What is Pickleball?
After a very busy summer of outdoor activity we have made some plans for the indoor fall season of pickleball at the CKPC.
2020 CKPC Memberships now available online
If you currently are not a member of the CKPC, join now to enjoy the benefits of CKPC Membership including Member only court times, discounts on leagues, clinics, lessons and other events for the balance of 2019 and all of 2020 until December 31, 2020.
Adults 16 -64 years is still only $30 and Seniors 65+ is $25.
Register now at www.ckpickleball.com under Membership Forms.
2020 Membership cards have a blue background.
CKPC Member only court time
With our partner St. Clair College Chatham HealthPlex we have secured court time for CKPC members on the following dates and times
Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 am – 12 noon
Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 am – 12 noon
Friday, Oct. 25 from 6 pm – 8 pm
Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 am – 12 noon
Friday, Nov. 29 from 2 pm – 4 pm (Christmas Party this night)
Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 am – 12 noon
Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 am – 12 noon
Saturday, Dec. 21 from 10 am – 12 noon
As this is a CKPC rental of court time our members do not have to use a punch card or pay the day pass fee at the reception desk!
2019 Fall Pickleball League October and November
New time for Sunday League Play is 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm with 30 SPACES AVAILABLE FOR INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED PLAYERS 3.0+ on
5 Sundays in October and November – October 13, 20, 27, November 10 and 17 from 1:00 to 3:45 pm.
NOTE: The HealthPlex closes at 4 pm sharp and all people must exit the building BEFORE 4 pm.
NOTE: No league play on Sunday, November 2
FORMAT will be to play in groups of 4 or 5 playing rotating partners each game.
Players will be initially ranked by the convenor and will be grouped for matches with similarly skilled players as much as possible. Weekly the players will be divided into pairing of 4 or 5 people, depending on the numbers who are playing each week. Should not require substitutes with this plan.
Groups of 4 each player will play 6 games, 2 with each person first to 12 points (72 points total)
Groups of 5 each player will play 4 games, 1 with each person in group first to 18 points (72 points total).
Players and groups will be re-seeded weekly by the convenor based on the previous week results and best judgement of the convenor.
League play is open to non CKPC Members but CHATHAM-KENT PICKLEBALL CLUB 2019 – 2020 MEMBERS RECEIVE A $10 DISCOUNT ON LEAGUE PLAY!
REGULAR PRICE $35.00 – CKPC MEMBERS $25.00
CKPC MEMBERS USE COUPON CODE CKPCLEAGUE FOR $10 DISCOUNT ON LEAGUE REGISTRATION. Calculated at checkout.
Register at www.ckpickleball.com under EVENTS
Cost for this event does NOT include admittance to the HealthPlex. If not a member of the HealthPlex you must use a HealthPlex racquet sports card or purchase a day pass each week. New visitors to the HealthPlex can receive three free visits. Stop by the reception desk for details. Tours of the HealthPlex are available.
For more info contact the CKPC at 226-626-1956 or info@ckpickleball.com
2019 Pickleball Christmas Party
Friday, November 29, 2019. Dinner at 6:00 pm followed by musical guests SoulCat at the Canadian Belgium Dutch Club.
Described as “some of Chatham’s best musicians coming together as SOULCAT! IF YOU love classic rock and R & B, you have to check SoulCat out!!! We want to welcome band members; Al Trudell, Bob Wilson, Pat Crone, Mark Tremblay and Byron Harrett.
Everyone welcome! Enjoy good food, friends & a night out! Cash bar.
Canadian Belgium Dutch Club
34 Byng Ave, Chatham, ON N7M 3E2
CKPC Members $25 per person (use Coupon Code CKPICKLEBALL for $10 discount when registering)
Non CKPC Members $35 per person
Register at www.ckpickleball.com under EVENTS
Note: there is afternoon Pickleball at the HealthPlex this day for all ticket holders at the HealthPlex from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
Welcoming new players
To new players the HealthPlex offers on MOST Tuesday mornings for Beginner only pickleball sessions from 9 am to noon. Ron Rush and Jay Salisbury hope to attend when possible offering free instruction and tips. One or both of us will be there Tuesdays in October beginning Oct. 15.
