Hola San Carlos Pickleballers,
Bienvenidos to the latest edition of our newsletter. As we welcome fall in beautiful San Carlos, we’re excited to see the return of our snowbird members! The courts are buzzing, and our Tuesday Round Robin is filling up every week, and our Sunday one is getting busier each week.
This season promises to be a great one, with plenty of exciting events on the schedule. From tournaments to social gatherings, there’s something for everyone.
Get ready for a fantastic season of pickleball in San Carlos. We can’t wait to see you on the courts!
San Carlos Pickleball Club
San Carlos Pickleball Updates from the Board
As you know, at San Carlos Pickleball Club we are committed to providing you with the best coaching and ensuring our instructors are highly certified to meet your needs. That’s why we are proud to announce that our club now has two certified instructors: Ryan Kuiken holds an IPTPA Level 1 Certification and Kevin Duff, our Club Pro, holds an IPTPA Level 2 Certification and serves as one of only two IPTPA Directors in all of Mexico. If you want to improve your game or need more information about pickleball lessons, you can find more about it in this newsletter — just scroll down.
And as friendly reminder, we are no longer supplying daily use of pickleballs for open play. Balls will be provided for organized play that is listed in Court Reserve and club sponsored paid events. Please be prepared to supply your own balls or you can also purchase them in our Pro Shop for 60 pesos each.
We hope to see you at the courts.
Board of Directors of SCPA
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. Starting in November, we’ll kick off with a couple of great tournaments that you won’t want to miss.
Mark your calendars, bring your friends to San Carlos, and prepare for an unforgettable season of pickleball at San Carlos Pickleball Club. Stay tuned for more details.
Mark Mulligan Welcome Back Party!
Thursday, October 24 | 5pm – 8pm
Join us on Thursday, October 24 at 5:00pm at Seaside Hacienda for the Mark Mulligan Welcome Back Party! This event is open to the whole community, with food sales being generously donated to the San Carlos Pickleball Club.
Come enjoy great music, food, and good vibes while supporting our club. Don’t miss out on this amazing evening! Get your FREE tickets at Seaside Hacienda or with Karen Stewart.
Please bring you chair, whatever you are drinking, and lot of energy to sing along with Mark.
Torneo Open – by Match Point, November 1 – 3
There is still time to register for the TORNEO OPEN EDICIÓN 2 by Match Point happening at the San Carlos Pickleball Club from November 1 – 3, 2024.
This is your opportunity to showcase your skills and compete for a Prize Pool of $80,000 pesos for Open and $48,000 pesos for the general divisions. All on your home courts.
For registration click here —> (link to online registration), but if you have any questions you can WhatsApp Belem Garcia at +52 622-142-4821.
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 fun.
Join us in San Carlos for an unforgettable experience! Online registration is coming soon in Pickleball Brackets.
Save the Date: Friendsgiving Chef Festival – November 20
Join us for a special Friendsgiving Chef Festival on Wednesday, November 20! We’re inviting everyone to come together at the San Carlos Pickleball Club for a day of great food and community as we raise funds for our construction projects.
This festival will feature a variety of local restaurants, each offering a taste of their signature dishes. It’s the perfect way to support a great cause while enjoying delicious food, drinks and good company.
Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to see you there!
SCPC Holiday Party, Wednesday, December 11
Member Spotlight: Karen Stewart
I moved to San Carlos from Colorado Springs in 2002. Over the years, I’ve lived in Phoenix, New York, Paris, Toronto, and Colorado Springs, but for over 20 years I call this beautiful town home.
I have 5 amazing children and 22 grandchildren, all of whom share my love for pickleball. I first started playing in 2012 when I built a pickleball court in my backyard, and it’s been a rewarding journey ever since. I am one of the co-founders of San Carlos Pickleball Association and currently serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
Pickleball is always a learning process, and I enjoy every step of it.
What’s On
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.
Pickleball Lessons
Improve your pickleball skills with instruction from our very own pickleball teaching pro, Kevin Duff.
- 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
For more information about the lessons, please send a WhatsApp message to Kevin at +52 622-147-2979.
Get to know more about our Club Instructors: Kevin Duff
Kevin Duff has been playing and teaching pickleball for over ten years and is a 5.0 level player. He recently renewed his International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) Level 2 certification and serves as one of only two IPTPA Directors in Mexico.
Kevin has a passion for studying the evolution of the game and teaching new and innovative strategies and techniques. In addition to his pickleball expertise, Kevin brings a deep understanding of sports performance, injury prevention, and teaching methodology, drawing on his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Master’s degrees in Physical Therapy and Public Health.
This season, Kevin will be offering a range of pickleball services, including video assessments, lessons, drill sessions, workshops, tournament preparation, and ongoing coaching. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, refine your strategy, or prepare for competition, Kevin’s well-rounded background and personalized approach will help you take your game to the next level.
Get this Season’s Club T-shirt
Order your Club T-shirt!
Order your Commemorative T-Shirts (we also have ladies razorback tank top style) and Support your San Carlos Pickleball Club!
- Cost: $350 pesos per shirt (price only if ordering in October)
- Personalization: Add your last name, first name, or nickname for an additional $50 pesos
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. Soon more groups will be added.
- 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.
- Fiesta Fridays – Fridays from 6:00pm | Free to members.
- Sorteo Sundays – Sundays at 7:30am (be there by 7:15am) | Free to members.
- Anytime a court isn’t reserved for scheduled play, it can be reserved for private play using Court Reserve.
NOTE: For 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!