Larry Nortunen, RRDPC Academy Director The Robson Ranch Denton Pickleball Club continues to train new members during the recently completed March Pickleball Academy. Eleven students, all new to pickleball and mostly new to Robson Ranch, completed the course consisting of four evening sessions. Academy Instructors Larry Nortunen, Mike McKinney and Jackie Kuykendall led sessions covering…
Sherry Jackson, RCI Corporate Communications The expansion of the pickleball and tennis courts at Robson Ranch Texas was completed late April, just in time for the Super Senior International Pickleball Association Circuit event in early May. With the expansion the lighted complex has a total of six tennis courts (two new) and 16 pickleball courts…
Dave and Susan Parker The Robson Ranch Pickleball Club has seen record interest since the construction began on an additional 12 outdoor courts. The club will have the largest outdoor facility in Texas with a total of 16 courts. The club is growing at an unprecedented pace with over 350 members. Pickleball is the fastest…
Susan Parker The Robson Ranch Denton Pickleball Club held its annual general meeting and banquet on March 15, 2017. About 170 people attended to share in food, fun and fellowship. The meeting was first held to announce and install the officers for 2017-2018. The new officers are President, Ford Roberson, Vice President, Mark Kellam, Secretary,…
Dave Parker The Robson Ranch Pickleball Club continues to grow at an astonishing rate. Record numbers are registering for the Pickleball Academy. Some of the increased interest may be due to the current expansion of courts to 16. The January academy set a record with 16 new students in the program. Professors Dr. Jim and…
Susan Parker The Robson Ranch Pickleball Club has started 2017 with strong numbers for upcoming academies. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America, and it also seems to be one of the fastest growing clubs at Robson Ranch. Some of the current high interest may be due to the upcoming completion of the new…
Susan Parker Dinkfest was a wonderful time for all who attended last month, about 100 people. Games and prizes as well as food, fun and great fellowship was had by all. Some said, “When and what is the next club event?” Watch for future notices to find out. Our court construction is moving at a…
During the past year, two of Robson Ranch’s most committed pickleball players have been going through a ten step process to become USAPA Certified Referees. In the pickleball world this is the highest accomplishment. Once you are certified, you are considered a professional referee. At this time, there are only 35 in the entire United…
As a result of Ford Roberson’s success at the USAPA National Tournament recently in Arizona, he has been awarded a rating of 5.0, the highest professional pickleball rating. Currently, there are 329 men in the United States, Canada and Mexico with this rating. At the national tournament, Ford and partner Tim Kuss of the Denver…
In 2017, a new pickleball association is forming to provide services to super seniors competing in tournaments across the country and around the globe. The new organization is called SSIPA (Super Senior International Pickleball Association). Super Seniors are players falling in the four age groups recognized by the USA Pickleball Association for players 65 and…