Note Tuesday Oct. 8 is drop in pickleball for everyone due to Monday, Oct. 7 being Thanksgiving Day and the HealthPlex is closed.
CKPC Calendar Updated now
We have updated the google CK Pickleball Club’s calendar for HealthPlex activities now and if you have some events to add let us know at info@ckpickleball.com.
See the calendar at www.ckpickleball.com under EVENTs tab.
CLINICS with Sid and Carolyn Stevens
CLINIC 1 – Working as a Team for skill Level 3.0/3.5
Saturday, October 19 from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm at St. Clair College Chatham HealthPlex
Format: Instruction, Practice, Fun Game, Personalized Feedback
Requirement: You will need to sign up with a partner or you will be partnered with someone at your level. This clinic will be of interest to those who feel they have the foundational shots for pickleball down and now want to use strategy to help set up and win more points.
Instructional Clinic
This training will focus on strategies for partnership play. This includes court coverage, shot selection and sequencing along with neutralizing opponent’s strengths and playing to your team’s strengths.
Game Play Feedback
You will have the opportunity to put into practice what you have learned. You will receive personalized and partnership feedback on your game play – covering what you are doing well and ideas to help take your game to the next level.
The session will focus more on the strategy behind your shots/play and less on technique.
Clinic Size: Using 4 courts the maximum size of the clinic is 16 with an instructor to participant ration of no greater than 1:8. Clinic size needs to be in groups/multiples of 4 (ie 8, 12, 16 participants)
Cost per each clinic
CKPC MEMBERS $30 (Use coupon code CKPICKLEBALL when you register
NON CKPC MEMBERS $40
Register at www.ckpickleball.com under EVENTS
Cost for this event does NOT include admittance to the HealthPlex. If not a member of the HealthPlex you must use a HealthPlex racquet sports card or purchase a day pass each week. New visitors to the HealthPlex can receive three free visits. Stop by the reception desk for details. Tours of the HealthPlex are available.
CLINIC 2 – Foundational Shots – Technique and Strategy for Skill Level 2.0/2.5
Saturday, October 19 from 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm at St. Clair College Chatham HealthPlex
Format: Instruction, Practice, Personalized Feedback
Requirement: Participants will have knowledge of the rules of the sport and will be comfortable and competent playing games with and against a variety of players
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results”
Instructional Clinic
This training will focus on the start of each point and progress to touch shots. We will cover both technique and strategy around these foundational shots.
Game Play Feedback
You will have the opportunity to put into practice what you have learned. You will receive personalized feedback on your game play – covering what you are doing well and ideas to help take your game to the next level.
The session will focus on both technique and the strategy behind your shots.
Clinic Size: Using 4 courts the maximum size of the clinic is 16 with an instructor to participant ration of no greater than 1:8. Clinic size needs to be in groups/multiples of 4 (ie 8, 12, 16 participants)
Cost per each clinic
CKPC MEMBERS $30 (Use coupon code CKPICKLEBALL when you register
NON CKPC MEMBERS $40
Register at www.ckpickleball.com under EVENTS
Cost for this event does NOT include admittance to the HealthPlex. If not a member of the HealthPlex you must use a HealthPlex racquet sports card or purchase a day pass each week. New visitors to the HealthPlex can receive three free visits. Stop by the reception desk for details. Tours of the HealthPlex are available.
We need your help and ideas!
We would love to hear from you and get your constructive ideas. Feel free to stop any one of the CKPC Executive or contact us collectively at info@ckpickleball.com or call 226-626-1956.
Best Regards
Jay Salisbury
Ron Rush
Neil Wilson
Norm Conkey
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