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