Tag archives: pickleball
“Four years ago, Kenny said to me, ‘I want to have a pickleball tournament.’ I was like, ‘Oh my! What is that?’” That was Unity Shoppe Executive Director Angela Miller Bevan’s introduction to pickleball, courtesy of longtime supporter Kenny Loggins, who promptly taught her how to play. Now in its second year, “Pickleball in the […]
The 9th Annual American Riviera Classic returns to Santa Barbara May 15-17, drawing players from across the country for a weekend of spirited competition and community fun. Athletes from 10 states will compete in one of the region’s premier pickleball events, known as much for its lively atmosphere as its on-court action. Beyond the matches, […]
The Montecito Association Board of Directors met in March to discuss a wide range of community issues, including public safety, infrastructure projects, and community initiatives. The meeting highlighted regional construction plans, wildfire preparedness efforts, ongoing work to strengthen community engagement, and the recognition of Fire Chief Neels as he prepares to retire at the end […]
It’s a bit of a schlep from Montecito to Fairview Ave. in Goleta, but given that it can often be hard to find an available pickleball court at Muni, or worse yet, have a game go belly up before it begins because of bad weather, The Picklr (yes, that’s the spelling) might be a valuable […]
I stopped by the pickleball courts at Upper Manning Park on Sunday, February 22, to find that the site is still surrounded by construction debris and taped off by yellow security tape along its side facing San Ysidro Road. The short side of the courts’ grounds area is cleaned up with a lawn, bench, and […]
Over Thanksgiving, I noted that Manning Park’s new pickleball and tennis courts, begun earlier this year and slated to be completed November 30, are still under construction. On Monday, December 1, I contacted Supervisor Roy Lee for a timeline update and data points on what is delaying the progress. I also went to inspect it […]
The Montecito YMCA held its much anticipated Pickleball Courts Grand Opening on Saturday, May 10, from 9 am through 12 pm. It was a great sun-filled day with balmy temperatures, perfect for hitting the courts. When I arrived, the pickleball courts were packed with people playing and others waiting to jump into a game – […]
Recently retired-from-the-road Kenny Loggins and his new wife Lisa are hosting the 1st Annual “Pickleball in the Danger Zone” tournament, with proceeds benefiting Santa Barbara’s Unity Shoppe. Registration for players at the event that takes place at the Santa Barbara Municipal Pickleball Courts near off Old Coast Road May 2-5 is sold out, but a […]
Montecito rocker Kenny Loggins is hosting his eponymous “Pickleball in the Danger Zone” tournament for the eighth year to raise monies for the Unity Shoppe. Formerly known as the American Riviera Classic Pickleball, the tournament has grown into what is considered the largest amateur athletic event in our Eden by the Beach, with more than […]
Santa Barbara recently hosted the 7th annual American Riviera Classic Pickleball tournament, an event that has grown from a small gathering to a prominent community affair. Coordinated by USAPA Pickleball Ambassadors Richard Salzberg and Barb Kloos, the tournament had 275 participants this year, reflecting the sport’s exponential growth in the region. Pickleball – a sport […]
The Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County got into quite a pickle at the Montecito Club at the weekend. The popular charity, founded in 1899, hosted its inaugural pickleball tournament with 68 players organized by local realtor Natalie Collins-Smith, raising $20,000 for senior service programs and youth mental health with sponsorship from Farmers & […]
Santa Barbara warbler Katy Perry celebrated turning 39 in grand style – showing off her pickleball skills against British actor fiancé Orlando Bloom at the inaugural Light Up the Court event for her Firework Foundation, which she founded in 2019 with her sister, Angela Lerche. Racketeers galore turned out at the Montecito Club for the […]
