Check here for updates and announcements about the camp.  During camp, daily announcements will be posted here and texted to your cell phone.

SCPB CAMP #3 Announcements Wednesday, 9-6-23

MLP CHAMPS
Congratulations to No Sorries who won the SCPB MLP Tournament. No Sorries was coached by Brian Ashworth, and the team consisted of players Jeff Elia, Dylan Kehoe, Darrel Kopala, Jeff Lash, Jeff Mehaffey, Pam Riley, Barbara Torreon, and Kim Walley. They went 6-0 in game play as they swept their way through the Championship match.

OPEN PLAY AND PRO LESSONS
Open Play and Pro Lessons are available at the courts from 7 am to noon.

WEATHER
Partly cloudy skies. High 87F. Winds light and variable.
Highs in the upper 80s
Lows in the upper 60s
Winds WNW at 4 mph
Humidity 64%
UV Index 9 of 11
Sunrise 7:05 am
Sunset 7:49 pm
9% Chance of rain
Don't forget to wear sunscreen

HIKE
The hike for today has been cancelled.

HOTEL CHECK OUT
Check out at the hotel is 11 am. There is a $75 fee charged by Montreat for anyone who has not checked out of their room by 11 am. Unfortunately, if Montreat charges us a fee for you checking out late, we will have to charge you for that fee.

CAMP SURVEY
We will email you a camp survey. Please complete it and give us your thoughts on camp. Your thoughts matter and in the past have been a deciding factor in making many decisions that made camp better.

Thank you for attending camp. You are the most important part of camp and we hope to see you in the future. We are always here for you, so do not hesitate to contact us. Have a safe trip home!

SCPB CAMP Announcements Tuesday, 9-5-23

PRAYER GROUP
The SCPB Prayer Group will meet at 7 am in the Main Lobby.

MLP (MAJOR LEAGUE PICKLEBALL) AT MONTREAT
Get ready to rumble!!! The Camp MLP Tournament begins at 8:30 am. Get your game face on as you compete with other teams at the camp. The tournament concludes this afternoon with the MLP Camp Championship. Cheer your team to victory! The tournament schedule will be posted on the board in the Tennis Center.

LOST AND FOUND
Lost and found items will be put on the table by the sliding glass door leading from the tennis center onto the courts.

MASSAGES AVAILABLE
If you are interested in a massage, contact Lisa Birnesser with Black Mountain Massage at 828-674-6188. Black Mountain Massage also has other massage therapists on staff if Lisa is not available.

WEATHER
Mostly sunny skies. High near 85F. Winds light and variable.
High in mid 80s
Low in mid 60s
5% chance of rain
Winds light and variable S 5 mph
Humidity 62%
UV Index 9 of 11
Don’t forget to wear sunscreen

SESSIONS
8:30 am - MLP Tournament Part #1
1:00 pm - MLP Tournament Part #2
3:30 pm/4:00 pm - Team Championship Match

DAILY SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, SEPT 5, 2023
7:00 am Prayer Group Outside Porch by Dining Hall
7:30 am Breakfast at Assembly Inn
8:15 am Warm up at the Courts
8:30 am MLP Tournament Part #1 (GOAL for Tournament - play one MATCH against each of the other TEAMS (big teams) and do 3 DUAL matches in the AM)
12:00 pm LUNCH
1:00 pm MLP Tournament Part #2 (GOAL - play the remaining 2 DUAL MATCHES from 1 pm to 3:30 pm)
3:30 pm/4:00 pm Team Championship Match (GOAL - top 2 TEAMS play each other in the final match with ALL CAMPERS WATCHING to create a fun atmosphere)
5:00 pm Walk to Assembly Inn
5:30 pm Dinner at the Assembly Inn
7:00 pm Team Awards Celebration/Party in Barn

DON'T FORGET PRIVATE PRO LESSON AND DEMO PADDLES
This is a great way to enhance your player skills and get personalized training. Do a 1 one or small group with a pro. Contact the pros for their rates and to schedule.

Some of the pros have demo paddles available. This is a great chance to try out different paddles. See who has demo paddles.

