Gorge Pickleball Association

Last month, Gorge Pickleball Association (GPA) board members Kim Beam and Betty Wong (pictured) dropped off paddles YOU donated to Hood River New School for their new pickleball elective class. The students (and teachers) had a blast using them to play at Golden Eagle Park in Hood River. Thank you for your generosity, GPA members!

The GPA would like to thank Kim Beam, our longtime treasurer, for her many years of hard work on the board and for promoting pickleball in the Gorge. Kim is often new players' first point of contact when they show up at Golden Eagle Park in Hood River, and we couldn't ask for a better ambassador for our sport. Thank you, Kim! We'll miss you but know we'll still see you out on the courts before you fly south for the winter.

Tom Clein is the GPA's new treasurer and hails from White Salmon. You can read more about Tom and all your board members at www.gorgepickleball.com.

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Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., and demand in the Gorge for new places to play is also growing.

Please help us raise funds to develop two new courts at Coe Park in Hood River (below the hospital). Your donation will go toward installing new fencing, nets, a lockbox to store supplies, windscreens, tools, and other needed items. Thank you!

Coe Park Pickleball Courts, organized by David Michalek We need more places to play. Your Gorge Pickleball Association Board has been exploring th… David Michalek needs your support for Coe Park Pickleball Courts

THIS SUNDAY, MAY 21! Join GPA for our official season opener BBQ/potluck/open play at Golden Eagle Park in Hood River from noon to 3 p.m. Members and nonmembers welcome — nonmembers can RSVP by emailing [email protected]. (Members, check your email for an invite and RSVP via LivePickleball.)

GPA will provide burgers, veggie burgers, hotdogs, and drinks. Please bring your own utensils and a side dish to share, as well as water, court shoes, and your paddle. See you there!

Kevin Beeson is offering two pickleball clinics on Saturday, April 29:
- Adult Beginners
- Adult Advanced Beginners

Call The Dalles Athletic Club (541-298-8508) to reserve a spot.

Congrats to Betty Wong and Brett Johnson our new GPA Board Members! We say goodbye to Randee Bowder and Jackie (Jinx) Geary, and we greatly appreciate their service.

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Fri - Women's Doubles / Men's Mini-Singles
Sat - Mixed Doubles
Sun - Men's Doubles / Women's Mini-Singles
Hope to see you there!
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2023 March NW PIG Chase by PIG Pickleball Tournament in Beaverton, Oregon. Register at PickleballBrackets.com

Today is the last day to vote for 2 new GPA Board Members. Voting must be in by 11PM. Login to www.livepickleball.com/clubs/GPA and click on the yellow banner to vote!

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Did you vote for the next GPA Board Members? Voting closes at 11PM on 3/15/23

Voting is open for 2 GPA Board Member positions. Log in to livepickleball.com to vote!

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Want to play pickleball all the time? Need a game you can play in the house?

Check out Pickler. Created by Pickleball players for Pickleball players😀

GPA members get 10% off. Regular price $20
GPA price $18

Contact Kevin Beeson to get your game!

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Looking for fall/winter pickleball? We will be posting soon about pickleball sessions available at May Street Elementary school. GPA membership will be your ticket to access.
Play will continue at the community courts in Hood River, The Dalles, and White Salmon when weather allows. Also, check out play at The Dalles Sports Club they are offering more open play hours and a pickleball punch card for non-members.

GPA hosted a 3.5+ Round Robin on Sunday, Sept. 25th. The weather was amazing and the competition was fierce.
The gold medal winners were Cory and Nate. Carly and Mike for silver, and Craig and Megan for bronze. Amazing job to the winners and to all who came out to play or help out!

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Reminder: The 3 main pickleball courts at Golden Eagle will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9-1 for a pickleball clinic.

Mixed Doubles Round Robin Sept 25th: Gorge Pickleball Association

GPA and HR Parks and Rec are hosting a 3.5 and above Mixed Doubles Round Robin!

Date: Sunday, September 25th

Time: 10AM-1PM

Who: Pickleball players 3.5 and up. Mixed Doubles. Pick your partner (guy/gal) and compete as a team.

Where: Golden Eagle Pickleball Courts

Cost: $10 for in-district GPA members, $12 for out-of-district, per person

Non-members, $20/$24

Room for 7 teams (14 people) Both team members should sign up as an individual at https://hoodriver.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/5067/public/1/sp/

Save the Date for End of Season BBQ, Oct. 2nd, 4 PM.

Mixed Doubles 3.5+ Round Robin - Class Registration v3.0 - Hood River County School District Pickleball Round Robin Tournament: Mixed Doubles 3.5 and above. Please provide the name of your partner. Both partners must register to

Here's the link to sign up.

https://hoodriver.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/5064/public/1/sp/

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Perfect weather and amazing pickleballers. What a great day for a tournament! Top 4 from the 3.0 and below bracket and Top 4 from the 3.5 and above bracket pictured!

Only 4 spots left. Last chance to sign up!

Here is the link to sign up.

https://hoodriver.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/62/program_id/14

Only 9 spots left for our Round Robin Tournament this Sunday Aug. 21st at 9AM. Register today! https://hoodriver.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/5037/public/1/sp/

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More great news! Hood River Valley Parks + Recreation District has partnered with the Columbia Gorge Pickleball Association to bring you the Summer Round Robin Tournament.

Sunday, August 21 at Golden Eagle Park / 9 am Start

Register today - Space is limited

To register and for more information check out our Adult Recreation page

https://hoodriverparksandrec.org/adult-recreation

Here is the link to sign up.

https://hoodriver.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/62/program_id/14

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Round Robin was a resounding success! Thanks to all who came out. 1st place went to Mark and Milos. Second to Joel and Kemp. Third to Michael and Michael. Great job, Guys!

Monday Beginners Round Robin! Sign up through livepickleball

3.0 Round Robin coming up this Thursday. Sign up at livepickleball.com.
Also, 4th of July Social this Sunday at 2. Both events at Golden Eagle.

Don’t forget to let a GPA Board Member know what committee you would like to sign up for. Options are: Events, Communications, Player Development, and Maintenance.
See you on the courts!

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Today is the last day to vote for the new GPA Board Members! You must vote by midnight. Livepickleball.com/clubs/gpa

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Join us at the pickleball social this Sunday June 5th at 2:00pm to kick off our season with some open play (weather permitting!)
Also, don't forget to vote for 3 additional board members by Tuesday June 7th. Voting is available through livepickleball when your dues are paid.

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Voting is open. Log in to livepickleball.com/clubs/gpa and vote for 3 Board Members.

The GPA board is looking for 3 new Board Members!
Would you like to be a part of what's happening with Gorge Pickleball? Would you like to make more pickleball things happen!?! Well, now is your chance!!
Check for more information in your email box. If you haven’t seen the email, then please be sure you can receive messages from [email protected] and check your spam folder!

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