Recent Photo Gallary, Howard County Pickleball Association

Smolyak practice time
Michael & Natalie Smolyak using their new net on their driveway to maintain their skills and have a little fun.

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Pickleball fun on a warm winter day!

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Howard County Pickleball Association, Owen Brown Tennis

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Pickleball fun on a warm winter day at the Owen Brown Tennis Center

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Howard County Pickleball Association, Owen Brown Tennis

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Weekday nights and Chapelgate play, January 2020

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Weekday nights and Chapelgate play, January 2020

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Weekday nights and Chapelgate play, January 2020

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Weekday nights and Chapelgate play, January 2020

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Weekday nights and Chapelgate play, January 2020

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Weekday nights and Chapelgate play, January 2020

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Weekday nights and Chapelgate play, January 2020

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Weekday nights and Chapelgate play, January 2020

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Saturday AM at LEMS, January 2020

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Saturday AM at LEMS, January 2020

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Saturday AM at LEMS, January 2020

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Saturday AM at LEMS, January 2020

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Saturday AM at LEMS, January 2020

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Saturday morning at Lake Elkhorn in cafeteria, January 2020

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Saturday AM at LEMS, January 2020

OBTC PB Courts 11-19-19
The courts were filled on a nice night at the OBTC PB Courts, thanks to CA to leave the nets up and lights on.

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Our association had about 40+ people attend the HCR&P Public Hearing on building new PB courts.

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Sandra Bowman (far right) metaled in 3 events with siblings at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament in South Carolina.

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Our inaugural evening using the Chapelgate Presbyterian Church gym for Monday evening drop-n sessions.

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Sept. 2019 Women's Tournament with Melanie Clatchey and Ji-Hyon Kim winning over Mary Hughes and Tina Smith

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Sept. 2019 Women's Tournament group photo.

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The USAPA Sanctioned Atlantic South Regional Pickleball Tournament was held in Foley Alabama, with 423 players. Date: 8-23-8-25, 2019. Pictured is Sandra Bowman from Howard County Pickleball Assocation and brother Chris Thomas, from the Villages. In Mixed Doubles, 4.0, 70+ they finished with the bronze medal. In Women's Singles, Sandra Bowman, 3.0 70+, finished with the silver medal.

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In the Maryland Senior Olympics, here are some HCPR winners: Rob Schmidt got silver in singles Mike Buckley got gold in singles and mixed doubles. Sheree Shyu got gold in women’s doubles, bronze in mixed doubles, gold in singles.

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Teresa Compofelice & Sue DiSena during a match for the 2019 Pickleball Classic Tournament.

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Teresa Compofelice & Sue DiSena won gold medals for the Women's Doubles bracket at the 2019 Pickleball Classic Tournament.

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Sheree Shyu and partner won first place and Virginia McGovern & Veronica Buzby won second place for Women's Double 3.5 bracket at the 2019 Pickleball Classic Tournament.

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Final medal match at the 2019 Pickleball Classic Tournament.

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Ray Farrar & Sue DiSena won first place and Bob & Cheryl Saunders won second place for the mixed tournament for the 2019 Pickleball Classic Tournament.

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Ji-Hon Kim and her partner Mark Gonzales won Gold in the Mixed Doubles 3.5 for 18+ years bracket at the 2019 PB Classic Tournament.

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Donna Moore and her partner won a silver medal in the Mixed Doubles 3.0 (50+ yrs) bracket for the HCRP PB Classic 2019 Tournament.

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Wed. AM on 7/17 at Thunder Hill Elementary School.

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Wed. AM on 7/17 at Thunder Hill Elementary School.

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Wed. AM on 7/17 at Thunder Hill Elementary School.

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HCPA PB Social 7/11 - Leslie, Mike & Natalie enjoying a break in play.

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HCPA PB Social 7/11 - on the sidelines

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HCPA PB Social 7/11 - Ken Greco & Sandy Jaworski taking a break.

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HCPA PB Social 7/11 - Dave & Cheri Bleyer

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HCPA PB Social 7/11 - Thankful that the sun is setting.

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HCPA PB Social 7/11 - Steve & Sue Heyman enjoying the food and cool air in the office area.

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HCPA PB Social 7/11 - Ward, Dave and Dave enjoying the food and the AC.

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HCPA PB Social 7/11

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HCPA PB Social 7/11 - Mike & Jeanine playing Natalie.

2019 Annual Mtg Social2
HCPA members enjoying pizza and potluck items.

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HCPA members enjoying pizza and potluck items.

2019 Annual Mtg Speech1
HCPA members gather at PB Pizza & Potluck Social on 6/21/19 to hear annual meeting speech.

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Conducting annual meeting during first PB Pizza & Potluck Social at Columbia Association's Owen Brown Tennis Club.

