Hola San Carlos Pickleballers,
Bienvenidos to the latest edition of our newsletter. As the cooler season settles in, especially up north, we’re happy to see our “snowbird” members returning to San Carlos! Our courts are buzzing with activity each day, especially during morning open play. It’s a joy to reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new friends to our pickleball community.
We have plenty of organized group play opportunities for all levels, making it easy to find a game that suits your skills and interests. Our Tuesday Round Robin has been in high demand for the last month — it even has a waitlist! If you’re hoping to join, don’t delay in signing up on the WhatsApp Chat.
And don’t forget, our Friendsgiving Chef Festival is just around the corner! This promises to be a fantastic event filled with local flavors, great company, and support for our club projects and pickleball scholarships for kids. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone out on the courts and at the festival on Wednesday!
San Carlos Pickleball Club
Message from the Board
Welcome Home to all who have already arrived.The SCPC is happy to be bustling again! We are looking forward to kicking off our new pickleball season with a lot of events that will be fun for everyone with daily open play, organized group play, tournaments, social hours, and parties.
As the first event, Friendsgiving Chef Festival, is approaching soon, we are already working on the next event! A Christmas Posada! Mark your Calendars now with more details to follow in this newsletter – it will be on Thursday, December 12 at La Palapa Griega. Can you already hear the Jingle Bells????
This summer we have worked hard to prepare quotes for the next building phase and are ready to start implementing the building campaign. We will be sharing the details for the future of the club at these events, so buy your tickets to Friendsgiving Chef Festival and the Christmas party to see what lies ahead and how you can get involved.
Remember as we reveal the building plans, we did not increase dues this year. We want every member to have a personal stake in each phase of the building campaign. This is your home, and we need your financial support to continue the growth through attending paid events and the fundraising campaign that will be in full swing very soon. Please remember we have a 501c3 and Mexican AC non-profit status for any cash donation. With the exchange rate now, it is a great time to make your dollars go farther to help your club.
Again, Welcome home! If you are still on your way… We will see you soon!
Board of Directors of SCPA
Recognizing our valued Court Sponsors: Vive Real Estate
The San Carlos Pickleball Association is proud to recognize and express our deep gratitude to one of our dedicated sponsors, Vive Real Estate. Their unwavering support has been instrumental in helping us grow our community and promote the sport of pickleball in San Carlos.
Tournaments & Events 2024 – 2025
Check out our Tournament Season ahead!
Our 2024 – 2025 tournament calendar is packed and we’ve got some fantastic events lined up for you. Our next tournament is next year, but 2025 is just around the corner.
Mark your calendars and bring your friends to San Carlos. Stay tuned for more details.
San Carlos Friendsgiving Chef Festival
Wednesday, November 20 at 5:00pm
Join us this upcoming Wednesday to enjoy the delicious cuisine from 14 amazing local restaurants, each serving up a taste of their unique flavors. It’s a wonderful opportunity to gather as a community, enjoy fantastic food, dance with Sangre Latina Band and support a good cause.
📍 Where: San Carlos Pickleball Club
📅 When: Wednesday, November 20 at 5:00pm
🎟 Tickets: Limited seating, so please get your tickets in advance from the Pickleball Club with Enrique, the club Food truck Mama Totoi, La Calaca, Colibri, Mariscos del Rey, La Combi, Seaside Realty, First Step, RE/MAX, Vive Real Estate and Coldwell Banker.
*All proceeds will go towards supporting pickleball scholarships for kids and funding essential construction projects at the Club.*
For Wine Lovers:
* Bring your own wine for a 200 pesos corkage fee per bottle.
* Or pre-order house wine for 350 pesos per bottle to be served at your table.
A full cash bar will also be available throughout the evening. Bring you court shoes if you want to get in some games, but do not forget to bring energy to dance during this festival. We hope to see you there!
Christmas Pickleball Posada Update – Thursday, December 12 at 5:30pm
SAVE THE DATE: Our Christmas Posada is now scheduled for Thursday, December 12! Here are the details to get you ready for a festive evening:
🍽️ There will be two food options:
BBQ Baby Back Ribs (3/4 rack), served with a baked potato and Greek salad
Shrimp Tacos Gobernador on flour tortillas, served with salsa and guacamole
🎂 Dessert: A special Cake
🍸 Cash Bar: La Palapa is offering a 20% discount on all drinks!
🎶 Live Music by Sensa Nova from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.
Cost: 600 pesos per person. A portion of each ticket will help fund our club’s construction projects.
More details about the event and how to get tickets for our Christmas Pickleball Posada coming soon. We will keep you posted on our Facebook page and WhatsApp Community Group.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
LATAM Games & Sombrero Showdown Tournament in February!
Join us in February for an action-packed week of pickleball in San Carlos, featuring two exciting tournaments that you can participate in individually or as part of the full event:
Sombrero Showdown Tournament – February 5 – 6: Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles.
Celebration Day (or day off for those who prefer to rest) – February 7.
LATAM Games – February 8 – 9: A fun team-play tournament.
You can choose to compete in either one or both tournaments—it’s up to you! Bring your friends to San Carlos, book your travels and prepare for an incredible week of pickleball and beach in San Carlos.
Online registration OPEN for Sombrero Showdown at Pickleball Brackets.
Get ready for two exciting Team-Style Tournaments in 2025!
