Hola San Carlos Pickleballers,
Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter. As the fall & winter season approaches, we’re thrilled to start welcoming you all back to San Carlos Pickleball Club! It still feels like summer in San Carlos but winter is just around the corner and we’ve lined up a fantastic calendar of events to make this season unforgettable. From our Friendsgiving Chef Festival (our welcome party) to the Christmas Pickleball Dinner, and of course, plenty of exciting tournaments in between – – there’s something for everyone!
Get ready for a fun-filled season of pickleball and great memories in San Carlos. We can’t wait to see you on the courts!
San Carlos Pickleball Club
San Carlos Pickleball Updates from the Board
We are very excited to start the new 2024 – 2025 Pickleball Season, and have all our pickleball family back in San Carlos! Rest assured, your SCPC Board has been hard at work all summer planning and making exciting changes! Most of you have been waiting to hear what is planned for this coming year. I hope this gets you as excited as we are!
First, we are happy to announce there will be NO increase in the dues paid for your membership. We will keep the current Membership rates (Mexican Pesos):
Yearly – $5000
Monthly – $1200
Weekly – $1,000 (new payment option)
Daily – $200
With prices increasing in other areas of our lives, we want San Carlos Pickleball to be a fun, economical place to enjoy. With this decision we are no longer supplying daily use pickleballs. Balls will be provided for any paid club sponsored events. Please be prepared to supply your own balls for any rec play starting this season. In addition, balls and many of your pickleball needs may be purchased from the new Pro Shop, located in the new building at the courts. Be sure to stop by and see the selections available.
With the growth of our club, comes the growth of the Board. We are very excited to announce that Fabian Sanchez will be joining the board! Fabian is a licensed structural engineer and Co-owner of Sanchez Arquitectos along with his brother Carlos, and he brings many years of building experience to help with the club’s future construction. He is a great addition and will oversee the construction of the new building, parking lot, and center area. Next time you play with him, be sure to welcome him on board!
We look forward to seeing everyone very soon!
Board of Directors of SCPA
Recognizing our valued Court Sponsors: Coldwell Banker Encantado
The San Carlos Pickleball Association is proud to recognize and express our deep gratitude to one of our dedicated sponsors, Coldwell Banker Encantado. Their unwavering support has been instrumental in helping us grow our community and promote the sport of pickleball in San Carlos.
About Coldwell Banker Encantado
Coldwell Banker Encantado Realty is a real estate company with experienced agents in San Carlos. They offer full-service real estate sales and property management for residential and commercial properties, with 15 real estate agents ready to find the best options, and a property management department with over 19 years of experience in Mexico. Their name is recognized and trusted locally, nationally, and internationally.
Coldwell Banker Encantado Realty has won several awards over the past 9 years, including top sales agent awards and office awards for being the best of the best among Coldwell Banker companies throughout Mexico.
Your real estate investment is as important to Coldwell Banker Encantado Realty as it is to you, and they strive to exceed your expectations with quality care, market expertise, and high ethical standards. They even guarantee their service! Service you expect, people you trust, experience you need.
Check their website for more information.
Tournaments & Events 2024 – 2025
Get ready for an exciting Tournament Season ahead!
Our 2024 – 2025 tournament calendar is now available, 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
Join us on Thursday, October 24 at Seaside Hacienda for the Mark Mulligan Welcome Back Party! This fun-filled 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! More information coming soon.
Torneo Open – by Match Point, November 1 – 3
Match Point invites you to participate in the TORNEO OPEN EDICIÓN 2, happening at the San Carlos Pickleball Club from November 1 – 3, 2024.
This is your chance to showcase your skills and compete with players from all over Mexico, USA and Canada 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, 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.
Friendsgiving Chef Festival – November 20
Join us for a special Friendsgiving Chef Festival on Wednesday, November 20! We’re inviting everyone to come together to 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!
Save the Date: San Carlos Pickleball Club Holiday Party
Member Spotlight: Carlos Dessens
I was born in Guaymas, Sonora, but spent most of my life in Hermosillo, where I completed my university degree and developed businesses with my brother. My children also grew up in Hermosillo.
Around eight years ago, when I started dating my now-wife, Tammi, I would come to San Carlos on weekends. It was during these trips that I discovered pickleball, which quickly became a passion. After years of playing tennis, I found myself drawn to pickleball and have since replaced tennis with this exciting sport.
The Biggest Myth in Pickleball: Forehand Takes the Middle
By Kevin Duff – Club Pro at SCPC
The common belief that the “forehand takes the middle” in pickleball is becoming outdated as the game evolves. While it was once considered an effective strategy, relying solely on the forehand to cover the middle no longer applies, especially at higher levels of play. This myth originated from the assumption that the forehand is typically stronger, but it overlooks key factors such as the strength of a player’s backhand and the geometry of the court. In today’s game, the most effective strategy for covering the middle is more nuanced and depends on various elements, including player strengths and positioning.
If you want to read more about this insightful article (and check the graphics that illustrates the examples), “The Biggest Myth in Pickleball: Forehand Takes the Middle,” please click the following link:—>[Read full article].
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): 800 pesos/person/hour
- Semi-private (three people): 600 pesos/person/hour
- Group (four to eight people): 500 pesos/person/hour
For more information about those lessons, please send a WhatsApp message to Kevin at +52 622-147-2979.
Visit our Pro Shop!
We’ve got everything you need for your pickleball game, including paddles, protective glasses, Franklin balls, and club wear. Stop by to gear up and show your support for the San Carlos Pickleball Club!
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.
- 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!