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The Howard Co. Forest Hill Spring League - Advance Bracket group picture for Spring 2019.

HoCo Advance Chanps
The Howard Co. Forest Hill Spring League - Veronica Buzby & Rob Schimdt won the Advance Bracket.

HoCo INT winners
The Howard Co. Forest Hill Spring League - Intermediate Bracket winners Joe Beitz & Dave Ledane along with runners up Pat & Melanie Clatchey.

Veronica Win May 2019
Veronica played in a Women’s doubles tournament called the Green Valley Pickleball Classic and won a gold in the 50-59 age group. Her partner was Virginia McGovern (Gettysburg PA).

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Oakland Mills April 2019 - Michael & Daniel at kitchen line

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Oakland Mills April 2019 - Michael & Daniel

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Oakland Mills April 2019 - Daniel & Michael

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Oakland Mills April 2019 - Rich & Rob

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Oakland Mills April 2019 - Daniel going for a high one

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Oakland Mills April 2019 - Rob on the move

OMIR - Patti & Vern
Oakland Mills April 2019 - Patti on the move

OMIR - Mary
Oakland Mills April 2019 - Vern, Mary & Daniel

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Oakland Mills April 2019 - Patti & Vern vs. Mary & Daniel

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Oakland Mills April 2019 - Mary & Daniel

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Oakland Mills April 2019 - Jim & Rich

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Oakland Mills April 2019 - Jim & Rich

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Oakland Mills April 2019 - Jim going for high one

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Oakland Mills April 2019 - Mike & Earl

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Oakland Mills April 2019 - Earl & Mike

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Oakland Mills April 2019 - Daniel & Mary

Spring 2019 Mixed Doubles Winners
Sheree Shyu and Sonny Tannan won over are Renae and Daryl in the Mixed Doubles Finals.

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Spring 2019 Mixed Doubles Players

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Play during Mixed Doubles Tournament.

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Play during Mixed Doubles Tournament.

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Group picture at the start of the Spring 2019 Ladder League.

Women Double Tournament
Mary Hughs & Dorothy Boulton won the Spring 2019 Womens Double Tournament.

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Winter 2019 Sat. morning at Lake Elkhorn Middle School gym.

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Winter 2019 Sat. morning at Lake Elkhorn Middle School gym.

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Winter 2019 Sat. morning at Lake Elkhorn Middle School gym.

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Winter 2019 Sat. morning at Lake Elkhorn Middle School cafeteria.

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Winter 2019 Sat. morning at Lake Elkhorn Middle School cafeteria.

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CA's Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the new courts at Owen Brown Tennis Club.

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Dick Boulton speaking at Owen Brown Tennis Club Ribbon Cutting for new pickleball courts.

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Owen Brown Tennis Club Ribbon Cutting for new pickleball courts.

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Owen Brown Tennis Club Ribbon Cutting for new pickleball courts.

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Picture of certification lessons at Owen Brown Tennis Club.

Thunder Hill 2018 - 1
Advanced session at Thunder Hill in 2018.

Atholton Park 2018
Informal gathering at Atholton Park courts in 2018.

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Our official assoc. banner up at Atholton Park courts.

Atholton Park - Ribbon Cutting
HC Recreation & Parks Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Atholton Park courts.

finalists
Men's HC Finalists, Dave Fontana, Rob Schmidt, Mark Kelbaugh, Matthew Kelbaugh

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Men's HC Tournament, Sept. 14, 2019

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Men's HC Tournament, Sept. 14, 2019 Cheer Leaders

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Men's Doubles Finalists, Dave Fontana, Rob Schmidt, Mark Kelbaugh, Matthew Kelbaugh

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Men's HC Tournament, Sept. 14, 2019

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Men's HC Tournament, Sept. 14, 2019

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Men's HC Tournament, Sept. 14, 2019. Preparing for the playoff

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Men's HC Tournament, Sept. 14, 2019

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Men's HC Tournament, Sept. 14, 2019

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Men's HC Tournament, Sept. 14, 2019

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Men's HC Tournament, Sept. 14, 2019

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Men's HC Tournament, Sept. 14, 2019

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Men's HC Tournament, Sept. 14, 2019

Howard County Mixed Doubles Tournament 2019
Howard County Mixed Doubles Tournament 2019 Intermediate Finalists Joe and Mary Pagan (Runner up) and Dorothy Boulton and Mike Augustine (1st Place)

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Howard County Mixed Doubles Tournament 2019
Howard County Mixed Doubles Tournament 2019 Advanced Finalists Mark and Karaline Kelbaugh (Runner up), Veronica Buzby and Rob Schmidt (1st Place)

TournWinners
Ji Hyon Kim and Farrah O'Colman take Gold in the 3.0 18+ USAPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament, Myrtle Beach, SC