CONGRATULATIONS TO JAN MEDLAND
ON HER BRONZE WIN IN SARASOTA, 2019
Joan Lanktree gives us great news from Sarasota, Florida -
Jan Medland won a bronze medal today, here in Sarasota...played very well in the heat....16 games in all...great to watch.
Jan Medland won a bronze medal today, here in Sarasota...played very well in the heat....16 games in all...great to watch.
Members of the TPC showed up in fine style at
the Summer Sizzler Pickleball Tournament
in Collingwood, Saturday July 14, 2018.
the Summer Sizzler Pickleball Tournament
in Collingwood, Saturday July 14, 2018.
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Participating in the Advanced Women's Category was Susie Keast who came away with the BRONZE.
Participating in the Intermediate Women's Category were Gillian Mayne, Rosemarie Wickens, Pat Ellis and Jean Grummett. Gillian and Rosemarie, were persistent throughout and earned themselves the Silver Medal. Excellent job! Pat and Jean were pleased that they weren't whomped completely and were able to come out with two wins and two losses. Well done!
Participating in the Men's Intermediate Category were Bev. Johnston(TCP) and his partner Percy Harvey (BMPC) who played some close hard fought matches coming out on top with the GOLD while Alec Svoboda (TCP) and his partner Brian Campbell came in second with the SILVER. Eric Newman (TCP) and his partner Brian Bell pulled off a third place finish (BRONZE) while Rob Johnstone (TCP), Paul Clements(TCP) came away with two wins and one loss.
Well done to all the participants for their great efforts!
Pictures courtesty of the GTPC
Participating in the Intermediate Women's Category were Gillian Mayne, Rosemarie Wickens, Pat Ellis and Jean Grummett. Gillian and Rosemarie, were persistent throughout and earned themselves the Silver Medal. Excellent job! Pat and Jean were pleased that they weren't whomped completely and were able to come out with two wins and two losses. Well done!
Participating in the Men's Intermediate Category were Bev. Johnston(TCP) and his partner Percy Harvey (BMPC) who played some close hard fought matches coming out on top with the GOLD while Alec Svoboda (TCP) and his partner Brian Campbell came in second with the SILVER. Eric Newman (TCP) and his partner Brian Bell pulled off a third place finish (BRONZE) while Rob Johnstone (TCP), Paul Clements(TCP) came away with two wins and one loss.
Well done to all the participants for their great efforts!
Pictures courtesty of the GTPC
Men's Intermediate Category
Percy Harvey and Brian Johnston win GOLD |
Men's Intermediate Category
Alec Svoboda and his partner win SILVER |
Men's Intermediate Category
Eric Newman and Brian Bell win Bronze |
ThornburyPBClub & BlueMountainPB Club do well in Ontario Seniors Games 55+
in Mildmay, Sunday June 3, 2018 .
TPC Members and BlueMountain PB members compete in Mildmay in the Ontario Senior's Games 55+
From Left to Right: : Percy Harvey BMPB, Harry Stevens BMPB & TPC, Jo McLaren TPC, Deb Harvey BMPB, Rob Johnstone BMPB & TPC, Eric Newman BMPB & TPC, Rosemarie Wickens TPC & BMPB, Rick Bryla TPC and Jean Grummett, TPC.
