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Beginner Round Robin
2026-03-11 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-08 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
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 take place on Courts 7 and 8 at Rymer.

There is no fee for this event. There is no rain date for this event.

Requirements

You MUST have fun.
You must be a St. James Sport or Golf Member.

You must be a paid SJPA Member.

Attendance: 0 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 34

Attendance: 8 / 8 Remaining Registrations: 0

Registrations are closed for this event

Mixed Social Play
2026-03-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
This is a social round-robin event.
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!
Player Requirements:
Must be a Signature Sport or Golf Member
Must be an SJPA Member

Attendance: 0 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 34

Attendance: 34 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 0

Registrations are closed for this event

Mixed Social Play
2026-03-15 14:30 - 16:00 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
This is a social round-robin event.
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!
Player Requirements:
Must be a Signature Sport or Golf Member
Must be an SJPA Member

Attendance: 0 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 34

Attendance: 30 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 4

Registrations are closed for this event

Beginner Round Robin
2026-03-18 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-01 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-29 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-05-06 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-06-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
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 take place on Courts 7 and 8 at Rymer.

There is no fee for this event. There is no rain date for this event.

Requirements

You MUST have fun.
You must be a St. James Sport or Golf Member.

You must be a paid SJPA Member.

Attendance: 0 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 34

Attendance: 7 / 8 Remaining Registrations: 1

Registrations are closed for this event

Magnificent Magician Show
2026-03-19 18:00 - 21:00 | St. James Community Center, 4136 Southport-Supply Road, St James, NC, 28461, United States
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Magnificent Magician Show Back Again with a New Show!
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.

Greg Rymer Tournament (Troon Event)
2026-03-25 08:00 - 2026-03-27 17:00 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
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:

March 25th: Mixed 3.0, 3.5, and Open
March 26th: Women’s 3.0 and 3.5
March 27th: Men’s 3.5 and Open

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:

Name
Rating
Division
Partner
Phone Number
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.

Beginner Round Robin
2026-03-25 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-05-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
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 take place on Courts 7 and 8 at Rymer.

There is no fee for this event. There is no rain date for this event.

Requirements

You MUST have fun.
You must be a St. James Sport or Golf Member.

You must be a paid SJPA Member.

Attendance: 0 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 34

Attendance: 5 / 8 Remaining Registrations: 3

Registrations are closed for this event

Spring Teams Tournament
2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
Our third annual Spring Teams Pickleball Tournament will be held this year on April 10 and 11.
This is a multi-part event:

Friday, April 10 – Meet & Greet and practice with your team
Saturday, April 11, 8:30 – 4:30 – Pickleball tournament Rymer courts
Saturday evening – Catered Awards dinner at Woodlands Pavilion
Saturday evening at 6 – Woodlands concert by The Cruise Brothers Band

Player fee is $35 and is open to SJPA members only.
There is a limited number of guest tickets to the dinner and concert available for $35.
There are also tickets for those who JUST want to attend the concert. These are $15. This ticket is also open to non-SJPA members.
We expect this to be one of the year’s most popular events and to fill quickly.
Players will sign up individually and then be assigned to teams based on rating to achieve team parity. The goal is to have 5 teams, with 16 players per team, playing in a Round Robin format. Each player would, based on availability, play in two matches (3 games per match).
For each tournament match, teams will field a men’s, women’s, and 2 courts of mixed doubles. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st place team in each division.
For players who have been members for several years, members new to St James, and members new to Pickleball or the SJPA, this is a great opportunity to participate in a very fun, social event and to meet many other pickleball players you might not normally play with. For these Teams events, we stress the words FUN and SOCIAL!
In addition to the tournament, your $35 Tournament Entry Fee includes a Meet & Greet practice the day before the tournament (April 10), pizza lunch during the tournament, awards dinner, and The Cruise brothers concert that evening at Woodlands Park.
You may bring a guest to the awards dinner for $35.
Anyone wishing to attend only the concert can purchase a $15 ticket.
The deadline to sign up is April 3.
Team selection will take place after registration ends and players will be notified.
Also, please consider volunteering to be a team captain or event volunteer.
Your responsibilities as captain are to:
● Meet your teammates at the Friday evening Social
● Contact your team members and determine their availability for play
● Schedule your players for each of the matches
Contact Bill Kamszik (bkamszik@gmail.com or 919-624-3400) for questions.
Click here to register.
Registered as of April 3
Anne Marie Seitz
Anthony Carucci
Barb Oertel
Bill Epp
Bill Kamszik
Bill Oertel
Bill Stanzel
Brad Newman
Brenda Fairchild
Brenda Gamba
Carl Scherlacher
Carla Linton
Charlene Plaine
Chip Yost
Chris Camplin
Christine Anderson
Christine E Ormond
Cindy Hettinger
Clare Samolis
Daniel Malinowski
Donald Ammann
Douglas Selin
Eileen Kopunek
Elizabeth Wilson
George Johnson
Janice Ammann
Jean Scherlacher
Joe Beitz
Joe Langereis
Judy Rubin
Kathleen McArthur
Kathleen Thomas
Katy Nasiff
Kay Maloney
Kenneth Rienth
Kim Mihan
Laura Epp
Louis DAbramo
Louis Vaickus
Luis Valdez
Lynn Albrecht
Marcia Crampton
Marion Johnson
Mark Dacko
Mark Harling
Mark Thuer
Mary Fedash
Michael Garner
Michael Kopunek
Michael Seitz
Mike Breen
Mike Consoletti
pam panneton
Paul O’Leary
Peter Albrecht
Peter Rubin
Randy Millwood
Raymond England
Robert Crampton
Robert Foreman
Robert Homer
Rose Webber
Scott Nasiff
Sherri Newman
Sherry O’Leary
Shirley Camplin
Stacey J. Stanzel
Tarri Grover
Theresa Kraemer
Vicki Harling
Walter Plaine
Wendy Reeves

