Pickleball Games Recap

A Big Success!

The Latin American Pickleball Games 2023 weekend tournament presented by DUPR was a phenomenal success!

The courts were ablaze with skill, passion, and incredible sportsmanship. A huge shoutout to all participants, winners and the community that came to cheer on the teams!

Every match, every rally, and every cheer made the 1st Latin American Pickleball Games unforgettable. Until next year!

Hi San Carlos Pickleballer,
We hope this message finds you well and enjoying the thrill of pickleball wherever you are playing! As a valued member of our San Carlos pickleball community, we’re excited to bring you the latest updates, events, and happenings of our club. We have a fall and winter full of exciting tournaments and events that you shouldn’t miss! If you are not in San Carlos yet, hurry up and get back here!

San Carlos Pickleball Updates

Construction update from President: Bathroom Construction

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you regarding the ongoing improvements at our pickleball club. As part of our commitment to enhancing your experience, we started the construction of bathrooms two weeks ago.

We understand the importance of having top-notch amenities and our goal is to provide you with facilities that meet the highest standards of comfort and hygiene, enhancing your enjoyment of the game and your time at our club.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this construction period. Rest assured that we are working diligently to complete the project as quickly as possible. We will keep you updated on the progress of the construction, and we eagerly anticipate the completion of this project by December.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Carlos Dessens, President, San Carlos Pickleball Association

14 Courts with Lights!

We are delighted to announce that our pickleball club has now lights in all 14 courts for evening play! This development marks a significant milestone for our club, as it allows us to accommodate more players and host a wider range of events and activities.

We invite you to enjoy the extended playing hours, creating more opportunities for you to improve your game, socialize with fellow members, and be a part of our weekly and popular Tuesday Round Robins.

Tournaments and Events

Get ready for our next Tournament in November: 
The Latin American Pickleball Games 2023

Get ready to show off your pickleball skills and compete against some of the best players in Latin America!

We are thrilled to announce The Latin American Pickleball Games 2023 presented by DUPR and GLP, hosted at San Carlos Pickleball Club, where players from near and far will come together for a weekend of intense competition and fun!

Tournament Details:
November 10 – 12, 2023
San Carlos Pickleball Club – San Carlos, Sonora
Prize Pool $127,800 MXN (Open and General Divisions) + 1st place Open Division will receive a wildcard entry to the final DUPR Minor League Pickleball event in California in December

Registration and more information: pickleballtorneos.com

Below in this newsletter you’ll find more information about the game style of this tournament: DUPR Waterfall and Team-style.

Sign up with your team of 4 (2 men & 2 women). If you would like to play, but need help finding a team or if you need help finding more people for your team, let us know and we’ll work with you.

Welcome Back Party!

Join us for a Spook-tacular Welcome Party: Catrina & Halloween Party

Date: Wednesday, November 1st
Time: 6:00pm – 10:00 pm
Location: San Carlos Pickleball Club
Includes: Mexican Dinner and welcome drink. Cash Bar will be available.

Dress up in your most creative costumes (as a Catrina or your favorite Halloween costume) and join us for a night of festive fun as we celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos! We’ve prepared an exciting line-up of activities, including: Costume contest, Altar de Muertos, Music and… why not? some Pickleball Games too!

Please buy your tickets to book your spot at this thrilling celebration at the San Carlos Pickleball Club.

Tickets cost 500 pesos ($30 USD). You can purchase your tickets:
– Pay by credit card through Stripe; or
– Pay in Cash at our club pro-shop inside First Step in Seascape Plaza (Tuesday to Saturday from 10am – 1pm & 3pm – 5pm)

Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable evening of celebration. We can’t wait to see you there!

All proceeds will go towards the San Carlos Pickleball Club’s construction projects.

Check out our Fall and Winter Events

Get ready for some exciting Upcoming Tournaments happening this season!

The Latin American Pickleball Games 2023: November 10 – 12

GLP December Tournament: December 15 – 17

Stay tuned for more details and registration information for our winter tournaments.

What’s On!

