News

LWR Pickleball Club – May 2025

Membership: 2,090; Welcome 10 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 had 30 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 recommending that new players 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.
Congrats to the season winners: LWRPC7 Azario Smashers and LWRPC8 UMR Blaze

CLINICS: 5/3/25 @ 8:30 am Free beginners’ clinic at LWR High School, last one till Sept.

Instructional Academy:
I’m pleased to have assisted Rob Davidson with his Rise Camp. 28 took the 3-day, 12-hour clinic. Stay alert for my future DUPR round robins and clinics.

LOGO TM:
Our club and logo are now Trademarked ™. 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 the 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: Court Warm-up:
It’s important to have a structured warm-up to improve your skills and be ready for the game. Start with 3 dinks to forehand, straight on, backhand. Then, slink back a step at a time, doing drops. At or in front of the baseline, alternate 5 drives and drops. Move up to NVZ in 2-3 drops. After your partner does the same, share some collaborative volleys. A few serves and you’re ready to go.

Bob Haskin, PPR, IPTPA, DUPR Coach Certified, Team Onix, Lessons available