#057 June 19, 2025 | Read on the web​

Registration is open for the Bethlehem Pickleball Tournament

The 2nd Annual Bethlehem Pickleball Tournament to support the Bethlehem Senior Projects will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 with a rain-date of Sunday, Oct. 5.

The regular registration price is $50 but you can register now for $35. The "First Dinker" discount is for players who sign up super early.

Fun fact: Early registrations shape tournament divisions.

As a tournament director, I have eliminated events that have no early signups, which makes more room for events that are getting more action.

I have seen tournament directors delete divisions that have no players so they have space to split popular divisions by age - before registration closes!

So register early if you want to make sure the events you love actually happen.

Register here: https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/1bc6fc14-2868-4577-866b-fba493b6f125​

Meet Schenectady chiropractor Dr. Tim Maggs

Pickleball demands a body that can keep up—and that’s where Dr. Tim Maggs comes in. A Schenectady-based sports chiropractor with 47 years of experience and a pioneer in biomechanics, Dr. Maggs created the Structural Fingerprint® Exam to identify imbalances BEFORE they cause injury. From laser therapy to orthotics, his proactive approach helps athletes of all ages stay on the court longer. He’s treated everyone from pro athletes to everyday players—and now he is here for the pickleball community. Watch this video to learn more about Dr. Maggs and his method for keeping pickleball players in the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ErNGCj95Lg SPONSOR

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Dink for A Cure and Walk for A Cure raise $70,000

The 3rd Annual Dink for A Cure and Walk for A Cure held at Siena College on June 8 raised more than $70,000 to support the Arthritis Foundation of Upstate NY.

See lots of photos and the medal winners here:

​https://www.pickleball518.com/medal-winners-from-the-3rd-annual-dink-for-a-cure-2025/​

Thank you to all the pickleball volunteers who helped make this event a success. Many players commented on how fun the volunteers made the event.

Thank you to Judy Klapp, Judy Carnevos, Mark Compton, Michele Statile, Debbie Waddell, Caren Price, Gina Family, Mary Pat Knepper, Ken Knepper, Maggie Evans, Maryann Lee, Catherine Zampier, Annah, Susan Poisson Dollar and Brandon Sleight and family. I'm sorry if I missed anyone. These events can't happen without your help.

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Electric City Open has cash prizes

The Electric City Open is powered by VAIR and will be held at Hillhurst Park on Campbell Avenue in Schenectady on July 12 & 13. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Friday, July 12

• Men’s Open (16 teams) – 8 a.m.
• Men’s Over 50 Open (8 teams) – 11:30 a.m.
• Women’s Over 50 Open (8 teams) – 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Women’s Open (16 teams) – 3–6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 13

• Mixed Open (16 teams) – 8 a.m.
• Mixed Over 50 (16 teams) – 12 p.m.

Format

• Round robin play
• Top 4 teams advance to semifinals and finals (best 2 out of 3)

Prizes (based on 16-team divisions)

• 1st Place: $1,000 or more with sponsor support
• 2nd Place: $500
• 3rd Place: $300
• 4th Place: $150

Registration

• Fee: $160 per team
• Register at: www.vairified.com/?ambassador=5717273​
• Sign up under the Tournaments section on VAIR

For more information, contact Bart Metzold at 518-701-6520.
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Sportime Tournament – 3.5–4.0 Level

Date: Saturday, June 29
​Time: 10 a.m.
Competitive event open to any-gender teams. Fast-paced play at the intermediate to advanced level.

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Sportime – Summer Lineup

Monday Night Beginner Clinic

Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Build foundational skills and confidence in this intro-level clinic designed for new players.

Saturday Pickleball Cardio (New)

Time: 10–11 a.m.
All levels welcome for this upbeat, high-energy workout featuring nonstop drills and music.

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Amateur Pickleball League – Summer Session

The Summer session of the Amateur Pickleball League (APL) is underway.

• Create your free account:https://www.vairified.com/?ambassador=5717273​
• Sign up for Summer APL:https://www.vairified.com/amateur-league?ambassador=5717273​

153 players participated in APL'S Spring League and the gold medal winners in each division won $300. The winners were:

• Men’s 2.8–3.29: Eric Hiedinger
• Women’s 2.8–3.29: Erica Morales
• Men’s 3.3–3.79: Kullen Bailey
• Women’s 3.3–3.79: Karess McGivern
• Men’s 3.8–4.29: Mike Shatas
• Women’s 3.8–4.29: Barb Greco
• Men’s 4.3–4.79: Nathan Grant
• Women’s 4.3–4.79: Co-winners Kate Tymeson & Marina Metzold

Format

• Weekly matches tracked through the VAIR platform
• Match results appear on the Events page https://www.vairified.com/apl-events-list​
• Player stats and rankings can be viewed on the Standings page https://www.vairified.com/apl-standings​
• Divisions open to both verified and recreational players

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Sportime Summer Camp

Pickleball is part of the daily lineup. Campers will learn the game, get plenty of court time, and improve while having fun. Sportime's multisport camp starts next week and runs through the summer. https://e-sportimeny.com/p/18SJ-J5P/schenectady-summer-camp​

Youth Pickleball Summer Camp at True:

• Date: Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18
• Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Location: True Pickleball Club, 195 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110
• Cost: $35 per day
• Registration: Visit https://truepickleballclub.org and go to the Events section
• Audience: Open to youth participants; sign up for one or more days

Camp activities include instruction, games, and skill development led by experienced coaches.
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Local pickleball clubs offer summer deals

Picklers

All You Can Play memberships:

Weekday/Night Owl Unlimited Open Play: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm weekdays & 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm weekdays.

Summer rates begin on Monday, July 8 and will be $10 for two hours of open play and $40 per hour to reserve a private court.

​https://picklerspickleball.club/​
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Sportime

Enjoy a summer filled with Pickleball at SPORTIME Schenectady for $275. The Unlimited Pickleball Summer Package runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day and includes:

• Up to two hours per day of court-time, seven days a week
• 7-day advanced reservation privileges
• One free Happy Hour event per month
• Discounted open-play sessions, clinics, lessons and tournaments
• Fitness center access
• Outdoor pool access

Call Sportime at (518) 356-0100​

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True

Summer Access Membership at True ...

• Availability: June through August
• Cost: $50 per month
• Includes:
  • Two free hours of court time per day
  • Access to Courts 1–5
  • Court reservations
  • Singles reservations
  • Open play participation
• Registration: Visit https://truepickleballclub.org/membership​
• Audience: Open to all players

Valid during summer months only. Court time is subject to availability and club policies.

Summer Court Rates at True

• Weekday Rate: $5 per person, per hour
• Evening and Weekend Rate: $7.50 per person, per hour
• Location: True Pickleball Club, 195 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110
• Booking: Visit https://truepickleballclub.org/court-reservations​

Rates apply to all standard court reservations. Pricing is per player, per hour.

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• ​List of indoor pickleball clubs in Capital Region​
• ​Map of pickleball courts in Greater Capital Region​
• ​List of upcoming tournaments in Greater Capital Region​
• ​List of pickleball instructors in Greater Capital Region​

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I hope to see you on the court!

Cathleen

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