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3-on-3 Competition with the Old Man Sports Club of Lorton

3-on-3 Competition with the Old Man Sports Club of Lorton

The Woodbridge Pickleball Club had the honor of hosting The Old Man Sports Club, a club based out of Lorton, VA, for a friendly cross club competition. Jimmy of the Old Man Sports Club reached out to us and was connected to Mike Kline, WPC Board member and Competition Committee Chair.

Together Mike and Jimmy decided on a 3-on-3 team 2-out-of-3 games format: two teams at 3.5 and one team at 4.0. Representing the Woodbridge Pickleball Club was Dave Delevante, Johnny Fagler, Mike Kline, Nick Katsarelis, Jason Shriner, and Jeff Kendrick who are also regular volunteers with the WPC. Mike was surprised to discover the day of that the old men in the Old Man Sports Club were not quite the same age as the lineup he selected for us! This discovery started the competition with a good laugh shared by everyone.

Sadly, Jimmy was unable to play due to an injury so Lisa stepped in as his sub – her dink game was inspiring!

The Woodbridge Pickleball Club came away with 3 wins and the WPC players were presented with gift cards for Fair Winds Brewing Company provided by the Old Man Sports Club. Thank you to Fair Winds Brewing Company for your donation!

After the competition, everyone was encouraged to continue with open play and mixed together for several more games.

If you’re interested in hosting a cross-club event with the Woodbridge Pickleball Club, please use the contact us form. To learn more about the Old Man Sports Club of Lorton, VA visit their website or check out their Instagram account @oldmansportsclub.

We’re looking forward to playing with the Old Man Sports Club again soon!

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Dill Dinkers Pickleball Opening in Manassas Mall

Dill Dinkers Pickleball Opening in Manassas Mall

Prince William County’s First Dedicated Indoor Pickleball Facility Opens in Early 2024

Dill Dinkers, the leading provider of dedicated indoor pickleball in Maryland, has signed a 10-year lease with Spinoso Real Estate Group for its first location, Manassas Mall. The facility will be located at 8300 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109, in spaces A3 and A4, across from Autobahn Indoor Speedway, and is scheduled to open in early 2024.

The 16,485 square foot space will include six regulation-sized pickleball courts with fences and an outdoor surface, bathrooms, private event space, a pro shop, a ball machine, and a state-of-the-art reservation system. The facility will offer clinics, private and semi-private lessons, and leagues. A Director of Pickleball is on staff at each location to ensure the pickleball programming is in line with Dill Dinkers’ high standards.

Dill Dinkers, which recently announced the opening of its fourth location, has exploded on the scene as the leader in dedicated indoor pickleball facilities on the east coast. “Our vision is to spread the joy of pickleball worldwide,” said Will Richards, Co-Founder and CEO.

Will and his wife Denise co-founded Dill Dinkers after they caught the pickleball bug. “We started playing in the summer of 2021 at our local park. We loved playing, but it was impossible to play outside by late fall. By February, we were anxious to play and found an indoor facility in Pennsylvania. We arrived only to realize it was a barn that had been converted into indoor pickleball courts. There was no heat or bathrooms; all the players were bundled in their winter gear, and it was packed! It was clear there was a need for a great dedicated indoor pickleball experience, so we made a plan, and by November of 2022, we opened our first facility in Columbia, Maryland.”

“Opening these facilities is our way to share our love of pickleball with the community and offer a place to play year-round,” explained Denise. “We aspire to create an atmosphere that inspires fun, learning, healthy competition, and lifelong friendships.”

Prince William County was an obvious choice for Virginia’s first Dill Dinkers location. Erika C. Spalding, Chief Marketing Officer for Dill Dinkers, serves on the board of directors for the Prince William Chamber of Commerce as Treasurer and has been an active member of the greater Prince William business community for over 14 years. “Manassas is a vibrant and diverse community rich in opportunity for businesses to thrive. We’ve received incredible support from the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, the Prince William County Department of Economic Development, and local pickleball players. We look forward to sharing the joy of pickleball with the community.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Dill Dinkers Pickleball to Manassas Mall and the Spinoso family. The addition of Dill Dinkers’ dedicated indoor pickleball facility will not only enhance our offerings but also contribute to the vitality of the community.” said Carmen D Spinoso, CEO of Spinoso Real Estate Group, “Their commitment to spreading the joy of pickleball aligns perfectly with our vision, and we look forward to working closely with Dill Dinkers to ensure their success. Together with the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, we are excited to celebrate the grand opening and provide a vibrant and engaging destination for pickleball enthusiasts and shoppers alike.”