Click here for pro contact information:

2023 Camp #3 (Sept 1 – 6, 2023)

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SCPB ADVANCED CAMP #3 AMMENDED UPDATE, Mon, 9/4/23

CHAIR MASSAGES AVAILABLE

We have a massage therapist who will do 20-minute chair massages today.  The cost is $45, which includes gratuity.  There are only 3 spots available, so the first 3 are in.  We have a sign-up sheet in the Tennis Center.

VIDEO NOTICE

As a courtesy to our players, we have allowed participants to video sessions and drills.  Due to the pros' contracts with various vendors and the proprietary nature of some of the content, we ask that your videos only be used for personal use, not shared with other people or posted on the internet or any other public domain.  You may send copies of the videos to the instructors so they can see themselves instructing.

SCPB CAMP Announcements Monday, 9-4-23

PRAYER GROUP
The SCPB Prayer Group will meet at 7 am in the Main Lobby.

MLP (MAJOR LEAGUE PICKLEBALL) AT MONTREAT
Tomorrow afternoon we will start the MLP at Montreat with an MLP play demonstration, draft of players, team meeting, and team practice sessions. This will be a fun, exciting, and entertaining Pickleball play format that elevates every level of your game.

TRASH
Please do not leave trash on the courts. Put your trash in the trash cans. There is a trash can by the steps outside, at the far end of the courts by the table, and inside the tennis center. If you are inclined to recycle anything like plastic, metal, paper, etc., there is a recycling bin inside the tennis center.

LOST AND FOUND
Lost and found items will be put on the table by the sliding glass door leading from the tennis center onto the courts.

MASSAGES AVAILABLE
If you are interested in a massage, contact Lisa Birnesser with Black Mountain Massage at 828-674-6188. Black Mountain Massage also has other massage therapists on staff if Lisa is not available.

WEATHER
Mostly sunny skies. High near 85F. Winds light and variable.
High in mid 80s
Low in mid 60s
5% chance of rain
Winds light and variable S 5 mph
Humidity 62%
UV Index 9 of 11
Don’t forget to wear sunscreen

TRAINING SESSIONS
Session 7: Doubles Strategy - Building a Point
Session 8: Doubles Strategy - Game Planning
Afternoon 1:Best “GoTo” Shots from each Pro
Afternoon 2: MLP Pro Match Demonstration
MLP Draft
MLP Meet with Coach
MLP Team Practices

DAILY SCHEDULE
MONDAY, SEPT 4, 2023
7:00 am Prayer Group Outside Porch by Dining Hall
7:30 am Breakfast at Assembly Inn
8:15 am Warm up at the Courts
8:30 am Session 7: Doubles Strategy - Building a Point
10:30 am Session 8: Doubles Strategy - Game Planning
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm LUNCH
2:00 pm Best “GoTo” Shots from each Pro
3:00 pm MLP Pro Match Demonstration
3:30 pm MLP Teams Announced/Meet with Coaches/Team Practices
4:00 pm MLP Practice Matches (within your own or with another team)
5:00 pm Walk to Assembly Inn
5:30 pm Dinner at the Assembly Inn
7:00 pm MLP Team Meetings at The Barn

DON'T FORGET PRIVATE PRO LESSON AND DEMO PADDLES
This is a great way to enhance your player skills and get personalized training. Do a 1 one or small group with a pro. Contact the pros for their rates and to schedule.

Some of the pros have demo paddles available. This is a great chance to try out different paddles. See who has demo paddles.

Click here for pro contact information:

https://suncoastpickleball.com/camp-3-2

SCPB CAMP #3 Announcements Sunday, 9-2-23

We want to welcome Rich "Thunder" Lopez to camp. He will be taking Wesley Gabrielsen's place and is available for private lessons.

Tonight, come to a Q&A with the pros to discuss Pickleball strategies. Watch videos of the Pros and have them discuss shot selections and strategies to win the point. We will meet in Room A31 in the Assembly Inn by the front desk.

At the beginning of the afternoon session, Norm will come to your courts to take individual group pictures.

The SCPB Prayer Group will meet at 7 am in the Main Lobby.

