Happy New Year! Wishing you and your loved ones a New Year filled with excellent health, happiness and peace.
Welcome back to Silveridge, if you have been away for the holidays or just arrived.
We wanted to bring a few items to your attention for the upcoming month. As you will see below, January is busy and the 17th is a very busy day for the club.
The Executive Committee will be at the January 10 Club Expo to answer questions and help with online membership forms, and talk to people who are interested in learning more about our club.
Workshops
The workshops before the round robin sessions will begin on January 12th.
Coaches will lead a 45–60-minute workshop at the beginning of the round robin session, with attendees learning/practicing 1 or 2 specific skills.
If you don’t want to participate in the workshop at the beginning of your round robin, you show up after and join the workshop participants to play your games for the remaining time. Coaches may stay for a bit longer after the workshop to help mentor the participants/players.
More detailed information is available in your round robin sign-up or click on the links below to sign-up for your workshop:
2.5 Workshops – SUG Sign-up Link
3.0 Workshops – SUG Sign-up Link
3.25 Workshops – SUG Sign-up Link
3.5 Workshops – SUG Sign-up Link
4.0+ Workshops – SUG Sign-up Link
Thank you for signing up, it allows the coaches to prepare for each session.
And a big THANK YOU to the coaches who have volunteered their time for the betterment of our members pickleball skills.
Player Development Committee
January 17, 2026
Fun Pickleball Play & Social Event – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
All skill levels play together during our Fun Pickleball Play events. So come on out to join in on the fun and meet other members during this fun social event. No registration is required. Just show up and play between 1:00 and 3:00 pm. You may bring a snack to share with others.
Paddle Demo Event – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
The Club has arranged for Tennis & Pickleball Cabana to visit our courts on January 17, 2026.
There will be several paddles to try and a representative to answer your questions.
They are also providing a club discount of 10% to our members who purchase either on line or at their store. The discount code is “SILVERIDGE” and its for www.pickleballcabana.com
If you are interested, they also offer a “Try Before You Buy” paddle demo program.
Starts at 1:00pm and will end at approximately 3:00pm
Merchandise on Display – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
The Merchandise Committee will be at the Fun Pickleball Play & Social event displaying the club merchandise. They will have clothing, hat or visor samples and can take your order and payment. Pay for your items with your credit card by tapping on our mobile handheld device or provide cash or check (payable to Silveridge Pickleball Club).
January 17, 2026 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Merchandise Committee
Volunteer to Sell Merchandise
We need a couple of volunteers to assist members with merchandise sales. Can you participate in the sale of club merchandise at this social event? If you can, please click here to sign-up on the SUG sign-up.
Thank you for participating as a volunteer.
Kathy Carli, Merchandise Committee Chair, lot #664
Happy Hour Potluck Social Event
The Social Committee is trying something new this year and ask that you please click here to sign-up on SUG if you are attending the January 17th Happy Hour Social event, which will take place at the pool area and begins at 4:30 pm. When you sign-up, it lets us know you are attending and what food items you will bring.
Plates, napkins & silverware will be provided.
See you there!
If you have any questions about the happy hour potluck, contact Jack & Berniece Hall, Dave & Deb Grimm or Jim & Debbie Eschliman.
The Social Committee
Pickleball Courts Closed – Sunday, January 18, 2026
The pickleball courts will be closed on Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm while the SR Band performs during the “On the Green” event.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Silveridge Pickleball Executive
Rules Review – January 19, 2026
Interested in Reviewing Pickleball Rules?
Join Barry Halpenny, one of our 4.0+ members, on January 19th when he reviews the pickleball rules and answers your questions. This session will be 30 – 60 minutes in length. A minimum of 5 are required. Please click here to sign-up on SUG if you are interested in attending.
Thank you, Barry!
Tournaments
For the Group 2.5 and Group 3.0 tournaments, the round robin format will be used. It is a competitive format where every team plays against every other team at least once, ensuring everyone gets the same amount of playtime and a fair ranking, with the overall winning team determined by the highest points achieved in the tournament.