Code to get into the courts at the San Carlos Pickleball Club

We have implemented a new, secure code door system at our pickleball club. This system has been put in place to enhance the security and convenience for all our valued members and will give you easy access to the club facilities.

The unique codes provided to each member will ensure smooth entry and a seamless experience every time you visit the club. If you have any questions or need assistance with the new code door system, please feel free to reach out to us at grandesligasdepickleball@gmail.com. We are here to help and support you in any way we can.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we continue to enhance San Carlos Pickleball Club for the benefit of all our members.

Weekly Round Robins

As many of you know, at San Carlos Pickleball Club we have not one, but two weekly round robin events! Here are the details:

Tuesday Round Robins:

This is our famous Tuesday Round Robins, where we rank players based on performance and average finish position.

Day: Every Tuesday

Time: Evening Play; this month we are starting at 6:30pm; check-in at 6:15pm.

Open to players of all skill levels.

Cost: $100 pesos for members and $150 pesos for non-members.

Reserve your spot on WhatsApp.

Sunday Round Robins:

Day: Every Sunday

Time: Morning Play; this month we are starting at 7:30am; check-in at 7:15am to secure your spot.

Open to players of all skill levels.

Free for all our members. This is a first come first serve.

Member Spotlights

Round Robin Sportsmanship Award

We are excited to introduce the Sportsmanship Award for our weekly Tuesday Round Robins. This special recognition is dedicated to celebrating the spirit of fair play, camaraderie, and positive attitude demonstrated by our members on and off the court.

For the last Round Robins, the Sportsmanship Award went to Heidi Herber, Josh Magicking and Michelle Diehl. Congratulations!

Member Spotlight: Martha Ramirez

Our Member Spotlight is Martha Ramirez (aka Martita), who has been playing pickeblall since 2019 and will participate in the Latin American Pickleball Games this November.

How do you prepare for a game?

Before I start a game I like to do some stretches and then I like to warm up on the court by practicing a little dinking, drop shots and serves.

How are you training for the November Tournament?

I will be part of one of the teams in the Open Division so I am training at least 4 days a week to improve my level of play and be ready for a great competition since some of the best players from Mexico and the USA will be here.

I’m also combining my regular weight training at the gym with circuits to improve my performance on the courts.

September Tournament Recap

We had a lot of fun and great games on our past DUPR San Carlos GLP Invitational Tournament on September, with the teams and players than came from Huatabampo, Navojoa, Obregon, Hermosillo, Guaymas, Rosarito, Los Cabos and Chapala!

We wanted to take a moment to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for making it an unforgettable success.

Pro Shop

Visit our Pro Shop and gear up on your San Carlos Pickleball Club t-shirts. We also have paddles, Franklin balls, hats and sport clothes for men and women.

We are located inside First Step Home Concept Store in the Seaside Plaza.

About the game styles at our next Big Tournament: The Latin American Pickleball Games 2023 presented by DUPR

First things first. DUPR is a rating system that can be used by anyone, from novice players to professionals. It stands for “Dynamic Universal Pickleball Ratings” and is commonly referred to as the most inclusive and accurate rating system in pickleball.

Now, many of you have asked about the style games in our next Big November Tournament, that we believe will be the biggest Pickleball Event in Mexico this year!

The Latin American Pickleball Games is co-presented by DUPR and hosted by San Carlos Pickleball Club. This premier event will be attended by teams from all over Mexico and the United States, is comprised of two separate tournaments over the course of 3 days.

Friday, November 10

Friday will bring a men’s and a women’s Waterfall style tournament in which partners compete against others in a 4 hour, 4 match event organized by skill level.

A DUPR Waterfall Style tournament is essentially just another name for a Compass Draw Tournament and features a format that guarantees players four (4) competitive games all within a four-hour period, or tee-time.

Please watch this short video for an easy explanation of a DUPR Waterfall Tournament. Click here to watch the video.

