Author: Ron O'Blenis

 

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

Non Residents of Litchfield  with skill levels of 4.0 to 4.5 are now invited to try out to see if you would fit in well with our outdoor Sawmill Advanced play group.

Currently. only non-residents with Advanced skill level are being considered for membership in LPA.

To schedule a play session with LPA members contact us via the email below

Contact us via

litchfieldpickleball.board@gmail.com

Thanks for considering joining the LPA.

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

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