suncoast pickleball boot CAMP #5
Sept 17-22 2023

At the Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, NC

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You don't want to miss this camp!

Featuring

CAMP PROS

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Deb Harrison
Stephanie Lane
Mindy Yoder
Greg Goodson
Bob White
Peter Popovich
Jennifer Butler
Erica González

Everything you NEED for training, in one place.

This all-inclusive camp includes training, meals, lodging, and evening socials.  Have fun mingling with the pros and players while enhancing your pickleball skills.

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ACTIVITIES What we offer at camp

PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION

The camp instructors are both pros and top-level players who are experienced with a solid training background. They cater their instruction methods to all levels of play and provide quality instruction combined with drills to advance your game.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Work directly with the pro, or in small groups of 2, 3, or 4. Private lessons with the pros are an additional fee that is not included with your camp fees. The pros set their rates, make their schedule, and collect their fees.

PLAY WITH A PRO

Get on the court to play with and against a Pro while getting an immediate critique of your play and suggestions on shot selection.  With this unique approach, you will gain an understanding of the strategies to use in order to win the point. 

FOOD

Enjoy buffet style food featuring a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites, including a full salad and dessert bar. Gluten free, vegetarian, and other dietary restriction foods are available.

LODGING

Relax after a day on the courts in comfortable hotel room type accommodations with king, queen, and twin beds, full baths, and cleaning service upon request.

SOCIALS

Have fun and mingle with the players and pros featuring live bands, trivia night, board games, texas hold em, country line dancing, the Rachael Kroog Variety Show, and other assorted entertainment events.

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The best place to TRAIN, period.

We provide a top-rated training facility combined with excellent instruction from well-known pros.  The pros are very accessible and able to answer your questions and concerns about improving your Pickleball game.

Suncoast Pickleball Boot Camp
Daily Schedule

*NOTE: Schedule subject to change

Sunday, Sept 17, 2023

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Player check In & Play on the courts (Get your location and time for Evaluation at Camp Check-In)
2:00 pm - 4 pm Mandatory Player Verification Ratings
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Hotel Check-In/Open Play
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Dinner at the Assembly Inn Dining Hall
6:45 pm Campers Welcome at The Barn & Introduction of the Pros
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Positivity Thinking with Peter Popovich
8:00 pm Camp Day #1 Ends

Monday, Sept 18, 2023

7:00 am Prayer Group - Outside Porch by Dining Hall
7:30 am
Breakfast at the Assembly Inn Dining Hall
8:15 am - 8:30 am Camp Picture at the Courts (wear your camp shirt)
8:30 am - 10:30 am Session 1 - Dinking Strategies and Drills
10:30 am - 12:15 pm Session 2 - 3rd and 5th Shots – Advancing to the Net
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch at the Assembly Inn
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Session 3 -  Volleys and Putaways
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm Massages with Ben Gordon (contact Ben by phone or text at (216) 905-5220 or by email at bgordbodywork@gmail.com)
Massages with Charlie Wright (contact Charlie at (828) 200-3478 to setup your appointment)

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Open Play / Pro Exhibition / Private Lessons
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Dinner at the Assembly Inn
7:00 pm Silent Dance Party at The Barn

Tuesday, Sept 19, 2023

7:00 am Prayer Group Outside Porch by Dining Hall
7:30 am - 8:15 am Breakfast at the Assembly Inn Dining Hall

8:15 am - 8:30 am Warm Ups at the Courts
8:30 am - 10:30 am Session 4 - Serves & Returns
10:30 am - 12:15 pm Session 5 - Slow down Bangers/Blocks
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch at The Assembly Inn
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Session 6 - Partner Strategies
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Open Play/Pro Exhibition/Private Lessons
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm Massages with Ben Gordon (contact Ben by phone or text at (216) 905-5220 or by email at bgordbodywork@gmail.com)
Massages with Charlie Wright (contact Charlie at (828) 200-3478 to setup your appointment)
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Dinner at The Assembly Inn
7:00 pm Social - Band Night with Crosscut Groove at the Barn

