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Racquet Club
Positive memories from the prolonged COVID shutdown are
few, but for the Racquet Club, the reservation system created for
booking the courts was transformative. Antsy from being cooped
up at home, our club board at the time got to work nding an
online scheduling solution –Skedda–that persuaded the Master
Board to unlock court gates and let us get back to playing in twos
and fours. It's also proven instrumental in helping us create and
manage the explosive growth of pickleball.
e "no reservation required, just show up at the courts with
your paddle" morning drop-ins is the preferred way to play for
many. Six courts are blocked from 9 - 11 am, six days a week (and
until noon on Saturdays). Play according to skill level: show up
when you want, stay as long as you wish, and ll the wait time
catching up with friends and making new ones. at's Pickleball
101. Remember this important rule–no guests at morning drop-
in. It's residents only.
Much of the remaining daily court calendar consists of "private
games" booked at least 12 hours in advance. is is the best
option for including guests – but no more than four per resident
with the resident required to remain at the courts with the guests
the entire time. Many of us enjoy playing regularly with the same
group (and sometimes nish up those games with a happy hour)
which requires us to use our free Skedda smart phone app to
book next week's game exactly seven days ahead. Pickleball class
scheduling maximizes the use of the courts during quieter times
of the day, and we all work around the rotating schedule for court
power-washing (every other week). Periodically there are court
events exclusively for club members. But remember–anytime you
see an open block of time on the daily court schedule, just walk
on. e court is yours until the following hour. Contact the Help
Desk for more information.
Our small but mighty band of tennis players is witnessing
a resurgence of play on the tennis courts. Margo Barnard is
coordinating a women's round robin doubles social on Sun., April
6. Advance registration required at margom06@yahoo.com.
And not to be outdone, David Singer (singer4980@gmail.com) is
getting tennis-playing men organized to play as well.
We expect to have something new for you at the urs., April
10 annual meeting (one of two in 2025) so plan to show up. Social
at 4 pm - meeting 4:30 to 5:30 pm at the Lanai.
Website: ohccracquetclub.org Help Desk: email ohrchelp@
gmail.com. Written by Ann Rike
Wanna play? Tennis gals
Kami, Debbie, & Jackie
looking for a fourth.
Pro coaches Sher & Tanner kick o rst
men-only class.
What makes this Pro Kennex paddle
so popular here? Ask!
