#062 Sept. 4, 2025 | Read on the web

Steve Frye to open a pickleball club

Steve Frye, one of the friendliest players on the local pickleball scene, is opening a 3-court indoor pickleball club in Clifton Park.

Steve is a retired math teacher who was also a athletic director and coach in the Candor Central School District located between Ithaca and Binghamton. He also owned a sporting goods store for a stint in the 90s.

"Retirement is good but being busy is better. I've always wanted to run a business. I don't know why, but I do," Steve said.

Steve's in-laws live in the area and he and his wife now live in Corinth.

Steve envisions FryeGuys Pickleball Club as a friendly atmosphere where players are members and feel invested in the club.

He is renting warehouse space at 1319 Route 146 in Clifton Park. It is 3.4 miles from the Exit 9 on the Northway and is located near the Ravenwood Restaurant.

Steve Frye, left, in the Clifton Park warehouse space he plans to convert into pickleball courts. Pictured with him are friends and supporters, Jim Mazzoccone and Meg Soden.

Read more about the project here: https://www.pickleball518.com/steve-frye-to-open-a-pickleball-club-in-clifton-park/

The FryeGuys website is a work in progress, but you can sign up for project updates and be the first to know when courts open: https://fryeguyspb.com/

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Tournaments

So many tournaments, so many good causes

The fall tournament schedule is full of charity events. If you haven't played in a tournament yet, a charity event is a great way to try it out. Registratin links are listed in the next section.

The Mohawk Summer Slam supports the Schenectady Youth Park programming. If you haven't played at Hillhurst Park, you are in for a treat. The park has 8 new, dedicated pickleball courts. Each court is fenced in. There park has trees where you can set up your camp chair in the shade. I played in the event last year and had a blast. Registration closes soon.

PickleBol at Sportime supports Building on Love, a charity that helps families going through major medical events. The organization also runs the biggest local tournament for adult hockey players so they know how to run big tournaments.

The Upstate Championships supports YMCA programs and is run by the amazing Jennifer Kendrick. The Upstate event has many age divisions, so if you are tried of playing against youngsters, sign up and tell your friends to sign up too!

Pickleball for the Ages in Montgomery County and the Bethlehem PIckleball Tournament are raising money for local senior services. The Bethlehem Tournament is almost full!

Registration closing for Schenectady tournament

Registration closes on Tuesday for the Mohawk Summer Slam at the Hillhurst Courts in Schenectady.

https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/mohawk-pickleball-club-summer-slam-ii

Mens Doubles – Sep 13 & 14, 2025

3.49 & Under (18–54) – 6 spots available
3.49 & Under (55+) – 3 spots available
3.5 & Above (18–54) – 4 spots available
3.5 & Above (55+) – Full – Waitlist Only

Womens Doubles – Sep 13 & 14, 2025

3.49 & Under (18–54) – 6 spots available
3.49 & Under (55+) – Full – Waitlist Only
3.5 & Above (18–54) – 4 spots available
3.5 & Above (55+) – 5 spots available

Mixed Doubles – Sep 13 & 14, 2025

3.49 & Under (18–54) – 5 spots available
3.49 & Under (55+) – 1 spot available
3.5 & Above (18–54) – 2 spots available
3.5 & Above (55+) – 2 spots available

Registration links to tournaments

Sept. 13-14: Mohawk Pickleball Club Summer Slam II
at Hillhurst Park in Schenectady to benefit Schenectady City Youth Parks program
Tournament director: Tom White, Mohawk Pickleball Club
https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/mohawk-pickleball-club-summer-slam-ii

Sept. 19-21: Pickle-BOL Tournament
at SPORTIME Schenectady to benefit Building on Love (BOL)
Tournament director: Sportime
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/bolpb25

Sept. 20: Pickleball for the Ages (Raindate Sept. 21)
at Village of Nelliston Courts, 35 Main St., Palantine Bridge, NY, to benefit the Montgomery County Office for Aging.
https://www.vairified.com/for-the-ages-tournament

Sept. 26-28: Upstate New York Pickleball Championship
at Broadview Center at the University at Albany to benefit the YMCA
Tournament director: Jennifer Kendrick, YMCA
https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/f69d831e-0a6d-4e3d-a8f0-861bc99db990/events

Oct. 4: Bethlehem Pickleball Tournament (Rain-date Oct. 5)
at Bethlehem's Elm Avenue Park to benefit Bethlehem Senior Projects
Tournament director: Cathleen Crowley Denbeaux, Pickleball518
https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/2nd-annual-bethlehem-pickleball-tournament
Sponsorships available: https://www.bethlehemseniorproject.org/bethlehem-pickleball-tournament-fundraiser

Nov. 8-9: Capital Cup at True Pickleball
Tournament director: Amateur Pickleball Association
https://apatournaments.com/product/the-capital-cup-ny

Nov. 22, 23 & 24: Thanksgiving at Emma
Emma Willard School in Troy, NY
Tournament director: Cathleen Crowley Denbeaux, Pickleball518

Leagues

Limited spots available in True leagues

True: The first round of fall leagues is nearing capacity for September through October. Limited spots remain in the following divisions:

Tuesday, 8 to 10 p.m.: High Intermediate Ladder League (3.5–3.99)
Thursday, 8 to 10 p.m.: Advanced Ladder League (4.0+)
Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.: Partners Ladder League
Sunday, 4 to 6 p.m.: Intermediate Ladder League

Registration is available through Court Reserve at True Pickleball Club. https://app.courtreserve.com/Online/Portal/Index/9642

News

Last chance for Xtreme Unlimited promotion

The Xtreme Pickle Unlimited Membership promotion ends September 15, 2025. The membership is $69 per month and includes the following benefits:

Free open play
Free court reservations
50 percent off leagues

Once the membership is purchased, the monthly rate will never increase as long as it is maintained.

Fall leagues will be posted this weekend on the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/xtremepickle. Both VAIR-rated and recreational leagues will be available.

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