1. Outdoor Tournament Schedule (May - Oct)
2. Outdoor Leagues (Mentor Civic Center Park) - start May 2
3. Beginner Clinics - April 29 or May 27
4. Drill Sessions / Lessons
5. Outdoor Play (Mentor Civic Center Park) - open now
6. Indoor Play (Mentor Community Recreation Center) - remains closed
7. Places to Play
8. Pickleball Magazine
9. About Us
1. OUTDOOR TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
2023 Outdoor Shootout Tournaments will be held at Mentor Civic Center Park, 8600 Munson Rd, Mentor, OH 44060. Cost is $25 per person, which covers tournament entry, medals for top 3 teams in each division, and pizza at end of the event. Events run approximately 3 hours. Teams will play a game against each other team in their skill division, and divisions will normally max out at 10 teams.
To register, e-mail you and your partner's names and e-mail addresses, along with desired division (4.5/5.0, 4.0, 3.5A, or 3.5B) to [email protected]. Note that 3.5A division is a normal 3.5 division, while the 3.5B division is close to a traditional 3.0 division. We will also have a Women's Open division at the July and September events.
We will accept registration of full teams on a first-come, first-served basis. We will e-mail back with confirmation if there is room. We also place teams on a wait list if a division is currently full.
Don't get shut out - these events often fill up and we have to turn people away!
If there are any questions, best to e-mail Ken Werner at
[email protected] Or you can call/text at 440-478-6542.
*** MAY THROUGH OCTOBER SHOOTOUTS WILL BE HELD OUTDOORS AT MENTOR CIVIC CENTER PARK ***
MAY SHOOTOUT (any type team accepted) - Saturday, May 13th, 11:00 am. Registration is OPEN. Currently FULL in the 4.0, 3.5A, and 3.5B divisions. There are 2 openings in the 4.5+ division.
JUNE 50+ MXD SHOOTOUT (Mixed Doubles only) - Sunday, June 4th, 11:00 am. Registration is OPEN. All participants must be at least 50 years old as of June 4th. Openings available in all divisions.
JUNE MXD SHOOTOUT (Mixed Doubles only) - Saturday, June 17th, 11:00 am. Registration is OPEN. Currently FULL in the 4.0, 3.5A, and 3.5B divisions. There are 2 openings in the 4.5+ division.
JULY SHOOTOUT (any type team accepted) - Saturday, July 15th, 11:00 am. Registration will open May 13. Includes Women's Open division.
AUGUST MXD SHOOTOUT (Mixed Doubles only) - Saturday, August 19th, 11:00 am. Registration will open June 17. Note this Shootout date has been changed to August 19.
SEPTEMBER SHOOTOUT (any type team accepted) - Saturday, September 9th, 11:00 am. Registration will open July 15. Includes Women's Open division.
OCTOBER MXD SHOOTOUT (Mixed Doubles only) - Saturday, October 7th, 11:00 am. Registration will open August 12.
2. OUTDOOR LEAGUES
We are currently taking sign-ups for Session 1 (May-June) of the following leagues to be held outdoors at Mentor Civic Center Park. Those who participate in Session 1 will have priority for Session 2 (July-Aug) and Session 3 (Sept-Oct).
Each week, league participants will play 6 games which will take approximately 90 minutes. Cost is $30 each session.
To sign up or if questions, e-mail Ken at
[email protected] You can also text to 440-478-6542. Include name, e-mail address, cell phone number, and which league(s) you are interested in.
If a league is currently FULL, we can also put your name on a wait list, as we periodically have dropouts (e.g. change of work schedules, moving, injury, etc).
DAYS/TIMES/LEVEL
Tuesdays at 12:00 noon - Advanced (3.5+) - FULL
Tuesdays at 2:00 pm - Advanced Beginner / Intermediate (2.5-3.0) - NEAR FULL
Wednesdays at 12:00 noon - Intermediate / Advanced (3.0 - 3.5)
Wednesdays at 2:00 pm - Advanced Beginner / Intermediate (2.5-3.0)
Thursdays at 12:00 noon - Intermediate / Advanced (3.0 - 3.5) - FULL
Thursdays at 2:00 pm - Advanced Beginner / Intermediate (2.5-3.0) - NEAR FULL
Fridays at 12:00 noon - Intermediate / Advanced (3.0 - 3.5) - FULL
Fridays at 2:00 pm - Advanced Beginner / Intermediate (2.5-3.0)
Saturdays at 12:00 noon * - All Levels (2.5 - 3.5)
Saturdays at 2:00 pm * - Beginner (1.0-2.0) - this league Includes instruction and cost is $40 per person - FULL
*Saturday leagues will start at 3:00 pm on days when there is a tournament (e.g. May 13, June 17)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Our intent is to organize leagues with players of similar level to allow for the best pickleball experience for all.
Please pay close attention to the level of each league, and be very realistic as to where you would best fit in.
With any league, you need to be competitive. Our basic guideline for "competitive" is that you should average 7-10 points per game over an extended period of time.
Players should generally be able to play 6 games in a row.
We will always work to move people to the most appropriate league, and if we cannot accommodate, we will always provide a full refund.
