Category: EXTERNAL: NOT SJPA NEWS or EVENT

Bids & Bites

Auction Event to Benefit Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas
Enjoy drinks and heavy appetizers while bidding on unique items & fun experiences.
–3 ways to bid
–Raffle
–Silent & Live auctions

Examples of auction items include a custom painting of your home by Bett Lewis, a week’s stay in a privately owned Beech Mtn cabin, Regional air tours, restaurant & retail gift cards, self-care experiences and so much more.

Thursday, March 23
Members Club  6:00 – 9:00 pm
$35 SJTA Members  $40 Non-SJTA Members
–Cash bar

To register click here

All auction proceeds benefit Children’s Cancer Partners: This event is part of

And Sponsored by:

(This is not an SJPA event)

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2023

Save the date: June 3 & 4 — 3.0 Level Players
Save the date: June 5 & 6 — 3.5+ Level Players
EXACT TIME TBD

The Clubs At St James first Pickleball Camp coming in June featuring nationally recognized teaching pros and players!

Certified Teaching Pros & Tournament Players:
Mindy Yoder, Scott Tingley, Bob White & Kim Mihan

DETAILS:
Each camp will be two days, 5 hours of instruction each day.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2023
Maximum of 32 spots available for each camp.
COST: $250 Per Player – Payment due at the time of registration.

Contact Kim Mihan for Registration.

WARM UP BEGINS: 5:30 pm: Greg Rymer Courts
INTRODUCTION: 5:45 pm
MATCH PLAY BEGINS: 6:00 pm

You are all invited to come watch an evening of great match play from some of our best local teaching pros and tournament players.

Bring a chair and watch court side as the players battle and show you their moves, power, misdirects, speed & versatility.

Play will include Women’s & Men’s doubles & Mixed doubles.

Welcome the Pros:
Keegan Bigoness, Henry Boyle, Jesse Simon, Tristan Smith
Jean Hamilton, Kim Mihan, Erica Penny, Gaby Schneider

EVENT IS FREE!!!

Check out the North Carolina Senior Games and SilverArts which are being held in April and May 2023. There are over 70 activities/categories!

This is a great opportunity for seniors (50 and up) to participate in friendly competition and lots of fun events and artistic endeavors!  We are hoping you and people in your group(s) would like to participate. Could you please help us spread the word?

Here is the link to the Brunswick County website for more information and registration.  https://bcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=7961

Please let us know what questions you may have and if you would like to contact us please do not hesitate to do so.  We have additional paper registration copies at the community center, or we can deliver some to you.  

Thank you for your time!

Gary and Christine Ettl-Mlynek 
NC Senior Games Ambassadors

garymandchris@gmail.com

This is a continuation of the league that we participated in last year. It is NOT an SJPA sponsored event. It is an opportunity to participate in a friendly, social, and competitive pickleball league.

Registration for these events will end on January 27. Matches begin the week of March 13th.

If you are interested in joining this league you must:

*All players, including substitutes, must register on DUPR: https://mydupr.com. When you register you will be asked to provide your community. Enter: Southport

*Register on https://stjamespickleball.com and provide your contact information. Registration will end on Friday, January 27th.

Requirement: Signature Sport or Golf member

Teams will be formed according to your rating 3.0 – 4.0 range (4.0 players will be included in all the communities participating). If you do not have a rating, you can self-rate for this league. DUPR will begin recording your scores as soon as you register, and you will get a provisional rating.  The more matches you play, the more accurate your rating becomes.  You do not have to wait for the league to start logging your scores. It is strongly suggested that you begin to use DUPR as soon as possible.

Matches will begin the week of March 13th and end in May. More information will be provided to those who are selected to play. Not everyone that registers will be assigned to a team. It will depend on the number of registrations and your rating.

Registration for the Spring Compass Draw Pickleball Tournament Now Open! (Tournament Starts February 15).

Here is the link to the landing page video for the Brunswick Pickleball tournament league: SEE HOW THIS PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT WORKS

Don’t let the cold weather fool you, warmer temperatures are just around the corner!  Time for some fun, competitive Pickleball in Brunswick!  The Spring Compass Draw Pickleball Tournament League starts on February 15^th (great way to work off that Valentine’s Day candy) and registration is now open!

We have several important tournament updates. 

Shortening the rounds.  Based on feedback we got from the players, we are shortening the rounds from 14 days down to 10 days.  This should help keep things moving along quickly while still giving ample time for flexible scheduling. 

Flexible subbing.  With shorter rounds, we expect there will be an increased need for using subs for team members from time to time.  Please use this option rather than forfeiting your matches.  Subs can be anyone as long as the gender and rating are consistent with the parameters of the division.  Some restrictions may apply to semi-final and final matches.  

Register with DUPR.  We are encouraging all players to register with DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating).  This is totally free and signing up is easy (https://mydupr.com/).  Once you register, you can enter your Compass Draw game scores in to the system and it will then first give you a provisional rating and then, when you have entered more games, a more stable rating.  We will post a video demonstrating how to do this soon.

