Carlsbad Pickleball

On Friday, April 16th, CNBC Special Correspondent Jane Wells joined ‘The News with Shepard Smith’ to report on the surge of pickleball. Jane sat down with the #1 ranked player, Ben Johns, to talk about the sport and how his professional career has grown since 2018. Check out the full segment below. https://usapickleball.org//cnbcs-the-news-with-shepard-sm/

Neither Trudie Stapleton nor myself are city employees. The Carlsbad Pickleball Facebook page is not a city site, but rather a Carlsbad Pickleball Supporters page. Postings provide helpful information or notifications from the city. We are very fortunate and proud that after 8+ years of many hours spent in discussions with the city, that these beautiful courts were built. The hope is that more courts will come in the future, which is why it is so important that the city ...look upon pickleball players as respectful and cooperative. Today, the Parks and Recreation Department requested that I send out this notification: "This is a reminder to all players and spectators on the sidelines on the Poinsettia Park pickleball courts to wear masks now that pickleball is called out under the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) youth and adult sports guidance. Under the General Requirements for All Sports section of the CDPH it states that face coverings must be worn when not participating in the activity (e.g.,, on the sidelines) and face covering must we worn by observers at all times. The link is provided for everyone’s reference (Pickleball doubles is in the moderate contact category). " https://www.cdph.ca.gov//outdoor-indoor-recreational-sport City Contact; Lori Swenck Recreation Area Manager Parks & Recreation (760) 602-7515 [email protected]

Melba Bishop Women’s League is beginning and below is the information if you have an interest. Please contact Jenae Alms at 949-378-5073 or Kim Schavel at 949-212-1066 to sign up. Location:... Melba Bishop Pickleball Courts 5306 N. River Road Oceanside, CA 92057 Short notice, but 4/1 at 9:30 am to meet everyone and play for fun. Thursdays, starting 4/8 meet at 8:00 am for practice games. League formal start date is 4/22 at 8:00 am New player league fee is $15; if you just want to be a sub, there is no league fee.

As one of the administrators of this site as well as the Carlsbad Pickleball Support Group, here is the official correspondence from Parks and Recs regarding doubles play. Good news! As of March 3, 2021, doubles pickleball play is now allowed since we reached the threshold of an adjusted case rate equal to or less than 14 per 100,000. We removed the restrictions signage at the pickleball courts and also updated the city’s website. Thanks so much for getting the word out! ... Sincerely, Mike Pacheco Recreation Services Manager 760-434-2858 | [email protected]

Missing from Poinsettia Park. Please contact Amber Leann if you found paddle at Poinsettia Park.

WELCOME TO CARLSBAD PICKLEBALL If you would like to be added to the Carlsbad Pickleball Group email distribution list send your name and email to [email protected]. ______________________________________________________... CITY OF CARLSBAD PICKLEBALL LOCATIONS OUTDOOR OPEN PLAY Poinsettia Community Park 6600 Hidden Valley Road, Carlsbad, CA 6 outdoor dedicated courts, fencing, lighting and bleachers 8:00 AM 10:00 PM daily No charge to play INDOOR OPEN PLAY - CALL CENTER BEFORE GOING!! Pine Avenue Community Center 799 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 434-5022 Indoor Open Play $3 per participant Calavera Hills Community Center 2997 Glasgow Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010 (760) 602-4680 Indoor Open Play $3 per participant Stagecoach Community Center 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 602-4690 Indoor Open Play $3 per participant ______________________________________________________ PLACES TO LEARN "HOW TO PLAY PICKLEBALL & CLINICS" Bobby Riggs Pickleball 875 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas (760) 473-2672 Bobby Riggs offers a clinic where you will learn everything you need to get you started playing the sport. Reservations are required to participate. Omni La Costa 2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad (760) 931-7501 Pickleball Beginner Clinic Join us for our 1-hour clinic and our team will teach you the basics of the game. Reservations are required to participate. St. Michael’s Pickleball 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad Pickleball Lessons for Beginners Contact [email protected] or [email protected]. Reservations are required to participate.

COVID-19 Purple Tier Guidance for Pickleball at Poinsettia Community Park. With the new Guidance, doubles matches are prohibited and singles matches will be the only allowable play. Only two players at a time on the court. Carlsbad Pickleball players need to be their own ambassadors to each other to spread the word and request compliance.

New COVID-19 Guidance for Pickleball at Poinsettia Community Park. Carlsbad Pickleball Supporters Group has just been notified that due to the latest shutdown rules issued by the State related to "youth and adult sports guidance that governs many of the activities in our parks, new restrictions on pickleball play will become effective immediately. This is not the City’s choice, however, due to the current increase in the spread of the COVID-19 virus the city must comply with... the Governor’s new restrictions. With the new Guidance, doubles matches are prohibited and singles matches will be the only allowable play. Only two players at a time on the court. Currently, San Diego County is in the Purple Tier. The new guidelines will be in affect until the County reaches the Red Tier." At that time doubles play will be allowed. You can review the state’s new guidelines at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov//outdoor-indoor-recreational-sport We appreciate your patience and cooperation during the stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City’s No. 1 priority is to continue to create an environment that protects your safety and peace of mind.

COAST NEWS SPORTS TALK https://thecoastnews.com/sports-talk-carlsbads-hamner-indu/

Enjoy Your Complementary Issue of Pickleball Magazine https://view.joomag.com/pickleball-mag/0011785001605635988& Pickleball Magazine has amazing articles about how to improve your game, a plethora of ads for paddles, balls, clothes, etc. It is also very inexpensive and does a great job of keeping you connected with the latest and greatest pickleball activities. Be sure to read "Setting The Record Straight" a must read on page 22 by Jennifer Lucore & Alex Hamner.

