Farewell Summer, Hello Autumn! at the San Carlos Pickleball Club
Farewell Summer, Hello Autumn! As summer came to a close, September surprised us with a big rainstorm, washing over our courts and marking a dramatic transition into autumn. Despite the wet weather, the spirit of the San Carlos Pickleball Club stayed strong!
Thank you to all our members for making the summer season vibrant and full of energy — from sunny matches to unforgettable tournaments.
Construction Update
Construction is moving full speed ahead, and the latest major feature is now going up in the center area. The momentum is real — and we couldn’t have done it without YOU!
Huge thanks to our incredible members — your energy, donations, and unwavering support are turning this dream into reality.
This new space is for all of us to enjoy, and it’s a true testament to what we can accomplish together.
Our vision for the San Carlos Pickleball Club is coming to life.
Stay tuned for the big reveal and more exciting updates as we count down to Oktoberfest!
Upcoming Tournaments & Events
Official tournament calendar for the Autumn & Winter 2025 – 2026 Season
Plan ahead for another unforgettable season of pickleball, friendship, and fun in beautiful San Carlos, Mexico!
Oktoberfest GLP Team-Style Tournament!
Get ready for one of the most fun and unique pickleball events of the year!
👥 Team Format
No need to bring your own team — the tournament director will create competitive teams from individual sign-ups. Teams will be balanced (2 men, 2 women where possible) for the ultimate competition. All ages & skill levels welcome!
🏓Game Format
Guaranteed 8 games (4 matches) per player
Conventional scoring for regular games
Rally scoring for Dream Breakers
Super fun, team-based atmosphere you won’t forget!
📅 Schedule
🍻 Fiesta Friday / Team Reveal Party – Oct 17 @ 5 PM (plus Bazaar & team practice)
🔥 Round Robin Saturday – Oct 18 @ 5 PM
🏆 Championship Sunday – Oct 19 @ 5 PM
💰 Registration (Sept 18 – Oct 15)
Members: $650 MXN
Non-Members: $750 MXN
Includes event entry + surprise souvenir!
📍 Location: San Carlos Pickleball Club
Don’t miss out — sign up now at this link and be part of the Oktoberfest fun on the courts!
Register for Oktoberfest here.
Skechers Pickleball Tour Mexico 2025
San Carlos Pickleball Club has been invited to co-host with Elevate Sports the closing leg of one of the most prestigious tours in the country, offering some of the biggest prizes of the year!
As part of this exciting partnership, we’re proud to announce that a Senior Category will be added specifically for our community — a rare addition not typically included in the tour’s format. And club members will get a $100 pesos discount per category.
Let’s get ready to rally, represent, and celebrate this milestone for our San Carlos pickleball family!
MEMBER DISCOUNT
To get the club member discount you need to select X on early bird discount and then add the respective code,
SCPC100-EARLY (For individual registration in 1 category)
SCPC100-EARLY-2 (For individual registration in 2 categories or doubles registration in 1 category)
SCPC100-EARLY-4 (For doubles registration in 2 categories)
For any question about registration feel free to contact Diego Zevada
Phone: +52 1 554-351-9512
Register for the Sketchers Tournament.
Pickle Smart Academy: New Membership Plans
The Pickle Smart Academy is a complete program designed to elevate your play, improve your health, and build lasting friendships, all in a fun and supportive environment. The academy takes a holistic approach, focusing not only on technical training but also on the physical, mental and social dimensions of competition.
As a member of the academy, you’ll be part of a complete experience that combines personal development, structured training, and community connection through the following activities and resources:
* Kickoff Party: You’ll have a chance to connect with fellow members and start building the sense of community that defines the academy experience.
* Monthly Meetups: Each month, you’re invited to a themed meetup where you can learn through off-court presentations, sharpen your game with on-court instruction, enjoy social play, or take part in friendly competition.
* Academy WhatsApp Group: Join the group to stay in the loop with announcements, get weekly instructional content, and take part in ongoing discussions with fellow members.
