Smashers 3rd Annual Jonathan P Mercado Memorial Pickleball Tournament Medal Winners
Click on the links below to see the medal winners from the Smashers 3rd Annual Jonathan P Mercado Memorial Pickleball Tournament Medal Winners Men’s Women’s Mixed Photos
Limited Tickets to Smashers Holiday Dance On Sale!
Tickets on sale in front of Freedom Park Pickleball Courts Monday, November 18 9:00 – 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 19 9:00 – 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 20 9:00 – 11:00 […]
Feedback Requested on Ladders Program
LADDERS players and potential LADDERS players, what changes can be made to the LADDERS program to encourage you to: Your LADDERS Admin Team is looking for options to make LADDERS […]
Photos Wanted for Holiday Dance Slideshow
We are looking for any photos you may have taken this year of Smashers activities. Please send pictures to rlpowers50@gmail.com. Remember not to send too many at one time or the email […]
Sponsorship Program Updates
The Board of Directors approved changes to the Solivita Smashers Sponsorship Agreement on November 14, 2024. The revised Standing Rule governing the Sponsorship Program is available at https://solivitasmashers.com/club-information/bylaws-and-standing-rules/standing-rule-11-sponsorship-program/
Smashers Victorious in Local Tournaments
Special Olympics Central Region Pickleball Competition Christina Fernandez won a silver medal at the Special Olympics Central Region Pickleball Competition Palm Coast Qualifying Round Kim Vieira won silver in the […]
Change to Smashers Fiscal Year
At the September 26, 2024 board meeting, the Board of Directors voted to change the Smashers Pickleball Club fiscal year to align with the calendar year. This change will allow […]
Expenditure Authorization Standing Rule Approved
At the September 26, 2024 Board Meeting, the Board of Directors approved Standing Rule 12 for Expenditure Authorizations. This Standing Rule integrates the broader framework of the club’s financial management, […]
Board Positions Available for 2025 Membership Year
Smashers Members: We Need You! The Smashers Pickleball Club is a strong community of over 1,400 members. Three seats on the Board of Directors will be opening for the 2025 […]
Feedback Requested on Court Utilization During Palms Court Repair
As part of ongoing efforts to improve our facilities, the Palms pickleball courts will undergo necessary repairs this fall, with work likely to begin in mid-November or December. While the […]
Training Resumes in September
Smashers training programs return starting in September:
Strategic Planning Committee Being Formed
The mission of the Strategic Planning Committee is to develop a three to five year strategic plan to guide the growth, development, and sustainability of the Smashers Pickleball Club, aligning […]
First Aid and AED Locations
This is a good time to familiarize yourself with the locations of the First-Aid kits and AEDs at Freedom Park and the Palms courts. Palms Courts 911 Address: 1055 San Clemente […]
Changes to Sunday Open Play (MOO)
In order to better utilize the open courts on Sunday Mornings, courts 4-5 will be designated as Open Play (MOO) ALL LEVELS courts from 7:30-1:30. Courts 6-7 will be designated as […]
Results of Vote on Court Utilization Survey
At the last General Membership Meeting, the general membership requested a vote be held to certify the results of the January 2024 Court Utilization Survey. 1338 ballots were sent to […]
Vote on Court Utilization Survey
At the last General Membership Meeting, the general membership requested a vote be held on the January 2024 Court Utilization Survey. All paid members should have received an email from […]
Summer Training Hiatus
During the summer months, the following training programs will be on hiatus. We look forward to seeing everyone again in the Fall for training.
Travel Teams Have Super Results!
