16 SOLERA DIAMOND VALLEY | JULY 2026
By Christie Clarke, President, SDV Pickleball Club
What a whirlwind the rst half of the year has been for SDV
Pickleball! We've had an absolute blast, and we wanted to give
you a quick, super casual update on all the amazing stu we've
been up to. Seriously, your energy and enthusiasm have made
every single moment truly memorable.
e courts have been buzzing with activity, and we've been
thrilled to see so many of you out there. We pulled o not
one, but two fantastic tournaments that truly showed o the
incredible talent and sportsmanship we have in our community.
You all brought your A-game, and it was genuinely inspiring to
watch.
But it wasn't all about erce competition! We also managed
to squeeze in a wonderful social get-together, giving everyone a
chance to kick back, chat, and build those awesome friendships
o the court. It's those moments that really make SDV Pickleball
feel like a big, happy family.
A massive thank you to each and every one of you for your
unwavering support and for diving headrst into everything.
You're the heart and soul of this club, and you truly make SDV
Pickleball such a vibrant and special place.
And now, for the moment you've all been waiting for – a huge
round of applause and a massive shout-out to our tournament
champions! You absolutely crushed it. And of course, a huge
high-ve to everyone who participated – you all made these
events a smashing success! Let's keep the good times rolling!
Pickleball
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SDV Pickleball
Gold: Mike Hurlock;
Silver: Dave Newbold;
Bronze: Sean Vaughn
Gold: Christie Clarke;
Silver: Cindi Pena-Buck;
Bronze Sherrie Warren
