Author: Ron O'Blenis

The Litchfield Pickleball Association is now offering Non Residents of Litchfield, with skill levels of 3.8 to 4.5, the opportunity to join our  Advance play group for indoor play at our Talent Hall location. Joining the Talent Hall indoor group also includes membership to outdoor Sawmill play group.

Note: Residents of Litchfield of all levels from beginner to advance players are always welcome to join the LPA at any time.

If interesting in checking out our Talent Hall advanced play group we invite you to come for a play session. To schedule a visit respond to this email litchfieldpickleball.board@gmail.com    We will then contact you with upcoming times you may select to join a session

To assist with determining if you are an Advance player, below is the definition of the LPA advanced play group.

• • Advanced sessions are intended for those players who are able to: execute accurate drive, third shot drop, and dink shots; effectively initiate and maintain dinking sequences; take pace off the ball to reset to dinking; run down lob shots; and sustain fast kitchen line rallies.  Advanced players will have a full knowledge of rules. Aggressive play is to be expected as Advanced players play to win. Members are requested to not sign up for Advanced sessions unless they feel they meet the criteria. If players are uncertain if they should play in the Advanced group it is suggested that they observe an Advance group to determine if they feel confident in signing up to play with the Advanced group.

As added information the following chart is provided to further clarify the tradition ranking number system such 3.0 to 4.5 referenced above.

Pickleball_Rating_System

Thanks for considering joining the LPA

 

The LPA hosted a Pizza Party for members and guests on January 27. We had over 60 folks enjoy the free pizza and treats. The objective was to facilitate a session for all play levels to get together to meet and greet new and old friends.

As you can see there were many conversations happening. We expected that folks would soon finish up after partaking of the victuals, but we were pleased that everyone stayed and chatted for a long time – we even had to tell folks it was time to clean-up.

Future Plans

Many have said they enjoyed the fall cookout at Sawmill Park. We are planning a spring version – look for upcoming details.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to many who showed up for a great ribbon cutting day for the new Sawmill Courts. It was a marvelous start to many years ahead of wonderful play.

Cheryl Lang and I were honored to share the ribbon cutting with Judy Brennan and Chris Burns from the Recreation Commission.  Both Judy and Chris have put in countless hours to make today a reality. In their comments they noted that many folks and companies had contributed to make this happen. Specifically:

• The Litchfield Board of Selectman – for approving the use of the impact fees and the land for the project.
• The Recreation Commission for supporting the project from start to finish.
• Gregg Jeffery – Jeffery Land Surveying (Donated all work to town)
• BAG Land Consulting – Surveying and staking off the wetlands
• Continental Paving – Donated all site, pad work and paving to town

As a Litchfield resident I am amazed and appreciative of the efforts and generosity of all involved to not only made it happen, but to have created as one person remarked. “The best pickleball courts in NH!!”

And to LPA members, thanks for all the kind words today. The Board appreciates hearing from you all.

See you on the Courts!!

Ron O’Blenis                                                                                                                                                for the LPA Board