LWR Pickleball Club – June 2025

Membership: 2,090

PREMIER North Update: Much-awaited construction has begun. Blocks are going up on building.

DUPR Weekday League: LWRPC Club is #39, top 1% in the USA!
Our first year running a DUPR Division of LWRPC has been a great success. Over 400 players competed, generating over 6,000 results. 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 Saturday League will be expanded into 4 divisions next fall and 10 matches instead of 8, adding 2 senior doubles to the mix.
Congrats to last season winners: LWRPC7 Azario Smashers and LWRPC8 UMR Blaze

CLINICS: 6/7/25 @ 8:30 am Free beginners’ clinic at LWR High School.
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. Also, planning on a Sandhill Sizzler indoor tournament later in July. This can also be used to obtain your DUPR rating.

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. 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:
Still stuck near the baseline? If you are not competent with the third shot drop, use a ¾ drive in the middle. This will allow you to work up to the line in 2 or 3 steps instead. Your partner should get there first if possible.

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

Here is a copy of the USAPA Rulebook:

https://usapickleball.org/docs/ifp/USAPA-Rulebook.pdf

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