Dill Dinkers is proud to partner with JOOLA Pickleball, based in Rockville, MD, as well as the D.C. Pickleball team which is under the Major League Pickleball umbrella.

Dill Dinkers will hold a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony after opening the facility. The event will be held in conjunction with the Prince William Chamber of Commerce and will be open to the public. The date and time will be announced on social media.

“There is no question pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country. With AnheuserBusch, Mark Cuban, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James all joining the ranks of pickleball team ownership, it’s clear that pickleball is making a great impact on our national and local economy,” said Prince William County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Robert Sweeney. “We’re proud to have our own dedicated indoor pickleball facility right here in Prince William County, thanks to the Dill Dinkers Pickleball team! They have the experience and management team to deliver a best-in-class experience.”

About Dill Dinkers Pickleball

Dill Dinkers Pickleball is the leading provider of dedicated indoor pickleball facilities on the east coast. With the announcement of their fifth facility, Dill Dinkers will offer 50 dedicated indoor pickleball courts in the DMV by early 2024. The Dill Dinkers brand is known for its fun, friendly, and welcoming environment where players of all ages and skill levels can play, socialize, and improve their skills. Each facility offers dedicated indoor courts with fences and outdoor surfaces, event space, a ball machine, and a state-of-the-art reservation system powered by Court Reserve. Dill Dinkers offers court reservations for members and visitors. They also offer clinics, private and semi-private lessons, leagues, business advertising, and rental for private events.

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USA Pickleball Referee Clinic

USA Pickleball Referee Clinic

 
Woodbridge Pickleball Club, USA Pickleball Referee Clinic
 
A big thanks to Ed Johnson, USAP Referee, Referee Trainer, and Gail Scavongelli, USAP Leader of Officiated Eastern District, for volunteering your time to teach this clinic.
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Taste of Woodbridge 2023

Taste of Woodbridge 2023

The Taste of Woodbridge was a slam dink. We ran out of flyers, cards, and membership forms. Thanks to all the many Woodbridge club volunteers.
 
Supervisor Franklin came by to say hi. She is one of our biggest fans. 
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2023 Summer Pickleball League

2023 Summer Pickleball League

The Competition Committee of the Woodbridge Pickleball Club will be hosting a Summer Pickleball League from June 20th-August 17th.  This will be a “ladder-like” format open to ALL skill levels. The format is such that you will be playing opponents of similar caliber of play each week. The league will be one night per week for 9 weeks. 8 weeks of league play and 1 week for the playoffs. The Women’s League will be played on Tuesday evenings and the Men’s League will be played on Thursday evenings. The cost to play in the league is $20 per person for WPC members and $30 per person for non-members. Each league will be capped at 16 teams. Closing date for signup is June 12th. 

Signup by emailing Mike Kline ([email protected]). He will gather the information and we will contact you for payment. Teams should register together with one email providing email and phone information for each player on the team. 

League Format

Teams will register as a team and play with the same partner for the duration of the league. Teams will be responsible for providing their own substitute if they have a player, or players, who cannot make a scheduled match.  Please only choose a sub of equal or lesser skill level of the player who cannot play. Subs will not have to pay to play.

Teams will be loosely seeded prior to the start of league play. This is to ensure the best competitive matches possible.  If we have miscalculated our seedings (keep in mind every year the NCAA mis-seeds teams for the national championship tournament), there will be plenty of time in the season for the cream to rise to the top. Each week the matches will be played in a pool play/round robin format. Each week your team will be part of a 4 team pool.  Top 4 teams in one pool, next 4 teams in a second pool, etc. You will play pool play/round robin format with your designated pool for that week.   Your results each week will determine if you move up a court/rung or down a court/rung. Games will be played to 15, win by 2. 

