April 2023 | Page 8

By JOHN MCLAIN

CCC vision and leadership

Pickleball is already growing its membership roster through community outreach and free clinics to introduce the

MCLAIN sport to Charbonneau

Residents . Tennis is also hosting clinics for residents new to the sport , or perhaps returning to the sport after a long layoff . Total membership of the combined clubs is now over 300 , compared to only 180 tennis members a few years ago . The expected membership at the end of this year is likely to reach 400-500 members at the Sports Center , primarily residents .

The anticipated added noise of the outdoor courts was a significant issue for nearby residences , so the CCC Board decided to avoid or ameliorate the noise issue that has negatively affected other communities in Oregon as well as around the country , by constructing a new building where the two outdoor courts are today . This will significantly contain the noise indoors in a real building , not a bubble . After reading many news articles regarding controversies and court cases involving noise of outdoor sports , especially pickleball , the CCC Board decision is the best solution for Charbonneau — year-around indoor tennis and pickleball courts . This noise issue continues forward for most of the country ( see Wall Street

Journal article “ Pickleball is Pitting Neighbor Against Neighbor in Noise Conscious Communities ,” November 2022 .) The CCC Board hopes that the only neighbor versus neighbor in Charbonneau is a doubles match on the courts of the new Sports Center .

Sport Center management

RULES , RULES , RULES . The CCC Board and employee management team supporting the Sport Center will be focusing on adherence to the rules . Rules were recently updated by the two clubs ( tennis and pickleball ) and approved by management . While the rules of tennis and pickleball haven ’ t changed , the rules on using the courts and facilities MUST CHANGE due to the increased number of members . Each club member is being asked to commit to the facility ’ s new rules . Previously , a friendly word or email was the only consequence , and no one received a formal warning or other consequence , including the repeat offenders . This MUST CHANGE so that all members , especially residents , have access to court times and high-quality facilities . So , it is every member ’ s responsibility to remind other members when they observe a facilities rule being ignored . Since the facilities are owned and operated by an HOA , the members , especially resident members , have an extra incentive to hold others accountable . Consequences for repeat offenders can result in temporary , or even permanent loss of privileges . � Some rules are intended to preserve and protect facilities and equipment : Wear proper shoes ( non-marking soles ), no pounding racquet into net or curtains , proper use of ball machine .

� Other rules are intended to provide reasonable access to court reservation times : There are limits to how many times a member may play

each week ( prevents a person or group from reserving many blocks of court time ), guests must sign in and pay the small fees ( assures revenues cover operating costs ), family memberships should be restricted to immediate family ( e . g . grandparent , school age child , school age grandchildren ).

� Rules also try to balance the amount of court time available between three groups : free play by members , lessons / clinics and team competitions .

In summary , the Sports Center supports play that is fun , competitive and social , allowing improvement for all levels . The rules of the games are not changing , but adherence to the rules for using the facilities MUST CHANGE to accommodate the higher number of members and two important sports for Charbonneau residents .

Construction timeline

The tennis and pickleball clubs continue to organize and prepare for a surge in membership that is anticipated with the construction and completion of an indoor facility shared by the two clubs for year-around play . However , the city of Wilsonville is not providing a firm date for permit approvals . If the approval comes in April , then the construction can likely be finished in mid-summer . Of course , once construction starts , the courts will not be available for either tennis or pickleball , a worthwhile inconvenience since completion will accommodate play regardless of the weather conditions outdoors throughout the year .

Tennis Club News by Kathi Gray

Professional tennis continues to be popular , including the tournament in Indian Wells , California ( BNP Paribas Open ). Many of our Charbonneau club members headed down to the Palm Springs / Indian Wells area in

March to watch the tournament and , hopefully , enjoy a little winter sunshine !

Back here in Charbonneau , our club invites residents and friends to enjoy great tennis competition right here at our tennis center ( soon to be a Sports Center ). A new season of USTA matches has begun ! We have great mixed doubles , and men ’ s and women ’ s teams . We compete with teams from all over the Portland area as we move through our season . We are focused on winning our division , which then moves us into the sectional tournament that includes several neighboring states . The win then puts us in the running for a spot in the national championship tournament . It is a great honor to represent Charbonneau in these USTA matches . Our club has been sectional champion many times and competes closely for the national spot . Here is a list of our home matches if you would like to see exceptional tennis in our upstairs viewing room . The front door is unlocked during the matches , and it is free for all to enjoy !

USTA Matches :

Thursday , April 6 at 1 p . m ., Women 7.0 Friday , April 7 at 1 p . m ., Men 7.0 Sunday , April 16 at 4:30 p . m ., Mixed Doubles . 8.0

Thursday , April 20 at 12:30 p . m ., Women 7.0 Friday , April 21 at 1 p . m ., Men 7.0 Thursday , April 27 at 1 p . m ., Men 7.0 Friday , April 28 at 12:45 p . m ., Men 7.0 Thursday , May 4 at 12:30 p . m ., Women 7.0 Friday , May 5 at 12:30 p . m ., Women 7.0 Saturday , May 20 at 3 p . m ., Mixed Doubles 8.0

Sunday , May 21 at 3 p . m ., Mixed Doubles 8.0

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