Wednesday, Sept 20, 2023

7:00 am Prayer Group Outside Porch by Dining Hall
7:30 am - 8:15 am Breakfast at the Assembly Inn Dining Hall

8:15 am - 8:30 am Warm Ups at the Courts
8:30 am - 10:30 am Session 7 - Lobbing and Overheads; Optional - Specialty Shots (Ernie, ATP)
10:30 am - 12:15 pm Session 8 - Offensive Strategies at the NVZ
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch at The Assembly Inn
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Session 9 - Play with Pro / Player's Choice
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Open Play/Pro Exhibition/Private Lessons
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm Massages with Ben Gordon (contact Ben by phone or text at (216) 905-5220 or by email at bgordbodywork@gmail.com)
Massages with Charlie Wright (contact Charlie at (828) 200-3478 to setup your appointment)
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Massages with Charlie Wright (contact Charlie at (828) 200-3478 to set up your appointment)
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Dinner at The Assembly Inn Dining Hall
7:00 pm Socials

  • Texas Holdem with Deb Harris at The Barn
    Contact Deb Harrison to sign up:
    Email: picklepongdeb@gmail.com
    Call or Text: 352-430-4446

  • Country Line Dancing with Coach Russell at The Barn

 

Thursday, Sept 21, 2023

7:00 am Prayer Group Outside Porch by Dining Hall
7:30 am - 8:30 am Breakfast at the Assembly Inn Dining Hall
8:30 am - 9:00 am MMLP (Montreat Major League Pickleball) Tournament Demonstration
8:30 am - 12:15 pm MMLP Tournament
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch at The Assembly Inn
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Session 10 - Q&A with the Pros / Wrapping up the camp
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Open Play and Private Lessons with the Pros
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm Massages with Ben Gordon (contact Ben by phone or text at (216) 905-5220 or by email at bgordbodywork@gmail.com)
Massages with Charlie Wright (contact Charlie at (828) 200-3478 to setup your appointment)
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Night on the Town (A list of great Black Mountain Restaurants will be listed on the website)
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Boot Camp Party with Live Music at The Pisgah Brewery located at 2948 US-70 in Black Mountain, NC 28711

Friday, Sept 22, 2023

7:00 am Prayer Group Outside Porch by Dining Hall
7:30 am Breakfast at Assembly Inn Dining Hall

OPTIONS:
8:00 am - 10:30 pm Private Lessons available (see the Pro to book your lesson)
8:00 am - 10:30 am Open Play

11:00 am Check out of Hotel
12:00 pm Camp Ends!!! Thanks for attending!!!

Lodging and Dining Facility

Montreat Assembly Inn on Lake Susan at Suncoast Pickleball Boot Camp in Montreat North Carolina

Montreat Conference Center

401 Assembly Drive • Montreat, NC 28757

The Galax Dining Room at the Assembly Inn offers a variety of items for each meal.  All meals are served buffet-style in the large dining room, and there are additional seating options in the tea garden or on Wharton Porch.  Meal cards will be distributed to you at check-in and are required to enter the dining room.  Vegetarian entrée and gluten-free options are available. Due to shared dining rooms, groups may have reserved seating at every scheduled meal.

Standard breakfast fare includes eggs, biscuits, breakfast meat, and hot cereal as well as a selection of cold cereals, pastry items, yogurt, and fruit. Iced tea, regular & decaf coffee, and assorted juices accompany every breakfast.

Lunch and dinner options include meats, vegetables, starches, homemade soups, and a full salad bar (fresh veggies, lettuces, hummus, prepared salads, etc.). The beverage selection includes iced tea, water, milk, and regular and decaf coffee. A selection of desserts accompanies every meal.

Montreat uses no meat items in the preparation of our vegetables & starches. All soups (unless noted) are vegetarian, and our meats (unless breaded) are all-natural & gluten-free. Canola oil is used for frying and sautéing, and dairy-free margarine is used in our side dish preparations. Soy & almond milk are offered with each meal.

GALAXY DINING ROOM MEAL TIMES:
Breakfast: 7:30 am - 8:30 am

Lunch: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Dinner: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

GIFT SHOP & STORE

We proudly serve Starbucks Coffee™, including signature products such as their Frappuccino™.

