Join us on Thursday, July 9th, for a social, open-play event open to all SJPA members. All players will get complimentary ice cream provided by Sweet Treats.
Two sessions are available: 5:30 – 7:00 and 7:00 – 8:30.
We will be playing nine-minute games on all eight courts.
Both sessions are for all levels and will be in a Round-Robin format.
No fee. Please bring a non-perishable item for the Southport Oak Island Interchurch Fellowship Food Pantry (SOIICF).
Join us on Friday, June 5th, for Pickleball food and fun at our SJPA Social Play Night!
This is a social, open-play event open to all SJPA members.
This open-play event is open to all SJPA members and is a great opportunity to meet fellow players, enjoy friendly competition, spend time on the courts, and have dinner!
Two sessions are available: 4:00 – 5:30 and 5:30 – 7:00.
Play will take place on all eight courts in a round-robin format featuring ten-minute games to keep everyone rotating and engaged. Both sessions are open to players of all skill levels.
Troon will be on-site from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM with food and beverages available for purchase, charged directly to your member account.
Menu offerings include:
Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken Sandwiches, Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers,, and Wyndmere Salad with the option to add grilled chicken.
The bar will offer canned beer and wine.
Requirements:
Must be a Sport or Golf member
Must be an SJPA member
Are you a beginner or an Intermediate player who wants to improve your game? This event features a session for beginners AND a session for intermediate players.
Beginner Session at 1:00 for those up to the 3.0 skill level. Drills will focus on basic rules.
Intermediate Session at 2:30 for those at the 3.1 to 3.5 skill level. Drills will focus on skills needed to improve your game.
Both sessions will have an instructor on each court to help you succeed and answer questions. Each session will consist of 45 minutes of drills and 45 minutes of play.
This is a FREE event and is open to anyone
For more details and to sign up, visit the following links:
Our third annual Spring Teams Pickleball Tournament will be held this year on April 10 and 11. This is a multi-part event with a meet and greet practice at Rymer on April 10, a tournament at Rymer on Saturday, April 11, an awards dinner followed by a concert at Woodlands Park. This is a great way to meet new pickleballers and to compete in some friendly matches. This is for all levels of play.
Get ready…Tickets go on sale Monday morning Feb 23rd at 8:00 AM!
Join us on Thursday, March 19, at the Homer Wright Community Center for the most exciting show of the year! Jack Kelly, magician extraordinaire, will be back to amaze us with an ALL NEW SHOW!! He will be shocking us again with his magic. Anyone who attended the show last year knows this is an event you don’t want to miss!
Purchase individual tickets or purchase a reserved table for 4, 8, or 10. Reserved tables are available to SJPA members only. Guests are welcome.
Get your RESERVED table of 4, 8, or 10. Members of the SJPA must buy a table, but guests are welcome.
Tickets are $20 per person.
More about Jack Kelly
Jack Kelly is a nationally recognized magician who has been featured on The CW,
NBC, FOX, and Kiss 95.1. Jack appeared on the hit primetime show Penn and
Teller: Fool Us, where he won season 11 by fooling the legendary magic duo,
becoming one of the youngest in series history to achieve this feat.
With over a decade of performing experience, Jack specializes in delivering
high-energy, unforgettable shows designed to engage and delight audiences.
His fresh, innovative approach to magic, paired with his magnetic personality,
ensures guests will love Jack’s magic, but more importantly, love Jack.
The 4th annual Greg Rymer Tournament will be held March 25-27th. Registration opens March 1. Please note this is a Troon-sponsored event. The schedule for the tournament is:
The number of entries for each division will determine the times for each day.
Cost: $40 for the first event, $20 for additional events.
Registration includes a T-shirt and a Shrimp Boil at Woodlands Park.
Registration
Club Members:
• Sign in to Court Reserve
• Go to Events > Calendar
• March 25th, 26th, or 27th, depending on the event you are entering.
• To register: You must enter with a partner and your ratings.
• BOTH players need to register
Social Members and Non-Residents:
• Call the Tennis Shop at St. James Plantation: 910-477-8500 X-2010
• We need the following information:
1. Name
2. Rating
3. Division
4. Partner
5. Phone Number
6. Credit Card Number
• Each player must register and supply the above information. However, one player can register both if they have all the information necessary. If they are playing with a St. James club member, that member must register on Court Reserve.
Link to event:
Are you a beginner or just want to improve your pickleball game? Then this event is for you!
Join us on Sunday, February 22nd. This event is for Beginners and players at the 3.0 level and below. We will drill for 45 minutes and play for 45 minutes. Drills will include serving, return of serves, dinking, and third shot drops, as well as others.
