Greetings Picklers!
There is lots going on with local pickleball & with BPC.
See below for updates, reminders, and results of the recent Bellingham Fitness pickleball survey.
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1) CORNWALL PARK
A. Thank you for taking such good care of the courts!
B. REMEMBER, NEVER PUT ANYTHING DAMP in the lock box, as it's prone to mildew.
C. Please bring brooms, blower, brooms, and/or towels for cleaning & drying the courts when you come to play. Take towels & belongings home.
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2) WHATCOM FAMILY YMCA (360.733.8630)
*NEW* 4-WEEK CLINICS at FERNDALE & BELLINGHAM, starting the week of January 6th, through Spring!
Info/ Registration @ www.whatcomymca.org/adult-sports-leagues (scroll down for Ferndale)
*FERNDALE: BEGINNER/ NOVICE with Rick Anderson:
Tuesdays 4-5:30pm; Thursdays 2:45-4:15pm;
*BELLINGHAM with Byrd Penney: Thursdays: 9-10:30am Int/Advanced; 10:30-noon Intermediate; 12-1pm Beginner/Novice.
FERNDALE DROP-IN SESSIONS
(www.whatcomymca.org/ferndale-gymnasium):
BEGINNER/NOVICE M, W, & F 10:30-11:45am;
INTERMEDIATE W & F 1:15-3:15pm;
“ADVANCED" Th 12:30-2:30pm
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3) BELLINGHAM FITNESS PICKLEBALL SURVEY RESULTS (condensed version)
Thank you to the 125 people who submitted the survey!
Let us know if you'd like to participate in a BF Pickleball focus group on January 9th or 16th, or if you want to see more detailed survey results.
docs.google.com/document/d/1HQTNyIX8a82jAC1iApCIsyCBNLrm3QiJisI4sHkxgp8/edit?usp=sharing
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4) UPCOMING BPC-HOSTED SESSIONS - WOW!
The BPC-hosted sessions are going great, and in demand!
See below for what’s coming up in January and beyond, with contact info.
You will also need to have the “Spond” app downloaded to receive invitations. If a session is full, you may be added to the waiting list. For liability reasons, must be or become a BPC member.
If you want to see more sessions, BPC is happy to try to find a time & place if you volunteer to host, or co-host.
We ask those who can also play during the day or elsewhere to wait 4 hours before RSVPing “yes” to more than one session a week.
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SATURDAY 1/11 @ MERIDIAN HIGH;
WHAT TYPE OF SESSION DO YOU WANT TO SEE?
We might let the rental go unless someone has a suggestion.
BPC has the gym rented from 1-4pm.
We are open to all ideas for 4 courts! ($5-20).
Please message us or email bellinghampickle@gmail.com .
Thank you to local "Players Pickleball" for sponsoring the Meridian sessions!
(USE CODE bpc10 for 10% off paddles & $10 rebate to BPC.)
www.playerspickleball.com
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ONGOING MONDAYS 7 - 8:30pm; LEVELS Beginner to under 3.0; Bellingham Covenant Church on Bakerview; by donation; Led by Ed ; Contact Barbara: bagoebel@gmail.com
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ONGOING WED., resuming Jan 8; 2:30 - 4:00pm; LEVELS Beginner to under 3.0; Bellingham Covenant Church by donation; Led by Ed; Contact Barbara: bagoebel@gmail.com
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ONGOING TUESDAYS, resuming Jan. 7th; 6 - 9pm; LEVEL 3.75 & ABOVE; Shootout format; Fairhaven Middle School; $3-8; Carsten: 360-746-1298 or ckroon@gmail.com
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ONGOING THURSDAYS, resuming Jan 9th; 6-9pm; LEVELS 2.0 – 3.0; Fairhaven Middle School; $3-8
NOTE: Session invitations may be closed due to high demand.
Darcy, Margen, and helpers: 360-224-4049 or riggins_schmidt@me.com
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ONGOING THURSDAYS, resuming Jan 9th; 6-9pm; LEVELS 3.25 – 3.5; Fairhaven Middle School; $3-8
NOTE: Invitations are currently closed due to high demand.
Kim: 651-900-4543 / klphei101@hotmail.com
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ONE-TIME SESSION, FRIDAY JAN. 10th; 6:45 - 8:45pm; LEVELS 2.0 - 2.99; Sehome High School: Drills, Top Pickle, and Open Play; $3-8. This SESSION IS FULL @ 32 participants.