All registered players are to arrive at the courts and be checked in at the registration table by 9:30 am sharp. The tournaments start at 10:00 am.
The names of the players entering the tournament will be put into a hat and teams will be drawn at the start of the tournament.
To ease the organization of the event, we will be using an even number of players. The minimum number of participants required for this event is 10. Otherwise, the event will be cancelled.
Come take on the challenge!
Group 2.5 Tournament, January 24, on courts 5-8: Click here to sign-up on SUG to participate!
Group 3.0 tournament, January 24, on courts 1-4: Click here to sign-up on SUG to participate!
For the Group 3.25 tournament, the King/Queen of the court format will be used. Winners of each game advance up a court and change partners for the next game; the losers of each game drop down a court and change partners for the next game. More specifics will be provided at the start of the event.
All registered players are to arrive at the courts and be checked in at the registration table by 9:30 am sharp. The tournaments start at 10:00 am.
To ease the organization of the event, we will be using an even number of players. The minimum number of participants required for this event is 16. Otherwise, the event will be cancelled.
Come take on the challenge!
Group 3.25 Tournament, January 31, on courts 1-5: Click here to sign-up on SUG to participate!
If you have questions about your tournament, contact Jack Hall, Acting 1st VP & Tournament Director
SignUpGenius(SUG)
Round Robin Sign-ups
The sign-ups for round robin sessions are available 1 week in advance. Please take a few minutes and sign-up for your round robin so your Round Robin Captains can prepare for organizing the session. If your plans change after signing up and you’re unable to attend, please remove your name from the sign-up.
Need SUG Assistance
If you require assistance with SUG you can ask your teammates, round robin captains or, contact:
Kathy Port, Lot #637 or call/text (907) 460-2323
Donna Stensrud, Lot #13 or call/text (780) 905-8680
Or another Executive Committee Member.
New Players
If you know someone who isn’t a member yet and is interested in learning what pickleball is all about, the pickleball basics, and joining in on the fun, suggest they text or call Debbie Nelson at 360-739-0468. She will arrange for one of our members to contact them for a mutually agreed-upon time to spend an hour or so learning the game.
Club paddles are available for their use, and balls are provided. They should bring water, wear appropriate shoes and eyewear.
We look forward to meeting them!
Group 2.0 Mentors
If you have time in your busy schedule, consider attending a Group 2.0 round robin on Tuesdays at 2:00 pm and be a mentor/guide for this group of newbies who are learning the pickleball basics. Thank you to the players who have already attended the round robin. Click here to visit the sign-up to be a mentor, or just show up at the courts. Group 2.0 would really appreciate the guidance because they may aspire to be a pickleball player just like you!
Sunshine Acres Volunteers – Sunday, February 15, 2026
We are seeking 8-12 volunteers to participate in their Outdoor Play Day at Sunshine Acres Children’s Home at 3405 N. Higley Rd, Mesa. During the February 15th Outdoor Play Day, there will be several other events the kids will be participating in – which includes pickleball.
On their 4 pickleball courts, our volunteers will facilitate 30-40-minute clinics, each will teach the kids about court safety and etiquette and how to play the game. The kids will rotate in and out of the clinics in the afternoon. Exact time to be determined.
If you can volunteer, please sign-up on SUG.
Thank you for participating in our special event and helping our community learn about the fun sport of pickleball and the generosity of our club.
Should you have any questions, contact Debbie Nelson at lot 290.
Tournament Volunteers
If you haven’t had the chance yet, please sign-up on SUG to be a tournament volunteer for the tournaments in January, February and March. Thank you!