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Percy Harvey, BMPB and Rick Bryla, TPC play against Harry Stevens, BMPB & TPC, and Eric Newman, BMPB & TPC in one of their matches. |
Group 1 CHAMPS : Marie Green and John Ross (Gold) John Copeland and Jane Dykstra/Martha Robinson (Silver)
Group 2 CHAMPS: Bev Johnston and Suzie Keast (Gold), Candy Yeandell and Jim Meiklejohn (Silver)
Group 2 CHAMPS: Bev Johnston and Suzie Keast (Gold), Candy Yeandell and Jim Meiklejohn (Silver)
Another Great Day of Fun Pickleball Action at the TPC Thursday, April 13
1. Bev Johnson and Suzie Keast 2. Jim Meicklejohn and Candy Yeandle
3. Andrew Crighton and Rosemarie Wickens 4. Ashley O'brien and Jean Grummett
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Competing Friday in the Semi Finals
3. Andrew Crighton and Rosemarie Wickens 4. Ashley O'brien and Jean Grummett
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Competing Friday in the Semi Finals
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These are the Group 2 teams that competed Thursday with much fun and zesto! ---------> |
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There was Great Action at the TPC Wednesday, April 11
The Group 1 Semi Finalists competing on Friday are
1. John Ross and Marie Green 2. Dwight Dyson and Jean Gauthier
3. Jane Dykstra and John Copeland 4. Chris Smart and Jim Molineaux
Congratulations to you all and Good Luck on Friday!
1. John Ross and Marie Green 2. Dwight Dyson and Jean Gauthier
3. Jane Dykstra and John Copeland 4. Chris Smart and Jim Molineaux
Congratulations to you all and Good Luck on Friday!
TPC has Great Showing in the Mountain Bash Tournament at Monterra
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The Fastest Growing Sport for the Whole Family -
from grandchildren to grandparents
Rick Meets the Pickleball GURU - Prem Carnot
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Rick from the Thornbury Pickleball Club got to meet Prem Carnot - the Pickleball Guru - 5.0 player who travels the world giving clinics, lessons and everything else ! Nicest guy you will ever meet !
Check out his self-rating ideas here - https://www.pickleballthornbury.com/ratings-guide-by-pickleball-guru.html 
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Rick and Rayne Promoting Pickleball in the south...
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Rayne says,
"Promoting the sport we love ! Our snowbird club did an article on us !" |
Medal Winners at the Ontario Senior Games in Sarnia, August 16, 2017
National Pickleball Day at the BVCC
The Blue Mountain Pickleball & Thornbury Pickleball Clubs sponsored this NATIONAL PICKLEBALL DAY at the Beaver Valley Community Center Saturday, August 12. Pickleball Canada was promoting in conjunction with ParticipAction, all Pickleballers across Canada get out and play and celebrate our great game. A number of our community members came to play and find out a little more about the game with the strange name!
Results of the OSGA held in Kincardine, June 10, 2017
Congratulations to the five TPC participants who travelled to Kindcardine to compete in Ontario Senior Games Competition. Rob and Jackie Johnstone held on to their Gold Title earned last year in Mixed Doubles 65+ while Harry Stevens and Rosemarie Wickens won Bronze. Rosemarie Wickens and Jean Grummett also won Gold in Women's Doubles 65+ retaining their title from last year.
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OSGA 55+ (District 27 - Grey Bruce) Pickleball Champs - Men's and Ladies Doubles
INGAME COACHING with Mark Renneson@thirdshotsports.com
A number of TPC members took advantage of the INGAME COACHING session with
Mark Renneson, Third Shot Sports at the Thornbury Community Centre, Thursday afternoon. Besides learning the fine points of a legal serve and the non-volley zone, we also learned reasons behind Mark's Terms - 'Serve &Stay,' 'Return & Run,' 'Go for the sitting Duck!" We are so lucky to have a PB coach, like Mark, who lives nearby and can share his knowledge and expertise, as we learn more about playing pickleball.
Mark Renneson, Third Shot Sports at the Thornbury Community Centre, Thursday afternoon. Besides learning the fine points of a legal serve and the non-volley zone, we also learned reasons behind Mark's Terms - 'Serve &Stay,' 'Return & Run,' 'Go for the sitting Duck!" We are so lucky to have a PB coach, like Mark, who lives nearby and can share his knowledge and expertise, as we learn more about playing pickleball.
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Steeltown Tournament
Our TPC members displayed their pickleball skills at the STEELTOWN TOURNAMENT in HAMILTON
winning two bronzes on Friday, May 12 and going for more hardware today, Saturday May 13.
