January 2026 Piper

THE PIPER | JANUARY 2026

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JEFF DIGGS Director of Racquet Sports RACQUET SPORTS

Happy New Year! May your year be full of good health, great rallies, and lucky bounces.

Hours • Monday - Thursday: 8:30AM-4:30PM • Friday - Saturday: 8:30AM-2:00PM • Sunday: Closed Our Facility Provides: • 7 Har-Tru Tennis Courts, 3 with lights • 8 Pickleball Courts • 2 Bocce Courts

• Practice Wall • Ball Machine

• USPTA Tennis Instruction • Clinics for juniors and adults • Youth summer clinics

• Tennis pro-shop offering tennis clothing, accessories, rackets and shoes- also carries non-tennis gifts and lifestyle apparel and accessories. • Professional racket stringing and gripping • Locker rooms and steam showers • USTA Teams • Tennis and Pickleball Local Leagues • Social Events Staff and Operation Jeff Diggs, Director of Racquet Sports Alex Vega Soto, Head Tennis Pro Kathy Morris, Tennis Shop Manager Lincoln VanMeter, Pickleball Pro Joe Swing, Court Master

Jeff – Director of Racquet Sports Jeff leads our entire Racquet Sports department with vision, experience, and a passion for building a thriving,

active community on our courts. Alex – Head Tennis Professional

Alex joins us as our new Head Tennis Pro, bringing high energy, strong teaching experience, and a modern approach to player development for all levels. Lincoln – Pickleball Professional

Lincoln is our newest Pickleball Pro, ready to elevate our pickleball program with innovative clinics, strategy focused coaching, and fun social play formats. Kathy – Tennis Shop Manager Kathy ensures the shop runs smoothly every day. From racquet recommendations to apparel, accessories, and day-to-day operations, she is the heart of the shop. Eva – Tennis Shop Assistant Eva is the newest addition to our shop team—friendly, efficient, and always ready to help you find what you need before you hit the courts. Joe – Court Maintenance Master Joe keeps all our courts in top playing condition, from Har-Tru to pickleball. His attention to detail ensures a safe, consistent, and high-quality playing experience year-round.

Save The Date! A new year is around the corner, but our traditions continue strong. We’re proud to announce our annual Club Championship, to be played in the months of March and April, and the 20th anniversary of the Nichols Cup, this year being held on Saturday, February 14th! - two corner stone events that bring our tennis and pickleball community together every season. Join us as we celebrate competition, camaraderie, and the legacy we have built on our courts. More details and signups will be coming soon, so mark your calendars and get ready for another unforgettable year!

Upcoming Events February 14th - Nichols Cup (Tennis and Pickleball) March/April - Annual Club Championship (Tennis and Pickleball) March 27th - Showdown Pickleball Pro League 4:00pm April 17th - Tennis SWFL Pro League 4:00pm April 25th - Club Championship Finals