* Fitness Manual: This evidence-based fitness manual includes over 100 exercises tailored to the physical demands of pickleball, providing you with structured training protocols for flexibility, strength, power, agility, and speed to boost your performance, prevent injury, and support your long-term mobility.
* Mindset Manual: This training guide features 50 practical strategies to help you build clarity, confidence, and composure through research-backed tools drawn from sport psychology, neuroscience, and elite performance.
* Drill Manual: To truly improve, you need more than just play – you need focused, structured drilling, and this manual gives you over 50 drills using the 3S framework (shots, scenarios, simulations) to help you build, refine, and apply your skills with purpose.
* Weekly Group Training Sessions: Each week, you’ll take part in group training sessions that combines focused coaching with the 3S drilling approach (shots, scenarios, and simulations) to help you progress from technical practice to competitive match play.
* Skill Share Program: Be challenged by drilling or playing with players above your level, and mentor players below your level to grain credits for more advanced sessions.
* Farewell Party: Wrap up the season at the farewell party with casual games, plenty of time to socialize, a fun awards ceremony, and your very own custom pickleball playing card to take home as a keepsake.
As an academy member, you’ll have access to a variety of instructional services designed to fit your goals, learning style, and schedule. Private, semi-private, and group lessons offer focused coaching on technique, positioning, and strategy, with video and written feedback to help track your progress. Workshops let you dive deep into specific themes like shot mechanics and tactical decision-making, combining targeted drills, group discussion, and take-home resources. When you’re looking for clarity on what to improve, assessments are a smart choice – whether it’s a gameplay assessment with live coaching or a full video assessment with a video log, detailed report and roadmap for improvement. And if you’re entering a competition, tournament coaching provides pre-match preparation, real-time support, and post-match review to help you and your partner perform with confidence.
The academy has three membership plans. The Standard plan offers a flexible pay-per-service plan based on your personal needs. The fee for this plan is applied as credit for instructional services. The Plus and Pro memberships are all-inclusive plans with regularly scheduled instruction, added support, and added benefits. All members receive an approximate 20% discount on all instruction not included in their membership.
More details about the academy & membership plans here.
Pickle Fit Classes: Improve your Health and Pickleball Fitness!
New this year, Pickle Fit classes are a way for you to work on your pickleball-specific fitness! The classes focus on improving your strength,
Viva Mexico at the Courts
A Fun Night at Weekly Táctica Tuesday — September 16!
Not even the holiday could stop the fun — on the contrary, we embraced Mexico’s Independence Day celebration with joy, pride, and plenty of good vibes at our weekly Táctica Tuesday!
Social Impact Program
A huge THANK YOU to all the volunteers and supporters — because of you, our Monday lessons haven’t missed a beat! Recently, the orphanage had a small issue with their van, so the kids have been arriving in groups — some on Mondays, others on Tuesdays. But good news: their big van will be back on the road soon, and we’ll be welcoming 45 kids every Monday once again! We’re especially excited to see our winter volunteers returning soon!
Here’s what’s been happening:
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Before the end of summer school vacation last month, we ended the season with a fun-filled pool party — all 45 kids and teens arrived together in a big yellow bus! What a memorable way to close the summer!
Every Monday, the little ones enjoy their lessons followed by treats — from pizza parties to fruit and snacks! -
Every Tuesday, the teens that have shown big progress join us at Táctica Tuesday, where they get to play and enjoy a delicious dinner at the courts.
All of this is possible thanks to our volunteers and generous donors. From the bottom of our hearts — thank you.
As we head into a new season, we’re more inspired than ever to continue supporting this amazing group of kids. If you’d like to contribute to the social program or support the orphanage, please contact: Mariel Rivera (Management Team) +52 622 107 0085
Together, we’re making a difference — one game, one smile, one child at a time.
Member of the Summer
We are proud to recognize Quyen Trinh as our MVP of the summer!