The gift shop offers a wide variety of merchandise. 

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Fun & Entertainment SOCIALS

NOTE: Socials are subject to change due to scheduling and unforeseen circumstances.

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  • Monday - Silent Dance Party

    At The Barn from 7 pm to 9 pm

    Mingle with the pros, staff, and players at the Barn and enjoy the silent music event to kick off the fun-filled week of Pickleball training.  The silent music event is where people dance to music while listening to music broadcast via a transmitter.  Wireless headphones worn by the participants pick up the signal. Those without headphones hear no music, giving the effect of a room full of people dancing without music.

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  • Wednesday - Texas Holdem with Deb Harrison

    Join Deb Harrison in The Assembly Inn as she hosts Texas Holdem at Montreat. $20 buy in lessons and practice rounds.

    Contact Deb Harrison to sign up:

    Email: picklepongdeb@gmail.com

    Call or Text: 352-430-4446

    Don't forget to bring your mask. It's a great way to hide your poker face!!

    CLICK HERE for Texas Holdem information

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  • Thursday - Night on the Town

    Explore Black Mountain, NC, and have dinner on your own. Black Mountain is a very unique town with lots of charm and character. There is no shortage of good eating establishments.   CLICK HERE to check the listing of restaurants and pick your dining choice.

    At 7:00 pm everyone is invited to meet at the Pisgah Brewing Company for a Camp Grand Finale Party and enjoy live music. 
    Pisgah Brewing Company
    2948 US-70
    Black Mountain, NC 28711

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COMMUTER

$ 799 per Person
  • Instruction
  • Play with a Pro
  • Camp T-Shirt
  • Lunch (Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thu)
  • Ratings Evaluation Clinic
  • Open Play
  • Camp Tournament
  • Hike to Mount Lookout
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COMMUTER WITH MEALS

$ 899 per Person
  • Instruction
  • Play with a Pro
  • Camp T-Shirt
  • Socials
  • Breakfast (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, & Fri)
  • Lunch (Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thu)
  • Dinner (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thu)
  • Ratings Evaluation Clinic
  • Open Play
  • Camp Tournament
  • Hike to Mount Lookout
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SINGLE PRIVATE ROOM

$ 1,399 per Person
  • Instruction
  • Play with a Pro
  • Camp T-Shirt
  • Socials
  • Breakfast (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, & Fri)
  • Lunch (Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thu)
  • Dinner (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thu)
  • Lodging (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thu)
  • Ratings Evaluation Clinic
  • Open Play
  • Camp Tournament
  • Hike to Mount Lookout

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY *

$ 1,099 per Person
  • Instruction
  • Play with a Pro
  • Camp T-Shirt
  • Socials
  • Breakfast (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, & Fri)
  • Lunch (Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thu)
  • Dinner (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thu)
  • Lodging (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thu)
  • Ratings Evaluation Clinic
  • Open Play
  • Camp Tournament
  • Hike to Mount Lookout

COUPLES

$ 2,198 per Couple
  • Instruction
  • Play with a Pro
  • Camp T-Shirt
  • Socials
  • Breakfast (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, & Fri)
  • Lunch (Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thu)
  • Dinner (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thu)
  • Lodging (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thu)
  • Ratings Evaluation Clinic
  • Open Play
  • Camp Tournament
  • Hike to Mount Lookout

COUPLES WITH 1 Participating

$ 1,699 per Couple
  • Instruction
  • Play with a Pro
  • Camp T-Shirt
  • Socials
  • Breakfast (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, & Fri)
  • Lunch (Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thu)
  • Dinner (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thu)
  • Lodging (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thu)
  • Ratings Evaluation Clinic
  • Open Play
  • Camp Tournament
  • Hike to Mount Lookout

* We will not assign roommates for double occupancy rooms. If you sign up for Double Occupancy without a roommate and cannot be matched with a roommate when rooms are assigned, then you are subject to the Private Room rate.

Need to discuss your plan?  Get in touch to see what option is best for you.