Round Robin Captains! Thank you for stepping forward and being club ambassadors, organizing play for your groups round robins, answering questions, welcoming new members, and highlighting club events so your group is well informed. Ideally, we would like 3 captains per group. If you can help your group out to fill a vacancy, please let your captain know. We appreciate and welcome you volunteering.
| Group 2.0 | Debbie Nelson |
| Group 2.5 | Briann Larson, Lisa Larson, Dave Ruenholl |
| Group 3.0 | Kathy Franks, Roxanne Pierce |
| Group 3.25 | Kelly Emelson, Val Tomlinson |
| Group 3.5 | Brenda Dietrich, Jim Eschliman, Mel Flahr |
| Group 4.0+ | Phyllis Birk, Vicki Drouillard |
Our Numbers
Membership
| Membership as of Dec 31, 2025 | Membership as of Dec 29, 2024 | |||||
| Group | Members | # New | Group | Members | # New | |
| 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 2.0 | 12 | 5 | |
| 2.5 | 36 | 6 | 2.5 | 45 | 3 | |
| 3.0 | 22 | 0 | 3.0 | 37 | 2 | |
| 3.25 | 54 | 5 | 3.25 | 48 | 4 | |
| 3.5 | 46 | 1 | 3.5 | 33 | 2 | |
| 4.0+ | 29 | 3 | 4.0+ | 34 | 7 | |
| TOTALS | 190 | 18 | TOTALS | 209 | 23 | |
How did these members pay for their membership:
- Credit Card: 118
- Cash: 46
- Check: 25
- Unpaid: 1
Our Financials
| Below are the financial transactions from October 1 to December 31, 2025 | |
| Revenue and Support | |
| Membership Fees | $4,420.00 |
| Donations | $30.00 |
| Merchandise Sales | $1,997.00 |
| Social Events | $1,973.00 |
| Fund Raising Income | $230.00 |
| Revenue and Support TOTAL | $8,650.63 |
| Expenses | |
| Administration | $4,589.40 |
| Square Fees | $195.92 |
| Court Equipment | $51.96 |
| Court Supplies | $17.28 |
| Merchandise Expenses | $1,452.44 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $64.95 |
| Social Committee Expenses | $1,208.47 |
| Expenses TOTAL | $7,580.42 |
Our Website
Looking for information about the club? Check out our website to stay up to date on what is happening in the club with social events, how things work, news updates, and all things Silveridge Pickleball related.
Website Traffic Report
| December | November | October | |
| Visitors: # of | 845 | 1,016 | 569 |
| Views: # of | 1,446 | 1,835 | 1,467 |
Top 10 Pages
| December 2025 | Views | November 2025 | Views | October 2025 | Views |
| Home Page | 337 | Home Page | 529 | Home Page | 461 |
| Court Schedule | 152 | Court Schedule | 177 | Court Schedule | 301 |
| Psychology of Pickleball | 116 | Membership & Perks | 90 | Membership & Perks | 101 |
| SignUpGenius | 92 | SignUpGenius | 72 | Skills & Development | 70 |
| Calendar of Events | 59 | Psychology of Pickleball | 67 | News | 55 |
| News | 48 | Calendar of Events | 58 | Calendar of Events | 44 |
| Membership & Perks | 44 | Shoe Lacing Techniques | 39 | Club Activities | 39 |
| Shoe Lacing Techniques | 32 | News | 38 | Club Volunteers | 37 |
| Skills & Development | 31 | Skills & Development | 35 | SignUpGenius | 33 |
| Club Activities | 26 | Club Activities | 28 | Shoe Lacing Techniques | 30 |
Don’t miss a thing!
Remember to visit our website for club information and the monthly Activity Calendars are available at the court and a printable format can be found on the Calendar of Events page, which can be hung on your fridge so you don’t miss a thing!
In Closing
The next Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for January 15th. During this meeting, we will review the important steps required before the March 7 Annual General Meeting (AGM): potential by-law changes, and election of officers. We will also be working on the membership survey questions. A separate newsletter will be sent out to address all things related to the AGM and the survey in early February.
If you have any club related questions or ideas, don’t hesitate to speak with any of the Executive Committee members.
See you on the court.
Donna Stensrud
Executive Committee: Donna Stensrud, President; Jack Hall, Acting 1st Vice-President; Julie Nosko, Treasurer; Kathy Port, Communications Officer; Suzan Ott, Acting Secretary, Debbie Nelson, Acting Director