Quyen has gone above and beyond:
✨ Leading and organizing the kids’ program (always bringing treats & drinks the kids love)
✨ Building a special bond with the kids — they absolutely adore her!
✨ Serving as a true ambassador for SCPC by welcoming new players and encouraging them to join our membership and events
✨ Volunteering with Enrique on maintenance projects and helping wherever needed
✨ Creating a summer pickleball group so everyone here could keep playing and connecting
✨ Bringing endless energy and a positive attitude that lifts the whole club.
Quyen, thank you for everything you do for the San Carlos Pickleball Club! You are an inspiration and a huge part of what makes this community so special.
power, agility and speed. You can expect improved reaction time, quicker court coverage, greater endurance and fewer aches and pains if you regularly complete structured pickleball fitness training. Ultimately, doing so will allow you to improve your health, spend more time on the court, compete at a higher level, and get even more enjoyment playing the sport you love.
1 class:
SCPC members 100pesos, Pickle Smart Academy members 80 pesos
5 class punch card:
SCPC members 450pesos, Pickle Smart Academy members 350 pesos
10 class punch card:
SCPC members 800 pesos, Pickle Smart Academy members 650 pesos
Táctica Tuesday for the whole family
Táctica Tuesday offers the best weekly competition experience among friends, with fun and competitive games, featuring courts for all skill levels, in a family-friendly environment… and with the most spectacular sunsets!
Already 734 players have been a part of Táctica’s history, let´s go for more!
⏰ Schedule: Every Tuesday at 7:00pm
⏳ Duration: Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours
📍Only at San Carlos Pickleball Club
Registration is required for all players, including kids and teens.
Costs:
Adults (Táctica Tuesday): $150 MXN
Táctica Kids & Teens: $100 MXN
Club members: $100 MXN
We deeply thank our anonymous sponsors for supporting the talented children of Castaway Kids and Casa Hogar Ancla de Amor. Their generosity is priceless!
Join a vibrant and welcoming community!
Are you Ready to Learn Pickleball?
We are excited to welcome new players who join our all day membership and night events like Táctica Tuesday. To help everyone feel comfortable and fully understand the game, we offer beginner classes (in both Spanish and English):
Monday, 6:30pm
$350 MXN (adults)
$250 MXN (under 15 years of age)
(Includes class, use of equipment, and entry to a weekly event: Táctica Tuesday or Singles Thursday)
At San Carlos Pickleball Club, the sport is for everyone. Families and children from low-income backgrounds that apply to the social impact program with Castaway Kids and Ancla de Amor receive a 100% scholarship for our weekly classes.
See you on the courts!
Contact Darren at 622-165-1762 or Mariel at 622-107-0085 for more info and registration.
October Court Schedule and Activities
Check out our weekly Event Calendar for October. As the weather starts to cool down, some groups will be added.
Walk-in events:
- Open Play – Monday to Saturday from 8:00am to 11:00am. Courts are divided into self-rated groups: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Paddle Stacking within each group. Free to members.
- Sorteo Sundays – Sundays at 7:30am (be there by 7:15am). First come – first served for all skills levels, limited to 70 people. Free to members.
- We recommend to organize open play inviting players in the Community chat group and Summer players chat group to ensure participation.
- Events that you need to Register for in advance:
- Táctica Tuesday (skill-based Round Robin) – 7:00pm (arrive by 6:45pm). $100 pesos for members and $150 pesos for non-members.
- Singles Thursdays fun and dynamic 1-on-1 format that improves your shot placement, builds endurance, and gives you tons of focused repetition — perfect for training and developing your skills 🎯 7:00pm (arrive by 6:45pm). $100 pesos for members and $150 pesos for non-members.
Ask Darren to add you to the groups or scan QR code. 🎯
Anytime a court isn’t reserved for scheduled play, you’re welcome to use it to practice or for private play.
Plan your week and join in on the action!