Waters family makes big splash 

Mother-daughter duo soar to success on pickleball scene 

September 2021 

Leigh and Anna Leigh Waters, 14, who are native to Clinton, have made quite a name for themselves in just a short time period while on the professional pickleball scene. Playing for just a handful of years, both have racked up impressive wins and championships as the duo sees their rankings climb.

The Waters duo, along with their father/dad, called Clinton home for the first eight years of Anna Leigh’s life. Six years ago, they departed the area and headed to the Sunshine State. Their pickleball journey began there about three and a half to four years ago. As Hurricane Irma was closing in on Florida, the Waters decided to evacuate to Pennsylvania, where their grandparents resided.

“When we evacuated and went up to Pennsylvania, we started playing pickleball every day for two weeks. Me and my mom just fell in love with it,” said daughter Anna Leigh. “My grandfather really was the one to show us how to play.” (Read More)

Dave Thomas - Rochester NY's Pickleball Promoter

 

David Thomas talks about how he was instrumental in spreading interest in Pickleball in and around Rochester, NY. (4+ mins)

As a PE teacher, Dave taught pickleball in his classes from 1984-2005.

Hillsboro Shute Park Library

 Hillsboro Shute Park Library

Pickleball SetPickleball Set, 3-D Object

3-D Object – 2015
Copies: 1

Rally Meister Wood Pickleball Paddle Bundle ( Set included 2 Paddles & 4 Balls )

Representative John Lovick - Snohomish County

 

Representative John Lovick (Snohomish County)

October 11 at 10:50 AM  · 

Pickleball was invented right here in Washington state. That’s why next year (2022), I’m sponsoring a bill to make pickleball our state sport! It’s a fun, easy way to get moving that almost anyone can enjoy. I’m *relishing* this opportunity to spread pickleball throughout our state!

U.S. State Sports

State	Sport	Year Adopted	Designation
Alaska	Dog mushing[1]	1972
California	Surfing[2]	2018
Colorado	Pack burro racing[3]	2012	Summer heritage sport
Delaware	Bicycling[4]	2014
Hawaii	Surfing (He'e nalu)[5]	1998	State individual sport
	Outrigger canoe paddling (Heihei wa'a)[6]	1986	State team sport
Maryland	Jousting[7]	1962	State sport
	Lacrosse[8]	2004	State team sport
Massachusetts	Basketball[9][10]	2006	Sport of the Commonwealth
	Volleyball[11][12]	2014	Recreational and team sport of the Commonwealth
Michigan	Wakeboarding[13]	1972
Minnesota	Ice hockey[14]	2009
New Hampshire	Skiing[15][16]	1998
New York	Baseball[17]	2021
North Carolina	Stock car racing[18]	2011
South Dakota	Rodeo[19]	2003
Texas	Rodeo[20]	1997
Wyoming	Rodeo[21]	2003

Wilmington Memorial Library

 Wilmington Memorial Library, MA

 TYNGSBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY, MA

Pickleball Set

Physical Description: 

1 kit (4 paddles, 6 balls, 1 book) : various materials + in 1 vinyl totebag.

Contents: 

Wooden paddles -- 6 plastic balls -- 1 book : The art of pickleball.

Cary Area Public Library

Cary Area Public Library, IL

Vinsguir Pickleball Paddles Set

2 rackets, 4 yellow ball, 1 carrying case

Capital Area District Libraries

 Capital Area District Libraries, MI

This set provides 4 USAPA approved graphite face paddles with edge guards, 4 pickleballs, and a carry bag to get you started.

Contents

• 4 Amazin' Aces Signature Pickleball Paddles
• 4 Paddle Protective Covers
• 4 Pickleballs
• Pickleball Sling Bag
• Rules

Parchment Community Library

Parchment Community Library, MI

Pickleball set Westop Sports Pickleball Paddles Set. Includes 2 painted maple paddles, 4 balls, 1 carry case.

See new collection: Library of Things

Dec. 9, 2019

The Waynesville branch of the Haywood County Library is showcasing a new collection: The Library of Things.

Medford Branch Library

 JCLS Library of Things 

Pickleball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.

A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.

Played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net.

Played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes.

Played as doubles or singles.

In the case (Blue/Black Jackson County Library bag): 

Four 7-ply hardwood Diller paddles

6 indoor/outdoor green pickleballs

Instructions

Edwardsville Public Library

 

 

May 18, 2021  

Introducing our newest addition to our Library of Things - a pickleball set!
For those of you excited to try out the new Pickleball courts at Plummer Family Park, you can give the game a go without having to purchase your own racquets and balls. You just need an adult EPL card to check this set out.

Kendallville Public Library

 

 

December 14, 2020 

Pickleball?! What in the world is pickleball?
Well, Leah and Brittany set out to learn from the best. We joined with several community members at the CLC for pickleball lessons.