MONTREAT WEATHER

Announcements

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 Announcements Thursday, 9-21-23

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 with a demo session of MLP play. Get your game face on as you compete with other teams at the camp. The tournament concludes with the MLP Camp Championship. Cheer your team to victory! Your team and the tournament schedule are posted on the whiteboards at the Assembly Inn and the corkboard in the Tennis Center.

T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE
A limited number of camp t-shirts are available in sizes L and XL for $10. See Norm to inquire about these.

RAFFLE PRIZES
There are a few raffle prizes available. We will do another redraw today, so check your tickets.

SOCIAL TONIGHT
Explore Black Mountain, NC, and have dinner on your own. Black Mountain is a very unique town with lots of charm and character. There is no shortage of good eating establishments. Use the link below to check the listing of restaurants and pick your dining choice:
https://j4t51e.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BMT-Restaurants.pdf

At 7:00 pm everyone is invited to meet at the Pisgah Brewing Company for a Camp Grand Finale Party and enjoy live music. Look for the signs and drive through the parking lot to the venue in the back. Here is the address:
Pisgah Brewing Company
2948 US-70
Black Mountain, NC 28711

WEATHER
Partly cloudy. High near 70F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Low in mid 60s
2% chance of rain
Humidity 70%
Sunrise - 7:16 am
Sunset - 7:28 pm
UV Index 7 of 11
Don’t forget to wear sunscreen

SESSIONS
8:30 am - MLP Demo
9:00 am - MLP Tournament
1:30 pm - Q&A with the Pros / Wrapping up the camp
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Open Play and Private Lessons with the Pros

DAILY SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, SEPT 21, 2023
7:00 am Prayer Group Outside Porch by Dining Hall
7:30 am - 8:30 am Breakfast at the Assembly Inn Dining Hall
8:30 am - 9:00 am MMLP (Montreat Major League Pickleball) Tournament Demonstration
8:30 am - 12:15 pm MMLP Tournament
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch at The Assembly Inn
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Session 10 - Q&A with the Pros / Wrapping up the camp
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Open Play and Private Lessons with the Pros
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm Massages with Ben Gordon (contact Ben by phone or text at (216) 905-5220 or by email at bgordbodywork@gmail.com)
Massages with Charlie Wright (contact Charlie at (828) 200-3478 to set up your appointment)
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Night on the Town (A list of great Black Mountain Restaurants will be listed on the website)
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Boot Camp Party with Live Music at The Pisgah Brewery located at 2948 US-70 in Black Mountain, NC 28711

DON'T FORGET PRIVATE PRO LESSON AND DEMO PADDLES
This is a great way to enhance 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-5-2023/#pro-contact-info


SCPB CAMP Announcements Wednesday, 9-20-23

PRAYER GROUP
The Prayer Group will meet in the lobby at 7 am. Pastor Bob White will lead the group.

MASSAGES AVAILABLE ONSITE AT COURTS
If you are interested in a massage, contact Ben Gordon. Ben will not come to do massages unless he has some pre-booked appointments.
phone: 216-905-5220
email: bgordbodywork@gmail.com
Massages are in the room besides the entrance.

RAFFLE PRIZES
If you won a raffle prize, please sign the sheet on the prize table showing the prize you won, or come see Norm in the Tennis Center. We will redraw for any unclaimed prizes.

WEATHER
Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 73F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
High in low 70s
Low in upper 50s
6% chance of rain
Humidity 64%
Sunrise 7:15 am
Sunset 7:29 pm
UV Index 7 of 11
Don’t forget to wear sunscreen

TRAINING SESSIONS
Session 7 - Lobbing and Overheads; Optional - Specialty Shots (Ernie, ATP)
Session 8 - Offensive Strategies at the NVZ
Session 9 - Play with Pro / Player's Choice