Mark your calendars for the two upcoming team-style tournaments:
📅 January 10 – 12 GLP Tournament Weekend
📅 March 14 – 15 GLP Tournament Weekend
Both events at the San Carlos Pickleball Club promise to be action-packed and fun! Open to players of all levels. Registration will open soon, so start gathering your teams and keep an eye out for announcements!
Member Spotlight: Fabian Sanchez
I was born in Durango, but my family moved to San Carlos when I was just six months old. San Carlos has been my home for 48 wonderful years, and I wouldn’t trade it for any place in the world. I absolutely love my San Carlitos.
My pickleball journey began during the COVID pandemic, thanks to an invitation from Ron Halverson and Karen Stewart. Later, Terry and Angie Parmely made it their mission to get my wife, Fabiola, and me completely hooked on the game — and they succeeded!I’m proud to have been part of the team that helped build the Club’s walls and prepared the ground for the courts’ construction. Now, I am a Board Member and want to continue building this beautiful community.
Fabiola and I share a competitive spirit in every sport we play, always striving to improve. Personally, one of my goals is to sharpen my skills at the net and continue enjoying the journey of becoming a better player.
Pickleball Workshops, Lessons and Dinks & Drills
Improve your pickleball skills with instruction from our very own pickleball teaching pro, Kevin Duff.
Workshops
Every Wednesday there will be a different workshop to improve your pickleball skills. Please check Court Reserve for more information.
Lessons
- Private (one person): 1,200 pesos/hour
- Semi-private (two people): 700 pesos/person/hour
- Semi-private (three people): 600 pesos/person/hour
- Group (four to eight people): 500 pesos/person/hour
Dinks & Drills
Sharpen your skills with Kevin’s Dinks & Drills sessions, held every Friday. Sessions are divided by skill level to an effective practice. Please check Court Reserve for more information.
Pickle Smart Academy at SCPC by Kevin Duff
The Pickle Smart Academy by Kevin is here to help you grow, refine, and master your pickleball skills in a cutting-edge and supportive environment. If you’re willing to make the commitment, then the Academy is ready to give you the tools, coaching, and support you need to succeed. There are no specific fees to join the Academy other than the requirement that you invest 5,000 pesos on instruction over the course of the season (November 1st – May 31st). Currently there are 20 players registered in the Academy and there is only room for 10 more!
Click <HERE> for more information about Pickle Smart Academy.
For more information about the workshops, lessons, dinks & drills, or the Pickle Smart Academy, please send a WhatsApp message to Kevin at +52 622-147-2979.
You can now rent a pickleball machine at our club!
Thanks to a recent generous donation, the Erne Pickleball Machine is available for use at San Carlos Pickleball Club
Rental rates:
- 200 pesos per hour for members
- 300 pesos for non-members (plus daily pass).
To operate the machine, simply download the Erne App on your phone. Please note that the machine is available during the following hours: 7:00am to 11:00am and 5:00pm to 9:00pm. You can reserve in Court Reserve or with Enrique at +52 622-162-6652.
Take advantage of this great new feature and elevate your pickleball practice!
Click here to download the Erne App on Android devices and click here to download it from the Apple store. And, you can download the Erne manual for tips on drills and how to operate it.
Vendor Registration
We have created a registration / application form for any vendor interested in selling products at the club. This is part of our efforts to improve administration and ensure smooth operations.
If you’d like to offer your products at our events, in the club or our communication channels, please fill out the form to register. Thank you for helping us keep things organized!
Please fill in and submit the application in this link. We will review each case and get back to you as soon as we can.
Order your Club T-shirt!
- Cost: $350 pesos per shirt
- Personalization: Add your last name, first name, or nickname for an additional $50 pesos
- We also have ladies razorback tank top style
Ordering merchandise directly from the official pro shop supports the sustainability of the Club’s operations, allowing us to maintain current membership prices.
Group Orders: We can also assist you in creating unique t-shirts for your team, company or group.
Thank you for your support!
Court Schedule and Activities
Check out our weekly Event Calendar packed with organized play, open play and social round robins at the San Carlos Pickleball Club.
For your comfort and safety, group play is early morning or after sunset. Please contact those groups if you want more information about the play times.
Here are explanations about the organized groups and events you see in the calendar:
- Open Play is every morning – you can choose between Challenge Court or Paddle Stacking. Free to members.
- Pickleball Pals: Mondays and Fridays at 8:00am, mixed round robin. Free to members.
- Dinking Divas: Ladies Round Robin. 3.5 and above skill level. Free to members.
- Hot Shots: Ladies Round Robin open to all skill levels. First come – first served; limited to 31 players. Free to members.
- AAA Pods. Organized group for players over 3.0. Ask Al Dadswell to be added to the group. Free to members.
- Tactica Tuesday (skill-based Round Robin) – 6:30pm | 100 pesos for members and 150 pesos for non-members.
- Fiesta Fridays – Fridays from 6:00pm | Open Play at night; we never know how many people will join but it is free to members.
- Sorteo Sundays – Sundays at 9:00am (be there by 8:45am) | First come – first served for all skills levels, limit to 70 people. Free to members.
- Anytime a court isn’t reserved for scheduled play, it can be reserved for private play using Court Reserve.
NOTE: For events like Workshops or Dinks & Drills, please visit Court Reserve for registration and/or pricing or contact Kevin Duff.
Plan your week and join in on the action!