Solivita Smashers were very well represented in the 2024 South Central Florida Pickleball League. The short two month season provided a great experience. By popular demand, Smashers extended the Travel […]
Website User Accounts Coming Soon
Smashers members, soon you will be provided with an individual user account for use on our Solivita Smashers website. These accounts are linked to the email address you provided when […]
Ladders Spring Tournament Results
Many thanks to all of the Smashers members that participated, volunteered and came out to cheer on friends at the recent LADDERS tournament! We hope you enjoyed the competition and […]
2024 Freedom Park Court Closures
Castle Group has informed us of upcoming block-out dates and times for planned Solivita Community Events being held at Freedom Park in 2024. Therefore, the courts will be closed as […]
Kitchen Only Team Forming
There is a new Smashers team called Kitchen Only (KO) forming. The KO team is for pickleballers with mobility issues or that do not feel safe playing full court. This […]
Congratulations to the 2024 Polk Senior Games Medal Winners
Smashers members garnered 27 medals this year. Gold Medal Winners Frank Mooney (Mens 60-64) Steve MacDonald (Mens 60-64) Rudy Buck (Mens 70-74) Jeff Cater (Mens 70-74) Erica Gonzalez (Womens 50-59) Cathy Sundvall (Womens […]
Smashers New Purchases
2 New VAPTRs The Smashers Sponsorship program enabled the purchase of two new VAPTR court drying machines… one for the Palms and a 2nd for FP! Please show your appreciation […]
Ask The Ref
I’m back. One last time. First I’d like to thank everyone who took the the time to read this column and who gave me feedback (even when I didn’t want […]
Membership Renewal Due by 02/29
Online Payment Option is here! Last day to renew 02/29/2024 We are thrilled to announce that Smashers is now offering a Credit Card payment option for paying your membership dues via […]
Smashers Board Applicant Bios
Steve Gordon I am a part time resident and have been coming to Solivita for over eight years staying longer and longer each year. I consider Solivita as my second […]
Team Ladders now on Thursday nights
Come with your partner and play 3 to 4 games in a round robin format. This is great way to practice for tournaments or play with another Ladders player that […]
Women’s Ladders now on Monday & Friday
With the success of Women’s Monday LADDERS we added Friday too! (effective Feb. 9th). However, this Friday, Feb. 2nd no Women’s LADDERS due to the Solivita Olympics. The last Friday of […]
New Flag Post at Freedom Park
Thank you Ladders Admin Team and members who contributed to our beautiful American Flag now flying high at Freedom Park!
Ladders Fun Day A Smashing Success
Ladder Fun Day was a success and lots of fun! Great food and music with Burt Burton! Thank you all who came out to play!
Palms Court 17 Closed
fter the Board submitted a letter to Taylor Morrison expressing our playability and safety concerns for the courts at The Palms, they have taken immediate action. The first thing they […]
2024 Smashers Sponsors
Welcome our 2024 Smashers Sponsors. Their contributions to our Sponsorship Program provide additional funding to our Club for new equipment and programs. GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS
Court Utilization Survey Results
The recent member survey was fantastic, with 62% of our members taking part. Click on this link, Survey Results to view the survey results on the Smashers Website. As a next step, […]
Our New Year’s Eve Party was a Smashing Success!
A little chilly but an awesome night of camaraderie, good cheer, plenty of food and seemingly unlimited pickleball play. It was a great sight to see so many sitting on […]
Revised Bylaws Published
At a Special Meeting General Membership Meeting held in December 2023, changes to the club’s bylaws were approved to formally include electronic voting as an option. This change aligns with […]
Impact To Court Schedules For Travel Teams
Impact to our Smashers community: Home games require 4 courts for approximately 4 hours. The five Solivita teams will have a total of 13 home games. Home games scheduled so […]
Spare Rooms Needed for PSG Referees
Preparations are underway for the Polk Senior Games set for March 4, 5 & 6, 2024. Registration starts January 2, 2024. We have four or more Level One Referees willing to travel 2-3 hours each […]
New Shed Lights
Great news! Keith Wells worked with CastleGroup’s electrician to install our outside shed lights. These are controlled by the light switch inside the shed. LADDERS signup on Monday and Thursday […]
Women’s Only Ladders
You asked, we listened and it is time for a new Ladders Monday experiment! Starting Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 Women’s Ladders will temporarily replace Team Ladders for the remainder of […]
Solivita Athletes win at Special Olympics Florida State Fall Classic
Congratulations to our Solivita Athletes, Christina Fernandez and Omar Morales, who competed in pickleball at the Special Olympics Florida State Fall Classic held at ESPN Wide World of Sports Nov […]
Results from the LADDERS 2nd Annual Jonathan P. Mercado Memorial Pickleball Tournament
What a phenomenal event! Thanks to all the participants, volunteers, prize donators, Softball Club and Peter Mercado for making the LADDERS tournament a great success! Fifty teams (100 players) signed […]
Palms Pickleball Ball Exchange
Please keep your old balls to exchange for a new balls Bruce Williams plays frequently at the Palms and will exchange old balls for new balls. You can exchange balls […]
Palms Court Adjustments
To provide the best play conditions to Smashers leagues, courts 15 and 17 will be swapped. The previous court 17 will now be court 15. The previous court 15 will […]
New Sponsorship Program
As announced in the GMM in October 2023, we proudly announce our first-ever sponsorship program for the Solivita Smashers Pickleball Club! The program offers an opportunity for local companies & […]