Saturday and Sunday (November 11 and 12)

Saturday and Sunday will boast a team-style event called Minor League Pickleball. Minor League Pickleball is an innovative team competition where teams of four players (2 women and 2 men) compete against other teams in a novel and engaging format as described below:

Teams compete against another team in a Match. A Match consists of four Games.

Game 1: Women’s Doubles

Game 2: Men’s Doubles

Game 3: Mixed Doubles

Game 4: Mixed Doubles

If teams are tied after these four games, an innovative tiebreaker known as the “DreamBreaker™” (to 21) is played, with a rotational system involving all four players.

All games are rally scoring to 21. All games must be won on-serve.

This tournament is open for skill levels:

Open (5.0+)

Advanced (4.0 – 4.9)

High Intermediate (3.5 – 3.9)

Intermediate (3.0 – 3.4)

Novice (2.5 – 2.9)

Sign up with your team of 4 (2 men & 2 women). If you would like to play, but need help finding a team or if you need help finding more people for your team, let us know and we’ll work with you.

If you have more questions about this tournament or need help with your team, please reach out to Ryan at sancarlosryan@gmail.com or Darren at darrensancarlos@gmail.com

Hi Pickleballers,
A warm welcome to San Carlos Pickleball Club’s newsletter! This newsletter is for our valued members, so we would love to know what you’d like to see in it. If you have any feedback, suggestions, or would like to contribute to the next newsletter, please reply to info@sancarlospickleball.com.

We wish you all a beautiful rest of the summer and happy playing!

Best regards, The Management Team

What Happened in July?

Construction update from President: Render Reveal

Our dreams are coming true! I am happy to share with our community some renderings of The San Carlos Pickleball Club! Our dreams are no longer just in our minds, they are real! It is hard to not get emotional about our accomplishments and what has yet to be accomplished. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to making the magic happen; our Board, the Management Team, so many volunteers, our generous members, the Community of San Carlos and the businesses that knew that dreams are possible if we work together.

I look forward to seeing many of you this summer playing at night under the lights and the rest of you this season! We will keep sharing our progress so you can be excited and ready to come back to your HOME COURTS!

Carlos Dessens, President, San Carlos Pickleball Club

Summer Camp

43 kids from the Castaway Kids (Mexican non-profit) and the La Manga community had the opportunity to join our Pickleball Summer Camp! This was posible with donations from our amazing San Carlos Pickleball Community!

There is no doubt that together we can do great things for our community and we are proud that our club members are very generous! A warm thank you to everyone who made the summer camp a success for the kids: the coaches, the club members who sponsored the kids’ participation, volunteers, Lisa (From Sunset Grill) and Tom (from Marvida) that provided us with a Van to move the kids from La Manga to our courts every week.

Haboob

There was more action than usual at the courts when the haboob hit us in the middle of a summer camp session! We got to experience our beautiful team spirit in action when club members helped pack up the courts, provided a safe place for the kids, and cleaned up the courts the following day. Thank you for your help everyone!

New Court Booking System

We’ve launched a new system, CourtReserve, to make court booking simple for you. Additionally, you can book coaching lessons, renew your club membership, and more. If you are already a club member and haven’t yet used Court Reserve, please click here to log into the member portal. Click “login” in the upper right. Click “Forgot Password”, fill in your email address and click “submit”. You can now choose your own password for your account.

If you are not yet a member you can create a new account, select San Carlos Pickleball club, and sign up for your membership.

You can also search your inbox or spam folder for “CourtReserve” to find the instruction email from us.

Sunset Weekly Round Robins

In the evening on Tuesdays (advanced level) and Wednesdays (intermediate level) we have been organizing our weekly ranking round robins. Our unique San Carlos Pickleball Ranking Round Robin gives you the most intensely competitive individual event both mentally and physically. You will test your skills against players of similar skill and have the ability to advance based on your performance. You will play 2-3 rounds of three or four games each round. It will test your endurance and at the end you will be ranked based on average finishing position.

All of this while enjoying the sun setting over Tetakawi and playing under the lights in beautiful San Carlos! Hurry to sign up in our RR WhatsApp group with Darren Thompson +52 6221651762.

