The Jerry Wrenn Ladder Tournament set for July 8

PICKLEBALL

On Saturday, July 8, the Pickleball Players Club will hold The Jerry Wrenn Ladder Tournament in memory of past president Jerry Wrenn, who recently passed away.

The tournament entry fee is $5, which includes a barbecue. Sign-ups for the tournament will begin 15 minutes before each level of play.

The tournament will be split into three levels of play with 16 players in each set: 10 a.m.- noon for levels 2.5-3.0; noon-2 p.m. for level 3.5; 2-4 p.m. for level 4+; barbecue at 4:30 p.m.

Players will be assigned a court when they sign up and play their first game. Those who win will go up to the higher court. Those who lose will go down a court. People must play with a different player in each game. There will be six games in all to play. Each game will end when the first team reaches 11 or the 15-minute whistle blows, whichever comes first. Those at the score 10-11 must win by two points.

“After finish of play, we will have a barbecue. There will be no winners, no losers, just fun play,” said club President Linda Evenson.

If attendees are not playing in the tournament but wish to attend the barbecue, the fee is $5.

“Jerry was one of the original club players from when pickleball started indoors in Clubhouse 1. He was also past president of our club. Just remember, Jerry helped start what we all now get to enjoy,” said Evenson.

Free Monthly Lesson July 11

The Pickleball Players Club is sponsoring a free beginner lesson on Tuesday, July 11, at 10:30 a.m. on the pickleball courts behind Clubhouse 2. The Pickleball Club will loan paddles and balls. The beginner lesson is offered on the second Tuesday of each month. For more information on the lessons, email lwsbpickleball@gmail. com or contact president Linda Evenson at 561-577-3283.