Pickleball

Join Pickleball Individual Round Robin Tournament

Registration is now open for the June 7th Individual Round Robin Tournament! Players may be asked to help where needed. Even if you are not playing in the tournament, we...

Villages reclaim the paddle in pickleball showdown vs. Silver Creek Country Club

The paddles were swinging and the stakes were high as The Villages took on Silver Creek Country Club on Sunday, May 4, 2025 in the much-anticipated Paddle Battle Pickleball...

Pickleball Spring Swing Tournament results

The Spring Swing Tournament on April 26 was a success, with beautiful weather—cool and just right for a day of pickleball. Thanks to Karen Ruth for organizing yet another successful pickleball tournament! Thanks to Anahid...

Meet Cheryl Diltz, Villages Pickleball Club Secretary

Born and raised in New England, I spent many years living in Massachusetts and Cape Cod. Once my two boys reached middle school, I earned my real estate broker’s...

Pickleballers turn out for season’s first Dink & Drink

Our first Dink & Drink social of the season served up a fantastic evening of fun and friendly play! Held on Friday, April 11 from 6–7:30 p.m., the event...

‘Dinks On Us’—Rossmoor Social Pickleball event brings smiles, spirit, and friendly fun

It was sunshine, smiles, and a whole lot of dinking on Saturday, April 5, as 26 Villagers rallied with 24 spirited Rossmoor players in a lively, all-fun, no-drama Pickleball...

Save these dates—2025 Pickleball Events Schedule

The 2025 Pickleball season is already underway, and we have an exciting lineup of events! Whether you're looking for competitive play or a fun social gathering, there’s something for...

Sign up for Pickleball Tournament—deadline is April 12

Get ready to paddle up and show off your skills—the Villages Pickleball Tournament is back on April 26! Whether you’re playing for fun, competition, or just the post-game bragging...

Meet Sherry Benz, Pickleball Club Treasurer

I moved to The Villages in 2007 and rented a condo in Cribari. This was at the end of my two-career life—25 years as a physical therapist and 18...

There Is no “Sorry” in Pickleball—Why we apologize on the court!

If you’ve ever played pickleball, you’ve probably noticed that players say “sorry” a lot. Miss a shot? “Sorry.” Accidentally hit the ball a little too hard at an opponent?...

Strategies for Playing Pickleball

We invite you to come check out the Villages Pickleball Club. It is never too late to start as this sport is very embraced by the senior community in...

Meet Michael Actman, Pickleball Club Vice President

Meet Michael Actman, our Pickleball Club Vice President. Michael Actman and his wife have been proud residents of The Villages for the past eight years. Though the adjustment from...

Attention Villages Pickleball Club members!

We are excited to announce a Player Rating Clinic led by USAPA Pickleball Ambassador Sreekumar Vadakeppat. This is a fantastic opportunity to get an amateur rating and prepare for...

New USA Pickleball Association rules

Each year the USAPA adds and revises their rules for the upcoming. For 2025, there are a number of rule changes, and we’re highlighting what are the most impactful....

Pickleball Club needs your used paddles and balls

The Pickleball Club has supported bringing Pickleball to underprivileged middle schools in San Jose. In the past, we’ve donated paddles and balls to the Herbert Hoover Middle School. This...