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SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES | FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | SEPTEMBER 2014 39 Pickleball is an extremely social, fun, and competitive sport. It lures you in and you can't get enough of it! All across the nation, many competitive former tennis players have caught the pickleball bug. If you are interested in knowing more about this sport, and are too busy or shy to come check us out on the courts, please watch it on YouTube. There are thousands of pickleball videos to enjoy. If you like to travel, there are players from all over the world looking for other players to meet, socialize with, and start up a game. Here are some tips from Fitness guru Barbara Wintroub… Hot weather is upon us and water is just not enough. She recommends vegetable juice mixed with water and ice. The juice drink has plenty of salt and potassium — and other ingredients you can pronounce. Gatorade and others like it have way too much sugar in each bottle and the sugar free has many additives that are not needed. Also, make sure you eat something before you play. If you don't eat, your stomach turns off so blood can oxygenate your arms, legs, and your lungs. You don't digest the water you are drinking, so you are getting dehydrated while drinking water. Good tips for these hot days and evenings. So everyone… Think like a pickleball athlete. Treat yourself like one: be smart and stay cool. Play hard, play safe and have fun! Happy pickling! Tues./Thurs./Sat. at 8 am. Marty Key (562) 331-0817 keeksmail@yahoo.com. ~ Marty Key Pickleball Four Seasons Beaumont 3P Potluck: On July 18, the first annual 3P Potluck (Paddle Tennis, Pickle Ball, Ping Pong) was held in the Four Seasons Lodge Ballroom. It was an outstanding success as almost 100 players and guests attended. There was an absolute smörgåsbord of appetizers, entrees and desserts, most of them home-cooked. The event was emceed by Richard Carrasco and included awards presented by judges Delia Fant, Padoo Peralta, Carmen Gardner and Diana Ali for Best Appetizer, Best Entrée and Best Dessert, and judges Maureen Flower, Cindy Graves and Josephine Chan for Best Dressed. Ivy Pang gave a beautiful Tai Chi demonstration. Rob Gardner hosted the guessing games. Marty Kees hosted the Bubble Blowing game. Marilyn Sarchett hosted Hula Hoops. Richard hosted Charades. Thanks also to: Mike Flower (photography and table setup), Paco Paez (sound system and table setup), Niles Sundstrom (brought ice), Shau Carrasco (in charge of ice tea), Nancy Barnaby and Beverly Jack (reception) and Cindy Graves (for all the stuff she does to help make FSB events successful). Ladder Challenge — Michael Rothberg Challenges Terry Miller: On July 27, the ladder challenge between Michael Rothberg (fourth position) and Terry Miller (third position) began at 9 am. It was in the mid-90s and the humidity was close to 50 percent. There was a large Paddle Tennis crowd to watch what turned out to be a very exciting contest. Michael won the first set 6 to 3 and Terry won the second set 6 to 5. By the end of the second set both players were exhausted and looking to see if anyone brought a gurney. They both decided to call it a draw and do a rematch in September. Ladder Challenge — Scott Martin Challenges Raul Bautista: On Aug. 3, there was a ladder challenge between two of our newest players and it takes a lot of courage to play their very first challenge especially with a large crowd watching. Scott was the winner (6 to 0). Congratulations guys. Paddle Tennis Court Times: Wednesdays 7 to 9 pm; Fridays 8:30 to 10:30 am and 6 to 9 pm; Sundays 8:30 to 10:30 am and 6 to 9 pm. For more information contact Alan Chan at (951) 769 4202 or Jim Cochran at (951) 769 5525. We have loaner paddles for those who'd like to try. ~ Michael Rothberg Paddle Tennis Pickleball friends enjoying off court time at our fantastic pot luck party with the paddle tennis and ping pong players Clockwise from top: Scott Martin and Raul Bautista Ivy Pang's Tai Chi Performance Terry Miller and Michael Rothberg