GOOD LUCK to ALL!
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Our two teams - Rick and Shirley & Alec and Sue won bronze in their divisions yesterday.
3:58 pm - Alec won a Silver medal in men's doubles - Way to go Alec! 4:17 pm Mark Renneson is playing in the gold medal match right now. He won silver and then won 2 more! 5:00 pm Rosemarie and Gillian won all 6 games in their pool but then lost the two medal games..... Great Effort, though! 11:00 pm Still playing..... |
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CHECK this out.....
Could this happen in the Town of the Blue Mountains?
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Midland in the Heart of Georgian Bay is on fire with the growth of Pickleball for residents interested in healthy, active living. The area has become a pickleball destination attracting visitors and new residents. The Askennonia Senior Centre, the YMCA and the Midland Area Pickleball Club each offer pickleball three times a week. The dedicated outdoor courts at Tiffin Park have received rave reviews. See photo.
If you are in the area and want to play, check out their website!: www.midlandareapickleballclub.ca Also of interest is this fantastic video of how pickleball has evolved to co-exist with tennis. Moreover, it shows how pickleball is good for the entire family (i.e. all-ages and builds). Check out this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XN1LPyeRk1s Garry Moorehouse 
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Rick Bryla wins GOLD in Mixed Doubles Competition.
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Rick Bryla, a member of the Thornbury Pickleball Club, Wins Silver Rick Bryla from the Thornbury Pickleball Club proudly showing his silver medal won today. He and Ronnie did really well and were up against some very strong contenders on the Gold medal round. Well done Rick and Ronnie !! |
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Renowned Tennis Club Embraces Pickleball – I ♥ Pickleball
Click the picture above to watch.....
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Yes, pickleball and tennis can thrive and flourish together! At the world renowned Bobby Riggs Tennis Club, owners and tennis pros Steve and Jennifer Dawson decided to add pickleball to their tennis club which not only added revenue to the organization but has enhanced the community and members’ experience. Watch a heartwarming story about this tennis club and how the Dawson family took a chance on pickleball and ended up completely embracing the sport. The Dawsons aren’t planning on giving up tennis, but by adding pickleball, they’ve given their tennis club new life and have created a unique community that opens doors for additional opportunity and community for BOTH sports.
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Shirley Harrison from our Thornbury Pickleball Club
wins bronze with her partner in the
Suncoast Pickleball Tournament held in Sarasota, Florida
Exciting Pickleball Action from USAPA Nationals Juniors Division
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Overheads, volleys and even around-the-post shots!! A new generation of pickleball players is evolving the sport of pickleball. And let me tell you, these kids are good! Check out this video from USAPA Nationals VIII where some impressive gameplay happened in the juniors division – and you get a front row seat to all the excitement! The play is fun with some impressive shots, and even the Pros got involved. We’ve also included some slow mo so you can really see these kids in action. It’s an exciting time for pickleball and the growth of this sport we all love so much. ========= WATCH THESE RELATED VIDEOS ========= This is an exhilarating time for pickleball! Find out more about the exciting new USAPA Juniors program that was launched this year at Nationals VIII. Hear directly from the program coordinator as he talks about the inspiring goals of the USAPA to broaden the sport by adding younger players and empowering groups to develop juniors programs and take pickleball to a whole new level. Watch Growing Pickleball Through a New Initiative now. |
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PB/Tennis Tournament at Monterra, Oct.26, 2016
This Mercedes Benz Monterra Pickleball Championship was a 'Just for Fun' Pickleball/Tennis Tournament with Thornbury being the only club representing Pickleball. Although the Tennis Tournament seemed to take priority, the tennis players did get to see a demonstration of Pickleball with Brian Brooks and Garry Milley, the Pickleball Experts, becoming the Overall Champions at the end of the day. Some of the tennis players did get brave and did participate in some of the pickleball matches demonstrating their great tennis moves but learning, too, the suttle differences in the two games.
