activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 4
- Managing player ratings Pickleball Rules, Equipment, and Player StandardsUses the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) system for players as of October 30, 2023, for participation in Sun City West Pickleball activities, including competitive group play and lesson series. The club provides score sheets and guidance from its ratings team to help members enter scores into DUPR.
- Operating pickleball facilities Managed Court-Based Recreation FacilitiesManages pickleball courts in several locations, including courts with lights for night play, for its over 1800 members.
- Organizing pickleball programs and eventsOffers current events and ongoing activities including tournaments, drop-in play, ladders, leagues, and other weekly programs, such as a competitive ladies ladder program and social events.
- Providing pickleball skill development and training Recreational Sports Instruction ProgramsOperates the PickleSkills program to help club members improve their pickleball playing skills by offering orientation, skill development at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, teaching playing strategies, providing skill rating assessments, communicating safe play and etiquette, offering resources like lessons and equipment demos, promoting social and competitive play benefits, and providing referee training and rules education. The club also offers private pickleball lessons for beginner through intermediate club members.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Facilitating Member Engagement and Community community_engagementThe club fosters community and engagement among its members by organizing free events and implementing systems like name badges and an online member portal to facilitate interaction and access to club services.
- Skill-based Player Development skill_developmentThe club aims to improve pickleball playing skills for all members by offering a variety of play and learning options tailored to different skill levels, utilizing certified coaches, and providing personalized instruction that considers individual needs, goals, biomechanics, and tactical alignment.
- Structured Competitive Play structured_competitionThe club organizes competitive play through structured systems, such as a ladder system for women, and uses a performance-based skill rating system to ensure fair and engaging competition among members.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Club Ratings (DUPR)
Utilizes the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) system to rate members' skills for competitive group play and skill-based activities. Provides guidance on how to obtain and maintain a DUPR rating.
Ladders
Organized competitive play, such as the Ladies Ladder, where members compete and move up or down based on performance.
Membership Services
Provides access to a membership directory, profile updates, and processes new memberships and renewals.
PickleSkills
A program designed to help members improve their pickleball skills, offering orientation, skill development at different levels, strategy teaching, rating assessments, safe play communication, and resources.
Private Instruction
Offers private pickleball lessons for beginner through intermediate players with certified coaches. Lessons are tailored to individual needs and goals.
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Deb Palen Partner — Ladder Captain responsible for managing the Ladies Ladder schedule and communications.
- Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) Partner — Uses DUPR as its skills rating system for club members.
- John Lemma Partner — Certified PPR Professional Coach providing private pickleball lessons for the club.
- Paul McClintock Partner — PPR Certified Pickleball Coach providing private pickleball lessons for the club.
- Ramona Boone Partner — Certified PPR Coach providing private pickleball lessons for the club.
- Saini Smiles Funder — Sponsor of the PickleSkills program.