Cogon Smashers Pickleball Club

To all frustrated students and beginners in Open Play — Find your "Why" and keep swinging! ❤️

Pickleball is a journey, and every journey starts with a question: What is your objective?
🏃‍♂️ Are you here for the exercise?
☕ Is it purely for recreation and making friends?
🏆 Or are you training to be a competitive athlete?
Knowing your "why" helps you stay patient with yourself!

The Learning Curve is Different for Everyone 📈
We all pick up the paddle with different backgrounds.

⚡️ The Fast-Trackers: Tennis and table tennis players often find the strokes natural.

🏸 The Grinders: Athletes from sports like badminton might struggle because old muscle memory is hard to break!

🌱 The Newcomers: Some are starting their very first sport right here.

Don’t be discouraged if your progress feels slow. Even with a great coach, every body learns at its own pace. The real value isn't just a perfect stroke—it’s enjoying the game, relaxing, and building community. 🤝

A Note to our Experienced Players: 📣

We were all beginners once. I know we all love a "high-quality" game, but please, let’s help our fellow players grow. Playing even one or two games with a beginner makes the pickleball community happier and more inclusive. Let’s share the joy!

A Note to our Beginners in Open Play: 👟

Stay Motivated: If someone isn't ready to play with you yet, don’t be sad. Let it be your motivation to practice harder and come back stronger! 💪

Master the Basics: To help the game flow, try to have a short session with a coach or practice your consistency. Focus on your serves and returns—being able to start the rally makes the game more fun for everyone! 🎯

Let’s appreciate every step of the process and make pickleball the happiest sport on the planet. See you at the kitchen! 🥒🔥

Regular Schedule | Barangay Cogon Gymnasium

Here is our official regular pickleball schedule at the Barangay Cogon Gymnasium — open to beginners, enthusiasts, and competitive players who want to stay active and connected through sport.

📅 Playing Days & Time
• Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Friday: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

📌 Important Reminders:
• If there is a barangay activity, automatic no play (we will announce one day ahead).
• Every Sunday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, the court is available for exclusive rental at only ₱200 per hour, but still ₱50 per head for open play, just for those who wanna want an exclusive court.
• After 5:00 PM on Sunday, it is Open Play.

💰 Open Play Fees:
• ₱50 – Non-members
• ₱30 – Cogon Smashers Pickleball Club Members

Let’s keep building our pickleball community, see you on the court! 😊

PICKLEBALL FOR A CAUSE 🎓
Play • Serve • Support • Inspire

As part of our growing Pickleball community, we are happy to invite everyone to a meaningful Tournament for a Cause—where every smash, rally, and victory helps support our deserving school scholars. This is not just a game; this is a way to give hope, build dreams, and strengthen unity. Let us enjoy the sport we love while making a real difference in education and community development.

📅 January 11, 2026 (Sunday)
📍 HNU Covered Court
⏰ 8:00 AM

Categories:
• 50+ Men’s Doubles
• 50+ Women’s Doubles
• Under 50 – Men’s Doubles
• Under 50 – Women’s Doubles

📅 January 25, 2026 (Sunday)
📍 HNU Covered Court
⏰ 8:00 AM

Categories:
• 50+ (Men’s, Women’s, Mixed)
• Under 50 (Men’s, Women’s, Mixed)
• 14 Below (Non-Gender)

💰 Registration Fee (with Free Tournament T-Shirt):
• First Entry – ₱500 / player
• Second Entry – ₱350 / player

🗓️ Deadline of Registration: January 9, 2026

📞 For inquiries and registration, please contact:
Atoy Torralba – 0939 741 8157
Lynneth Ibba – 0917 315 3552
Tatskie – 0907 909 8003

All proceeds will support our scholars’ educational needs and help us continue fostering unity, sportsmanship, and compassion in our community. Whether you’re playing on court or cheering from the sidelines, your support truly matters.

