Congratulations to APC members Joy Goldberg and Carol Mason! 
APC is proud to recognize Joy Goldberg and Carol Mason for their outstanding performance at the 2026 Maryland Senior Olympics, where they captured the Silver Medal in the Women’s Doubles 3.5 Skill Level, Ages 70–79 Division.

Competing against some of the region’s top senior athletes, Joy and Carol demonstrated the teamwork, determination, and competitive spirit that make APC members shine both on and off the court. Their impressive run through the tournament earned them a well-deserved place on the podium and brought home silver honors.

The competition was held on May 29, 2026, at Dill Dinkers in Columbia, Maryland, where players from across the state gathered to showcase their skills and vie for Olympic glory.

Please join us in congratulating Joy and Carol on this fantastic achievement. Their success is an inspiration to our entire APC community and a reminder that dedication, sportsmanship, and a love for the game can lead to remarkable accomplishments.
Way to go, Joy and Carol! APC is proud of you! 

History was made on Saturday, June 13, as the Annapolis Pickleball Club hosted its inaugural APC Club Championship – King & Queen of the Court Tournament at Truxtun Park.

What a day it was!

With beautiful sunshine, great music, plenty of snacks and refreshments courtesy of the APC Social Committee, and an enthusiastic crowd of competitors and spectators, the stage was set for an unforgettable championship event. Most importantly, the courts were filled with outstanding pickleball, friendly competition, and plenty of APC camaraderie.

The members-only tournament attracted 70 APC players competing in five divisions and battling through an impressive 101 matches to determine the Club’s first-ever Kings and Queens of the Court.

The Championship Divisions

• Women’s Doubles – Ladies of the Court
• Men’s Doubles – Nobles
• Men’s Doubles – Royals
• Mixed Doubles – Nobles
• Mixed Doubles – Royals

A special thank you goes to JOOLA, presenting sponsor of the event, for its continued support of APC and for providing an incredible assortment of raffle prizes that added even more excitement throughout the day.

We also extend our appreciation to StretchMed, whose team provided complimentary stretches to players and spectators, helping everyone stay loose and ready for action.

 2026 APC Club Championship Results

Women’s Doubles – Ladies of the Court

 Queens of the Court

Queen Dinkers – Barbara Torreon & Melinda Popham

 Second Place
Paddle Princesses – Stephanie Raspa & Julie Lewis

 Third Place
Crown Jewels – Jordan Rupard & Jennifer Ralston

Congratulations as well to our other Ladies of the Court competitors:

• Queens of Chaos – Lillie Harrison & Karen Nichols
• Volley Duchesses – Missy Jones & Diana Redman

Men’s Doubles – Nobles

 Kings of the Court

Dink Kings – Josh Hirakawa & Samuel Webster

 Second Place
Lords of the Lob – Chris Price & Andy Baratta

 Third Place
Kingdom of Crush – Nick Spurgeon & Zac Monica

Additional noble challengers included:

• Knights of the Kitchen Line – Mike Davis & Ben Torreon
• Ace Regents – Jon Opert & Jeff Tyson
• Royal Fault Line – Ward Street & Kerry Jernigan
• Smash Squires – Mike Borgese & Robbie Najjar

Men’s Doubles – Royals

 Kings of the Court

Court Crusaders – Chris Shuppy & Rick Wheeler

 Second Place
Noble Net Knights – Jorge Bacheli & Matt Horwitz

 Third Place
Paddle Dukes – Peter Gaviorno & Victor Beshidze

Also competing in the Royals division:

• Royal with Cheese – John O’Leary & Alexander Awakian
• Pickle Princes – Nate Betnun & Ken Wasch
• Monarchs of Mayhem – Courtney Garton & Jeffrey Kelly
• Regal Racketmen – Lon Rosenberg & Mike Hook

Mixed Doubles – Nobles

 King & Queen of the Court

Courtly Smashers – Ashley Wagner & Samuel Webster

 Second Place
Monarchs of the Kitchen – Lillie Harrison & Chris Price

 Third Place
Royal Rallies – Dai Bruns & Bryce Bruns

Other noble contenders included:

• Crowned Crushers – Laurie Holman & Vaughn Myers
• Dinking Dynasty – Barbara Torreon & Ben Torreon
• Royal Jesters – Karen Nichols & Cliff Nichols
• Royal Netmancers – Missy Jones & Mike Long
• Kingdom of Dinkdom – Kathleen Liedy & Andy Baratta

Mixed Doubles – Royals

 King & Queen of the Court

Majestic Momentum – Mary Kay Falise & Scott McLellan

 Second Place
Spin Sovereigns – Aoy Insamai & Bill O’Brien

 Third Place
Paddle Parliament – Stephanie Raspa & Chris Gonzalez

Also making strong runs for the crown:

• Grand Regents – Lisa Wong & Matt Horwitz
• Aristocratic Aces – Diana Redman & Miles Robinson
• Court Sailors – Kim Evans & Bryan Evans
• Kitchen Court – Chris Tise & Courtney Garton

 Special Thanks

Events like this do not happen without dedicated volunteers.

