{"id":3729,"date":"2023-07-19T14:16:57","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T18:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/?page_id=3729"},"modified":"2024-07-28T15:52:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-28T19:52:46","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/club-information\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12310d43 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-21452 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/plant-the-seed-clinics\/\" target=\"_self\" >Plant the Seed Clinics<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">We are excited to announce registration is open for the upcoming \u201cPlant the Seed\u201d Clinics.&nbsp; The \u201cPlant the Seed\u201d Clinic is instruction and drill based with an&nbsp;emphasis on the fundamentals (the \u201cFoundation\u201d) and expanding into all aspects of the game (Short-game and Strategy).&nbsp;It is comprised of&nbsp;two (2) sessions per week (Monday and Friday) for three&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-03-03T20:01:14-05:00\">March 3, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-21446 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/officers-selected-for-2025-membership-year\/\" target=\"_self\" >Officers Selected for 2025 Membership Year<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The Board of Directors has selected the following officers for the 2025 Membership Year: Other Board positions are as follows: <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-03-03T08:40:05-05:00\">March 3, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-21280 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/lost-found\/\" target=\"_self\" >Lost &amp; Found<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">There are a number of jackets, paddles, sunglasses, water bottles, etc. in the lost and found box near Freedom Park Courts 3 &amp; 5. If you are missing items, please check the box and retrieve them. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-02-22T15:53:24-05:00\">February 22, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-21267 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/palms-court-closure-extended\/\" target=\"_self\" >Palms Court Closure Extended<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Unfortunately, Castle Group has informed us of a delay in re-opening the Palms Courts of approximately three weeks. Castle Group recently had the vendor return to complete some additional work on the courts, which was just finished this week. These necessary repairs require additional curing time for the asphalt to ensure the courts are in&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-02-22T07:45:31-05:00\">February 22, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-20167 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/2025-planned-court-closures\/\" target=\"_self\" >2025 Planned Court Closures<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Taylor Morrison \/ Castle Group has informed us the Freedom Park Courts will be CLOSED on the following dates and times for community activities. Members should not use the courts during these times. Friday, January 24th Laser Light &amp; Live Concert From 4-10pm Saturday, March 22nd Community Yard Sale From 6am-12pm Saturday, March 29th Vietnam&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-01-22T07:50:45-05:00\">January 22, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-19791 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/travel-team-home-matches\/\" target=\"_self\" >Travel Team Home Matches<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The Smashers Travel Teams will be playing home matches at Freedom Park. We encourage all members to come watch and cheer for our Smashers\u2019 players and see some high-level pickleball. The Solivita Smashers Travel Teams provide members competitive game play outside Solivita, provide advanced level members with an activity as no training exist for advanced&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-01-12T09:00:04-05:00\">January 12, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-19268 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/board-candidate-bios\/\" target=\"_self\" >Update on FY 2025 Board of Directors Election<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">We are excited to announce the upcoming election for three new board members of the Smashers Pickleball Club. This is an important opportunity to shape the future leadership of our club, and we encourage all members to participate. Candidates We have three candidates running for the three open positions: Bios for each candidate appear below&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-01-12T08:55:53-05:00\">January 12, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-19378 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/plan-for-play-during-the-palms-court-repairs-starting-1-6-2025\/\" target=\"_self\" >Plan for Play During The Palms Court Repairs\u00a0STARTING 1\/6\/2025<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">We have received confirmation from Castle Group that the highly anticipated court repairs at The Palms will begin&nbsp;on Monday January 6, 2025. During the repairs, Smashers will implement a rotating schedule by which teams which normally play at The Palms will be able to play at Freedom Park.&nbsp; Plan Overview: Teams from The Palms will&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-01-04T11:25:52-05:00\">January 4, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-19077 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/important-reminder-on-court-etiquette-and-paddle-queue-at-all-resident-open-play-courts\/\" target=\"_self\" >Important Reminder on Court Etiquette and Paddle Queue at All Resident Open Play Courts<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The Board has recently received feedback regarding court usage, particularly at our All Resident Open Play courts. We want to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the established rules and emphasize the importance of sportsmanship and common courtesy while on the courts. Important Distinction:\u00a0 A reminder that the All Resident Open Play courts are&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-12-22T17:53:05-05:00\">December 22, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-18860 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/2025-fiscal-year-budget-approved\/\" target=\"_self\" >2025 Fiscal Year Budget Approved<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">At a special General Membership Meeting on November 20, 2025, the fiscal year 2025 budget was approved unanimously by those in attendance. The budget calls for no increase in dues for 2025, which will remain at $12.00 per person. Budgetary considerations include <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-11-21T08:47:56-05:00\">November 21, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-18466 