Events

All SJPA members and friends are invited to join us for some beach time fun, and a cozy visit around the fire.   You can even bring your own hot dogs to roast.  It’s a good time.  Don’t miss it!  Near the St James Beach Club Smores and roasting sticks will be provided for the first … Continue reading "SJPA Bonfire on the Beach"

  Registration is now closed. Our second annual Spring Teams Pickleball Tournament and Social will be held this year on May 2 & 3. This is a 2-part event: ● Friday, May 2, 5-7 pm - Social Meet & Greet/Dinner at Waterway Park ● Saturday, May 3, 8:30 - 4:30 - Pickleball tournament Rymer courts … Continue reading "2025 SJPA Spring Teams Tournament & Social"

There are no more slots available for this event.   The STJFD EMS is offering free instruction on Hands-Only CPR and how to use an AED. Learn what you can do during an emergency, that can gain precious time and help deliver life-saving care to a person experiencing a cardiac event. EMS personnel will explain … Continue reading "Free CPR/AED Training"

The STJFD EMS is offering free instruction on Hands-Only CPR and how to use an AED. Learn what you can do during an emergency, that can gain precious time and help deliver life-saving care to a person experiencing a cardiac event. EMS personnel will explain the steps to take when an emergency occurs, demonstrate how … Continue reading "Free CPR/AED Training"

Registration is closed. The SJPA is proud to sponsor a pickleball event on June 8th in honor of Military Appreciation Week, designed to raise funds and celebrate the dedication and sacrifices of our military members. The money raised supports the American Legion Post 543. They focus on helping local veterans and active duty military in … Continue reading "SJPA Military Appreciation Fundraiser Social"

Get ready to float, relax, and stay cool at the SJPA Annual Pool Party. This year, the event will be held at Founders Pool on June 19th from 5 – 8 pm. D.J. Dan has volunteered to get us splashing around to his music. Troon caterers will serve Hamburgers and Pulled Pork with all the fixins’.  … Continue reading "SJPA Pool Party"

Come and hang out with the Pickleball community and have a bite to eat, something to drink, and watch some Major League pickleball at Aces. Thursday, July 10th and Friday, July 11th. 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM both days Troon is asking for an estimated number of guests, so please let us know if you … Continue reading "Pickleball Watch Party"

Come and hang out with the Pickleball community and have a bite to eat, something to drink, and watch some Major League pickleball at Aces. Thursday, July 10th and Friday, July 11th. 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM both days Troon is asking for an estimated number of guests, so please let us know if you … Continue reading "Pickleball Watch Party"

SESSION 1  5:30-7:00 Join us on Saturday, July 12th for a social, open-play event open to all SJPA members.  This is our first-ever under-the-lights pickleball event.  We will have 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 … Continue reading "Pickleball Social Under the Lights 5:30-7:00"

SESSION 2  7:00 - 8:30 Join us on Saturday, July 12th for a social, open-play event open to all SJPA members.  This is our first-ever under-the-lights pickleball event.  We will have 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 … Continue reading "Pickleball Social Under the Lights 7:00 – 8:30"

  Come and join all your pickleball and tennis friends on August 1st from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a fun-filled evening on the beach at St. James Beach Club. We will have music provided by Jim Robertson. This is a free event; registration is not necessary. Hang out, enjoy old friends, and make a … Continue reading "SJPA & SJTA Beach Nite"

Come Play Pickleball in a fun atmosphere with music and food. Hot Diggity Dog and 2Bros will be on-site offering food for purchase. Please bring money for dinner. 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. Requirements: Must be a … Continue reading "Friday Night Lights Social with Food Trucks"

Come Play Pickleball in a fun atmosphere with music and food. Hot Diggity Dog and 2Bros will be on-site offering food for purchase. Please bring money for dinner. 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. Requirements: Must be a … Continue reading "Friday Night Lights Social with Food Trucks"

Come out for a great time to practice and play against others at your level. 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, third-shot drops, and other aspects of the game. … Continue reading "Beginners Social with Drills and Play"

Come out for a great time to practice and play against others at your level. 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, third-shot drops, and other aspects of the game. … Continue reading "Beginners Social with Drills and Play"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

  Registration is CLOSED The Battle of the Paddle Tournament will be held on Saturday & Sunday, September 27th & 28th at Rymer courts. This is a two-day team event.  There will be 4 teams of 25 players. All teams will have an equal number of men and women and an equal number for each rating … Continue reading "Battle of the Paddle Competition"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

Battle it out on the Pickleball courts to see who walks away with the SJPA Pickleball Championship in the Women’s, Men’s, and Mixed in 3 Divisions. Within each division, there are 3 levels: 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0+ • Women's Division is on Friday, October 17th • Men's Division is on Saturday, October 18th • Mixed … Continue reading "SJPA Championship Weekend (Women’s/Men’s/Mixed)"

This is the registration for the Women's 3.0 division. This group will play on Friday, October 17th, at 8:30 am. Each Player must register individually and include their partner's name.  Make sure your partner also registers and includes your name. You can play in one men's or women's division and one mixed division. Use DUPR, … Continue reading "Women’s 3.0 Division"

This is the registration for the Women's 3.5 division. This group will play on Friday, October 17th, at 11:30 am. Each Player must register individually and include their partner's name.  Make sure your partner also registers and includes your name. You can play in one men’s or women’s division and one mixed division. Use DUPR, … Continue reading "Women’s 3.5 Division"

