Mon, 28 May 2012 08:27:54 -0800WeeblySun, 08 Apr 2012 05:28:57 -0800http://stcloudpb.weebly.com/1/post/2012/04/northern-paddles-membership-renewals-due.htmlMembership renewal are due May 1st.  Contact Kim (kimclimateair@yahoo.com) if you haven't received your renewal form in the mail. ]]>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:09:30 -0800http://stcloudpb.weebly.com/1/post/2012/03/from-the-west-central-tribute-3-27-12.htmlRandy Hall, 61, a retired BOLD teacher and coach, captured one gold and six total medals recently in three Southwest Florida pickleball tournaments.

Hall repeated as champion in singles and also won silver in men’s doubles and bronze in mixed doubles at the Lee County Fort Myers Beach Games in February.

Hall also took silver in men’s doubles and a bronze in mixed doubles at various other county games in Naples and Charlotte.

Tags: sports, amateur, pickleball

]]>Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:55:03 -0800http://stcloudpb.weebly.com/1/post/2012/03/intermediate-class-scheduled-for-whitney.htmlRandy will be running an intermediate PB class at Whitney in April.   The class will be 9:30-10:30 AM during the four Wednesdays of April.  Focus of the class will be improving skills and techniques.  If you are interested in registering, contact Whitney Senior Center at 255-7245.  Please pass along this information to anyone who might be interested. ]]>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 06:14:24 -0800http://stcloudpb.weebly.com/1/post/2012/02/found-on-the-web.htmlWorld's worst description of PB: "Pickle ball is kind of a hybrid of four square, in that they kind of bounce the ball, but there is a racquet, then there is also a net, too," said Richter.  Who would want to play a game like that?  Do you think he's ever picked up a racquet? ]]>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:58:03 -0800http://stcloudpb.weebly.com/1/post/2012/01/subing-for-randy.htmlRandy is headed south for a few months, but is leaving behind a supply of paddles if anyone is interested.  Contact Tracey for more info: traceybthompson@aol.com ]]>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:37:48 -0800http://stcloudpb.weebly.com/1/post/2011/10/need-a-paddle-randys-dealing.htmlRandy is now an official dealer for S-type Stryker paddles and he has a deal just for you.  For more info, contact him at rhall@hotmail.com ]]>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:33:49 -0800http://stcloudpb.weebly.com/1/post/2011/10/topsy-turvy-tournament-november-12th.htmlFirst annual Northern Paddles Club tournament.  Format will be round robin rotation with men's and women's brackets, followed by 'mixed' doubles play based on results of initial brackets.  Sign up as a single and play with a different partner each round.  Registration limited to 20.  Club members have priority until October 31st at which point registration will open to non-members if not filled.  Cost $5 members, $8 non-members.  For more information or to register, contact Tracey at Traceybthompson@aol.com ]]>Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:52:36 -0800http://stcloudpb.weebly.com/1/post/2011/08/ymca-invitational-pickleball-classic.html14 Northern Paddlers competed in yet another wonderfully organized and played tournament in Willmar this past Saturday.  Kudos to Troy Pederson for running a terrific tournament!   13 medals (and, more importantly, bragging rights) were won by Northern Paddlers.  Way to go Paddlers!  Next Minnesota tournament is in Virginia on September 25th.  See 'tournament' tab for more information. ]]>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:08:54 -0800http://stcloudpb.weebly.com/1/post/2011/07/northern-paddles-featured-in-citizen-timesagain.htmlhttp://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011107250015
Senior Games medalists not in photo: Kathy, Gerry, Jane, and Rollie, and Patti.  Kudos to all!

]]>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:18:24 -0800http://stcloudpb.weebly.com/1/post/2011/06/star-of-the-north.htmlCongratulations to all who participated in this year pickleball inaugural at the Star of the North Games.  17 Northern Paddlers took home 29 medals making Saint Cloud, in my objective opinion, the heart of PB in Minnesota!  Congratulations to Betty, Jackie, Gloria, Jeanne, Marilyn, Tracey, Kathy, Sue, Steve R, Mike T, Tom, Gerry, Kai, Jerry, Randy and Kim with a special tip of the hat to double gold medalist Patti! 
Next year's Star of the North Games will be in Rochester.  Road trip anyone?  (Actually it has yet to be determined whether or not PB will be an annual event.  Stay tuned for more information.)
NB: See photo gallery under 'action shots' tab. Super photos thanks to Sharon. ]]>