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/feedback-requested-on-ladders-program\/\" target=\"_self\" >Feedback Requested on Ladders Program<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 fun and enjoyable for you! Please provide your responses to: laddersadmin@solivitasmashers.com We look forward to your comments and suggestions! Sincerely, The LADDERS Admin Team <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-11-16T14:38:47-05:00\">November 16, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-18448 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/sponsorship-program-updates\/\" target=\"_self\" >Sponsorship Program Updates<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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\/sandbox\/club-information\/bylaws-and-standing-rules\/standing-rule-11-sponsorship-program\/ <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-11-15T15:23:32-05:00\">November 15, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-18199 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/smashers-victorious-in-local-tournaments\/\" target=\"_self\" >Smashers Victorious in Local Tournaments<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 Palm Coast qualifying round and now moves on to the State Finals on December 24 in Tampa Florida Senior Games Kim Vieira and Bill Jackson&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-10-02T18:51:02-04:00\">October 2, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-18162 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/change-to-smashers-fiscal-year\/\" target=\"_self\" >Change to Smashers Fiscal Year<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 Smashers to align revenue collected in January and February for membership renewals with the year in which that money will be spent. For 2024, the&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-10-01T23:27:03-04:00\">October 1, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-18157 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/expenditure-authorization-standing-rule-approved\/\" target=\"_self\" >Expenditure Authorization Standing Rule Approved<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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\u2019s financial management, ensuring that expenditures align with the club\u2019s objectives and that members have an opportunity to benefit from the use of club funds. It provides a&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-09-30T19:02:17-04:00\">September 30, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-18059 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/feedback-requested-on-court-utilization-during-palms-court-repair\/\" target=\"_self\" >Feedback Requested on Court Utilization During Palms Court Repair<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 repairs will impact court availability, we\u2019re committed to minimizing disruptions and have been working diligently on solutions to ensure continued play for all members. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-09-22T15:05:52-04:00\">September 22, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-17260 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/strategic-planning\/\" target=\"_self\" >Strategic Planning Committee Being Formed<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 with the club\u2019s mission, values, and long-term goals. If you are interested in being part of this committee, fill out the Volunteer Interest Form and&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-08-04T09:24:07-04:00\">August 4, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-15683 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/first-aid-and-aed-locations\/\" target=\"_self\" >First Aid and AED Locations<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 \u00a0911 Address:\u00a01055 San Clemente Ave (Polk County) AED&nbsp;\u2013 The AED is mounted on a separate post in front of the Pavilion. First Aid Kit&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;One&nbsp;First-Aid kit is hanging on a&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-07-07T21:57:56-04:00\">July 7, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-15580 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/results-of-vote-on-court-utilization-survey\/\" target=\"_self\" >Results of Vote on Court Utilization Survey<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 paid members. 351 members voted (around 27%) of valid ballots. 299 votes were cast to Accept the survey results and 53 votes were cast to&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-06-25T07:30:40-04:00\">June 25, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-15563 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/vote-on-court-utilization-survey\/\" target=\"_self\" >Vote on Court Utilization Survey<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 Election Runner to cast your vote.\u00a0 If you have not received this email, please email elections@solivitasmashers.com. Please note that the vote on the Survey Results&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-06-14T12:25:59-04:00\">June 14, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-15426 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news category-training\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/summer-training-hiatus\/\" target=\"_self\" >Summer Training Hiatus<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">During the summer months, the following training programs will be on hiatus. We look forward to seeing everyone again in the Fall for training. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-05-09T09:08:15-04:00\">May 9, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-13650 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/travel-teams-have-super-results\/\" target=\"_self\" >Travel Teams Have Super Results!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 Team Program from one team in 2023 to five teams in 2024. Approximately 3\/4 of the travel team participants volunteer in our training programs (Newbies,&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-04-09T17:28:07-04:00\">April 9, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-13490 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/website-user-accounts-coming-soon\/\" target=\"_self\" >Website User Accounts Coming Soon<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 entering your membership data. \u00a0You will receive an email with your password which will allow you to access privileged areas of our website. Accessing Privileged&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-04-04T07:28:20-04:00\">April 4, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-13451 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ladders category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/ladders-spring-tournament-results\/\" target=\"_self\" >Ladders Spring Tournament Results<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 camaraderie. The event was very successful with 97 teams registered, 19 brackets and 175 games played, all in one day! This marked the first time&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-04-03T07:59:41-04:00\">April 3, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-12621 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/2024-freedom-park-court-closures\/\" target=\"_self\" >2024 Freedom Park Court Closures<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 per the following: We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these scheduled events. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-03-27T08:18:48-04:00\">March 27, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-12320 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/kitchen-only-team-forming\/\" target=\"_self\" >Kitchen Only Team Forming<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 team is for dinkers only. If you can play full court, then this team is NOT for you. It is also not for dink practice.&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-03-11T15:14:42-04:00\">March 11, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-12316 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/congratulations-to-the-2024-polk-senior-games-medal-winners\/\" target=\"_self\" >Congratulations to the 2024 Polk Senior Games Medal Winners<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Smashers members garnered 27 medals this year. Gold Medal Winners Frank Mooney (Mens 60-64) Steve MacDonald (Mens&nbsp;60-64) Rudy Buck (Mens&nbsp;70-74) Jeff Cater (Mens&nbsp;70-74) Erica Gonzalez (Womens 50-59) Cathy Sundvall (Womens 70-74) Patti Greenberg (Womens 70-74) Christine Coote (Womens 80-84) Louise Patterson (Womens 80-84) Erica Gonzalez (Mixed 50-54) Silver Medal Winners Craig Schneider (Mens&nbsp;50-59) Peter Stern&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-03-11T15:11:49-04:00\">March 11, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-12070 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ladders category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/smashers-new-purchases\/\" target=\"_self\" >Smashers New Purchases<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">2 New VAPTRs The Smashers Sponsorship program enabled the purchase of two new VAPTR court drying machines&#8230; one for the Palms and a 2nd for FP! Please show your appreciation to Kathy DeWulf and Barry Dombchik for making the Sponsorship program a great success! Members\u00a0must be trained\u00a0in the operation of the VAPTR prior to use.&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-02-26T20:56:55-05:00\">February 26, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11238 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/ask-the-ref\/\" target=\"_self\" >Ask The Ref<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">I\u2019m back. \u00a0One last time. \u00a0First I\u2019d like to thank everyone who took the the time to read this column and who gave me feedback (even when I didn\u2019t want to hear it\u2026lol). \u00a0Hopefully it has been as much fun for you to figure out the scenarios as it has been for me to create&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-02-04T15:42:03-05:00\">February 4, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11104 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/membership-renewal-due-by-02-29\/\" target=\"_self\" >Membership Renewal Due by 02\/29<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Online Payment Option is here!\u00a0 Last day to renew\u00a002\/29\/2024 We are thrilled to announce that Smashers is now offering a Credit Card payment option for paying your membership dues via the Solivita Smashers website.\u00a0For this option, there will be a small processing fee charged by our credit card payment processor \u2013 Square.\u00a0 To pay your&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-02-03T20:18:09-05:00\">February 3, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9739 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/smashers-board-applicant-bios\/\" target=\"_self\" >Smashers Board Applicant Bios<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 home. I retired about eleven years ago and took up pickleball as a hobby long before most people were familiar with the sport. It didn\u2019t&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-02-02T09:00:00-05:00\">February 2, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-10218 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ladders category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/womens-ladders-now-on-monday-friday\/\" target=\"_self\" >Women&#8217;s Ladders now on Monday &#038; Friday<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">With the success of Women&#8217;s Monday LADDERS we added Friday too!\u00a0(effective Feb. 9th). However, this Friday, Feb. 2nd no Women&#8217;s LADDERS due to the Solivita Olympics. The last Friday of each month will continue to be dedicated to the Foundation Skills Clinic. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-01-30T16:57:09-05:00\">January 30, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9810 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/new-flag-post-at-freedom-park\/\" target=\"_self\" >New Flag Post at Freedom Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Thank you Ladders Admin Team and members who contributed to our beautiful American Flag now flying high at Freedom Park! <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-01-28T19:09:54-05:00\">January 28, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9791 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/palms-court-17-closed\/\" target=\"_self\" >Palms Court 17 Closed<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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.\u00a0 The first thing they have decided to do is to temporarily close court 17.\u00a0Furthermore, they have asked Lifestyles to gather quotes to improve the situation at The Palms.\u00a0 Our&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-01-26T21:58:05-05:00\">January 26, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9787 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/2024-smashers-sponsors\/\" target=\"_self\" >2024 Smashers Sponsors<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-01-26T08:46:25-05:00\">January 26, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9644 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/court-utilization-survey-results\/\" target=\"_self\" >Court Utilization Survey Results<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The recent member survey was fantastic, with 62% of our members taking part.\u00a0 Click on this link,\u00a0Survey Results\u00a0to view the survey results on the Smashers Website.\u00a0 As a next step, we will hold a Town hall meeting where we will discuss the results in detail. We will be looking for your thoughts and ideas to&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-01-15T19:14:14-05:00\">January 15, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9575 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/our-new-years-eve-party-was-a-smashing-success\/\" target=\"_self\" >Our New Year&#8217;s Eve Party was a Smashing Success!