There will be an instructor on each court to answer questions and help you succeed.
Come out for a great time and practice and play against others at your level.
Please sign up, as space is limited.
This is a FREE event and is open to non-SJPA members as wel
For more details and to sign up, visit the following links:
The Cape Fear Intercommunity League will begin play in mid-September and end in mid-November of 2026.
The Cape Fear Inter-Community League Rep is now soliciting interest for this friendly, social, and competitive pickleball league that provides opportunities to play other communities including Winding River, Brunswick Forest, Waterford, Compass Point, Porter’s Neck, Landfall, and Del Webb. Players must turn 55 in the calendar year 2026. Please send a message to crollins@comtex.com by August 7th if you wish to play. Any inquiries after this date will be considered only if space is available.
This is NOT an SJPA sponsored event or league.
DIVISIONS
SOCIAL/NOVICE – Social division for novice players that will play in a social environment. Must have a DUPR rating of 2.50 and 30 DUPR games recorded. Ratings should be under 3.25 DUPR. Team formats will vary depending on community participation. Play will be scheduled every other Monday.
INTERMEDIATE – Competitive division for players with a minimum of 50 DUPR games and a rating between 3.00 – 3.49. The game format is one men’s double, one women’s double, and two mixed doubles; playing 7 rounds totaling 28 games weekly for a team of 10 to 12 players. Play will be held on Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM for away matches and on Tuesdays from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM when St. James hosts at home.
UPPER INTERMEDIATE – Competitive division for players with a minimum of 50 DUPR games and a rating between 3.50 – 3.99. The game format is one men’s double, one women’s double, and two mixed doubles: playing 7 rounds totaling 28 games weekly for a team of 10 to 12 players. Play will be held on Thursdays from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
ADVANCED 4.0+ – Competitive division for players with a minimum of 50 DUPR games or waiver and a rating over 4.0. The game format for the fall season will be one social game to be played prior to the start of the match with 6 rounds of competitive play. A total of 28 games will be played. Recording DUPR scores in rounds 2 – 7.
League Registration – STEP ONE
Contact Cathy Rollins at 703-901-3217 or via email, crollins@comtex.com, to register by August 7.
DUPR Registration for this event – STEP TWO
Players are required to register on DUPR: https://mydupr.com. When you register, you will be asked to provide your community. Enter: Cape Fear Intercommunity League. If you do not have a DUPR rating, you have until September 5th to complete 50 DUPR matches. DUPR will begin recording your scores as soon as you register, and you will get a rating which will change as you enter your games. The more games you play, the more accurate your rating becomes. It is strongly suggested that you begin to use DUPR as soon as possible if you wish to participate. It is also strongly recommended to schedule and play DUPR matches with players of like ability. Both the House of Pickleball and Pickle and Taps run weekly DUPR games.
Age – STEP THREE
Players must be 55 or older to play in the league. If you turn 55 in the calendar year 2026, you are eligible to play.
Team Formation – STEP FOUR
Coaches will have the right to form their own teams. Formation of teams at the Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, and Advanced level will be based on skill, DUPR, player availability, and commitment to the team’s practice and game schedule. Coaches are needed at all levels. Please contact Cathy Rollins to express your interest in coaching a team.
Event Organizer
Cathy Rollins
703-901-3217
crollins@comtex.com
The Winter Dance event is canceled due to a lower-than-expected response.
We are working on a future date for us to get together and boogie!
Join us on Sunday, January 11th, for this social, open-play event open to all SJPA members.
Two sessions are available: 1-2:30 and 2:30-4.
We will be playing ten-minute games on all eight courts.
The event is for all levels and will be in a Round-Robin format.
No fee. Please bring a non-perishable item for the Southport Oak Island Interchurch Fellowship Food Pantry (SOIICF)
The annual Holidink social took place last Sunday. There were lots of fun outfits and holiday-themed attire. Everyone was in the holiday spirit, and it showed with a generous helping of joy and camaraderie on the courts.
Thanks to all who came out to make this event a success.
The SJPA participated in the Service Club’s annual ‘Celebrate The Holidays’ fundraiser by sponsoring a tree at the Holiday Festival. Pat Allred and Christine Cournoyer created a magical ‘Pickled Elves’ tree that perfectly captured our group’s spirit. Thanks to all who came out to support the Service Club.
2026 SJPA Membership Registration is now open
You can now join or renew your SJPA membership for 2026!
SJPA membership has an annual fee of $20 per individual (paid online through Zeffy). Membership runs from January 1 to December 31 of each year. Of course, the Early registration starts your membership NOW and continues for all of 2026.
For information about the benefits of membership and to sign up, click here.
The link is also available on the top menu of our website.