Round Robin Star of July

Congratulations to Ricardo Barron who made the biggest improvement in the club’s ranking this month, jumping an incredible 48 ranks in one week!

Do you want the chance to be the August star (or just have some fun)? Join us for our weekly round robins on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (depending on your level)! Register now in our WhatsApp group.

What’s Going On!

More Court Lights

We are fortunate in that even during our “slow season” our available courts are typically at capacity. Due to budgetary restraints, we initially lit up only four courts. That has proven to not be sufficient and the community not only took notice but took action.

Kicked off by Terry & Angie Parmely, and quickly matched by Ace & Amber Bollinger, Mike Haynes, Antonio & Barb Curiel, Kevin & Choclo Duff and our President Carlos Dessens & First Lady Tammi Miller the club received $8,500 in donations towards lights in a SINGLE DAY and is 50% of the TOTAL needed to light every single court!

Additionally, thank you to Karen Stewart & Ron Halverson, Kelly & Scott Buntenbah, and First Step Home Group, for their contributions and support which significantly lowered the price of materials and installation.

A major thank you to all of our lighting donors!

We are half way, we are asking our generous community to help chip in to finish the installation of the 14 courts. If you’d like to claim a charitable donation on your US taxes you can send your donation via check or Zelle to the San Carlos Pickleball Association, an approved 501c3 in the United States.

Contact Ryan K. at sancarlosryan@gmail.com for more information. No donation is too small! It takes a village!

What’s coming

GLP IS GETTING LIT!

Join us on September 8 & 9 for the first ever DUPR SAN CARLOS GLP INVITATIONAL!

Grandes Ligas de Pickleball is the Mexican equivalent to Major League Pickleball which is a team-style format. For this event we encourage you to make your own team and compete in the division of your choice for more than 30.000 MXN in prizes.

This event, co-hosted by DUPR and San Carlos Pickleball and organized by GLP, will serve as a tie-in for the Latin American Games, scheduled for November in San Carlos.

Please go to www.pickleballtorneos.com to sign up now and to check out the other scheduled events!

Early bird fee: $500 MXN. (Early bird registration ends on August 26th)

Regular fee: $600MXN (Starts on August 27th)

Register here now

Member Spotlight: Angie Parmely

What are you working on improving for your game right now?

I am actively working on placing my shots and serves with intention. This means dinks, drives, and blocks. It is always a work in progress because I am also trying to improve my accuracy.

How do you prepare for a game?

Being a retired Health Coach, I take preparation very seriously. I drink 120 oz (or more) of water each day, not including what I bring to the courts.

I eat whole food complex carbohydrates and varied protein to fuel my energy and muscles, and I heavily stretch before and after every game. Preparation for every game is the key to remaining healthy during and after the game, plus reduce the chance of injury.

What hack has been most helpful for your game?

Honestly I do not use a “hack,” but I do use meditation and mantras to get me through the games. I try to meditate on my shots before every game to mentally prepare for what I will face. During a mistake or missed shot, I instantly relive the shot and correctly go through the motion to help set the muscle memory physically. I tell myself “Breathe, Slow and Steady, and Focus.” This helps me stay in the moment and actively work on what I need to improve on.

Pro-shop

Finally we have a Pickleball Pro-shop in San Carlos. Be part of our thriving pickleball family wearing your Club t-shirt or hat.

We are located inside First Step Home Concept Store in Seaside Plaza.

See you on the court!

Fitness Hack: Electrolytes

Hydration is critical to optimize performance when playing pickleball, especially during the hot summer months when we sweat more. We asked our club member Alexia Bjarkan, health coach with clinical experience, how to best hydrate to ace your game!

“I recommend taking electrolytes, but watch out for unhealthy ingredients”, Alexia says. “I use a package of LMNT, a high-quality electrolyte, for each session on the courts. I also start every morning by drinking a glass of water mixed with a teaspoon of Solspring salt. Himalayan salt can work too, although the quality can vary.”

We continue to build the greatest pickleball community in Latin America, and thank you for your contributions to making it happen!

