Jefferson County Pickleball League

Had problem with some graffiti on the court. If you know who may have done this please let us know

It has been five years since I was first invited to play pickleball with my Friend Bob Bourbon and my Father-in-Law at the Jefferson County, Missouri YMCA. I really had no idea what the sport was like---but after about an hour of play---I was totally exhausted---but---totally enamored as well. It was very similar (but somewhat different) than my background with tennis and ping pong in my home country of Vietnam.

The pickleball players at the 'Y' were welcoming and patient as I learned the sport (meanwhile getting beat up by some 70+ year olds). I knew at this time that I would give a great amount of effort to improve my playing ability---and I did. I began to watch my diet; quit smoking and significantly cut back on drinking. Over the last five years I have shed over 20 pounds.

Through the guidance of former USA Pickleball Regional Director, Jim Berger, I became active in community and youth programs as well as being an operations director at some major tournaments such as the 'Windy City Open' in Chicago; the Missouri State Show-Me Games in Columbia; the State Games of America in Iowa and the USAP Middle States Regional Championships in St. Louis. And many more ... now with Company Passion002 I now have been appointed as the USAP Assistant Regional Director of Tournaments for the Middle States as well as being an IFP World Ambassador and IPTPA Certified Coach--Level 2. Travel around the world sharing my passion Picklebal 🥰

I have made many friends along my pickleball journey---and will make many more as I was recently drafted by the 'Houston Hammers' of the National Pickleball League as a senior Pro tour member. Let’ go Hammers time
I will compete this weekend National Pickleball League - nplpickleball.com at Pickle Haus in Chicago there is Live Stream , Youtube, Facebook and on Air watch for it .

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MEET our Team Houston Hammers
https://houstonhammers.net/359-2/

To say that pickleball has changed my life is an extreme understatement---time commitments have sometimes made it difficult to juggle business and family life---and believe me it takes support from my family and friends to make anything I do happen. Thank you and Love you All .🥰

Tony Hoang

Don’t forget we’re have coming up Tournament for Twin city day at Jokerst with Prize Money
1: Gold $500
2: Silver $300
3: Bronze: $200
The cost is $40 (and a chance to win some money)
Sign up here :
https://pickleballbrackets.com/ptd.aspx?eid=9b540a1d-0045-4b72-af62-0dd6b7a3c321

Larry Crites Firecracker Tournament
One of the first pickleball tournaments in the St Louis Metro area, and the cost has remained $30 for registration for as many events as you would like to enter.
If you have any questions, please call 314-960-1787
Registration is through Pickleball Tournaments:
https://www.pickleballtournaments.com/tournamentinfo.pl?tid=5489&fbclid=IwAR1t85gf9Vc8WnNjJRMchV92aY2BIGKIX59xFcHpPURZQeXW3hePNZLK0Sk
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3rd Annual Ste. Genevieve Paddle Battle----A Fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
https://www.pickleballtournaments.com/tournamentinfo.pl?tid=6882

First weekend in August, We're has a tournament at the Crystal City Pickleball courts. Junior pickleball players are welcome to register!
August 5th: Singles
August 6th: Women’s & Men’s Doubles
August 7th: Mixed Doubles
https://www.pickleballtournaments.com/tournamentinfo.pl?tid=5775

Ymca now have lesson pickleball starting this Sunday November 15th
There will be 2 section level 1 for beginners and levels 2 for advanced players
On Sunday : 8:00-9:00 am Level 1
- 9:00 Am -10:am Levels 2
For MONDAY
12:00 -1:00 pm Level 1
1:00 pm -2:00 pm Level 2
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Program will run 4 week all levels
Cost : $100/ person
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You can go online signups at YMCA website or check in at Font desk
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Contact me directly if you have any more questions
Tony Hoang