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JOIN SMPA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IN THIS ISSUE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

President\u2019s Perspective<\/a>
Pickleball in the Park<\/a>
Court News<\/a>
New T-Shirts<\/a>
Member Spotlight<\/a>
New Board Members<\/a>
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President\u2019s Perspective<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Hello Metro pickleballers,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I want to share what the Seattle Metro Pickleball Association has been doing to promote the sport we love since last month\u2019s newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In April, we added two new directors to our board, Sean Oldridge and Frank Chiappone. Both of these SMPA members are passionate about pickleball and have already made important contributions to our organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are pleased to announce that on May 9, 2018 we received an official Internal Revenue Service notification that SMPA is classified as a public charity exempt from federal income tax. For our members this means that any donations, including annual dues, can be deducted on their federal tax returns. The effective date is retroactive to September 19, 2017, the date of SMPA’s incorporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have organized weekly open play at Green Lake on Thursdays from 5:30 PM to sunset and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 AM to noon. This is a wonderful outdoor venue at which the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department has (with support from SMPA) lined for pickleball as part of a pilot program to gage the need for more courts. So please come play. No reservations are necessary. Just show up. Optional $2 donations are accepted to help defray permit costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From my personal experience I can say that this is a very fun experience and an excellent opportunity to meet new players. Directors Frank and Sean set up the courts each week and welcome all comers. SMPA is also working on establishing other open play venues. Stay tuned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>This month we are excited to sponsor two free play and learn events at different venues. The first of which was held Saturday, May 12th, at Green Lake where more than 100 pickleball players from the metro area gathered for four hours of fun on a beautiful sunny day by the lake. We had two free clinics, open play, and lots of discussion about how we can work together to get more courts and more play for pickleball in the Seattle area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you missed it, we\u2019re hosting another Pickleball in the Park event on May 26th, this time at the Miller Playfield pickleball courts in the heart of Capitol Hill. You can read more about both events below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our membership is growing but we need your support, so if you haven\u2019t yet done so, please join us! We have revised the application form on our website so that it is more user friendly. I look forward to seeing you all on the courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jerry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back to the top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pickleball in the Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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SMPA is hosting another Pickleball in the Park event, this time at the Miller Playfield pickleball courts on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 10 AM \u2013 2 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grab your paddle, come play some pickleball, and learn about the Seattle Metro Pickleball Association!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019ll be free pickleball clinics from IPTPA Certified Pickleball coach Tom Grubb with open play on the four Miller Playfield pickleball courts at 330 19th Avenue East, Seattle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about SMPA, how you can become a member, and add your voice to the growing number of players working to promote the sport of pickleball and expand available facilities and playing times in the Seattle metro area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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