HOW TO SIGN UP:
To sign up or if questions, e-mail Ken at
[email protected] You can also text to 440-478-6542. Include name, e-mail address, cell phone number, and which league(s) you are interested in.
3. BEGINNER CLINICS
Learn how to play the fastest growing sport in the country!
All equipment provided, just bring yourself and be ready to learn and play.
We have two dates to choose from:
Dates: Saturday, April 29th or Saturday, May 27th
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm
Location: Mentor Civic Center Park
Cost: $20 per person
You must make a reservation by e-mailing [email protected] Include name and desired date.
4. DRILL SESSIONS / LESSONS
Drills Sessions are held Tuesdays (Level 1) and Wednesdays (Level 2) from 10:30 am until noon at the Mentor Civic Center courts.
If interested in Drill Sessions or Lessons, contact Brian Murphy at 440-221-7487 or e-mail:
[email protected]
5. OUTDOOR PLAY (Mentor Civic Center Park)
Outdoor play is available at Mentor Civic Center Park, 8600 Munson Rd, Mentor, OH 44060. Courts are located behind the outdoor pools.
Courts are available to groups on a first-come, first-served basis from sunrise until about 11:00 pm when lights go off. We do not have organized open play, meaning there is no requirement for players to rotate off/on the courts. Having said that, most Pickleball players are accommodating, and will usually allow players of similar ability to join their group for a game or two. Long-term, it makes sense to find a regular group of people with similar ability to play with.
Busiest times of play are typically 8:00-11:00 am (all days) and 5:00-8:00 pm (Sun-Thu).
Courts will be UNAVAILABLE on the following days when tournaments are held:
- Saturday, May13th from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm
- Sunday, June 4th from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm
- Saturday, June 17th from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm
- Saturday, July 15th from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm
- Saturday, August 12th from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm
- Saturday, September 9th from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm
- Saturday, October 7th from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm
6. INDOOR PLAY (Mentor Community Recreation Center)
The new Mentor Community Recreation Center (formerly Mentor Heisley Racquet and Fitness Club) located at 6000 Heisley Rd, Mentor, OH 44060 remains closed as renovations are still underway. The City of Mentor purchased the facility on 12/31/2021 and it was closed on 05/01/2022 to begin renovations. The project has been delayed several times and a firm opening date is not available. We were obviously disappointed in the lack of availability this past fall/winter, however we look forward to the facility's eventual opening. We will communicate when we hear a firm opening date, and will pass any other pertinent information on as we receive it.
Any questions or concerns should be addressed to City of Mentor Parks and Recreation Department at 440-974-5720 or
[email protected]
Click here for detailed information on Places to Play in the Cleveland/Akron area. This list has been put together and maintained by Rick Warsinskey who is a Cleveland Area Pickleball Ambassador. It not only includes the addresses of available courts, but includes many notes on hours, activities, etc. at each location. Thanks, Rick!!
We have also added a link on our home page (www.mentorpickleball.org) if you ever need to access the Places to Play list.
8. PICKLEBALL MAGAZINEClick here to access an electronic version of the the March/April 2023 issue of Pickleball Magazine.
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ABOUT US:
WHAT IS MENTOR PICKLEBALL?Mentor Pickleball is the collaboration of two brothers and a friend (Brian Murphy, Mike Murphy, Ken Werner) who enjoy and want to promote the sport of Pickleball in the Mentor, OH area. We work closely with the City of Mentor and help with maintaining facilities, and organizing clinics, lessons, leagues, and tournaments. We also maintain a website (
www.mentorpickleball.org), an e-mailbox (
[email protected]), and publish this e-newsletter as a free service to help "spread the word".
E-MAIL LIST
If you are receiving this e-mail, you are currently on our e-mail distribution list and will periodically receive information on Pickleball in the Mentor and Northeast Ohio areas. To unsubscribe or add an e-mail address, e-mail us at
[email protected]
WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / TWITTERCheck out our website,
www.mentorpickleball.org, for general information on Pickleball in the Mentor (OH) area. We also have a Facebook page (Mentor Pickleball) and Twitter account (MentorPickBall).
QUESTIONS? / FEEDBACK?We would like to hear from you! E-mail us at
[email protected] with any questions or feedback. Leave a phone number if you would like to talk with someone directly.
MENTOR CIVIC CENTER PARK- Located at 8600 Munson Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
- 15 state-of-the-art outdoor Pickleball courts (located behind outdoor pools)
- High quality playing surfaces and permanent nets
- Individually fenced courts
- Courts available 7 days per week, with lights for night-time play (until approx. 11:00 pm)
- Currently open to residents and non-residents, with no cost to play.
We would like to thank the City of Mentor for providing one of the largest and finest Pickleball complexes in the country!
PICKLEBALL WORLD @ HEISLEY- Located at 6000 Heisley Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
- Pickleball World is located in the back building, connected to Mentor Heisley Racquet and Fitness Club (there is a back parking lot)
- 4 dedicated indoor pickleball courts
- City of Mentor recently announced purchase of facility effective Dec 31, 2021.
- For all Pickleball World inquiries, contact Brian Murphy at 440-221-7487 or
[email protected] Hope to see you on the courts!
Brian Murphy, Mike Murphy, Ken Werner
Mentor Pickleball