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!
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!
