News

LWR Pickleball Club – March 2025 Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Membership: 2,048; Welcome 48 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 30 teams competing this winter. 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.comTo join our DUPR Club for free, please visit: www.mydupr.com/dashboard/browse/clubs/6806236412

Saturday Social League:
The Fall/Winter season has ended, check the results below. Spring League has 19 teams.
The 2025 Cup went to Team UMR. See more results at: www.lwrpc.pickleballscores.com

CLINICS: 3/1/25 @ 8:30 am Free beginners’ clinic at LWR High School

Instructional Academy:
For your game improvement, please visit our site www.lwrpickleballclub.com for a list of our instructors and trainers. On a personal note, I am now one of 3 DUPR Coaches listed in LWR, and will be running DUPR-rating clinics soon.

Rise Pickleball 3-day camps; April 18-20 & 22-24, 2025 with Pro Rob Davidson
A few spots are available. www.risepickleball.com Use code PT10 for 10% off.

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 at $25. 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:
With only two players, you should practice not only volleying the ball straight ahead but also crosscourt using both backhands and forehands. With 4 players you will get to practice both, but you should practice both from the left-side and the right-side of the court.
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 be noticing any particular weakness they have in case you ever play them in a tournament.

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

LWR Pickleball Leagues

The LWR Pickleball Club League :  2024-25

The purpose is to promote competitive and social play between LWR Communities and local non-affiliated players.

Players with USAPA, DUPR, or Picklescores skill levels of 2.5-5.0 are welcome.

Saturday League: LWRPC6 LWRPC7 LWRPC8 LWRPC9
Weekday DUPR League WD Wednesday, MD Thursday DUPR6 DUPR7 DUPR8 DUPR9