WEATHER:
Mostly Sunny skies.
Winds light and variable ENE 5 mph
High in lower 80s
Low in mid 60s
4% chance of rain
Don’t forget to wear sunscreen

TRAINING SESSIONS:
8:30 am Session 4: Transition Zone Work: Resets, Lobs, and Strategies
10:30 am Session 5: Defense to Offense: Backcourt Strategies
2:00 pm Session 6: Weaponizing the Serve and Return (at this point, each player in the camp will have had ONE SESSION with each pro)

DAILY SCHEDULE:
SUNDAY, SEPT 3, 2023
7:00 am Prayer Group In Main Lobby
7:30 am Breakfast at Assembly Inn
8:15 am Warm up at the Courts
8:30 am Session 4: Transition Zone Work: Resets, Lobs, and Strategies
10:30 am Session 5: Defense to Offense: Backcourt Strategies
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm LUNCH
2:00 pm Session 6: Weaponizing the Serve and Return (at this point, each player in the camp will have had ONE SESSION with each pro)
4:00 pm Round Robin #1 (randomized groups determined beforehand)
4:00 pm Pro Exhibition/Play with Pro #1 (2 other pros who aren’t in the Exo are available on other courts)
5:00 pm Walk to Assembly Inn
5:30 pm Dinner at the Assembly Inn
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Q&A/Video Shot Evaluation Session with the Pros in The Assembly in Room A31 by the Front Desk

DON'T FORGET PRIVATE PRO LESSON AND DEMO PADDLES
This is a great way to enhance your player skills and get personalized training. Do a 1 one or small group with a pro. Contact the pros for their rates and schedules.

Some of the pros have demo paddles available. This is a great chance to try out different paddles. See who has demo paddles.
Click here for pro contact

2023 Camp #3 (Sept 1 – 6, 2023)

SCPB CAMP #3 Announcements Saturday, 9-2-23

- Group picture will be taken on the courts at 8:25 am. Wear your camp shirt for the picture.
- Groups are posted on the website at https://suncoastpickleball.com/camp-3-2023/#player-groups (scroll to the bottom of the page under Player Groups – be sure to refresh your browser to see new information)
- Group Rotation Schedule is posted on the website, at the courts, and on the whiteboard in the Assembly Inn lobby
o Find your group, move to the right and look at the top row to determine the courts and pro for your session
- Social Tonight – Dinner on Your Own in Black Mountain & Concert @ Pisgah Brewing Company
o List of Restaurants in Black Mountain:
https://j4t51e.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BMT-Restaurants.pdf
o Address of Pisgah Brewing Company:
2948 US Highway 70, Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-0190
Coming from Black Mountain, when you get here, turn right into the parking lot and follow the road to the back of the building and through the parking lot. The venue is outdoors.

WEATHER:
High in upper 70s
Low in upper 50s
2% chance of rain
Winds 0 mph
Don’t forget to wear sunscreen

TRAINING SESSIONS:
Session 1: Mastering the NVZ - Building a point, dink strategy, and shot selection
Session 2: Mastering the NVZ - Speedups, Tricks and Flicks
Session 3: Defense to Offense - 3rd Shot Strategy and Selection

DAILY SCHEDULE SATURDAY, SEPT 15, 2023
SATURDAY, SEPT 2, 2023
7:00 am Prayer Group Outside Porch by Dining Hall
7:30 am Breakfast at Assembly Inn
8:00 am Warm Ups at the courts
8:25 am Group Picture at the Courts (wear your camp shirts)
8:30 am Session 1: Mastering the NVZ - Building a point, dink strategy, and shot selection
10:30 am Session 2: Mastering the NVZ - Speedups, Tricks and Flicks
12:30 pm LUNCH
2:00 pm Session 3: Defense to Offense - 3rd Shot Strategy and Selection
4:00 pm Pro Exhibition/Play with Pro #1 (2 other pros who aren’t in the Exo are available on other courts)
5:00 pm Walk to Assembly Inn
5:30 pm Dinner on Your Own in Black Mountain
7:00 pm SOCIAL - Concert @ Pisgah Brewing Company

DON'T FORGET PRIVATE PRO LESSON AND DEMO PADDLES
This is a great way to enhance your player skills and get personalized training. Do a 1 one or small group with a pro. Contact the pros for rates, schedules.