Donate NOW

Grand Opening Pickleball Tournament, March 24 – 26

This Grand Opening Pickleball tournament will be a classic double elimination skill / age division tournament.

Come out and play in the first tournament on all 14 courts at our new facility!

The cost is 1200 pesos ($60 USD), which includes entrance in 1 event. Each additional event costs 200 pesos ($10 USD) more. You’ll receive a t-shirt with your registration. Select your size when you register. Register here.

Medals will be awarded to first, second, and third place finishers in each skill bracket.

Schedule:
Grand Opening Party – Thursday March 23
Women’s Doubles – Friday, March 24
Men’s Doubles – Saturday, March 25
Mixed Doubles – Sunday, March 26

If you need any help with your registration, contact Ryan at: ryankuiken@gmail.com or WhatsApp: +1-646-266-2138.

If you need help finding a partner, contact T at: theresamelius23@gmail.com or WhatsApp: +1-719-201-1228.

Grand Opening Ceremony & Party, March 23

To kick off the tournament, on Thursday, March 23, there will be a Grand Opening Event celebrating our 14 newly finished courts, starting at 5:00pm with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony follow by blessing by Father Luis Alfonso. Then, we’ll celebrate with Mariachi, a DJ and a lot of pickeball.

Cash bar and food trucks will be available.

Come out and join us!

Let’s Party! Party Fundraiser, March 13

On Monday, March 13, the party starts at 5:30pm at the San Carlos Yacht Club.

Dinner will be a delicious Italian buffet.

Jack Wheeler will play music we can dance to.

The cost is 500 pesos for the buffet, live music & dancing.

Please RSVP to Karen Stewart at 622-226-2188.

This is a fundraiser to build bathrooms at the Pickleball Club. We hope you can join us!

Skills & Drills and Lessons

Monday Drill Sessions

1 hour practice session led by Kevin and Belem from noon – 1pm at the new courts.

For all skill levels.

Open to all San Carlos Pickleball monthly & yearly (annual and 5-year) Members at no extra cost.

These aren’t individual lessons — they’re showing you drills that you can use to practice and take your game to the next level.

First come, first served (28 people max).

Drills will be on Monday, March 6, 13 & 20.

Beginner Lessons

Beginner Pickleball with T, March 8 & 15

Tell your friends that always wanted to learn pickleball that this is their chance!

On Wednesdays at 11:00am at Mirador Courts, T will be teaching Beginner pickleball. This is FREE to any Beginner player.

The total class is two days, one hour per day. After that you will be ready to play!

It starts on Wednesday, March 8 and the next class is on Wednesday, March 15.

To register, email T at theresamelius23@gmail.com.

Club Lessons

Are you looking to take your game to the next level? Do you feel like you’ve plateaued? Maybe a big tournament is approaching and you want to ensure that you’re well prepared? If so, then a pickleball lesson is the perfect way to elevate your game! The San Carlos Pickleball Club is now offering lessons! Stay tuned for additional services that will be offered in the near future such as workshops, clinics, gameplay assessment and video analysis.

LESSON TYPES
Private lesson (1 person) – 800 pesos / hour
Semi-private lesson (2 – 3 people) – 1000 pesos / hour
Group lesson (4 – 8 people) – 300 pesos / person / hour

VALUE-ADD SERVICES (200 PESOS)
Participants receive a video recording of the lesson and a written lesson summary. For private and semi-private lessons, participants also receive individual feedback on their strengths and weaknesses, as well as suggested strategies and drills for improving. For group lessons, participants receive group feedback (not individual).

To reserve a lesson, contact: 
Email: grandesligasdepickleball@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +52 1 622 165 1762

The Club & Mirador Court Schedules

The Club Schedule:

• Open play, all 7 courts. Monday to Saturday, 7:00am – 12:00pm.
• Open play under the lights. Saturday – Thursday, Sunset -10:00pm.
• Court reservation. Monday – Sunday, noon – 6pm (when not used by Club). Book on HoldMyCourt.
• Monday Skills & Drills. Noon – 1:00pm.
• Tuesday: Round Robin with Kevin. Starts at 3:30pm. Join the Round Robin WhatsApp group.
• Wednesday: Advanced Round Robin with Kevin. Starts at 3:30pm.
• Friday: GLP, starting at 4:00pm. Register at PickleballTorneos.com. And join the WhatsApp GLP group to stay up to date on all things GLP.
• Sunday: Round Robin with Art Linblad. Starts at 8:30am.