Carlsbad Pickleball Pro Alex Hamner at the Las Vegas PPA Championship Tournament 2020.

2020 Pickleball Hall Of Fame Inductees Congratulations to Alex Hamner, Carlsbad Resident and a member of the Carlsbad Pickleball Supporters Group. Alex was 1 of 3 athletes inducted into the 2020 Pickleball Hall Of Fame Competitor category. Alex has compiled 21 gold medals at USAPA Nationals, US Open Pickleball Championships and Tournament of Champions.... CONGRATULATIONS ALEX! FROM THE CARLSBAD PICKLEBALL SUPPORTERS GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/PickleballHallOfFame/posts/728761941069068

Racquet Sports Industry Magazine The Power Of Pickleball & Champions Of Pickleball 2020 http://www.tennisindustrymag.com//champions-of-pickleball.

Celebrating the One-year Anniversary of Outdoor Play at Poinsettia Park - October 10th! Come Play With Us!

One Year Anniversary! Saturday October 10th will be the 1st year anniversary of the grand opening at the Poinsettia Community Park Pickleball Courts. The players of Carlsbad Pickleball" continue to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department for providing our community with this outstanding facility! ... If you have a favorite 2019 2020 photo from your play at the Poinsettia Venue please post and share it with us!

Carlsbad City Manager's newsletter dated 11/10/20 mentions, due to Purple Tier "Gyms will no longer be open for pickleball and basketball." He further states, "When you fall to a lower tier, you must remain there for at least three weeks regardless of the numbers, bringing us past the Thanksgiving holiday and into December." Please wear your masks, maintain a 6' distance from others, and wash your hands to slow the spread.

USA Pickleball Official Clothing & Merchandise Shop the complete collection of Official USA Pickleball shirts, jackets, hats and more. https://www.usapastore.com/

https://allpickleball.com//good-things-about-pickleball-/

Carlsbad Pickleball & Beach

Carlsbad Community Gym Re-Opening Rules To clarify the questions related to the requirement for wearing masks during all activities at Carlsbad indoor facilities, you can find the basis for this requirement at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov//Guidance-for-Face-Coverings_06-18.... The City of Carlsbad is required to abide by these guidelines in order to open our indoor facilities for use. They do not have the authority to ignore or change the California Department of Public Health requirements. Please familiarize yourself with the content of the guidelines. When the guidelines are changed at the State level, the City will most likely also change their requirements. Here’s the website link to the COVID-19 Protocol for Open Play in Carlsbad Community Centers. https://www.carlsbadca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx You do not have to be from the same family or household to reserve a court. You are required to wear a face covering at all times on and off the pickleball court. Reservations are mandatory. To book call the number below: Calavera Hills Community Center, 760-602-4680 Stagecoach Community Center, 760-602-4690 Pine Avenue Community Center, 760-434-5022

MESSAGE FROM OUR CARLSBAD CITY MANAGER REGARDING CARLSBAD COMMUNITY CENTERS RE-OPENING SEPT 8TH "We will also reopen gyms, by reservation only, starting Tuesday, for basketball and pickleball. Here’s how that will work: M-F ... Pickleball, noon to 4 p.m. Basketball, 4 to 8 p.m. Sat/Sun Pickleball, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Basketball, 1 to 5 p.m. Call the specific gym you’d like to use to make a 90 minute appointment Calaveras Hills Community Center, 760-602-4680 Pine Avenue Community Center, 760-434-5022 Stagecoach Community Center, 760-602-4690 No pick-up basketball games and no team practices Pickleball players, basketball players and any other entrants must wear masks at all times within the community centers If you have any questions regarding the information please contact the Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department. Thank you. Carlsbad Pickleball Support Group

MESSAGE FROM OUR CARLSBAD CITY MANAGER REGARDING FACE COVERINGS If you’re driving around town, I hope you see the new signs and banners we’ve installed. We all have different reasons for why we wear (or don’t wear) a face covering. But at the heart of it, I ask you to look at it from a different perspective. Whether it’s to protect yourself or loved ones, help keep local businesses open or to show respect for others, wearing a mask can communicate a lot without words. ... Whatever your reason is, know that your choice matters. Please mask up, do your part and help slow the spread. Wearing a mask is one of the best ways to demonstrate that you care in an important and visible way. Together, let’s #Care4Carlsbad. Thank you! Scott Chadwick City Manager

Hi Carlsbad Pickleball Players, Open play is currently allowed on the Poinsettia Pickleball Courts 1, 2, 5 & 6. As has been the case, Courts 3 & 4 are still closed for social distancing. While waiting your turn to play please continue to adhere to the County of San Diego Regulations Order of the Health Officer and Emergency Regulations (Effective July 15, 2020) For purposes of this order, Section e; ... SOCIAL DISTANCING is maintaining a six-foot separation from all persons except household members Please be respectful to the Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Monitors that oversee the park and pickleball courts. For additional questions or concerns contact Mike Pacheco, Recreation Services Manager (760) 434-2826.

The City of Carlsbad website June 12th update on the City services, facilities and programs posted: Pickleball Every Other Court Open. Certain health orders apply across the board, like staying 6 feet from people you don’t live with, wearing face coverings, no gathering, etc. ... All facilities, programs and services must complete a safe reopening plan and follow the modifications outlined by the California Department of Public Health, which can be found at covid19.ca.gov The City of Carlsbad is working as quickly as possible to restore their programs and services for you. Their number one priority is creating an environment that protects your safety and peace of mind as well as that of the city employees.