Some of the pros have demo paddles available. This is a great chance to try out different paddles. See who has demo paddles.
Click here for pro contat

2023 Camp #3 (Sept 1 – 6, 2023)

#GetReadyForMontreat2023!!!

Camp #3 starts Friday, 9/1/2023, and here are some links to the website and announcements for you.

Updates will be sent via text and email to your registration form's phone number and email.  If your information has changed, please let us know.

NOTE: Some cell phone providers block mass text messages, so you should contact your provider before camp to ensure you can get a mass text message.

In addition, the updates will be posted on this website in the announcements section, which can also be accessed via the link to the camp website or by using the QR Code that will be posted on the white boards in the main lobby upstairs by the check-in desk, and at the Tennis Center.

Be sure to check your update notification resources each day, especially in the morning so that you can be informed about daily camp activities.

You should be able to find most of the information about the camp on the website at https://suncoastpickleball.com/camp-3-2023

ADDRESSES
Montreat Conference Center
401 Assembly Drive
Montreat, NC 28757

Bill Wilde Tennis Center
317 Texas Road
Montreat, NC 28757

INDOOR FACILITY - USED IN CASE OF RAIN
Creekside Racquet Club
195 Dogwood Lane
Black Mountain, NC  28711

TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES

There are several transportation companies in the area, including Uber, Lyft, taxis, and other specialized companies that provide transportation from the Asheville Airport to Montreat, in addition to providing transportation in the Asheville area.

In the past, many players and pros have had good service from Roger at Asheville Affordable Transportation.  You may call or text him at 828-779-7882, or email him at rogerraaac@gmail.com

CLICK HERE for a list of Asheville Transportation Companies

CAMP CHECK-IN

• Check-in to the camp begins at 12 noon on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the Bill Wilde Tennis Center.  After checking in, you can play Pickleball on the courts and warm up for evaluations.
• Check-in to your hotel room at the Montreat Conference Center starts at 3:00 pm and you can check in after evaluations.
• Bring a copy of your camp confirmation and an ID.  Either a physical copy or a copy on your phone will be acceptable.  Your camp confirmation will be emailed to you.
• Beginning at 2 pm there will be a mandatory evaluation session.  It is important that you attend this session in order to be put in a group with similar-level players. 
• After the Evaluation Session, you can check in at the hotel.  Dinner will be from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, then we will have announcements at the Barn after dinner.
• For your convenience, below are some links for you to get information about the camp.  Click on the heading to get to the website.

CAMP WEBSITE

This includes information about the camp.  Scroll to the bottom of the page to see daily announcements, player groups, and how to contact the pros at that camp for private lessons.

FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about camp.  If you have any other questions, please send an email to us.

SCHEDULE

The schedule will provide you will the days, times, and information about the training sessions.  Note, the subject is scheduled to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

You will find current announcements about the camp.  These announcements will provide information about the camp or changes to the schedule for the day.

PRIVATE LESSONS WITH THE PROS

The Montreat Pickleball Camp Pros will be available for private and small group lessons on Wednesday morning, and before and after the training sessions. Some instructors may start earlier or later than 8 am. They may also have times available before and after each daily training session. Private and small group lessons are a great way to get personal guidance for developing your Pickleball skills in a private or semi-private setting. These lessons will allow you to receive instruction on the specific skills that you want to improve. You can do a session with 1 and a pro, 2 and a pro, 3 and a pro, or 4 and a pro. Each instructor will set their lesson price, make their own reservations, and collect payment for the lesson. It is best to schedule your private lessons before camp because these private lessons generally sell out quickly. Pro contact information can be found at the bottom of this page.  Don't miss out on this chance to get private or small group instruction from these superb Pickleball Pros and Trainers!!!

PLAYER GROUP RATING EVALUATIONS

In order to get everyone in a similar skillset group, players will be evaluated on the Friday arrival date of your camp on their self-rated skill set. Player evaluation will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the courts.  For evaluations, you will play games. The winners will move up a court and split.  The losers will move down a court and split.  At the end of the session, you should be with similar-level players.  Be sure to get warmed up and ready to play so that you will be in the right group.