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Brian and Garry's first match was against two newbies to Pickleball , so they overpowered their opponents winning 11-1 and 11-0. Their second game against Sharon Emerson and Jean Grummett was a little more of a challenge but they ended up winning again. Their final match was a titanic battle against two men who were playing in the tennis tournament as well as pickleball. (One of these players said he was a tennis pro.) Although both matches were back and forth, Brian and Garry made a great comeback to win the second game. The scores of the final was 11-7 and 11-8 for the pickleball experts from Thornbury. Well done!
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Rob and Jackie began their competition against fellow pickleballer Dwight and a girl who was a newbie to Pickleball and as a result were winners in that match. They then played against Derek and Ray, two tennis players, who found out what losing was all about in their first game against Rob and Jackie. Rob and Jackie held their own all the way with some unbelievable PB moves. However, the tennis players caught on to the game well and went on to win the next two games with their great shots and consistent moves.
Although the tournament was unique in its setup, it was a fun experience with some good games and great shots!
Although the tournament was unique in its setup, it was a fun experience with some good games and great shots!
The First Annual General Meeting - Oct. 5, 2016
Members of the Thornbury Pickleball Club met at the Thornbury Community Centre for the first Annual General Meeting(AGM) Susan Bois, acted as Chair of the meeting, and welcomed the 47 members present. Sue Boadway spoke about the club being founded in March of 2014 by herself, her husband, Bill, Harry Stevens and Rosemarie Wickens . She thanked everyone for keeping the club running so smoothly. Discussions followed on the following issues - insurance coverage, guests, contact lists, the two socail events, benefits of being an all-in Club of the PAO, and issues re playtimes for each of the groups. Following the discussions, the nine candidates for the 5 member executive positions spoke and the vote ensued. The new executive for the Thornbury Pickleball Club
for the 2016-2017 year are Paul Clements, Harry Stevens, Jean Grummett, Brenda Barron and Sue Boadway.
Jim Meiklejohn and Rick Bryla
Men's Doubles 65+ GOLD |
Rosemarie Wickens and
Jean Grummett - Women's Doubles 65+GOLD |
Jackie and Rob Johnstone
Mixed Doubles 65+ GOLD |
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Bill Vansickle and Rob Johnstone
Men's Doubles 55+ BRONZE |
Mark Renneson Visited TPC, April 14, 2016:
Mark's Summary of
INGAME COACHING SESSION
Tips that were highlighted:
Here is a summary of some of the things that were discussed during the in-game coaching sessions:
INGAME COACHING SESSION
Tips that were highlighted:
Here is a summary of some of the things that were discussed during the in-game coaching sessions:
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1. Get to the line!
Being at the net provides a great opportunity to take away your opponents’ time. Make sure you come in to the net immediately after hitting the return. The closer you are, the less time your opponents will have to retrieve you ball. Here is a video example of top players doing it.-> |
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2. Pick on someone! Talk with your partner and decide if there is one person you want to hit the majority of the shots to. This will allow you to pressure your opponents by hitting to their weaker player. <- Here is a video example. |
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3. Serve and return deep! By hitting your first shot to the back of the court, you make it tougher for your opponents to hit a quality shot. This could be done by hitting hard or high (or something in between). Here is how the pros do it.-> |
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4. Get sideways! If you want a backhand that has some power, it is important to use your body. Make sure you set up in a sideways position so you can generate more power! <- Here is a video about that. |
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5. Hit crosscourt! When playing a dink or third shot drop, hitting the ball crosscourt gives you more territory to aim at. Check out this video. -> |
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Click above for more info......
Yeh, Rick! Another Medal Win in Mixed Doubles!
Rick competes in the Destin Emerald Coast Senior Games and
is a medal winner! Way to go Rick!
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RICK MAKES THE NEWS IN FLORIDA
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COOL AS CUCUMBERS....
TPC MEMBERS LOVE PICKLING IN THE WARM SOUTH!