Mirador Courts Schedule:

• Book a Court. Monday to Saturday: 8:00am – 12:00pm and 2:00pm – 6:00pm on HoldMyCourt.
• Monday – Saturday, the courts are closed from noon to 2:00pm and closed for the night at 6:00pm.
• Sunday, Open Play from 9:00am – noon, then the courts are closed.

To participate in any of the above, you need to have a valid San Carlos Pickleball Membership. See below to purchase or renew your membership.

Summary of Groups to Join and important Links:

• San Carlos Pickleball Website
• San Carlos Pickleball Community WhatsApp
• GLP WhatsApp group
• Tuesday Round Robin WhatsApp group
• San Carlos Pickleball Club Facebook Group
• HoldMyCourt
• pickleballtorneos (for weekly GLPs, GLP tournaments and other tournaments)

Tuesday Round Robin with Kevin

Tuesday afternoon Ratings Round Robin with Kevin at The Club. The Round Robin that fills in minutes! Don’t hesitate to join. It’s open to all San Carlos Pickleball Club members. The 100 pesos fee supports the San Carlos Pickleball Club. It’s a rotating partner skill level round robin every Tuesday at 3:30pm (arrive 15 minutes early to check in and warm up).

Players interested in participating in the Tuesday Round Robin should join this WhatsApp group for more information and for registration instructions.

Sunday Round Robin

The Sunday Round Robin run by Art Linblad is the best way to spend a Sunday morning. The round robin starts at 8:30am at the Club Courts. It’s open (no ratings) play, open to the first 40 to show up before 8:20am.

The Sunday Round Robin is open to all San Carlos Pickleball Members at no extra cost.

After 8:20am, any late comers will be able to join only IF there are fewer than 40 prompt picklers AND if the tardy pickler eliminates the need for byes. In all fairness to those that arrive on time, that would apply only in the circumstance that fewer than 28 people arrive on time. For example, if there happens to be 39 prompt picklers and one tardy pickler, that person could join the rotation. If, on the other hand, there are 39 prompt picklers and 2 tardy picklers, only one of the 2 could join the rotation.

Some Sunday RR ETIQUETTE: Perhaps you’ve noticed that some picklers are a little sensitive, so to avoid any conflict/issues: FIRST: Numbers for play will only be given to each individual player as they present themselves, that is, Olive won’t be able to say Brutus is on the way, can I get his number; SECOND, there will typically be eight 12 minute games, please commit to playing them all, especially if we have a multiple of 4 registered (ie, 4, 8, 12…28, 32, 36…and so on) and no byes available to take your place. Any injured player might be granted a modicum of compassion; THREE, once you reach your assigned court, players may decide to switch up partners if it seems teams are too mismatched, but all 4 players have to be in agreement and realize later you may end up with that partner again. PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS ALL ABOUT HAVING FUN

Evening Play & Social

Our beautiful 14 courts are almost ready — in the mean time, the club has a nice surprise for all our members: “OPEN PLAY AFTER SUNSET”. Monday – Sunday, Sunset -10:00pm (all levels).

2 courts are lit, so if more than 4 people are waiting, please play games to 7 points.

Have fun and party under the stars.

We won’t be just the biggest club in Latin America, we’ll be the most fun and social club!

Friday GLP then pickleball & party

Sign up for the Friday GLP here.

Hotel Deal

Grandes Niños de Pickleball

The first Lesson for our Grandes Niños de Pickleball in la Manga was a great success. And the kids loved playing at the new courts this weekend.