GROUP PICTURE

The group picture will be taken on Saturday morning at 8:15 am on the Tennis Courts in Montreat, NC. All participants and Pros are asked to wear their camp shirts for the picture.

GREEN INITIATIVE AT MONTREAT CONFERENCE CENTER

Montreat Conference Center has launched a Green Initiative in an effort to reduce waste. As a result, they are requesting that we use water bottles for drinking water instead of paper cups. Don't forget your water bottle so we can work to reduce waste at the Montreat Conference Center.

MEAL CARDS

A meal card will be provided to you for your meals.  You must provide your meal card when entering the Dining Hall, or you may not be able to get into the facility.  You should write your name on the back of your meal card in case it gets lost.  Montreat will not replace lost meal cards.

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING

• Refillable water bottle (cups are not provided by Montreat Conference Center due to a green initiative)
• Notepad and Pen/Pencil
• Chair
• Sunscreen
• Mosquito/Insect repellent
• Cooler
• Light Jacket
• Warm Ups
• Hiking Shoes
• Playing Cards
• Board Games
• Plenty of Clothes
• Other Outside Gear as Needed

WARM-UPS AND STRETCHES ON THE COURTS

Consider doing appropriate stretches, exercises, or a short brisk walk in order to avoid potential injuries.

HYDRATION

Remember to stay hydrated during camp.  At the courts, we will have Igloo coolers with ice water.  You will need a water bottle for drinking this water.  You should start your hydration process before coming to camp to ensure your body is hydrated.

COVID PROTOCOLS

We will adhere to all Covid protocols mandated by the local and national governments and the Montreat Conference Center.  If there are any changes in the COVID-19 protocols, they will be announced before camp.

If you have Covid symptoms while at camp, you will be required to leave the camp and get a Covid test from a medical provider or health facility. If your test is positive for Covid, it is your responsibility to contact the Suncoast Pickleball Staff by email, phone, or text with your certified test results. To return to camp, you must have documented proof of a negative test from a medical or health facility in addition to a documented recommendation from a doctor that you can return to camp and are not contagious with Covid.

If you get Covid while at camp, you will have to leave the camp and there will be no refund. Anyone who is directly exposed to you, such as a roommate or spouse will have to leave the camp with no refund and will be required to get a Covid test from a medical provider or health facility. Even if they test negative and you test positive, the person with close contact will not be allowed to return to camp and should isolate themselves according to CDC Guidelines. There are no refunds for these Covid-related situations, so we highly recommend that you get travel insurance to cover any losses caused by this unforeseen incident.  This policy applies to both in-house and commuter players.

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS 

The Montreat Conference Center provides a variety of options for people with dietary restrictions.

The kitchen routinely handles peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, seafood, wheat flour, dairy, onions, garlic, and other potential allergens. While we follow all NC Environmental Health Department guidelines for proper food handling and preparation, we are not an allergen-free kitchen.

We strive to accommodate special requests/dietary restrictions but are limited in our offerings. Extremely restrictive diets, outside of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free, may be challenging. Those with other dietary restrictions should consider bringing supplementary foods such as snacks, cereals, breads, and salad dressings. Or your own portioned, ready-to-microwave meals.

Assembly Inn rooms are not equipped with refrigerators, but you may contact the kitchen about storing food, use the refrigerator in the kitchen on the first floor by Convocation Hall, or bring a cooler.  There are ice machines on each floor.

We encourage guests to contact the kitchen on their arrival, to go over specific needs during their stay. Please note that if you have a special diet (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free) you may be instructed to retrieve your meals directly from the kitchen. This is to ensure we have enough food on hand to meet your needs.

Important Allergy/Intolerance Disclaimer:
Montreat Conference Center's food service department makes every attempt to identify ingredients that may cause allergic reactions for guests with food allergies. Along with employee training, our food service team labels items that contain the big 8 FDA allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, and soybeans); however, there is always a risk of contamination. There is also a possibility that manufacturers of the commercial foods we use could change the formulation at any time, without notice. Guests concerned with food allergies need to be aware of this risk. Guests with food allergies or other food intolerance should consult a chef for specific ingredient questions. Montreat Conference Center will not assume liability for adverse reactions to foods consumed, or items one may come in contact with while eating in the Galax Dining Room, at pre-ordered food/beverage breaks, or at events catered by the Assembly Inn kitchen.