Ed & Barbara: bagoebel@gmail.com to get on wait list, or be invited to “Open Play” 8-8:45pm.
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NEW: WEDNESDAYS 7:30-9pm; January 15, 22, & 29, and Feb 5;
LEVELS 3.0-3.5; Fairhaven Middle School
(FYI: There will be no Tuesday evening sessions for these levels again until Tuesday February 11th @ Lowell.)
W 1/15; SIX COURTS;
W 1/22, 1/29, & 2/5; THREE COURTS;
Session invitations may close due to high demand.
Erica & Amy B: ericakulm1@gmail.com
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5) SAVE THE DATE: NEXT BPC MEETING:
Sunday, February 9th 5:45pm (Optional potluck @ 5pm).
We’ll be thinking ahead about spring play at Cornwall, among other things. Let your voice be heard!
Maggi & Jim’s house; 2418 Keesling Street, Bham (Columbia Neighborhood).
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6) 2020 YMCA North Sound Pickleball Championship TOURNAMENT (Multi-county in spring)
Preliminaries will be Sat. 4/18 or 4/25 @ each of five YMCAs for “Intermediate” Division (3.0 - 3.5) and Advanced Division (3.75 & up). Finals for top men & women is Saturday May 2nd, 8am-2pm @ Mt Vernon YMCA. (Men’s, Women’s, & mixed doubles teams for each division from all locations.) More details & registration info to come. Stay Tuned.
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7) LYNDEN & FERNDALE YMCA
Lynden YMCA: Wednesdays 1-3pm; Bring your own net for one court!
Ferndale YMCA: BPC has loaned two portable nets to the for use on-site, on an ongoing basis. They are labeled “BPC/ YMCA” & stored in the “garage” there. If you don’t know how to assemble or disassemble, please ask for guidance from someone who does. We have given the Ferndale Y a list of who is authorized to check the nets out if BPC needs to use them at another venue. www.whatcomymca.org/ferndale-gymnasium
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8) SEATTLE! 3-Day BOOST Pickleball Intermediate Camps
(3.0-4.0 level players)
Fri- Sun: Jan 3-5, 2020 (Wait List);
Feb. 21-23; March 13-15; April 10-12; May 15-17; June 5-7
Plus you can use code CRBellPC for 5% off, and 5% rebate to BPC!
www.pickleballcentral.com/training_camp_seattle_p/pbcampsea.htm
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Happy Holidays to one & all!
THANK YOU for your support of pickleball in our community!
We always welcome your input!
bellinghampickle@gmail.com
www.bellinghampickleball.org
#bellinghampickleball
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Welcome to the Bellingham Pickleball Club (BPC). BPC promotes the development of pickleball skills, facilities and community in the greater Bellingham area. BPC Membership Supports: Expansion and improvement of local pickleball facilities.If you haven't yet done the recent 5-10 minute survey re: upcoming pickleball courts at Bellingham Fitness (on N. State St)., please do so this weekend. We've gotten 115 responses, but we'd love to reach 125+.
If you've already done it, thank you!
Regardless of whether you are likely to join or not, we’d still love to get your feedback, as Bellingham Fitness is requesting our input.
Thank you!
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New Pickleball Courts at Bellingham Fitness! 5-10 Minute Survey for All!
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Hey Local Pickler! The Bellingham Pickleball Club (BPC) requests ALL local picklers complete this survey to assist in the launch of new pickleball courts at Bellingham Fitness on N. State Street. BPC has the opportunity to provide input on scheduling for three new dedicated indoor courts opening thi...GREAT BLACK FRIDAY DEALS @ Pickleball Central.
Plus use CODE CRbellPC for 5% off, and 5% rebate to the Bellingham Pickleball Club.
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Check out our current deals and specials. Free Shipping over $69. PickleballCentral is the pickleball SUPERSTORE!UPDATES, MEETING NOTES, & REMINDERS
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BPC ASKS EVERYONE TO COMPLETE THE NEW SURVEY on 3 new indoor pickleball courts at Bellingham Fitness (likely opening in February). If you haven’t already done it, please do so soon. We want everyone's input!