DAILY SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 20, 2023
7:00 am Prayer Group Outside Porch by Dining Hall
7:30 am - 8:15 am Breakfast at the Assembly Inn Dining Hall
8:15 am - 8:30 am Warm Ups at the Courts
8:30 am - 10:30 am Session 7 - Lobbing and Overheads; Optional - Specialty Shots (Ernie, ATP)
10:30 am - 12:15 pm Session 8 - Offensive Strategies at the NVZ
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch at The Assembly Inn
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Session 9 - Play with Pro / Player's Choice
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Open Play/Pro Exhibition/Private Lessons
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm Massages with Ben Gordon (contact Ben by phone or text at (216) 905-5220 or by email at bgordbodywork@gmail.com)
Massages with Charlie Wright (contact Charlie at (828) 200-3478 to setup your appointment)
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Massages with Charlie Wright (contact Charlie at (828) 200-3478 to set up your appointment)
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Dinner at The Assembly Inn Dining Hall
7:00 pm Socials

Texas Holdem with Deb Harris at The Barn
Contact Deb Harrison to sign up:
Email: picklepongdeb@gmail.com
Call or Text: 352-430-4446

Country Line Dancing with Coach Russell at The Barn

MMLP (Montreat Major League Pickleball)
The pros will draw names for teams in an MLP formatted tournament. The tournament will be on Thursday. Your team will be coached by one of the pros in games with rally scoring. Teams will be posted on the white boards in the Assembly Inn and on the cork board in the Tennis Center. Get ready to support your team in this fun filled tournament format.

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 on 1 or small group lesson with a pro. We have a fantastic group of pros, so take advantage of this opportunity to get customized Pickleball lessons. 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. Check with the pro to see if they have demo paddles.

Click below for pro contact information
https://suncoastpickleball.com/camp-5-2023/#pro-contact-info


SCPB CAMP #5 Announcements Tuesday, 9-19-23

RAFFLE:
The pros have been very generous and provided some nice gifts for raffle prizes. Raffle tickets will be drawn later this morning, and you can come by the prize table to match your ticket and see if you are a winner!

WEATHER:
Areas of patchy fog early. Plenty of sunshine.
High in lower 70s
Low in mid 60s
Winds light and variable SSW at 6 mph
Sunrise - 7:14 am
Sunset - 7:30 pm
UV Index 8 of 11
Don’t forget to wear sunscreen

TRAINING SESSIONS:
Session 4 - Serves & Returns
Session 5 - Slow down Bangers/Blocks
Session 6 - Partner Strategies

DAILY SCHEDULE:TUESDAY, SEPT 19, 2023
7:00 am Prayer Group Outside Porch by Dining Hall
7:30 am - 8:15 am Breakfast at the Assembly Inn Dining Hall
8:15 am - 8:30 am Warm Ups at the Courts
8:30 am - 10:30 am Session 4 - Serves & Returns
10:30 am - 12:15 pm Session 5 - Slow down Bangers/Blocks
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch at The Assembly Inn
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Session 6 - Partner Strategies
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Open Play/Pro Exhibition/Private Lessons
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm Massages with:
Ben Gordon (contact Ben by phone or text at (216) 905-5220 or by email at bgordbodywork@gmail.com)
Charlie Wright (contact Charlie at (828) 200-3478 to setup your appointment)
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Dinner at The Assembly Inn
7:00 pm Social - Band Night with Crosscut Groove at the Barn

MASSAGES AVAILABLE:
If you are interested in a massage contact Charlie Wright
phone: (828) 200-3478

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 on 1 or small group lesson with a pro. We have a fantastic group of pros, so take advantage of this opportunity to get customized Pickleball lessons. 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. Check with the pro to see if they have demo paddles.

Click below for pro contact information
https://suncoastpickleball.com/camp-5-2023/#pro-contact-info


SCPB CAMP #5 ANNOUNCEMENTS, MONDAY, 9-18-23
- Group picture will be taken on the courts at 8:15 am. Wear your camp shirt for the picture.
- Groups are posted on the website at https://suncoastpickleball.com/camp-5-2023/#player-groups (scroll to the bottom of the page under Player Groups – be sure to refresh your browser to see new information). The groups can also be found on the white boards in the Assembly Inn Lobby, by the Front Desk, and on the corkboards in the Tennis Center
- The Group Rotation Schedule is posted on the website, at the courts, and on the whiteboard in the Assembly Inn lobby
Find your group, move to the right and look at the top row with the day and session to determine the courts and pro for your session
- Social Tonight – Silent Dance Party 7 pm in the Barn.
The silent music event is where people dance to music while listening to music broadcast via a transmitter. Wireless headphones worn by the participants pick up the signal. Those without headphones hear no music, giving the effect of a room full of people dancing without music. Our past groups have really enjoyed this event.

