The Kitchen Report: January 6th
Hi Pickleball Family,
Welcome back to this week’s Kitchen Report — the one where I politely ask you to read the words first before sprinting straight to the video.
Yes, I know you love the videos. Yes, this part is worth your time. No skipping ahead. I’m watching you!
League Schedule Alert
The league schedule will be live on the website Tuesday. Come cheer on your teams like it's center court at Wimbledon...just with more laughter and better snacks.
Here Now Fund Cancer Charity Tournament
Sign-ups are officially LIVE and filling up FAST for the 2026 Here Now Fund Cancer Charity Tournament — March 21–22, 2026 at Trilogy at The Polo Club in Indio, CA!
Register and get all the details here:
This event benefits our charity partners — and every dime helps in the fight against cancer.
The tournament includes:
• Men’s & Women’s Doubles (March 21) and Mixed Doubles (March 22)
• Skill levels from 2.5 to 4.0+, age divisions 19–49, 50–64, and 65+
• Registration closes March 11, 2026 (so don’t wait!)
• Parking is free, and courts are plentiful with both permanent and portable options.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We also have sponsorship spots available and would love to have you support this meaningful event. See the link above for sponsor info and reach out if you want to chat about options.
Winter Meeting Reminder
Tuesday, January 6th is the LAST DAY to sign up for the Winter Meeting.
Miss the deadline and you’ll be left out in the cold — no food, no cocktails, just regret and FOMO.
Choose wisely
Rally Team Sign Ups
Rally team signups are still underway for the Saturday, January 17th team event! Don’t have a team? No problem. Missing one player? We’ve seen worse. Reach out to me or John and we’ll help build you a team — matchmaking pickleball-style.
Pickleball Pickup
Friendly reminder to pick up the balls when you leave the courts and put them back in the cylinders.
Your mother is not here. I am not your mother. And the balls do not magically roll themselves home.
Please — pick them up, put them away, and make us all proud.
Now that you’ve read the important stuff…you may proceed to the video. Enjoy!