Thanks to the San Carlos Pickleball Club’s scholarship program, we’re helping teach the next generation of pickleball fanatics and giving back to the community. Thank you to everyone who bought the kids tennis shoes at Christmas and who donated paddles, funds and their time.

We’ll also be starting a program for the kids at the school in the Ranchitos.

New Court Construction Update

All 14 courts will be complete and ready to play on for the Grand Opening Tournament. The center area will also be ready to use and we’ll access the courts from their proper entry ways.

We’re sourcing quotes (and funding) for the front buildings and will start on the bathroom portion as soon as we can. We also hope to install shade structures down the center before the summer heat is here.

We have 2 courts lit and are working to get more.

Purchase your Membership

You can buy your 2023 Pickleball Membership online using the QR codes in the image below.

ALL memberships will again be purchased ONLINE with Stripe. 

* Check sancarlospickleball.com for online payment info.
* Or use your phone’s QR Reader to Pay online directly with the image below.

You will receive a Welcome Letter via email from info@sancarlospickleball.com in a few days, but you can start to play the next day.

You need to bring ID to the courts to show the guard at the gate at Mirador or court monitor at The Club.

While we are in this transition year playing both at Mirador and the new courts, there will be 2 different types of Pickleball Memberships (annual and monthly).

Monthly: 700 pesos / $35 USD per month: 1 Month Pass is valid for 1 month from date of purchase.

Annual: 4000 pesos / $200 USD for the year: 1 Year Pass is valid for 1 year from date of purchase.

Thank you to these generous sponsors

Please Help Make the Dream a Reality

The new 14 court facility is a great Community Project and something that San Carlos can be proud of. It will be a place for exercise, fun and friendship and a community hub.

Please get in touch with me (Christa Thomas) at: christa@whatsupsancarlos.com if you would like to donate. We have several court sponsorships and commemorative bricks of various levels that recognize the donations that went above and beyond to make this project a success. You can have your name or business name on a court or on the sponsors’ wall. You can read more about it on our website.

Please consider buying a brick. Bricks will be prominently featured on a beautiful focal accent wall just inside the court entrance / exit. The following levels are available:

• $5000 USD or more (100,000 pesos) Diamond
• $2500 USD or more (50,000 pesos) Platinum
• $1000 USD (20,000 pesos) Gold
• $500 USD (10,000 pesos) Silver
• $250 USD (5,000 pesos) Bronze

You can also donate through our GoFundMe campaign. Every little bit helps. Thank you in advance.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Great times at the Pickleball Posada at La Calaca restaurant

Thanks to the generous support of the pickleball community, 45 kids received presents at the La Manga Posada and enough money was raised to buy a pickleball net for the court that the Management Team is going to set up at the school in La Manga.

The GLP Tournament was a huge success and everyone loved playing on our beautiful new courts. Thank you to the tournament sponsors and court maintenance sponsors (listed below) – your support is very much appreciated.

Helle Sparre Dynamite Doubles clinic, January 21 & 22

Pickleball Pro, Helle Sparre, is widely recognized for her Dynamite Doubles training program which she will be conducting on January 21 & 22 and 24 & 25, 2023 in San Carlos.

Helle Sparre will offer these four, 4 hour clinics:

• Group A: 9am – 11am on Saturday, January 21 at Mirador Courts and 12:00pm – 2:00pm on Sunday, January 22 at Ranchitos
• Group B: 9am – 11am on Sunday, January 22 at Mirador Courts and 12:00pm – 2:00pm Saturday January 21 at Ranchitos
• Group C: 9am – 11am on Tuesday, January 24 at Mirador Courts and 12:00pm – 2:00pm on Wednesday, January 25 at Ranchitos
• Group D: 9am – 11am on Wednesday, January 25 at Mirador Courts and 12:00pm – 2:00pm Tuesday January 24 at Ranchitos

There are 8 spots available in each clinic. First come, first served, so please register now by completing the form and clicking the payment link.

Closer to the clinic date, we will let you know if you’re in Group A, B, C, or D. If you can’t do a particular date, make a note in the comments and we’ll accommodate you.

