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).
Requirements:
Must be a Sport of Golf member
These events are open to non-SJPA members
Let’s start celebrating our county’s 250th year with some fun at our annual SJPA Pool Party! The party is on Thursday, June 18th, from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Founder’s Club Pool.
D.J. Dan Heatherly will provide the music, and our Social Committee has some exciting games planned.
Troon will cater the event. Meals include a choice of sandwiches/wraps, chips, cookies, and water.
The price for members is $26.
Guests of members are welcome to join for $30.
Don’t get left out! Register now!
The deadline for registration is Monday, June 8th.
Registered as of June 4
Donald Ammann
Janice Ammann
Lori Ammann
Laura Bouyet
Jean Christian
Pete Christian
Bernadette Clinton
Tom Clinton
Jeff Coleman
Regina Coleman
Christel Colon
Christine Cournoyer
Dick Cournoyer
Michelle Cullen
Chris Dacko
Cheis Dacko
Wayne Dennis
Joanne Descovich
Bill Epp
Laura Epp
bob flanagan
Brenda Gamba
Mike Garner
Amy Garner
DeDe Gonzalez
Ray Gonzalez
Tarri Grover
Jim Grover
Scott Hettinger
Cindy Hettinger
Ruthie Iorio
George Johnson
Marion Johnson
Eileen Kopunek
Michael Kopunek
Randy Kraemer
Theresa Kraemer
Mark Leeds
Doug MacCall
Tara MacCall
Kristie Minor
Scott Nasiff
Katy Nasiff
Sherri Newman
Bradford Newman
Barbara Oertel
Bill Oertel
Lance Reiter
Carolyn Reiter
Cathy Rienth
Ken Rienth
Cathy Rollins
Tony Rollins
Marilou Rubright
Terry Rubright
Clare Samolis
Stacy Sheilds
Robyn Smith
Noelle Speers
Pete Speers
Dinah Weiss
Tom Weiss
Liz Wilson
Bryon Wilson
Sandy Woods
Richard Woods
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.
Join us on Sunday, March 15th, for this social, round-robin event open to all SJPA members.
These are always great events with lots of pickleball and lots of fun!
This is a FREE event
Two sessions are available: 1-2:30 and 2:30-4.
For more details and to sign up, visit the following links:
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 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.