Beginner Round Robin
2026-04-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
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 take place on Courts 7 and 8 at Rymer.

There is no fee for this event. There is no rain date for this event.

Requirements

You MUST have fun.
You must be a St. James Sport or Golf Member.

You must be a paid SJPA Member.

Attendance: 0 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 34

Attendance: 4 / 8 Remaining Registrations: 4

Registrations are closed for this event

SJPA Gathering on the Beach
2026-04-19 18:00 - 21:00 | St James Beach Club, 123 SE 72nd St, Oak Island, NC 28465, Oak Island, NC, 28465, United States
Due to the burn ban, we cannot have a bonfire but we can still get together at the beach!
All SJPA members and friends are invited to join us for some beach time fun.

Near the St James Beach Club
Socialize and meet new friends!
The event is BYOB

Welcome to St. James Pickleball
2026-05-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
The SJPA has a ‘Welcome to St. James Pickleball’ gathering each quarter. This event is open to anyone interested in playing Pickleball in St. James. Whether you are new to Pickleball or just new to Pickleball in St. James, we will provide all the information you need to get started. You do not need to be an SJPA member to attend.
The next event will be held on Wednesday, May 13, from 3 – 4PM. Meet at the picnic tables next to the Rymer Courts.
No sign-up is required. Come dressed to play if you would like to get out on the courts with us following the orientation.
This is a free event.

Beginner Social with Drill and Play
2026-05-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
This event is for Beginners up to the 3.0 level.
We will drill for 45 minutes and play for 45 minutes.
Drills will focus on basic rules and other aspects of the game.
There will be an instructor on each court to help you succeed & answer questions.
This is a FREE event.
Player Requirements:
You do not have to be an SJPA member to attend
Must be a Signature Sport or Golf Member
Must be a Beginner to 3.0 skill level player

Attendance: 0 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 34

Attendance: 30 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 4

Registrations are closed for this event

Intermediate Social with Drill and Play
2026-05-17 14:30 - 16:00 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
This event is for Intermediate players at the 3.1 to 3.5 level.
We will drill for 45 minutes and play for 45 minutes.
Drills will focus on skills needed to improve your game.
There will be an instructor on each court to help you succeed & answer questions.
This is a FREE event.
Player Requirements:
You do not have to be an SJPA member to attend
Must be a Signature Sport or Golf Member
Must be a 3.1 – 3.5 skill level player

Attendance: 0 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 34

Attendance: 34 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 0

Registrations are closed for this event

Swap Don't Shop
2026-05-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
This event is in conjunction with the Tennis and Golf Associations. Participation is for the ladies only.
This is your opportunity to go through your closet and drawers and SWAP those athletic items that are still in good condition but currently don’t suit your needs for something in the right size or color. SWAP a skort for a top or the other way around: One item for one item.
Any unclaimed items will be donated to CIS Thrift Store and Sheltered Treasures.
Drop-offs will be available at the following porches through May 18:
Grove: Marie Martin, 2824 Harborside Way
Members: Kathleen Thomas, 3637 Wingfoot Dr
Players: Brenda Howard, 4244 Ashfield Pl
Reserve: Sue Pugh, 3779 Traemoor Rd
Reserve: Marilou Rubright, 3036 Moss Hammock Wynn
Reserve: Andrea Velez, 3014 Aston Lane
Seaside: Diana Kelly, 3116 Inland Cove Dr
Bring your items in a bag to a selected porch, put your name, phone number, and total number of items on the enclosed post-it note (put inside the bag), and collect the appropriate number of buttons (Swap Currency) to bring to the Swap Event at the Community Center on May 19th, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Feel free to direct questions to:
Diane Norton
dnorton1919@gmail.com
973-476-3549

Beginner Round Robin
2026-05-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
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 take place on Courts 7 and 8 at Rymer.

