Bulverde / Spring Branch Area Pickleball Club

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DUPR stands for DYNAMIC UNIVERSAL PICKLEBALL RATING

It sometimes gets labeled as the "Dreamland" Universal Pickleball Rating. That is likely because Steve Kuhn, who dreamed up Dreamland, (the Pickleball center in Dripping Springs), also dreamed up DUPR. But it is really more "Universal" than just Dreamland.

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The Bulverde Pickleball "Tribe" attended the Bulverde City Council meeting, 7/13/2021. 6 players pitched the idea of a community park Pickleball facility. The concept was well received by the council members and an enthusiastic conversation resulted from the questions asked. Even more encouraging news may be forthcoming as the result of other city business that was on the agenda for later in the meeting.

DIVISION 2, RESULTS - Pickleball Sunday Team Challenge

1 Farace, CRRC / Copper Ridge, Tom Farace Richard Farace
2 SarMer, Bulverde/Spg. Branch, Sarah Colglazier Merrily Lambrecht
3 Rusty Picklers, Bulverde/Spring Branch, Debbie Cantu Carolina Gordon
4 Special K, Bulverde/Country Place, Kirstin Rajala Karin Calhoun
5 M & M, Bulverde/Country Place, Mason Colglazier Mike Colglazier
6 L & S, Buda, Susan Sides Lisa Williams
7 K & O, Windcrest, Karen Arkison Owen Arkison
8 What Kitchen?, CRRC/Spring Branch, Phyllis Schiebel Tina Brosh
9 56 Mike, New Braunfels / Das Rec, Joe Gamez Rupert Chavez
10 Fonke Picklers, CRRC, Mary Fonke Harris Patrick Harris
11 B&N Relics, Spring Branch / Boerne, Nils Boyer Bob Stave
12 The Last D**k, Bulverde/Country Place, Jonathan Lambrecht Kailey Kelbaugh
13 Pickle Ballers, Spring Branch, Chris Cole Aaron Kuhn
14 In a Pickle, Boerne, Keith Register Ellen Register
15 Bread & Butter, Jumbo Evans, Rob Hurst Joe McNaul
16 Dill with it, CRRC, Wndie Fernandez Eddie Fernandez

DIVISION 1, RESULTS - Pickleball Sunday Team Challenge

Bulverde Pickleball Players Survey Results
Summary Report
12/31/2020
31/85 Responses, (36.4%)
(playtimescheduler.com registrations mailing list)

1. My favorite location to play is: (Please mark only one)
• 37%(11)Jumbo Evans
• 23%(7)Country Place
• 20%(6)Canyon Lake Resource and Recreation Center, (CRRC)
• 10%(3)Oak Village North
• 3%(1)Das Rec, (New Braunfels)
• 7%(2)Other #1, (please fill in the blank)
• 0%(0)Boerne City Park, (Tennis Center)

• 2. The places I play pickleball are: (OK to mark more than one)64%(18)Jumbo Evans
• 50%(14)Country Place
• 39%(11)Oak Village North
• 25%(7)Canyon Lake Resource and Recreation Center, (CRRC)
• 18%(5)Other #1, (please fill in the blank)
• 7%(2)Das Rec, (New Braunfels)
• 7%(2)Boerne City Park, (Tennis Center)
• 7%(2)Other #2, (please fill in the blank)
• 0%(0)Other #3, (please fill in the blank)
• 61Responses

3. The location that is the most convenient for me is: (Please mark only one)
• 37%(11)Jumbo Evans
• 23%(7)Country Place
• 20%(6)Canyon Lake Resource and Recreation Center, (CRRC)
• 10%(3)Oak Village North
• 3%(1)Das Rec, (New Braunfels)
• 7%(2)Other #1, (please fill in the blank)
• 0%(0)Boerne City Park, (Tennis Center)

4. How many times per week, (on average), do you play Pickleball?
Times Num. Percent
0 1 4%
1 10 36%
2 9 32%
3 4 14%
4 3 11%
7 1 4%

5. I would like to play: (more or less often)
• 54%(15)More often
• 43%(12)This is about right for me
• 0%(0)Less often
• 4%(1)Other (Please Specify)
• Comment: Wednesday & Thursday am at country place


6. What prevents you from playing more often or less often ?

Sore muscles Other responsibilities, priorities, and commitments Finding people to play at no charge. I would like to play Wednesday and Thursday am at country place.
time is a little late Organized court availability prevents me from playing more often. Work, distance
Working Physical limitations Inconsistent scheduling at Jumbo Evans
Need morning games Time Available for courts Busy schedules
Locations and times Illness Timing
My schedule Other activities Less often due to cooler temperatures
Time Time of day No one to play with!
Scheduling & Travel Time
Games not available Family activities
Nothing Available courts/games close to me when I’m not working

7. Which are the best days of the week for you to play? (OK to mark more than one)
• 17%(5)Sunday
• 33%(10)Monday
• 27%(8)Tuesday
• 27%(8)Wednesday
• 23%(7)Thursday
• 17%(5)Friday
• 37%(11)Saturday
• 0%(0)Sunday
• 53%(16)Any day is good for me
• 10%(3)Comments:
• 73Responses
Prefer to play morning/afternoon
Weekday Evenings and anytime Sunday after noon
Prefer to play am. Pm is too dark driving to and from. I also prefer to not pay to play.