So each week you will play three games against three separate teams within your rung.  Each week your team will move up a court (ladder rung), stay at the same court, or move down a court, depending on your results for that week. Results from each week will be based on total wins.  Tiebreakers will be head-to-head if two teams are tied.  If more than two teams are tied, then point differential will be used as the tie breaker. 

In order to maximize the use of available courts and to minimize the impact on Open Play, the League will be played at both the AJ Ferlazzo site and Hellwig Park.  Jeff Kendrick will be scheduling the court assignments on the Sunday of each week of play for both leagues.  Jeff will be collecting the scores for the Men’s League and tabulating the standings each week for both leagues.  Candi Linkous will collect the Women’s League scores each week.

 

Questions about this league can be directed to Jeff Kendrick, Candi Linkous, or Mike Kline.  Jeff can be reached at [email protected].  Candi can be reached at [email protected]. Mike can be reached at [email protected]

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Woodbridge Pickleball Club Dink n Dine, The Third Base Pizza

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Woodbridge Pickleball Club mens 3.0-3.25, Fun Round-Robin

Woodbridge Pickleball Club mens 3.0-3.25, Fun Round-Robin

Woodbridge Pickleball Club mens 3.0-3.25, Fun Round-Robin, Veterans Memorial Park.  5-21-23  This week’s bragging rights go to…… drum-roll…..First Place, Scott S; Second Place, Jonathan Marine; Third Place, Noel E

Submitted by Barbara Tyrrell

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Woodbridge Pickleball Club Ladies 3.0-3.25, Fun Round-Robin

Woodbridge Pickleball Club Ladies 3.0-3.25, Fun Round-Robin

Woodbridge Pickleball Club Ladies 3.0-3.25, Fun Round-Robin, Veterans Park.  5-20-23  This week’s bragging rights go to…… drum-roll…..First Place, Grace Yu; Second Place, (Fawn) Kamales; Third Place, Joyce Riley

Submitted by Barbara Tyrrell

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2nd Annual Spring Tournament

2nd Annual Spring Tournament

The Woodbridge Pickleball Spring Tournament is in the books and what a fabulous day it was!! The weather was spectacular and the play was lively.

Congratulations to all those who participated and well done to the medal winners!!
 
Ladies’ Doubles 3.0
GOLD: Barbara Tyrrell and Barbara Benton
SILVER: Grace Yu and Paige Bergeron
BRONZE: Debbie Abdul and Judy Wright
 
Men’s Doubles 3.0
GOLD: Peter Nguyen and Brian Miller
SILVER: Sam Maliksi and Stuart Earhardt
BRONZE: Ralph Dunavant and Chris Carroll
 
Men’s Doubles 3.5
GOLD: Diego Osario and Daniel Lee
SILVER: Luis Caballero and Girish Gririgowda
BRONZE: Fred Henry and Mike Vazzana
 
Men’s Doubles 4.0
GOLD: John Taylor and German Peri
SILVER: Derek Biendl and Andy Kraynak
BRONZE: Boris Reshko and Mark Schuette
 
Mixed 3.0
GOLD: Carolyn and Daniel Stephan
SILVER: Stuart Earnhardt and Michaela Ricciardi
BRONZE: Mr. Tofa and Debbie Malaluulu
 
Mixed 3.5
GOLD: Aurelio Roca and Cindy Zettersten
SILVER: Jimmy Yu and Vicky Chin
BRONZE: Suzanne Leopold and Luis Caballero
 
Mixed 4.0
GOLD: Irvin and Jennifer Martinez
SILVER: Candace Rininger and Jason Shriner
BRONZE: Jamie Ritenour and John Taylor
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National Pickleball Month Picnic 2023

National Pickleball Month Picnic 2023

April 2023 National Pickleball Month-week three appreciation week
 
Sunday, April 23, picnic at Veterans Memorial Park was a way to show appreciation for our old and new pickleball friendships. We had a great turnout.
 
Thank you, Woodbridge Pickleball Club, for Sponsoring this event.
 
Submitted by Barbara Tyrrell
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