Upcoming Paddle Events:
All players are welcome, although please note that if a player participates in the Men’s B Championship they are ineligible for the Club Championship. Please register with a partner on the signup sheet in the Paddle Hut. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. This is a BYOB event.
Here are the paddle events that have happened so far:
Paddle 101 / 110 Clinic – Sunday, January 14th, from noon until 2:00. Paddle 101 introduces the game and is for those new to Paddle. Paddle 110 is for those who want to work on strokes, court positioning or strategy. There is no cost to attend. Hosted by Rick Plaut.
Wanna B’s – This event is designed for up-and-coming players to play with and against more experienced players in a non-competitive environment. Hosted by Brendan Burke and Nate Duval.
Calling all Barbies and Kens!
Kicked off the paddle season on Friday, October 13. PINK everywhere! Thank you to Jen Skelley Duval, Katie Wartman, and Cameron Burke for hosting.
APTA paddle tournament – Called the “Pioneer Valley Men’s 95+”, was hosted by the Field Club on Saturday, November 18th. Gary Weiner & Tom Kietzman were Tournament Organizers.
Paddle 101 Clinic was held on Sunday, October 15th from 10-12.
Thank you to coaches and participants. This was a great way to learn the basics of the game and have some fun!
THROWBACK APRÈS SKI MIXER held on January 27th at 7:00.Everyone hopped into their hot tub time machine and reveled in the post-slope scene. Neon and weird turquoise-heavy patterns. All levels welcomed to this mixed-doubles event! Inside Joke Brewing Collective added to the vibes. Hosted by Katie Allen, Josh Levine, and Meghan and Zach Schepart.
3rd Annual Galentine’s Day Paddle Morning Mixer
— Hosted by the Plaut Ladies
Super Bowl Party
held on February 11, 2024
The event consisted of foods from New Orleans, Shrimp, Sausage and Chicken Gumbos, Chicken etouffee, Jambalaya and Creole chicken thighs and pulled pork, rice and corned bread. The paddle started at 9 and food served at 12:30. As has happened in the past after the formal matches are concluded everyone hung around for pick up games.
Field Club OSCARS! Sunday, March 10th. 4:30 – 6:30pm. CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN! See you next year! Thank you to our Melissa Schettler & Cheryl Thibodeau.
Any and all B level players welcome. Hosted by Andrew Anderlonis, Josh Levine, and Dan Bishop.
Please reach out to Jen or Nick with any questions:
Jen Duval: jenskelly@gmail.com
Nick Bucci: nickbucci9@gmail.com
EZ Facility can be accessed at fclongmeadow.ezfacility.com Or use the MemberME app. If you need help with your username or password. Please contact fieldclub411@gmail.com.
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