Unauthorized Pickleball Tournament: At the January WCA Board meeting, CDD board supervisor Reggie Gillis addressed the community regarding the purchase of the Westchase Golf Club. He emphasized the need to resolve negative interactions between local golfers and nearby residents before proceeding.
Tennis Players Voice Concerns Over Court Conversion
The possibility of converting tennis courts to dual-use for tennis and pickleball has raised concerns among tennis players.
Boyd, Goldstein, and Nancy Sells reported receiving communications from residents worried about this change. Haigy mentioned plans to collect decibel readings to assess the potential noise impact on homeowners.
Open Pickleball Play Scheduled
To promote pickleball, the committee will host structured open play on two Saturdays, aiming to encourage more residents to use the facilities.
However, Board Member Jessica Siddle questioned the feasibility of increasing participation when existing players feel the current facilities are inadequate. A resident highlighted that pickleball reservations outnumber tennis by 2.5 times.
Need for Tournament Scheduling Process
The committee aims to establish a formal process for scheduling pickleball tournaments, which currently lacks structure. All board members supported this initiative, recognizing the need for organized events.
Unauthorized Tournament Raises Awareness
An unauthorized pickleball tournament held by the PBAA (Pickleball Baller Addicts Anonymous) was discussed at the meeting.
The coordinators assured the board that funds raised were used for trophies and food, with any surplus donated to charity. They encouraged the board to facilitate more formal pickleball events, including clinics and tournaments.
News in Brief: Unauthorized Pickleball Tournament
At the January WCA Board meeting, CDD board supervisor Reggie Gillis discussed the Westchase Golf Club purchase, stressing the need to address golfer-resident tensions. Concerns were raised about converting tennis courts for dual-use with pickleball, prompting noise assessments.
The committee plans structured open pickleball play and seeks to establish a formal tournament scheduling process. An unauthorized tournament highlighted community interest in organized events.
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