Trading golf clubs for rackets and being addicted to Pickleball

Please see the link below about our upcoming round robin tournament at Sinnissippi Park. The article features some local players that will be competing in the tournament.

http://www.rrstar.com/carousel/x1009570967/Trading-golf-clubs-for-rackets-and-playing-lots-of-pickleball

Mike and Jude learn Pickleball - WREX.com – Rockford’s News Leader

Mike Morig and Jude Wilbers of WREX (Channel 13, NBC) joined NIP at the Sinnissippi Courts to learn Pickleball. They were great sports against some very good local players. Thank you for the great coverage of the sport and the upcoming NIP Round Robin tournament!

Mike and Jude learn Pickleball - WREX.com – Rockford’s News Leader

The Return of Ray Monroe

Friday night, July 15th, Ray Monroe came to the to the Sinnissippi Pickleball courts. He was extremely happy to see all of his Pickleball friends and it really lifted his spirits. He managed to play a couple games and was thrilled to be included. We went out to eat at Town Hall Lounge in Loves Park. I had a reservation, but we well exceeded that and overwhelmed their small kitchen. On the way home Ray said he had a "red letter day". Thank you all that came out in support of this event. It was very heart warming to see all the support that our Pickleball community gives to each other. Click here for more pictures.


Respectfully,
Jennifer

NIP Funds at RPD Foundation

Northern Illinois Pickleball now has a financial account through the Rockford Park District Foundation. This has several benefits. The Rockford Park District will handle the funds and financial paperwork regarding NIP. Since no one individual will be responsible for the account this will allow the group to ebb and flow. As NIP players pursue other paths in life, this will insure that NIP is a self-sustained group that will be around for many years to come.

Having this financial account allows us to do fundraising for NIP. These funds can be used for demonstration expenses so that the cost of growing the sport locally is not shouldered by just a few people. These funds can also be used for equipment such as nets at ISC. Establishing a bank account also lessens the strain during the organizations of tournaments. Having a savings account will allow us to have invoices paid directly so individuals need not front the money for expenses.

Pat Freed has volunteered to be the treasurer for NIP as she is a year round resident of Illinois. She will work with Lisa Alexander at RPD for record keeping and deposits.

If you would like to make a donation you are eligible for a receipt for an income tax write-off. Please send checks to:

 

Donations:

Northern Illinois Pickleball
615 27th St
Rockford, IL 61108

If you are interested in making a cash or credit card donation, please contact Pat Freed at 815-399-3934. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted.

If you own a business and are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, the minimum donation is $200. In exchange for your annual donation your business will be listed on the NIP Sponsors page of the NIP website.

Sponsorship Levels:

Platinum - $500
Gold - $200
Silver - $100
Bronze - $50

Saint Charles Pickleball Playdates July 2011

Hello,

Below is the July pickleball open gym schedule. During the week of July 18^th we have a basketball camp in half the gym. There will only be half court pickleball open gym that week. If the camp is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will be able to have the full gym.

Thanks and have a fun and safe holiday weekend!

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

July 3	July 4	July 5	July 6	July 7	July 8	July 9
	PCC Closed	6-9pm Half Gym	2:30-3:55pm Full Gym		2:30-3:55pm Full Gym	8am-noon Half Gym

July 10	July 11	July 12	July 13	July 14	July 15	July 16
	2:30-3:55pm Full Gym	6-9pm Half Gym	2:30-3:55pm Full Gym		2:30-3:55pm Full Gym	8am-noon Half Gym

July 17	July 18	July 19	July 20	July 21	July 22	July 23
	2:30-3:55pm Half Gym	6-9pm Half Gym	2:30-3:55pm Half Gym		2:30-3:55pm Half Gym	8am-noon Half Gym

July 24	July 25	July 26	July 27	July 28	July 29	July 30
	2:30-3:55pm Full Gym	6-9pm Half Gym	2:30-3:55pm Full Gym		2:30-3:55pm Full Gym	8am-noon Half Gym

Meghan Papke, CPRP
Community Center Supervisor
St. Charles Park District
Phone: 630-513-4330 Fax: 630-513-9304