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.