TPC MEMBERS ATTEND PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT
RIM CENTRE IN KITCHENER-WATERLOO
Members from Thornbury PB Club attended the Provincial Tournament held at the RIM Center, Kitchener-Waterloo in September. Three teams competed in the Mixed Doubles Section - Rick Bryla and Shirley Harrison; Brian Brooks and Rayne Bryla; Catherine Pederson and Larry Mann. Shirley Harrison and Catherine Pedersen, Jean Grummett and Loan Lanktree competed in Women's Doubles.
Congratulations to all on a great learning experience!
Congratulations to all on a great learning experience!
Lessons For Novice and Intermediate Players
Instructor Mark Rennison, is always ready to help our members improve their pickleball skills. His first lessons were for our members who were beginning to learn the game.
Mark visited our location again this week and worked with us for about an hour giving hints on how to improve dinking at the net and how to make our serves more difficult for our opponents to receive.
For more info on Mark's Lessons click here
CAN PICKLEBALL BECOME A PAN AM GAME?
News flash: The Hamilton Pickleball Club has been awarded a grant from "All things Pan Am" and will be demonstrating the sport of Pickleball on Pier #4 in Hamilton On. this July.
The application was approved on the basis of "increasing awareness of this game and provide and opportunity for people of all socio-economic backgrounds to participate". Promotion of barrier-free activities.
Harry and Rosemarie have been invited to demonstrate and represent the Thornbury Pickleball Association. If we make the Hamilton News station CHCH keep and eye out for our advertising sign.
The application was approved on the basis of "increasing awareness of this game and provide and opportunity for people of all socio-economic backgrounds to participate". Promotion of barrier-free activities.
Harry and Rosemarie have been invited to demonstrate and represent the Thornbury Pickleball Association. If we make the Hamilton News station CHCH keep and eye out for our advertising sign.
PICKLEBALL MAKES THE PAN AM GAMES IN HAMILTON!
Harry Stevens and Rosemarie Wickens joined into the demo in Hamilton. As the soccer fans were walking to the new Tim Horton's Field for the final two days of the competition they could join in to the play or watch at the sidelines. Many fans joined the Hamilton Pickleball club, others were amazed at the enthusiasm for the game.
John Boyle, a director of Hamilton Pickleball, told the soccer fans, "If you love sports like tennis, badminton or table tennis, or just like being active, this game can become addictive!"
Our First Clinic April 2014
Front Row- Paul Brittain, Bill Furse (instructors), Harry Stevens, Bill Boadway (organizers of Thornbury Pickleball) and Peter Singleton (instructor and maker of the Singleton Paddles)
Front Row- Paul Brittain, Bill Furse (instructors), Harry Stevens, Bill Boadway (organizers of Thornbury Pickleball) and Peter Singleton (instructor and maker of the Singleton Paddles)
When our club began in March 2014, everyone really enjoyed the physical workout from playing PIckleball!
Members also enjoy the camaraderie with their fellow players, but most of all they enjoyed the laughter. Sometimes the competition became challenging and exciting. That's when we realized that we needed to learn more about the strategies and skills of this game.
A clinic was planned with the great teachers we had in our area,
Bill Furse, Paul Brittain and Peter and Sue Singleton (the makers of a pickleball paddle).
Everyone learned many new skills to practice and were anxious to include them in the games.
Members also enjoy the camaraderie with their fellow players, but most of all they enjoyed the laughter. Sometimes the competition became challenging and exciting. That's when we realized that we needed to learn more about the strategies and skills of this game.
A clinic was planned with the great teachers we had in our area,
Bill Furse, Paul Brittain and Peter and Sue Singleton (the makers of a pickleball paddle).
Everyone learned many new skills to practice and were anxious to include them in the games.
OUR FIRST PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
October 14, 2014 - Brian Brooks planned all aspects of the tournament, the play teams and their play times.
Others decided to have a social after. A great job planning the social was done by Barb Young and Candy Yeandle.
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