Let us rally together, play with purpose, and invest in the future—one match at a time!

The COGON SMASHERS Pickleball Club may be newly formed this December, but we are already making a powerful mark on the court! 🔥 Proud to represent at the Tubigon Pickleball Club Invitational Tournament 2025, where our players delivered outstanding results! 💪🏆

🏆 Champions:
Baba & Kent – Men’s Doubles Beginners
Errah & Elise – Women’s Doubles Beginners

🥈 1st Runner Up: Baba & Errah – Mixed Doubles Beginners
🥉 3rd Runner Up: Kent & Lorin – Mixed Doubles Beginners
🥉 3rd Runner Up: Yen & Errah – Women’s Doubles Intermediate

👏 Strong Finishers:
Allyn & Jomari – Top 16 - Men’s double (Beginners)
Allyn & Elise – Quarterfinalist-Mixed double (Beginners)
Baba & Kent – Quarterfinalist-Men’s double (Intermediate)
Zyrex & Tope- Quarterfinalist-Men’s double (Beginners)

This is just the beginning. We are rising. We are stronger. More victories ahead! 🔥

12.14.2025 Cogon Smashers Pickleball Club Christmas Party 🎉

Celebrating the season with our pickleball family! 🎄🥒☄️

Great food, fun games, lots of laughs, and even better company at our Christmas party. Cheers to a joyful holiday season and more matches ahead! 🎉✨

RESUME ATOANG OPEN PLAY SA BARANGAY COGON GYMNASIUM. Every Wednesday 6pm-11pm , Friday 6pm-11pm, Sunday 8am-11pm , wala ray dula ug naay kalihokan ang Barangay. Thank you

See y’all 😃

𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥
Experience a fun-filled session with learning, laughs, and friendly matches.
Dula lang ta, enjoy lang ta ,no pressure, just pure good vibes, teamwork, and community energy!
⏰ Play Schedule:
Wednesday & Friday: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Whether gusto ka mosuway for the first time, mag-exercise, sharpen your skills, or meet new friends — this is your safe, supportive, and super welcoming space.
So bring your smiles, paddles, positive energy, and your love for the game.
Let’s fill the court with excitement and camaraderie! 🤗🎉
See you all on the court!

We would like to inform everyone that on December 14, 2025, the Cogon Smashers Pickleball Club will hold its Christmas Party for all members.

For those who are not yet registered, you are welcome to become a member. Please visit our official page, Cogon Smashers Pickleball Club, to access the online registration link. You may also visit Barangay Cogon Hall and look for Clint Pinar or Wilma Balag for onsite registration; a short form will be provided.

Event Details:
📍 Venue: Garden Ville, Dampas
💸 Contribution: ₱250 per member
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
👕 Attire: Please wear something red or green

We encourage all members to join this gathering as we continue to strengthen camaraderie and unity within the Cogon Smashers Pickleball community.

‼️ Deadline for contribution payments: December 12, 2025 (Friday), until 10:00 PM.

Please be informed that there will be no open play on the following dates:
• Friday, December 12, 2025 – due to the Brgy. Cogon Inter-Purok Basketball Tournament
• Sunday, December 14, 2025 – in observance of our Christmas Party

Thank you, and we look forward to celebrating with everyone. 🤍

PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY TODAY!

While the 1v1 King of the Islands Basketball Tournament has been rescheduled to December 13, 2025, dili ta magluya karon! 💪🔥

OPEN ANG ATONG PICKLEBALL SA COGON GYM starting 1:00 PM until 11:00 PM!

Ayaw kalimot, this is your chance to:
✔️ Stay active
✔️ Enjoy the sport
✔️ Bond with friends and fellow players

Whether beginner or regular player, welcome kaayo mo!
Dal-a inyong barkada, pamilya, or just come to have fun and try something new. 😄

Let’s keep the energy alive, Cogon!
Kita-kits sa Cogon Gym! 🔥