May 2022: Alto Lakes Pickleball Association
ALPA Avalanche News

 
ALPA at Local Tournaments
ALPA was well represented at the 3^rd Annual Aaron Gifford Memorial Pickleball Tournament, held at NMSU in Las Cruces in early April, with 16 of our members playing and 14 medaling.  This is a very popular tournament, with a goal of bringing awareness to veteran suicide and with proceeds benefiting veterans with PTSD.  Thanks to all who played and those who medaled.
Our friends at the ABQ Pickleball Club hosted their Earth Day Classic the weekend of 4/23.  ALPA had 4 players who participated and 1 who medaled.  Congratulations!
 
Update on Pickleball Court Resurfacing
The contractor will begin resurfacing the 4 upper pickleball courts on Thursday, 4/28, weather permitting.  The 4 lower courts have had the topping removed and are still playable, using temporary nets.
As the resurfacing progresses and work moves to the lower courts, there will be a 10-14 day period where all 8 courts will be unusable.  Those dates will be communicated to the club by email, along with alternate plans for play.
 
ALPA Board Nominations
The ALPA Board will have 2 open positions for the upcoming year.  Bill MacVeigh is chairing the Nominating Committee.  If you’re interested in being nominated, or wish to nominate a fellow ALPA member, please let Bill know.
 
ALPA Annual Membership Meeting
The annual ALPA Membership Meeting will be held after open play on Saturday, 6/18 at the Outlaw Grill.  More details to follow.
 
REMINDER: Mark your calendar!
Triathlon and 1^st Paddle Returning
Last year’s Triathlon and 1^st Paddle were so popular the ALPA board decided to bring them back again this year.  The Triathlon will take place on June 28^th.  Participants will play pickleball, tennis and 9 holes of golf at the Outlaw course.  1^st Paddle is scheduled for July 6^th.  This is our chance to introduce pickleball to our young children and grandchildren.
More details and instructions for signing up to come.  Stay tuned for these fun events and more!
 
4^th of July Parade
ALPA will be participating in the ALGCC 4^th of July parade – possibly with a float.  More details to come.

Play Schedule
All start times are 10am at Outlaw, unless otherwise noted.
Monday – Advanced Play (3.5/+ rating)
Tues, Thurs, Sat – Club Play (courts reserved for ALPA and their member-accompanied guests on ForeTees)
Wed, Fri – Open Play (open to all, courts are not reserved for ALPA on ForeTees)
 
       
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