LUNCHES

There will be no more box lunches. Lunches will be served at the Assembly Inn Dining Hall, so we will have to walk to the cafeteria at the Assembly Inn for lunch. It’s about a 5-minute walk. We have added 15 minutes to lunch to accommodate everyone.

WEATHER (CURRENT)

For May, generally, morning temperatures are dipping into the upper 50s and lower 60s. Day temperatures are approaching the upper 70s and lower 80s, so bring a light jacket and appropriate clothing.

INCLEMENT WEATHER & RAIN POLICY

If it rains, we have the option of using the indoor courts at Creekside Racquet, ONLY if they are available.  Otherwise, we will go to the barn for video, training, and Q&A sessions. If we go to Creekside, the available courts could be limited.  Inclement weather policy notices will be sent via text and email to the phone and email address you provided at registration.

MASSAGES AVAILABLE

There will be a Sports Massage Therapist on-site providing massages.  Contact Charlie Wright at (828) 200-3478 to schedule your massage.

MONTREAT PRAYER PATH AND LABYRINTH

Prayer Path: http://www.montreatlandcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Master-Outdoors-Brochure-March-2018.pdf

Prayer Labyrinth: https://www.prayerideas.org/outdoor-prayer-labyrinth-montreat-north-carolina/

SATURDAY NIGHT OUT

For Saturday Night Out everyone will be on their own for dinner. CLICK HERE for a list of restaurants in Black Mountain. There are a few restaurants that are not on the list such as Trailhead and Foothills Butcher Shop, so you can also do an Internet search on restaurants to find other dining establishments in the area.

From 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm after dinner, everyone is invited to the Mountain Ale House or Pisgah Brewery to hear live music and mingle with the pros and other campers. This is a fun time for everyone.  An announcement will be posted on the website and sent to you for the location.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHILE STAYING AT THE MONTREAT ASSEMBLY INN

• The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day, and our staff are pleased to assist you and serve your needs. You may call them at 828-419-9844.
• Wi-Fi is available in Assembly Inn. Access information can be found on the back of your key card packet or at the Front Desk.
• Check-in is at 3 pm. Room doors at Assembly Inn use radio frequency locks and automatically close and lock behind you. Please keep your key card with you. Doors are unlocked by holding the key card up against the lock.
• Check-out is at 11 am (late check-out fees apply). Please return all keys to the Front Desk at check-out.
• All rooms have either one king bed, one queen bed, or two twin beds. While some guest rooms have private baths and others have connecting baths, all baths are tiled and equipped with tubs and showers.
• Standard guest rooms do not have TVs, phones, refrigerators, microwaves, or coffee makers. A limited number of hair dryers and irons can be checked out from the front desk.
• We provide all linens and towels in the rooms at Assembly Inn and bar soap for the bathrooms. We do not provide shampoo, conditioner, etc. However, those items can be purchased at the front desk of Assembly Inn or the Montreat Store.  There is also an Ingles Grocery Store about 10 minutes away in Black Mountain.
• Quiet hours in Montreat begin at 11 pm. Please keep noise at a minimum after 11 pm to stay within compliance with the Town of Montreat sound ordinance.
• Parking: There is limited parking near the Assembly Inn for guests with ADA needs/ handicapped placards. There is additional parking along Lake Susan and at Anderson Auditorium. Please see the green Ps on the map. We recommend that guests drop off their bags at the Assembly Inn before parking.
• There are no laundry facilities at Assembly Inn.
• If you are eating meals in the Galax Dining Room, meals are served buffet style, and individuals are expected to bus their own dishes. Please carry your meal card with you. It will be checked at the door to the dining room. To-go boxes/cups are available - dining room cups/plates/utensils should not be removed.
• Montreat is a tobacco/smoke/vape-free environment. Please ask the front desk for directions to the designated smoking area.