A heartfelt thank you to Tournament Director Tom Krieck and the tournament committee for planning and executing a first-class championship event:

Steve & Ginny Olson, Peter Gaviorno, Todd Redlin, Sara Aiken, Nick Passagno, Rick Wheeler, Phil Gallagher, and Mary Cissel.

We also extend our appreciation to the many APC volunteers who helped make the day run smoothly:

Hernando Cervera, Mary Blackborow, Cliff Nichols, Kathie Anderson, AJ Eckert, Lon Rosenberg, and Michael Hook.

 Your time, energy, and commitment helped create a memorable experience for every participant.

What’s Next?

The crowns have been awarded, the champions have been celebrated, and APC history has been made!

Now it’s time to set your sights on our next major event:

 APC Bay Capital Mortgage Open Tournament

September 12–13

Mark your calendars and get ready for another exciting weekend of competition, camaraderie, and great pickleball!

Until then, congratulations to all our 2026 Kings and Queens of the Court!

 APC CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP – KING & QUEEN OF THE COURTS 
Sponsored by JOOLA
Join us Saturday, June 13 at Truxtun Park as APC’s top players battle for Club Championship glory!
 Men’s & Women’s Doubles begin at 9:00 AM  Mixed Doubles begins approximately 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Come cheer on your fellow APC members as we crown the Kings and Queens of the Courts—and recognize the top-performing players representing their home courts!
Even if you’re not competing, this is a great opportunity to enjoy exciting pickleball, support friends, meet fellow members, and be part of one of APC’s premier events of the year.
 StretchMed Annapolis will be onsite to help players get tournament-ready.
Bring your family, bring your friends, and help create a championship atmosphere at Truxtun Park. Let’s fill the sidelines and show our APC spirit!
 Who will wear the crown? Come find out!

Truxtun Park has been recognized as the 2025 “Public Park of the Year” by Racquet Sports Industry Magazine as part of its annual Champions of Tennis Awards issue. The awards honor outstanding facilities that advance tennis and racquet sports through excellence in programming, accessibility, and community impact. 

Please see the following press release link for more details on this honor: 

Truxtun Park -- Public Park of the Year 

 Annapolis Pickleball Club Serves Up $3,500 for the SPCA of Anne Arundel County! 

The Annapolis Pickleball Club (APC) is thrilled to announce that this year’s 2025 APC Bay Capital Mortgage Open, held September 12–14, raised an incredible $3,500 to support the SPCA of Anne Arundel County!

Over a weekend filled with exciting matches, community spirit, and great sportsmanship, players, APC members, and fans came together to make a difference. Between the silent auction, paddle raffle, and generous donations from our pickleball community, the love for both pickleball and pets was on full display.

The SPCA joined in the fun with their mobile animal unit, giving everyone a chance to meet some adorable animals looking for their forever homes. The SPCA of Anne Arundel County provides shelter, medical care, and adoption services for thousands of homeless animals each year — and advocates tirelessly for their wellbeing.

Recently, APC President Peter Gaviorno and Tournament Director Missy Jones proudly presented a check for $3,500 to Kelly Brown, President of the SPCA, and Karri Mann, Treasurer of the SPCA — with a few furry friends joining the celebration, of course! 

A huge thank you to all the players, sponsors, and supporters who made this year’s tournament and fundraiser such a success. Your generosity helps give animals in our community a second chance at life and love.

 Check out the photos below from the check presentation — proof that pickleball players have the biggest hearts! 

Dear APC Members,

It’s that time of year again—your voice, your vote, your club!

You are invited to the 2025 Annapolis Pickleball Club Annual Membership Meeting & Board of Directors Election:

 When: Thursday, November 20, 2025

 Where: Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library (1410 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401)

 Time: Meeting is 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

 Post-meeting fun at Miller’s Ale House (178 Jennifer Road, Annapolis)

This isn’t just another meeting—it’s your chance to:

• Elect our 2026 APC Board of Directors
• Approve the 2026 Budget
• Celebrate 2025 highlights & outgoing Board members
• Hear what’s ahead for an even bigger 2026!

