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…
Dave Parker The October Pickleball Academy was held under the professorship of Fred Thompson. Fred is the Director of Player Development for the Robson Ranch Pickleball Club and one of the top players and instructors in the United States. Assisting Fred were Irene and Bob Romagosa. You could not find a better teaching combination anywhere!…
Susan Parker The September Pickleball Academy was again pleased to have Fred Thompson as instructor. Fred is a nationally certified pickleball instructor and also a top player in the country. Assisting Fred were his wife Char Thompson and Jim and Cassie Richardson. The Academy could not have a more powerhouse teaching staff. The Academy has…
Shirley Waterhouse, Camp Coordinator August 8-12, 2016 was an historic week for Robson Ranch Denton Pickleball Club. As the second largest Pickleball Club in Texas, two of our courts were host to the first annual Grandkids Pickleball Camp in North Texas. This unique event will be featured on the Junior USAPA website that is being…
Susan Parker The Robson Ranch Pickleball Club had another full house for the August Academy. Leading the instruction was professor Fred Thompson. Fred is one of the top players in the country and certified as a national pickleball instructor. Assisting Fred was his better half, Char Thompson. Char is also a top player in the…
Susan Parker Fred Thompson, the Director of Player Development for the Robson Ranch Pickleball Club, recently conducted a referee training class. The class will provide future referees for club, regional and national tournaments to be held at Robson Ranch. The turnout of interested club members stepping forward was great. A big thank you goes out…