There is no fee for this event. There is no rain date for this event.

Requirements

You MUST have fun.
You must be a St. James Sport or Golf Member.

You must be a paid SJPA Member.

Attendance: 0 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 34

Attendance: 6 / 8 Remaining Registrations: 2

Registrations are closed for this event

Beginner Round Robin
2026-05-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
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 take place on Courts 7 and 8 at Rymer.

There is no fee for this event. There is no rain date for this event.

Requirements

You MUST have fun.
You must be a St. James Sport or Golf Member.

You must be a paid SJPA Member.

Attendance: 0 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 34

Attendance: 3 / 8 Remaining Registrations: 5

Registrations are closed for this event

Mixed Social Play with Food from Toon
2026-06-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
Session 1: 4:00 – 5:30
Come Play Pickleball in a fun atmosphere with food.
Troon 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 Sport or Golf member
Must be an SJPA member

Attendance: 0 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 34

Attendance: 34 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 0

Registrations are closed for this event

Mixed Social Play with Food from Toon
2026-06-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
Session 2: 5:30 – 7:00
Come Play Pickleball in a fun atmosphere with food.
Troon will be on-site offering food for purchase.
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 Sport or Golf member
Must be an SJPA member

Attendance: 0 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 34

Attendance: 33 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 1

Registrations are closed for this event

Beginner Round Robin
2026-06-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
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 take place on Courts 7 and 8 at Rymer.

There is no fee for this event. There is no rain date for this event.

Requirements

You MUST have fun.
You must be a St. James Sport or Golf Member.

You must be a paid SJPA Member.

Attendance: 0 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 34

Attendance: 1 / 8 Remaining Registrations: 7

Registrations are closed for this event

Pool Party
2026-06-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Founders Club, 3021 Beaver Creek Dr SE, Southport, NC 28461, 3021 Beaver Creek Dr SE, St James, 28461
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 7
Donald AmmannJanice AmmannLori AmmannLaura Bouyet Jean ChristianPete ChristianBernadette ClintonTom ClintonJeff ColemanRegina ColemanChristel ColonChristine Cournoyer Dick CournoyerMichelle CullenChris DackoCheis DackoWayne DennisJoanne DescovichBill EppLaura Eppbob flanaganBrenda GambaMike GarnerAmy GarnerDeDe GonzalezRay GonzalezTarri GroverJim GroverScott HettingerCindy HettingerRuthie IorioGeorge JohnsonMarion JohnsonEileen Kopunek Michael KopunekRandy KraemerTheresa KraemerMark LeedsDoug MacCall Tara MacCall Kristie MinorScott NasiffKaty NasiffSherri NewmanBradford NewmanBarbara OertelBill OertelLance ReiterCarolyn ReiterCathy RienthKen RienthCathy RollinsTony RollinsMarilou RubrightTerry Rubright Clare SamolisStacy SheildsRobyn SmithNoelle SpeersPete SpeersDinah WeissTom WeissLiz WilsonBryon WilsonSandy WoodsRichard Woods

Canceled - Gen Z Pickleball
2026-07-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
This event is canceled
Gen Z Pickleball

For players ages 16–30, this session offers the same fun, social atmosphere that has made our Gen Z events such a hit. Meet new players, enjoy friendly competition, and spend time on the courts with friends old and new.
You do not need to be an SJPA member to participate in this event.

Canceled - Grandparents/Grandkids Pickleball
2026-07-05 14:30 - 16:00 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
This event is canceled
Grandparents/Grandkids Pickleball

This session is for grandparents and grandchildren ages 8–15 to share the court. Whether you’re introducing a grandchild to the game or teaming up for some friendly competition, this session is all about making memories together.
You just need to register yourself for this event. You do not need to register your grandkids.

Mixed Social Play with Ice Cream
2026-07-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
Session 1: 5:30-7:00

All players will get complimentary ice cream provided by Sweet Treats.
We will be playing nine-minute games on all eight courts. This event is for all levels and will be in a Round-Robin format.
Requirements:

Must be a Sport or Golf member
Must be an SJPA member

Attendance: 0 / 34 Remaining Registrations: 34

Attendance: 32 / 32 Remaining Registrations: 0

Registrations are closed for this event