The Nominating Committee, led by Danielle Kaczensky, has been hard at work, and we’re excited to share this year’s slate of candidates:

• Vice President: AJ Eckert – New to position
• Treasurer: Kathleen Liedy – Reelection
• Secretary: Judy Migliorini – New to position
• At-Large Board Member: Todd Redlin – Reelection
• At-Large Board Member: Gail O’Connor – Reelection

(Note: President Peter Gaviorno and Board Member Tom Krieck remain in term through 2026).

Voting for the 2026 Board of Directors will be done online through the APC website. All members in good standing are eligible to vote for Board candidates.  Each member is entitled to one vote for each board position available. There is no cumulative voting. More information will be available shortly about how to cast your vote electronically via the APC website. All members will be able to cast their votes until 6:00 PM on November 20, 2025.

Voting on all other matters, such as the 2026 budget and other business matters will take place at the Annual Membership Meeting.

 Can’t make it to the meeting? No worries! Proxy forms are available so your vote still counts. Each member can vote on the 2026 Budget and other Club business requiring a vote. Just complete the attached proxy form and give it to a fellow member or any Board Member before the meeting (late submissions won’t be accepted).

Mark Your Calendars & Don’t Miss Out!

This is your opportunity to shape the future of APC, connect with fellow members, and celebrate our amazing community. And when the meeting wraps, we’ll head over to Miller’s Ale House for food, drinks, and some well-earned pickleball camaraderie.

 Parking for the Annual Meeting: Available at the library, with overflow at Trinity United Methodist Church next door.

Let’s pack the room, make our voices heard, and set up 2026 to be APC’s biggest year yet!

See you on November 20th!

APC Board of Directors

Annapolis Pickleball Club Proxy for 2025 Annual Meeting revised 10082025.pdf

PICKLEBALL UNDER THE STARS

Our popular Pickleball Under the Stars series takes place every week depending upon weather from May through September. Enjoy cool breezes, twinkling lights, and great matches! Playing Pickleball Under the Stars brings community, locals and tourists, together…FUN, FIT, FRIENDS, and FREE!

When: May-Sept. Wednesday evenings 5:30 to dusk, Where: West Street, (adjacent to Dining under the Stars)

To keep up with what's going on with Pickleball Under the Stars, go to the Facebook page:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/1993247017517386/ 

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To Sign up, go to the following URL: 

https://www.bigmarker.com/the-cleveland-clinic/Find-Relief-Sports-Injuries-at-Any-Age-Pickleball-Tennis-and-More?bmid=29432eb77b22&bmid_type=member&source_from=invitation&bmid=29432eb77b22

This is a good read. Go to the following URL for more information: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/knee-doctor-tips_I_663bab9de4b0c38baf0ea6e6 

Dear all, 

As we are now in the busy spring/summer pickleball play time, we wanted to remind everyone of the open play and etiquette rules established by the Annapolis Parks and Rec department and adopted by Annapolis Pickleball Club. These are now posted at Truxtun Park courts as well.  

Pickleball Etiquette/Court Rules — Have fun… it’s just a game. 

— Profanity, verbal/physical abuse and rude/obnoxious  behavior will NOT be tolerated. 

 — No chairs or animals on the courts; bags must be  hung on the fence.  

— When entering or leaving the courts, please: (i) wait until  your entire group is ready; (ii) wait for a break in play; (iii)  travel to/from your court as quickly as possible as a group;  and (iv) close the gate!  

— Do not enter (or run behind) another court to retrieve  your ball when a point is in play - wait for a break in play.  

— When returning another court’s ball, please pick it up and  make sure you return it to someone who is expecting it. DO  NOT kick or swipe the ball back without looking first. 

FOR TRUXTUN SPECIFICALLY

Printed March 2023  

COURTS 1 to 6 (Dedicated)  

Courts 7 and 8 (Shared)  

—These courts are for OPEN PLAY ONLY anytime  players are waiting to play. Open Play games are  games to 11, win by 2.  

— When people are waiting, please use the  whiteboard and add your general skill level (A, B, C)  to facilitate playing with players of equal skill.  

— If the courts are not full when you start playing, but  then fill up, Open Play rules apply and you must exit  the courts at the end of the current game. If you wish  to continue to play, please join the Open Play rotation  or use courts 11a/b & 12a/b for private games.  

COURTS 7a/b & 8a/b: Follow posted  

Tennis/Pickleball sharing rules.  

COURTS 11a/b & 12a/b: These courts are prioritized  for private games and drilling. Players must supply a  net and balls. (Only APC members have access to  locked Pickleball equipment). Please limit court time to  60 minutes if others are waiting. Also available for  open play. Please use whiteboard and a note level of  play (A, B, C)