Update your rating.  Before you can register for a division, you will first need to update your Profile and verify that the rating range we have for you is correct.  This is also your opportunity to correct your rating, either based on your DUPR rating or just based on how you have been playing.  Once you change it, it is locked down again until the start of the next tournament.

Website videos:
Here is the link to the “What the heck is a compass draw” video:
https://youtu.be/P8K6drZ47vA

This is where we will post useful videos about how to register for doubles, how to enter scores, working with DUPR, etc.  We already have our first video “What the heck is a Compass Draw?” posted (see below).  This is a useful video to help you, or your friends interested in the Compass Draw, understand how this tournament works.

For the Spring Compass Draw, we are offering the following divisions ($20 per player):

— Women’s 3.0 Doubles. This is open to women in the 2.75-3.24 rating range who want to play against other all-women doubles teams.  While competitive, this division is intended for the casual player.

–Women’s 3.5+ Doubles. This is open to women in the 3.25-4.5 rating range who also want to compete against other all-women doubles teams.  It is intended for the higher-level players looking for a bit more competition.  It is also a great way to prepare for sanctioned Pickleball tournaments.

–Men’s 3.0 Doubles. This is open to men in the 2.75-3.24 rating range who want to play against other men’s doubles teams.  While competitive, this division is intended more for the casual player.

–Men’s 3.5+ Doubles. This is open to Men in the 3.25-4.5 rating range who want to compete against other men’s doubles teams.  It is intended for the higher-level players looking for a bit more competition.  It is also a great way to prepare for sanctioned Pickleball tournaments.

–2.5 CO-ED Doubles.  This division is for players who may be relatively new to Pickleball.  This is the first stop to get some fun competition in a low-stress environment.  It is open to teams of two women, two men, or one woman-one man. 

–3.0 Mixed Doubles.  This division is for fun, competitive play with a social aspect.  Many of the players you typically see on the local courts probably fit into this category.  Teams consist of one man and one woman.  NOTE:  We reserve the right to make this a CO-ED division if necessary to increase participation numbers.

–3.5+ Mixed Doubles.  This is a new division aimed at the more experienced players who are looking for higher-level competition.  It is also a great way to prepare for sanctioned Pickleball tournaments. Teams consist of one man and one woman.  NOTE:  We reserve the right to make this a CO-ED division if necessary to increase participation numbers.

–Other divisions may be offered as needed.  Looking for something different?  Let us know and, if we think we can get at least 8 teams, we will add it!

COMPASSDRAWPICKLEBALL.COM

The Spring Compass Draw Pickleball Tournament League will start on Tuesday, February 14^th (Valentine’s Day!). 

What better way to show your favorite Valentine how much you care than playing mixed doubles Pickleball?

We are in the process of setting up the tournament brackets and, once we open up registration, we will email everyone to let them know.  In the meantime, we need everyone to please verify their current rating on the website.

Check the Accuracy of Your Current Rating

With the widespread availability and adoption of “universal” Pickleball ratings (i.e., Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating, DUPR), we have modified our rating system to allow you to select the range your rating falls into, rather than a fixed rating.  The range you select will determine which events you are allowed to register for, as shown in the following table:

Rating Range	*Tournament Division
2.00 – 2.74	2.5
2.75 – 3.24	3.0
3.25 – 3.74	3.5
3.75 – 4.24	4.0
4.25 – 4.74	4.5

* These are general guidelines; rules in specific divisions may vary.

We have automatically converted your current rating to the rating range using the table above.  However, we need EVERYONE to verify the new rating is correct (or modify it) by logging to the website, www.compassdraw.com/pickleball/Brunswick   and clicking on the Profile Button to either verify their rating is correct or to update it to the correct range.  You can also modify any other contact information that has changed.  Once you do this, you will be able to view tournaments in progress and will also be able to register for new tournaments when they open.

The best way to give yourself an accurate rating is to register on https://mydupr.com/ to establish their official Pickleball rating.  It is completely free!  DUPR stands for Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating.  Here is a link to an article explaining what it is:  https://news.yahoo.com/pickleball-dupr-skill-rating-system-164514124.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall.  You can enter scores from ANY of your matches against other DUPR members, including your Compass Draw Pickleball matches to help you establish your rating.

Don’t Have a DUPR Rating?

No problem!  You don’t have to have a DUPR rating in order to participate in the Compass Draw Pickleball Tournament League.  You can self-rate by getting evaluated by a Certified Pickleball Teaching Instructor or even by just getting input from the people you play with. 

What Happens if my Rating Changes?

Once you have registered for a tournament division, you can play at that level, even if your rating changes.  If your rating changes, you can request your rating to be modified by sending us an email.  We may also open up opportunities to self-change ratings between tournaments (like we are doing now).

Which DUPR Rating Should I Use – Singles or Doubles?

Right now, Compass Draw only allows one rating.  Since most players play doubles, you should use your doubles DUPR rating if you have one.  Otherwise, your singles rating is OK. 

Can I Ever Play in a Division Outside of My Rating Range?