This is the registration for the Women's 4.0+ division. This group will play on Friday, October 17th, at 2:30 pm. Each Player must register individually and include their partner's name.  Make sure your partner also registers and includes your name. You can play in one men's or women's division and one mixed division. Use DUPR, … Continue reading "Women’s 4.0+ Division"

This is the registration for the Men's 3.0 division. This group will play on Saturday, October 18th, at 8:30 am. Each Player must register individually and include their partner's name.  Make sure your partner also registers and includes your name. You can play in one men's or women's division and one mixed division. Use DUPR, … Continue reading "Men’s 3.0 Division"

This is the registration for the Men's 3.5 division. This group will play on Saturday, October 18th, at 11:30 am. Each Player must register individually and include their partner's name.  Make sure your partner also registers and includes your name. You can play in one men's or women's division and one mixed division. Use DUPR, … Continue reading "Men’s 3.5 Division"

This is the registration for the Men's 4.0+ division. This group will play on Saturday, October 18th, at 2:30 pm. Each Player must register individually and include their partner's name.  Make sure your partner also registers and includes your name. You can play in one men's or women's division and one mixed division. Use DUPR, … Continue reading "Men’s 4.0+ Division"

This is the registration for the Mixed 3.0 division. This group will play on Sunday, October 19th, at 8:30 am. Each Player must register individually and include their partner's name.  Make sure your partner also registers and includes your name. This event is for one male and one female partner. You can play in one … Continue reading "Mixed 3.0 Division"

This is the registration for the Mixed 3.5 division. This group will play on Sunday, October 19th, at 11:30 am. Each Player must register individually and include their partner's name.  Make sure your partner also registers and includes your name. This event is for one male and one female partner. You can play in one … Continue reading "Mixed 3.5 Division"

This is the registration for the Mixed 4.0+ division. This group will play on Sunday, October 19th, at 2:30 pm. Each Player must register individually and include their partner's name.  Make sure your partner also registers and includes your name. This event is for one male and one female partner. You can play in one … Continue reading "Mixed 4.0+ Division"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

This is a Social & Spooky Halloween-themed Mixed Up Doubles event! Costumes are encouraged! Please bring non-perishable items for the Food Pantry We will be playing nine-minute games on all eight courts. The event is for all levels and will be in a Round-Robin format. This is a FREE event! Requirements: Must be a Sport … Continue reading "Mixed Halloween Social"

Due to very low interest, this 4:00 session is cancelled.

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

4:00-5:20 Session The St. James Pickleball Association invites all members to join us for our Annual Meeting, held this year as our First Member Appreciation Event — a special evening to celebrate YOU and thank you for your amazing support! This is a FREE event! Date: Sunday, November 16 Time: 4:00 – 5:20 PM Location: … Continue reading "Member Appreciation/Annual Meeting at the HOP"

The St. James Pickleball Association invites all members to join us for our Annual Meeting, held this year as our First Member Appreciation Event — a special evening to celebrate YOU and thank you for your amazing support! This is a FREE event! This sign up is for event only and not for Playing Pickleball! … Continue reading "Member Appreciation at the HOP without playing"

5:20-6:40 Session The St. James Pickleball Association invites all members to join us for our Annual Meeting, held this year as our First Member Appreciation Event — a special evening to celebrate YOU and thank you for your amazing support! This is a FREE event! Date: Sunday, November 16 Time: 5:20 – 6:40 PM Location: … Continue reading "Member Appreciation/Annual Meeting at the HOP"

6:40-8:00 Session The St. James Pickleball Association invites all members to join us for our Annual Meeting, held this year as our First Member Appreciation Event — a special evening to celebrate YOU and thank you for your amazing support! This is a FREE event! Date: Sunday, November 16 Time: 6:40 – 8:00 PM Location: … Continue reading "Member Appreciation/Annual Meeting at the HOP"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

Join us for the Holidink Social on December 7.  This is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society so please bring cash or check made out to 'American Cancer Society'. This is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.  Cash or checks made payable to 'American Cancer Society'. This is a social, fun round-robin event. We … Continue reading "Holidink Social 1:00-2:30"

Join us for the Holidink Social on December 7.  This is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society so please bring cash or check made out to 'American Cancer Society'. This is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.  Cash or checks made payable to 'American Cancer Society'. This is a social, fun round-robin event. We … Continue reading "Holidink Social 2:30-4:00"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

Join us to wish Kim 'Good Luck'!  As you may have heard, our wonderful Pickleball Pro, Kim Mihan, is moving on from her role.  She has been a welcome part of our Pickleball community for 5 years! Let's get together and send her off with a nice get-together! Join us on December 17th from 12-2 … Continue reading "Appreciation Event for Kim Mihan"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

Calling all GenZ-ers! College students home for the holidays? Join us for the ultimate blend of friendly competition and fast-paced fun. This event is for ages 18-25ish and is for all levels. The event will be in a Round-Robin format. Pass this on to your GenZ-er! All friends and family are welcome! Music and snacks will be provided.

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

Session 1: 1:00-2:30 Join us on Sunday, January 11th, for this social, open-play event open to all SJPA members. 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 … Continue reading "Mixed Winter Classic Social Session 1: 1:00-2:30"

Session 2: 2:30-4:00 Join us on Sunday, January 11th, for this social, open-play event open to all SJPA members. 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 … Continue reading "Mixed Winter Classic Social Session 2: 2:30-4:00"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

Are you new to pickleball? Would you like to practice skills to advance your game? Beginner Round Robin is open to men and women that want to learn pickleball and improve their game. We will focus on serves, volleys, dinking and much more. You do not need to be rated to participate. This event will … Continue reading "Beginner Round Robin"

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!