Sharing survey link encouraged: forms.gle/4YwxFJyC55YXRbKHA
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2020 YMCA NORTH SOUND PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT (Multi-county)
Preliminaries will be Sat. 4/18 or 4/25 @ each of five locations for “Intermediate” (3.0 - 3.5)/ Advanced (3.75+).
Finals for top men & women is Saturday May 2nd, 8am-2pm @ Mt Vernon YMCA. (Mens, Womens, & mixed doubles.)
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FRIDAY JANUARY 10th; 6:45-8:45PM for NOVICES @ Sehome High Gym
Currently open to novices 2.0-2.99, and will be opened to higher levels if space allows. Contact Barbara at bagoebel@gmail.com if you want to participate.
The cost is $3 - 5, and you must be or become a BPC member due to required liability coverage.
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11/17 BPC DEV'T MEETING NOTES
Read them here: bellinghampickleball.org/meeting-notes/
Thank you volunteers of the month: Patrick B., Rick A, Cartsen, Kim, Margen, Darcy, Erica, Amy B, Ed, Peter, and Pat M.
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PRE_BLACK FRIDAY SALE @ PICKLEBALL CENTRAL
Coupon code CRBellPC anytime gets you 5% off, and 5% rebate to BPC!
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SEATTLE! 3-DAY BOOST CAMPS (Level 3.0-4.0)
Feb. 21-23; March 13-15; April 10-12; May 15-17; June 5-7
www.pickleballcentral.com/Pickleball_Training_Camps_s/299.htm
Plus you can use code CRBellPC for 5% off, and 5% rebate to BPC!
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BPC-HOSTED MERIDIAN HIGH GYM SESSIONS (periodic Saturday afternoons 1-4pm. $5-15 for BPC members)
WAITING LIST is open for 12/14 “Shoot-out Ladder, level 2.5+. Contact Carsten: 360.746.1298 / ckroon@gmail.com
Thank you PLAYERS PICKLEBALL for sponsoring the BPC Meridian Sessions!
(Use code BPC10 anytime for 10% off, and $10 rebate for BPC! www.playerspickleball.com )
Future sessions: 1/11, 2/29, 3/7, 3/21, 3/28, 4/18, 4/25.
If you have an idea for a session, please let us know @ bellinghampickle@gmail.com or ckroon@gmail.com
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NEXT BPC DEV'T MEETING: SUNDAY FEB. 9th
5:45pm (Potluck @ 5pm); Maggi & Jim’s house; 2418 Keesling St, Bham (Columbia Neighborhood)
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BPC HOSTED EVENING SESSIONS IN HIGH DEMAND!
We ask those who can also play during the day or elsewhere, to wait 4 hours before RSVPing “yes” to more than one session a week.
If you’d like to see another session, BPC is happy to try to find a time & place, if you volunteer to host (or co-host).
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FERNDALE YMCA
BPC has loaned two portable nets to the Ferndale YMCA for use on-site, on an ongoing basis. They will be labeled “BPC/ YMCA” & stored in the “garage” there. If you don’t know how to assemble or disassemble, please ask for guidance from someone who does. We have given the Ferndale Y a list of who is authorized to check the nets out if BPC needs to use them at another venue.
Schedule @ www.whatcomymca.org/ferndale-gymnasium
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BPC WEBSITE LINKS
Local Places to Play: www.bellinghampickleball.org/local-venues/
Skill-Level Rating Scales: www.bellinghampickleball.org/pickleball-game-strategy/
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bellinghampickle@gmail.com
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New Pickleball Courts at Bellingham Fitness! 5-10 Minute Survey for All!
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Hey Local Pickler! The Bellingham Pickleball Club (BPC) requests ALL local picklers complete this survey to assist in the launch of new pickleball courts at Bellingham Fitness on N. State Street. BPC has the opportunity to provide input on scheduling for three new dedicated indoor courts opening thi...What a fun afternoon at the BPC Meridian "Turkey Shoot-out"! Lots of hard fought battles, great points, and wonderful comraderie.
Special congratulations go to prize winners: Art Lim, overall winner of the day: Scott Reiss for most total points; Amy Butler who was top of her class; and Dora Keating who moved up two full court levels!
On top of that, Tammy won a little cute puppy (stuffed), and Carsten one a frozen turkey!
Plus everyone pitched in as a team for set-up & take down. We couldn't ask for a better group!
Wait til T day Art