The library even has their own gear for you to check out. We have a pickleball kit, net, books and magazine.
Also, the CLC has open pickleball hours four days a week. Check out their schedule

Jefferson County Library

Pickleball set : Fiberglass - Panel Sound [Kit]

The Paddles are USA Pickleball Approved for Tournament Play. USAPA APPROVED on 05/20/2021. Please check it on USAPA official web via route: TOURNAMENTS-RESOURCES-APRROVED PADDLES & BALLS. Strong fiberglass face + polypropylene honeycomb core. Such great material match makes the pickleball racket lightweight,strong and durable and makes the paddles withstand strikes from balls. 4.9 inches handle length perfect for hold, not too long and not too short. Non-slip & dissipate sweat. And the Grip is Very Firm. The great grip will help you win the game." -Manufacturer's description.

 

Jefferson County Courthouse Park is one of our most loved and photographed parks. Popular with pickleball players, basketball players, people photographing the courthouse, dog walkers, and picnic goers. This park is in one of the most beautiful locations in Port Townsend.

Beaverton Library of Things

 

• • Beaverton Library of Things
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• Paddle information: Franklin Pickleball-X® Challenger aluminum paddles; Handle length: 6"; Paddle Weight: 9.6-9.8oz; "The Pickleball-X® 2 player paddle and ball set is comprised of two USAPA approved aluminum challenger paddles and two of our best USAPA approved X-Performance 40 pickleball balls."

DESCRIPTION

• 4 paddles, 4 pickleballs : aluminum, plastic, color ; in bag

Launching a Public-Library Affiliated Tool Lending Library

 

The Library of Things Extended: Launching a Public-Library Affiliated Tool Lending Library

In collaboration with the Hillsboro Public Library, the information problem is how to craft an extension of the current non-traditional collection – the “Library of Things” – into one of the few tool lending libraries affiliated with a public library affiliated. To solve this problem, I assisted from research on waiver verbiage to targeted marketing and strategic planning. I have been on the ground floor of a new community resource, a part of the origin story of a burgeoning force in public libraries, a pivotal opportunity to provide an innovative, yet essential service. The “Library of Things” is a service model expanding libraries’ lending capabilities beyond books. Public libraries embrace and exemplify this emerging feature of the “sharing economy”. Talk of the sharing economy tends to revolve around flashy startups which disrupt markets. Yet public libraries were sharing before it was cool: lending materials to people who, in some sense, collectively own them yet may not otherwise be able to afford them. The sharing service model evokes a sense of community, resonates with cultivating genuine connections and lasting engagement.

View full poster (pdf)

Project sponsored by: Hillsboro Public Library

Project participants:

Jenkins Lumpkin

MLIS

VIDEO LINK :

https://voicethread.com/myvoice/#thread/7886565 

Library of Things: Wikipedia

Deschutes Public Library

 

Pickleball Basics (381,000+ views) 

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Learn pickleball basics with Lisa Palcic, Pickleball Zone Head Pro. In this video, Lisa takes you through an "online" introductory class to pickleball. This is perfect for those that have never played before or for those that have played a few times but do not quite have all the rules, and basics down yet.

Article

Borrow a book, learn to cook; Library of Things a hit for skill seekers
BY ALLY OSBORNE | CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS  |  Wednesday, October 20th 2021

Deschutes Public Library

Pickleball Kit 

Online Coaches/Instructors

 

COACHES, INSTRUCTORS

1. Jordan Briones, PrimeTime Pickleball
2. Coach Mo
3. PickleballGo - Drills for Players and Coaches
4. Joe Baker, At the Line Pickleball: The Winning Doubles Pickleball Strategy 
5. Mark Friedenberg - Play Winning Pickleball™ Expert Video Lessons
6. Norm Davis
7. Deb Harrison
8. Mark Renneson, Third Shot Sports
9. Prem Carnot, Smart Pickleball: The Pickleball Guru's Guide
10. Sarah Ansboury
11. Pickleball Channel 411
12. Brain Staub
13. Jeff Shank
14. Barrett Kincheloe. Pickleball Kitchen
15. Claudia Fontana, Pickleball CPR
16. CJ Johnson
17. Coach David
18. Jodi and Rob Elliott
19. Marcin Rozpedski
20. Keith Bing
21. Christopher L Edler
22. Toui Pomsouvan
23. Tony Roig In2Pickle
24. Helle Sparre
25. Rocket Grubbs, Pickleball Training Tips
26. Simone Jardim's Pickleball Instructional Videos
27. PickleballTV
28. Maggie Remynse Chou
29. Pickleball Kitchen

Inside Sacramento's Library of Things

 

The sharing economy and library intersect at Sacramento Public Library's Arcade branch where the Library of Things with everything from sewing machines to yard equipment for check out. (Watch Video)