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 the side lines championing their favorite players and partaking in the fun. We were thankful there was no rain and&nbsp;ALL&nbsp;the court lights stayed on for&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-01-06T10:12:22-05:00\">January 6, 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9403 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/revised-bylaws-published\/\" target=\"_self\" >Revised Bylaws Published<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">At a Special Meeting General Membership Meeting held in December 2023, changes to the club\u2019s bylaws were approved to formally include electronic voting as an option. This change aligns with the modernization of our voting processes and ensures that all members, regardless of their physical presence, can participate in club decisions. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-12-21T16:25:08-05:00\">December 21, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-8006 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/impact-to-court-schedules-for-travel-teams\/\" target=\"_self\" >Impact To Court Schedules For Travel Teams<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 that no Solivita \u201c1.5 hour time-slot\u201d is impacted more than once during the 9 week season.n Matthew Lytthouse&nbsp;scheduler@solivitasmashers.com&nbsp;(Smashers Scheduler) will be emailing the captains of&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-12-12T20:58:30-05:00\">December 12, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7985 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/spare-rooms-needed-for-psg-referees\/\" target=\"_self\" >Spare Rooms Needed for PSG Referees<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Preparations are underway for the Polk Senior Games set for\u00a0March 4, 5 &amp; 6, 2024.\u00a0Registration\u00a0starts January 2, 2024.\u00a0 We have four or more Level One Referees willing to travel&nbsp;2-3 hours&nbsp;each way to work this event.&nbsp;We are looking for any Smashers members who would like to host a referee for one or two nights.&nbsp;The specific dates&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-12-11T18:09:01-05:00\">December 11, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7900 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ladders category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/new-shed-lights\/\" target=\"_self\" >New Shed Lights<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Great news! Keith Wells worked with CastleGroup&#8217;s electrician to install our outside shed lights. These are controlled by the light switch inside the shed. LADDERS signup on Monday and Thursday nights will be much better and safer going forward! <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-11-17T10:02:36-05:00\">November 17, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7886 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ladders category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/womens-only-ladders\/\" target=\"_self\" >Women&#8217;s Only Ladders<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">You asked, we listened and it is time for a new Ladders Monday experiment! Starting Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 Women&#8217;s Ladders will temporarily replace Team Ladders for the remainder of 2023. Players will sign up just like coed Ladders . You will use your coed letter level and percentage. Scores will NOT be combined with&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-11-17T09:53:29-05:00\">November 17, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7860 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/solivita-athletes-win-at-special-olympics-florida-state-fall-classic\/\" target=\"_self\" >Solivita Athletes win at Special Olympics Florida State Fall Classic<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 10-11, 2023! Christina won Gold in pickleball singles and was the only woman competing at her level while Omar earned a Silver medal in his&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-11-16T09:21:11-05:00\">November 16, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7173 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ladders category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/results-from-the-ladders-2nd-annual-jonathan-p-mercado-memorial-pickleball-tournament\/\" target=\"_self\" >Results from the LADDERS 2nd Annual Jonathan P. Mercado Memorial Pickleball Tournament<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 up for the event. We had great competition, cheering fans, wonderful prizes, great weather and best of all, everyone had fun! Jonathan P. Mercado&#8217;s father&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-11-08T22:57:05-05:00\">November 8, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7165 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/palms-pickleball-ball-exchange\/\" target=\"_self\" >Palms Pickleball Ball Exchange<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 with Bruce or any member of the Board or Advisor. Please do not throw old balls in the trash as they can be recycled or&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-11-03T10:27:24-04:00\">November 3, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7150 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/palms-court-adjustments\/\" target=\"_self\" >Palms Court Adjustments<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 now be court 17. After the signage changes the new court 17 will be the open court for all resident play. Similarly, after the signage&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-11-03T09:27:59-04:00\">November 3, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7054 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/new-sponsorship-program\/\" target=\"_self\" >New Sponsorship Program<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 &amp; organizations to gain marketing exposure to our Smashers members. Funds provided by sponsors will further enhance our Club. This is an exciting time for our&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-10-25T10:47:42-04:00\">October 25, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":17301,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"wp-custom-template-posts","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3729","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3729","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3729"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3729\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17439,"href":"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3729\/revisions\/17439"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17301"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/solivitasmashers.com\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3729"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}