Women’s Doubles deadline nears
Twelve teams have registered to play in the EPC Women’s Doubles Tournament Saturday, Aug. 2, at Marshdale. To hold the tournament, we need at least 16 teams by the Wednesday, July 30, deadline. Register in the EPC website store. Cost is $35 per person; a $20 EPC membership is required.
The double-elimination contest is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to about 1 p.m., with warmups at 7:30 or earlier. Questions? Email tournament director Mick Pearce.
We are grateful for the sponsorship support of Sisters & Company boutique in downtown Evergreen.
Do our tournaments cost too much?
The EPC board of directors discussed that question at length at its quarterly meeting Tuesday at Mount Vernon Canyon Club.
Registration fees for each of the three tournaments so far this year paid for court and pavilion rental ($650), prizes ($320 to $500) and food ($180 to $250). More players means more income but also more expenses, so with 48 in the season-opening Round Robin we “made” $260.
The two subsequent tournaments this summer attracted 32 players each, and they almost broke even.
We’ll see what happens with Women’s Doubles, and we agreed we need to survey the membership to see what you want from your club. Maybe it’s not tournaments? Maybe you don’t want food or prizes? Maybe we just need to ask you via questionnaire. Watch for it.
Board members hit the Mount Vernon courts after Tuesday’s meeting. From left are Mick Pearce, tournaments director; Cherie Peterson, secretary; Jeri Herskovits, treasurer; and Jim Mosby, gear manager.
Travis Ervick, Mount Vernon director of racquet sports, is a member of the EPC board. Please note that his socks really pull his outfit together.
EMS courts will be refreshed
EPC President Bob Kerr reports that he has encouraged EPRD to patch and paint the three pickleball courts at Evergreen Middle School. It may happen as early as next week, but he’ll let us know when he knows via TeamReach.
Bob also has ordered dividers like those in use at Marshdale to separate the two south courts at EMS. The EPC board voted this week to pay $350-$500 for the dividers.
Don and Deb Marshall’s grandson Cedar, right, made use of the EMS courts last week.
Mount Vernon fundraiser features social play by skill level
The fourth annual Christian Ervick Memorial BALANCE Fundraiser will be held at Mount Vernon Canyon Club Saturday, Aug. 23.
“This event honors the life and spirit of Christian Ervick, a beloved son, brother and friend who lived with courage, heart and a deep commitment to others,” his brother Travis said. “The BALANCE Scholarship supports students of the Theta Xi Fraternity at CU Boulder who exemplify the well-rounded, compassionate and driven life that Christian lived.”
Balance stands for Brotherhood, Academics, Leadership, Athletics, Nobility, Community Service and Excellence.
This year alone, The Ervick family awarded $12,000 in scholarship funds to three students to help further their studies and help offset the ever growing costs of higher education. All donations and all tickets purchased to participate are tax-deductible. All proceeds go directly to the scholarship fund in order to continue to give back to the students year over year.
“This is not a tournament but social play with rotations to allow for players to enjoy their time and support a great cause,” Travis said. Tickets are $55 and registration is open. You need not be a Mount Vernon member to play in the event.
The scholarship award ceremony at the 2024 BALANCE fundraiser. From left, Pat Ervick (Travis’ mom), Zach Mechanik, Gary Ervick (dad), Kahlin Gyekis, Travis, Christopher O’Neil.
This Larry is ‘Good’ Larry
The large and rambunctious crowd that is Thursday morning Ladder at Marshdale honored one of its most steadfast members yesterday with a birthday celebration. Evergreen pickleball just wouldn’t be complete without Larry Anderson’s hugs for the ladies and his doggone frustrating lob serves.
Gina Sharpe made the sourdough chocolate cake and chocolate chip cookies for Larry’s 87th big day. Larry was also given a “Good Larry” pickleball T-shirt from his Ladder family.
“I love him and was happy to do it,” Gina said.
A happy Larry surrounded by his pickleball family. On Larry’s right is Kathy Fasold, organizer and leader of the popular Thursday morning staple of the local pickleball calendar. Thanks to Dan Goldstein for taking the photo.
It’s a match?
A Colorado startup thinks it has a good idea—bringing couples together by way of a pickleball dating app. Picklematch kicks off today with a launch party in Louisville, but it’s way behind the curve when it comes to bringing pickleball couples together.
Players have been getting together for years on Evergreen courts, with at least one pair tying the knot. (Looking at you, Rick and Randi.) The others know who they are and sometimes we do too.