Generally speaking, you should play in a division within your range.  However, in some cases you may be able to play in a tournament division outside of your range.  In doubles, you can play half a level up in doubles as long as your doubles partner is at the higher range level.  The registration system will automatically enforce these rules.  If you finish in the top 25% of a division in one tournament, you may be eligible to play up a level in the next tournament.  We automatically grant you this “exception rating” (if applicable) at the completion of each tournament.

Thank you in advance for updating your Profile to get ready for a new season of Compass Draw Pickleball!  We are looking forward to continue growing this event and proving lots of fun, competitive Pickleball!

Thanks!

Tom Polk, Compass Draw Tournament Director
email: brunswickcompassdrawpickleball@gmail.com

p.s.  If you have any questions, please email me here and I will be glad to help!  Also, please help get the word out about the Compass Draw to your Pickleball-playing friends (don’t they ALL play Pickleball by now?).  Thanks!

GET READY

Registration for Camps #1 and #2 at The Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, NC. Opens Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 8 am ET

PLEASE READ THE NOTES FOR REGISTRATION:

▪              You will not pay after you register. After your application is received, you will be sent a link to pay your mandatory $500 per person deposit. After receiving this link, you will have 48 hours to pay. If you do not pay within 48 hours, then you will be moved to the Wait List. If you pay without getting a link, then you will be subject to a 4.5% refund fee.

▪              One application and deposit per person is required, so couples will need to do an application and deposit for each person and also provide a different email address and different phone number per applicant.

▪              Many updates will be sent via text messaging, so if you want to get the latest news, then provide a cell phone number.

▪              If you complete an application for another person, then the other person must give permission to you to accept all terms on their behalf.

▪              Only 6 commuters will be accepted per camp.

▪              We will not be assigning roommates at camp. If you are registering for double occupancy, then your roommate must register, too. Otherwise, you will be subject to the private room rate.

Do you really want to improve your Pickleball Game
and have fun doing it?

Then sign up for the Montreat Pickleball Camps!!!

CAMP INCLUDES:
·        All-inclusive and Commuter Packages
·        Top-Notch Pros and Instructors
·        Quality Training to Enhance and Elevate your Skills
·        Nightly Socials for Mingling and Entertainment
·        Private Lessons Available from the Pros 

CAMP DATES:
Camp #1 – May 14-19, 2023
Camp #2 – May 21-26, 2023
Camp #3(*) – Sept 1-6, 2023
Camp #4 – Sept 10-15, 2023
Camp #5 – Sept 17-22, 2023

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REGISTRATION DATES:
Camp #1 – January 5, 2023, at 8 am ET
Camp #2 – January 5, 2023, at 8 am ET
Camp #3(*) – TBD ET
Camp #4 – March 1, 2023, at 8 am ET
Camp #5 – March 1, 2023, at 8 am ET

(*) Camp #3 is an advanced camp for 4.0+/4.5 players. You must have a DUPR Rating or certified tournament rating of 4.0 or higher to attend this camp.

You are receiving this notification so you can get ready to register for the 2023 Suncoast Pickleball Camps #1 and #2 at The Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, NC. Last year we had an overwhelming response for all camp registrations, and the camps sold out in a few hours! Sign-ups go quickly, so get ready to register for the 2023 Suncoast Pickleball

See you at Montreat!!! Coach Russell, Mindy, & Norm suncoastpickleball.com #montreat2023 Click here for Camp Location: The Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, NC

Save the Dates for the 2023 Suncoast Pickleball Camps and Registration Dates.

Do you really want to improve your Pickleball Game and have fun doing it?
Then sign up for the Montreat Pickleball Camps!!!

CAMP INCLUDES:
-All-inclusive and Commuter Packages
-Top-Notch Pros and Instructors
-Quality Training to Enhance and Elevate your Skills
-Nightly Socials for Mingling and Entertainment
-Private Lessons Available from the Pros

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CAMP DATES:
Camp #1 – May 14-19, 2023
Camp #2 – May 21-26, 2023
Camp #3(*) – Sept 1-6, 2023
Camp #4 – Sept 10-15, 2023
Camp #5 – Sept 17-22, 2023

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REGISTRATION DATES:
Camp #1 – January 5, 2023, at 8 am ET
Camp #2 – January 5, 2023, at 8 am ET
Camp #3(*) – TBD ET
Camp #4 – March 1, 2023, at 8 am ET
Camp #5 – March 1, 2023, at 8 am ET

*Camp #3 is an advanced camp for 4.0+/4.5 players. You must have a Dura Rating or certified tournament rating of 4.0 or higher to attend this camp.

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You don’t want to miss this fantastic opportunity
to boost your game, so save these dates!!!

This exclusive notification made available so you can save the dates and
get ready to register for the 2023 Suncoast Pickleball Camps at Montreat, NC.

Last year we had an overwhelming response for all camp registrations, and the camps sold out in a few hours!

Sign-ups go quickly, so get ready to register for the 2023 Suncoast Pickleball Camps!!!

See you at Montreat!!!
Coach Russell, Norm, & Mindy
Website: suncoastpickleball.com

#montreat2023

We will not be assigning roommates at camp. If you are registering for double occupancy, then your roommate must register, too. Otherwise, you will be subject to the private room rate.