Thanks to some fine work by Phil Jerzyk, Richard Markham, Eric Martin, Nick Hansel and Paul Beadel, there is now a sunshade at the Kiwanis courts.
These dedicated club members started their work at 6am so they wouldn’t interrupt pickleball play, and spent many days putting up 60 feet of shade. The Pickleball Club provided the materials thanks to proceeds from our annual tournament.
Many thanks to Phil and his crew!
Steve Morrison
QCPC Volunteers at Adaptive Sports Showcase
On Saturday 4/26,the QCPC (Connie Coene, Judy Petersen, Sandy Paredes, Barb Shinbori, Steve Morrison), with help from students from Augustana and St Ambrose, participated in an Adaptive Sports Showcase at St Ambrose Rec Center. There were other sports besides PB (tennis, football, basketball, etc). It was so great to see that all who tried PB really had fun.
QC Summer Games Pickleball on May 17, 2025
For more information, please visit our “other area tournaments” section of the website.
In Memory of Cathy Gaines
We lost another wonderful member or our pickleball crew in December. Cathy had a generous heart and loved pickleball. She donated much of her time to the QCPC by instructing beginning adult lessons, youth pickleball, and Special Olympics. She will be sorely missed.
https://www.mvcremation.com/obituaries/catherine-gaines
PlayTime Scheduler mobile app
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the PlayTime Scheduler mobile app! Now available for free on both iOS and Android, this new app takes everything you love about PlayTime Scheduler and makes it even more accessible, convenient, and user-friendly.
Download the app now for free and let’s hit the courts together: https://playtimescheduler.app
This app makes it so much easier to connect with players, find games, and stay organized, whether you’re at home or traveling.
Some cool features include:
- Accurate play calendars
- Face/fingerprint login
- Court maps and directories
- Real-time chat with players
- Instant push notifications
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In Memory of "Pickleball Patty"
Pat helped bring Pickleball to the Quad Cities and many people know her as “Pickleball Patty”. She played avidly until she was 85 and even won a bronze medal in the Senior Olympics.
Pickleball Patty was part of the original small group of players, some who have already left us. By now they probably have a "heavenly" court up there and Patty and her ProLite paddle has had a few games in already with the "Big Man'
She sold paddles and shirts to many which is how many came to know her as "Pickleball Patty". She was the sweetest lady you could ever meet.
We miss and love you dear Patty. RIP doesn't seem to be right, because she was always ready to play!
Giving Back to QC Charities
A NIGHT OUT WITH THE RIVER BANDITS!
An afternoon of baseball, food, and fun with pickleball friends at Modern Woodmen Park! Burgers, brats, and hot dogs were enjoyed by all in a much appreciated air-conditioned suite on a very hot day! An added bonus was the River Bandits beating the Lansing Lugnuts 3-1. A beautiful stadium overlooking the mighty Mississippi River and the Centennial Bridge. Thank you all for attending!
Annual Club Picnic at The Tangled Wood!
Join us for the Annual Picnic to discover all the exciting things the Quad Cities Pickleball Club is doing for the community and enjoy a fun tailgating party!
Registration closes on September 15th, so be sure to sign up today to secure your spot. Simply scan the QR code or click on this link to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FADAB2CABFC1-50717779-game
If you need to join or renew your membership for just $15/year, you can do so at https://quadcitiespickleball.com/membership or at the event. We look forward to seeing you there!
Pickleball Clinic a Success!
Just wrapped up an incredible three-day intermediate pickleball clinic at Middle School! Despite the scorching heat, the energy and enthusiasm of the participants kept the atmosphere lively and fun. Each day was packed with drills, strategy sessions, and plenty of on-court action. Steve Ebner focused on refining techniques and improving game tactics, all while staying hydrated and keeping cool with plenty of breaks. The camaraderie among players was fantastic, and it was inspiring to see so many individuals push their limits and enjoy the game in such challenging weather. A huge thanks to our coaches-- Steve Ebner, Connie Coene, Carol Cincola, Larry White, and Dave Rumler -- for their expert guidance and encouragement throughout the clinic.
End of Season Scramble a Success!
We had our End of Season Beginners RR Scramble at Kiwanis Park. There were 24 who played. We had 2 groups and had 1st, 2nd & 3rd winners in each group. Had a few rain drops early but they passed. All had a good time!
Senior Games May 18th! Looking for participants and volunteers for pickleball.
Please contact John Lipa at 630-561-9910 with questions. You can also visit the website to sing up to play or volunteer.