WEATHER:
Areas of patchy fog early. Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High 71F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
High in lower 70s
Low in lower 50s
2% chance of rain
Humidity 66%
Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph
Sunrise 7:14 am
Sunset 7:32 pm
UV Index 8 of 11
Don’t forget to wear sunscreen

TRAINING SESSIONS:
Session 1 - Dinking Strategies and Drills
Session 2 - 3rd and 5th Shots (Advancing to the Net)
Session 3 - Volleys and Putaways

MONDAY, SEPT 18, 2023
7:00 am Prayer Group - Outside Porch by Dining Hall
7:30 am Breakfast at the Assembly Inn Dining Hall
8:15 am - 8:30 am Camp Picture at the Courts (wear your camp shirt)
8:30 am - 10:30 am Session 1 - Dinking Strategies and Drills
10:30 am - 12:15 pm Session 2 - 3rd and 5th Shots – Advancing to the Net
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch at the Assembly Inn
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Session 3 - Volleys and Putaways
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm Massages with Ben Gordon (contact Ben by phone or text at (216) 905-5220 or by email at bgordbodywork@gmail.com)
Massages with Charlie Wright (contact Charlie at (828) 200-3478 to setup your appointment)
NOTE: Ben are Charlie will not come to do massages unless they get enough pre-booked appointments
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Open Play / Pro Exhibition / Private Lessons
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Dinner at the Assembly Inn
7:00 pm Silent Dance Party at The Barn

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, or glass, there is a recycling bin inside the tennis center.

LOST AND FOUND:
Lost and found items will be put on the table labelled "Lost & Found" by the water fountain in the Tennis Center.

ICE AND WATER:
There are orange igloo coolers of ice water available for you to put water in your water bottle. Please do not dip your water bottle or put your hand in the cooler to get ice. There is a cooler with ice and a pitcher on it inside the Tennis Center. Use the pitcher to get ice for your water bottle.

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 on 1 or small group lesson with a pro. We have a fantastic group of pros, so take advantage of this opportunity to get customized Pickleball lessons. 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. Check with the pro to see if they have demo paddles.

Click here for pro contact
https://suncoastpickleball.com/camp-5-2023/#pro-contact-info

Here are some links that you may reference for camp. Be sure to refresh your browser so you see current information:

SCPB CAMP #5 WEBSITE:
https://suncoastpickleball.com/camp-5-2023/

CAMP FAQS:
https://suncoastpickleball.com/faqs/

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
https://suncoastpickleball.com/camp-5-2023/#announcements

SCHEDULE:
https://suncoastpickleball.com/camp-5-2023/#schedule

PRO CONTACT INFO:
https://suncoastpickleball.com/camp-5-2023/#pro-contact-info

PLAYER GROUPS:
https://suncoastpickleball.com/camp-5-2023/#player-groups

GROUP ROTATIONS:
https://suncoastpickleball.com/camp-5-2023/#group-rotation

SOCIALS:
https://suncoastpickleball.com/camp-5-2023/#socials


GetReadyForMontreat2023!!!

Camp #5 starts Sunday, 9/17/2023, 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. 

You are responsible for getting your daily updates, so check your resources each morning for updates.

Most of the information about the camp can be found on the website at https://suncoastpickleball.com/camp-5-2023

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 Sunday, Sept 17, 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.  You must attend this session 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, and 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 the training sessions' days, times, and information.  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 Friday 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 is available using the link above or by scrolling to the bottom of the 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 Sunday 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 Monday 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 (Montreat Conference Center does not provide cups 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 to drink 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 directly exposed to you, such as a roommate or spouse, will have to leave the camp with no refund and 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.

DEADLINES FOR FULL PAYMENT

Full payments are due on the date specified below by 5 pm ET.  If full payment is not received by the deadline, then your reservation in camp is subject to a $50 late fee and may be canceled.  If your reservation is canceled, then your payment is subject to the terms outlined in the Cancellation / Refund Policy.