8. What time of day do you prefer in warmer weather?

• 17%(5)8 AM
• 37%(11)9 AM
• 3%(1)10 AM
• 7%(2)11 AM
• 0%(0)12 Noon
• 0%(0)1 PM
• 0%(0)2 PM
• 0%(0)3 PM
• 0%(0)4 PM
• 3%(1)5 PM
• 10%(3)6 PM
• 23%(7)7 PM
• 0%(0)8 PM
• 0%(0)Earlier than any of these
• 0%(0)Later than any of these


9. What time of day do you prefer in cooler weather?
• 0% (0) 8 AM
• 17%(5)9 AM
• 21%(6)10 AM
• 3%(1)11 AM
• 10%(3)12 Noon
• 10%(3)1 PM
• 3%(1)2 PM
• 3%(1)3 PM
• 0%(0)4 PM
• 3%(1)5 PM
• 14%(4)6 PM
• 14%(4)7 PM
• 0%(0)8 PM
• 0%(0)Earlier than any of these
• 0%(0)Later than any of these

10. Are you interested in participating in free, organized drill/practice sessions?

• 78%(21)Yes
• 15%(4)No
• 7%(2)Comment:
• 8.52Standard Deviation
• 27Responses
Can never have too much practice
Possibly

11. Are you interested in "for fee" clinics and training sessions conducted by professionals?

• 65%(20)Yes
• 23%(7)No
• 13%(4)Comment:
• 31Responses
Possibly
YES, YES YEAH for possibility
If it is reasonably priced.


12. Which parts of your game are you focused on improving?

• 10%(3)Serving
• 3%(1)Returning serves
• 0%(0)Lobs
• 3%(1)D**ks
• 7%(2)Drop Shots
• 13%(4)Blocking hard drives
• 0%(0)Doubles strategy
• 0%(0)Getting comfortable at the kitchen
• 10%(3)Strategy – learning best shots to take when
• 50%(15)All of the above
• 3%(1)Other (Please Specify)
• 30Responses
Slams at kitchen



13. What types of tournaments are you interested in?

• 33%(10)I am not interested in playing in tournaments
• 60%(18)Recreational, non-sanctioned tournaments
• 13%(4)Competitive, sanctioned tournaments
• 20%(6)Fund raising tournaments
• 39Responses

14. How far would you travel to participate in a tournament?

• 29%(8)Not interested in traveling
• 4%(1)5 miles
• 4%(1)10 miles
• 29%(8)20 miles
• 29%(8)50 miles
• 4%(1)100 miles
• 4%(1)100 + miles
• 28Responses


15. Are you interested in becoming a rated player?

• 33%(10)Yes
• 27%(8)No
• 40%(12)Maybe, if I learned more about it
• 30Responses

16. What elements or characteristics of a Pickleball facility do you find attractive?

Good social group
I don't have any preferences
Good defined lines and dedicated court
Courts with permanent line markings
Exercise/social
Restroom nearby, good lights
Wind protection, proper net height, painted lines, seating
Safety, good lighting, court surface, restroom facilities
Well-kept court\access to restroom/pathway and area lights for security at night
Inside with permanent lines
Everything
Actual PB courts or indoors
Exercise
Marked courts
Exercise, fun, nice people, easy enough for my advanced age
friendly competition
Good courts condition
Lines painted on the courts or dedicated Pickleball courts
Good lighting, marked courts, organized play by skill level
Organized & Consistent
I like indoor, netting between courts for ball purposes.
Cardiac workout, friendly atmosphere
All

17. What elements or characteristics of a Pickleball facility do you find unattractive?

Unpleasant people
I have no issues with any place I have played
Temporary courts
Having to mark lines with chalk every time I play
None
Bad court
Cracked and unsafe court
Having to make lines
None
Bathroom availability
Playing on a tennis court lined for PB.
Competition
Finding more people & places to play
slippery floors
Crowds
Too far from home
DIY lines, unorganized
Unorganized, inconsistent, & treats us as second class to tennis
None
None
Poor surface, crowded court spacing

18. What would you suggest to improve the Pickleball experience and/or grow the sport in the Bulverde / Spring Branch area?

Not sure, have not played there
a place with more courts
Support more Pickleball with lined courts, tournaments, clinics and pickup games regularly.
League play
More play options
Initially, combining markings and nets on a couple of existing tennis courts.
Have available times for newbies, intermediate & advanced players.
Have enough courts to accommodate growing popularity of area pickleball
Play in places like the Country Place
More players, more consistently at Jumbo Evans
More segregation among the better and lower rated players.
I have more courts that are marked for pickle ball
More newbies? It’s pretty good experience so far!
less covid restrictions
Make sure there are lines on the courts
More opportunities for play within same levels. While it’s good to help develop new players, it would be nice to have dedicated times for playing with players of your same level.
Social media, free intro clinics
I really haven’t played there.
Website for local events..


19. Are you a member of the Bulverde Spring Branch Tennis Association?
6%(2)Yes, I am a member
52%(16)No, I am not a member
13%(4)I am considering joining
3%(1)I need more information
3%(1)Please contact me regarding membership
23%(7)My hesitation or reason for not joining is:
31Responses
Enough players to play with
Will membership help make modifications to accommodate pickleball players?
I did not know of this membership
Jumbo Evans doesn’t have a lot of players. Also i wish they would add pickleball lines to a few courts if they
did that I would join. Having to mark the courts sucks.
Don’t know anything about this association plus I don’t play tennis.
Jumbo Evans is not dedicated to pickleball
Not really a tennis player


20. Open Comments: (Please address any topics or concerns you would care to share)


Like to learn how to sign up to play at Jumbo Evans
Would like to play Monday or Tuesday morning
Please be more attentive to PB players needs
None
Would like Saturday morning play at Countryside or Oak Village North courts and leave JUMBO Evans for learning experience of new and lower rated players. Don't mix it up.
I’m blown away at friendliness of y’all, willingness to teach, patience with us newbies!
lets play
Appreciate friendly, patient instructors
I am not aware of free play in my Timberwood area, other than country place.
I think it would be fun to be in a woman’s Pickleball league.
Thanks for all that you do !