The cost for the 4 hour clinic is $125 USD. Helle has very generously volunteered to donate all proceeds to our new court construction.

Skills & Drills and Lessons

The following Skills & Drills and Lessons are open to all San Carlos Pickleball Members at no extra cost:

• Skills and Drills with Deb three weeks in a row Mondays at 11am at the Ranchitos Courts, starting January 2. This is intermediate skills and drills (no beginners please). Max of 12 participants. Please register by emailing Debbie at d_forrester@yahoo.com.

• Beginner Pickleball with T. Tell your friends that always wanted to learn pickleball that this is their chance! On Wednesdays at 11am at Mirador courts, T will be teaching beginner pickleball. The total class is two days, one hour per day. After that you will be ready to play! Starts on Wednesday, January 11. To register, email T at theresamelius23@gmail.com.

Round Robins

Tuesday Round Robin

Tuesday afternoon Round Robin with Kevin. Back by popular demand — the Round Robin that fills in minutes! Don’t hesitate to Join.

WHAT: rotating partner skill level round robin

WHEN: every Tuesday at 3:00pm (arrive 15 minutes early to check in and warm up)

WHERE: Ranchitos courts

WHO: open to all San Carlos Pickleball Club members

COST: 100 pesos to support the San Carlos Pickleball Club and to compensate the organizer

Players interested in participating in the Tuesday Round Robin should join this WhatsApp group for more information and for registration instructions.

Sunday Round Robin

The Sunday Round Robin has returned! Thank you Art Linblad. It’s the best way to spend a Sunday morning.

The round robin starts at 8:30am at Ranchitos Courts. It’s open (no ratings) play, open to the first 35 to show up before 8:20am.

The Sunday Round Robin is open to all San Carlos Pickleball Members at no extra cost.

After 8:20am, any late comers will be able to join only IF there are fewer than 28 prompt picklers AND if the tardy pickler eliminates the need for byes. In all fairness to those that arrive on time, that would apply only in the circumstance that fewer than 28 people arrive on time. For example, if there happens to be 27 prompt picklers and one tardy pickler, that person could join the rotation. If, on the other hand, there are 27 prompt picklers and 2 tardy picklers, only one of the 2 could join the rotation.

Tournaments

Mark your Calendars! We’ll have a lot more information on these 3 tournaments soon, but for now, save the dates and find your partner(s) for the Grand Opening Tournament.

Valentines Day Blind Date Round Robin

A fun format that hasn’t been done in San Carlos. Don’t worry, you don’t need a partner. You will be paired up with similar skilled players in a grouping of 10 players: 5 men and 5 women. Once you have met your “date” you will play the entire Round Robin with that person. We will play one game to 21 — regular scoring with a record kept of wins/losses. You will play a minimum of 4 games in this format.

When: Tuesday, February 14 at the Ranchitos Courts. Check-in will begin at 8:15am and play begins at 9:00am.

Sign Up: Please email T at theresamelius23@gmail.com. In the email, list your full name, a phone number and your email address and what you think your skill level is. We would encourage all levels of players to join in for a fun day on the courts. We are looking at levels of 3.0-3.49; 3.5-3.99; 4.0-4.5+

Grandes Ligas de Pickleball Tournament

The Next GLP 3 day Tournament will be February 24 – 26 at the Ranchitos Courts. Guapos are going down!

Each player is guaranteed 4 matches (8 games) plus the Round Robin on Friday.

Cost: $1000 MXN

Register here.

San Carlos Grand Opening Tournament

March 16, 17, 18, 19 San Carlos Grand Opening Tournament! The San Carlos Pickleball Club will be partnering with the Gearbox Tour to bring you an amazing International tournament.

Mirador & Ranchitos Schedules

New Court Construction Update

On December 9, we opened the first 7 courts and we’ve been happily playing on them since. I’d be surprised if there are courts that have a better sunset than ours.

The court building crew arrived from Mexico City and started on the next 7 courts in mid December.

We received the architect’s plans and will get quotes for the center area and hopefully start work on it in January.