May Camps: March 14, 2023
Sept Camps: May 12, 2023

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 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 Sept, generally, morning temperatures are dipping into the upper 50s and lower 60s. Day temperatures are getting up to 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 or Ben Gordon at (216) 905-5220 or email at bgordbodywork@gmail.com. 

Contact Lisa Birnesser with Black Mountain Massage at 828-674-6188 if you want a massage in Black Mountain or Asheville. Black Mountain Massage also has other massage therapists on staff if Lisa is not available.

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/

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT

For Thursday Night Out, everyone will be on their own for dinner. CLICK HERE for a list of restaurants in Black Mountain. A few restaurants 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. 

Player Groups

Montreat 2023 - Camp #5

Baby Got Backhand

BIG DILLS

DYNAMIC DINKERS

Start on Courts 1-2
with Stephanie Lane
Start on Courts 3-4
with Bob White
Start on Courts 5-6
with Jenny Butler
- Doug Abell
- Joan Deschaine
- Peg Gertz
- Marilyn Haslup
- Michael Hecksel
- Tom Quinn
- Jeannine Webster
- Helen White
- Rob Cahill
- Bill Hudson
- Monica Janning
- Craig Kettles
- Michael McGaughey
- Mary Mills
- Virginia Popovich
- Cheryl Ward
- Greg Boevin
- Janis Emplit
- Jake Hanna
- Cathy Lebeaux
- Kimi Mewhorter
- Carolyn Sullivan
- Tricia Wilson
- Austin Zakari

HOT SHOTS

NET NUTS

PICKLICIOUS

Start on Courts 7-8
with Peter Popovich
Start on Courts 9-10
with Erica Gonzalez
Start on Courts 11-12
with Deb Harrison
- Valeria Brooks
- Chris Burris
- Loretta Grella
- Julie Hecksel
- Peggy Hudson
- Andy Leighton
- Margaret Morgan
- Jodi Simon
- Denise Elliott
- Meg Harvey
- Kathy Harvey
- Judy Huff
- Julie Lawton-Essa
- John Mills
- Pete Nadolski
- JoJo Saylor
- Cindy Coulter
- Cay Craig
- Katy Kern
- Anne Malloy
- Colleen Nadolski
- Karen Rogers
- Joanne Speak
- Merle Tyroler

SIMPLY SMASHING

SUPREME COURT

Start on Courts 13-14
with Mindy Yoder
Start on Courts 15-16
with Greg Goodson
- Ruth Barrow
- Cindy Bergeron
- Joan Burn
- Andy Givens
- Eve Hanna
- Peggy Mann
- Anne Peters
- Michael Sorbello
- Tom Campbell
- Linda Hockenberry
- Dale Midkiff
- Janice Morris
- Tom Novak
- Rhonda Toole
- Jacki Welch
- Linda Wiest

Group Rotation Schedule

Camp #5 (9/17-22, 2023)

