Spring Newsletter 2024
Winter Survey
Thank you for taking the time to fill out the survey. Your feedback is extremely helpful as we plan for the upcoming outdoor season and next fall and winter’s indoor season.
There were hundreds of positive comments, but when I reviewed them, it was clear that extending the hours to 2 pm and offering drills on court 7 were two of the top positive changes this year. Also, your appreciation of the Committee and our community as a whole was very clear! THANK YOU!!!
There were lots of great suggestions regarding the facility that we will be taking to the management for next fall, including, but not limited to new nets, tinting the glass doors, re-taping court 7 and a blind to block the lights from the front desk. We are also working with XL for more evening and weekend hours & league play.Summer Outdoor Schedule.
Summer Outside Schedule
Open Play Daily 7:30 am - 12 pm
4 courts of all skill levels, 2 courts of Advanced, 3.5+ play
Slow Go Daily 12 pm - 2 pm
This is for people looking for a slower-paced game focused on placement over power. No slamming! This is a great opportunity for newer players to gain confidence or to recover post-injury.
Tween & Teen Day - Friday’s 2 pm - 4 pm (Starting in June)
This is for kids looking for other kids to play with this summer! These are not lessons; balls are available, but you must bring a paddle.
Dink & Dine - 5 pm - 8 pm. 1st Wednesday of the month, rain date the following week. (Starting in May)
This is a fun social night of casual play. Bring a snack to share! There will not be any Advanced courts this evening as the focus is on community building. All levels welcome!
Ladies DUPR League - Sunday’s 2 pm - 4 pm (Starting in June)
Gendered competitive play. All skill levels are welcome. Your games will be recorded and reported to DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating). You will play each game with a different partner. No RSVP, just show up any time during the time block!
Men’s DUPR League - Sunday’s 4 pm - 6 pm (Starting in June)
Gendered competitive play. All skill levels are welcome. Your games will be recorded and reported to DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating). You will play each game with a different partner. No RSVP, just show up any time during the time block!
Block Party
May 31 (Rain Date June 7)
5 pm - 8 pm
Music, Open Play, Italian Sandwiches, and Soda will be provided. Bring a snack, side dish, or dessert to share.
$5 Per Person; tickets will be available for sale on the courts starting in May. Cash or Venmo
Back to Beach Street Tournament
Saturday, June 1 (6/8 rain date)
3.0 Men’s Doubles, 3.5 Women’s Doubles, 3.5 Men’s Doubles, & 4.0 Men’s Doubles
Sunday, June 2 (6/9 rain date)
3.0 Women’s, 3.5 Mixed Doubles, 4.0 Mixed Doubles & 4.0 Women’s Doubles
Tournament results will be reported to DUPR.
Sign Up HERE!
Other News
New USAPA Ambassador
Congratulations to Michael Lodge-Paolini; he was recently named the newest USA Pickleball Association Ambassador for Southern Maine. Mike is a passionate player who will serve our community well!
A Note from John Pelletier & Norm Bernier
Thank you to the WONDERFUL players who gave us the generous gift card and note. Both of us get great joy when we see players improve… And you all do! John & Norm
Parking at Beach Street Courts
The parking map has been updated on the website. The two most notable changes are:
The “No Parking” on Beach Street's north side has been extended further west towards the daycare facility. Parking on the south side of the street is allowed, but please note that it is still illegal to park within 10 feet of a crosswalk in Maine.
Parking is now allowed on the south side of Summer Street, and the Little League field gate will remain unlocked. Please ensure you park all the way off the road when parking so traffic is not impacted.
Also Remember, there is no parking in the school district lot M-F 8 am - 4 pm year round.
Parking Map - updated for Spring 2024
Serving
While the PPA did run an experiment regarding a change in rules for serving, both the USAPA and the PPA are NOT making any changes at this time.
Your 2024 Saco Pickleball Committee
Rick Cote, Joan Cotsifas, Bernie Forcier, Kevin Hedberg, Marie Hedberg, Mike Lodge-Paolini, Garron Mailman, Katharine Paolini, Gillian Vincent, Judy Martin (Winter), & Penny Whitney-Asdourian (Summer)
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