News

LWR Pickleball Club – April 2025 Happy Easter!

Membership: 2,080; Welcome 32 new members.

PREMIER North Update: Much-awaited construction has begun.
https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2024/dec/18/swim-pickleball-premier-groundbreaking/

DUPR Weekday League: LWRPC Club is in the top 3% in the USA!
Our newly formed DUPR Division of LWRPC has 19 teams competing this Spring. The mission statement, along with rules, managers’ contact info, and information, is at the top of our web page. www.lwrpickleballclub.com For a free DUPR account, go to: www.mydupr.com To join our DUPR Club for free, please visit: www.mydupr.com/dashboard/browse/clubs/6806236412
Beginning with the fall season, the league will be requiring new players to have a DUPR rating provided by a Certified DUPR Coach. I will be offering rating clinics for those interested.

Saturday Social League:
The Spring League has 19 teams competing in three divisions.
The 2025 Cup went to Team UMR. See more results at: www.lwrpc.pickleballscores.com

CLINICS: 4/5/25 @ 8:30 am Free beginners’ clinic at LWR High School

Instructional Academy:
I’m pleased to be working with Rob Davidson in offering this instructional opportunity.
Rise Pickleball 3-day camps; April 18-20 & 22-24, 2025 with Pro Rob Davidson. A few spots are available. Use code PT10 for 10% off. MORE INFO ON THE Camp

LOGO TM:
Our club and logo are now Trade Marked ™. The sandhill crane logo has been a great success and is a club shirt favorite. See our website for order info in the membership area while the supply lasts. Check available stock on the web page.

New shirt site available: I have partnered with KITCH Pickleball to offer our logo merchandise that will be directly shipped to you. I added a blue hoodie and a lady’s pink sport racer. To order, visit our club site at: https://kitchpickleball.com/collections/lakewood-ranch-pickleball

East County Observer Article:
https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/feb/20/pickleball-home-courts/

Recommended Sites:
• A new informative site: stacie@thepickler.com (or) https://sparklp.co/b83f5186/
• Local Connection site: www.mindarrive.com “Pickleball Connections” is dedicated to the enhancement of the pickleball experience by connecting players and communities.
• Facebook: “Lakewood Ranch Pickleball”
• www.mydupr.com
• www.mydupr.com/dashboard/browse/clubs/6806236412 (Our Club)
• www.USAPickleball.org
• Rule Book https://usapickleball.org/docs/2025-USA-Pickleball-Rulebook-Change-Document.pdf
• parksandrecreation@mymanatee.org G.T.Bray
• www.teamreach.com The Pickleball Players @LWRHS Code:110953

Tip: Volley Skill Practice:
Take some time in the warm-up to volley with all players using the figure eight to redirect the path using both backhands and forehands. With four players, you will get to practice both, but remember to switch from the left side and the right side of the court. Changing direction will increase your winning percentage.
Remember, the goal is to practice and keep the ball going, not to hit so hard that the other player can’t get it back! However, you should notice any particular weakness they have in case you ever play them in a tournament.

Bob Haskin, IPTPA, PPR Certified Instructor, Team Onix, Lessons available