 
GROUP
MONDAY
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 Session 11 Session 12
Morning-1 Morning-2 Afternoon Morning-1 Morning-2 Afternoon Morning-1 Morning-2 Afternoon Morning-1 Morning-2 Afternoon
Baby Got Backhand Courts
1 & 2
Stephanie Lane
Courts
15 & 16
Greg Goodson
Courts
13 & 14
Mindy Yoder
Courts
11 & 12
Deb Harrison
Courts
9 & 10
Erica Gonzalez
Courts
7 & 8
Peter Popovich
Courts
5 & 6
Jenny Butler
Courts
3 & 4
Bob White
Courts
1 & 2
Stephanie Lane
TBD TBD TBD
Big Dills Courts
3 & 4
Bob White
Courts
5 & 6
Jenny Butler
Courts
7 & 8
Peter Popovich
Courts
9 & 10
Erica Gonzalez
Courts
11 & 12
Deb Harrison
Courts
13 & 14
Mindy Yoder
Courts
15 & 16
Greg Goodson
Courts
1 & 2
Stephanie Lane
Courts
3 & 4
TBD
TBD TBD TBD
Dynamic Dinkers Courts
5 & 6
Jenny Butler
Courts
7 & 8
Peter Popovich
Courts
9 & 10
Erica Gonzalez
Courts
11 & 12
Deb Harrison
Courts
13 & 14
Mindy Yoder
Courts
15 & 16
Greg Goodson
Courts
1 & 2
Stephanie Lane
Courts
3 & 4
Bob White
Courts
5 & 6
TBD
TBD TBD TBD
Hot Shots Courts
7 & 8
Peter Popovich
Courts
9 & 10
Erica Gonzalez
Courts
11 & 12
Deb Harrison
Courts
13 & 14
Mindy Yoder
Courts
15 & 16
Greg Goodson
Courts
1 & 2
Stephanie Lane
Courts
3 & 4
Bob White
Courts
5 & 6
Jenny Butler
Courts
7 & 8
Peter Popovich
TBD TBD TBD
Net Nuts Courts
9 & 10
Erica Gonzalez
Courts
11 & 12
Deb Harrison
Courts
13 & 14
Mindy Yoder
Courts
15 & 16
Greg Goodson
Courts
1 & 2
Stephanie Lane
Courts
3 & 4
Bob White
Courts
5 & 6
Jenny Butler
Courts
7 & 8
Peter Popovich
Courts
9 & 10
TBD
TBD TBD TBD
Picklicious Courts
11 & 12
Deb Harrison
Courts
13 & 14
Mindy Yoder
Courts
15 & 16
Greg Goodson
Courts
1 & 2
Stephanie Lane
Courts
3 & 4
Bob White
Courts
5 & 6
Jenny Butler
Courts
7 & 8
Peter Popovich
Courts
9 & 10
Erica Gonzalez
Courts
11 & 12
TBD
TBD TBD TBD
Simply Smashing Courts
13 & 14
Mindy Yoder
Courts
15 & 16
TBD
Courts
1 & 2
Stephanie Lane
Courts
3 & 4
Bob White
Courts
5 & 6
Jenny Butler
Courts
7 & 8
Peter Popovich
Courts
9 & 10
Erica Gonzalez
Courts
11 & 12
Deb Harrison
Courts
13 & 14
TBD
TBD TBD TBD
Supreme Court Courts
15 & 16
TBD
Courts
1 & 2
Stephanie Lane
Courts
3 & 4
Bob White
Courts
5 & 6
Jenny Butler
Courts
7 & 8
Peter Popovich
Courts
9 & 10
Erica Gonzalez
Courts
11 & 12
Deb Harrison
Courts
13 & 14
Mindy Yoder
Courts
15 & 16
TBD
TBD TBD TBD

Pro Contact Information for Private Lessons

Private lessons are a great way to enhance your learning skills.  Take advantage of this unique opportunity to get lesson from this fantastic group of Pickleball teaching professionals.

JENNY BUTLER

Lessons
Text or Call: (704) 258-4080
Rate: $60 per hour
Can be split between 1-4 players.
Best lesson format is "Three and Me"

Demo Paddles
All varieties of Paddletek paddles.


GREG GOODSON

Lessons
Text or Call: (813) 294-8422

Demo Paddles
Engage
Pursuit , Encore , Ultra Pursuit , Omega 8


DEB HARRISON

Lessons
Text: (352) 430-4446
Email: picklepongdeb@gmail.com

Items for Sale
Deb's Mantra Shirts - $25


STEPHANIE LANE

Need a little extra time on the court to tackle a problem you are having? Happy to help! Just text me @  615.573.5734 to set it up and get more details! Thank You! ~stephanie lane

Lessons
Text: (615) 573-5734
Email:

Demo Paddles
Paddletek


BOB WHITE

Lessons
Email: bobwj68@gmail.com
Phone: (419) 371-5411
Rate: $100 per hour

Demo Paddles
Engage Paddles


MINDY J YODER

Lessons
Email: mindypb0708@gmail.com
Phone: (260) 615-7982

Demo Paddles
Gearbox paddles

Items for Sale
Pickleball Rocks Apparel
Gearbox Paddles

You don't miss this opportunity to live and train with the Pros while having fun enhancing your pickleball skills.

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