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Pictona Pickleball News - July 24

Posted on July 25, 2025

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Pictona lost a kind, gentle soul this past week. Jordan Ferrell’s death shocked our pickleball community and we collectively grieve his loss. We send our sincere sympathy to the Ferrell family.   

Please join Pictona staff and members on Friday, July 25 at 6pm in the stadium court. We will offer a few words in Jordan's honor and celebrate as he would have loved - playing pickleball together, sharing stories, and filling the court with the laughter he brought to us all.

A letter from Jerard Ferrell, Jordan's Father

pictures of Three men playing pickleball at different stroke poses on a background of sun setting with Sundown Showdown logo in forefront.

Sundown Showdown Summer Series Continues with

Mixed Doubles this Saturday Night!

Come cheer them on under the lights starting at 7 pm!!

DON"T FORGET! Men's Doubles Tournament - August 16

Registration closes on August 11th!

Sign up NOW for Men's Doubles!

 

The Pictona Jamboree is a FREE two-day event celebration for Pictona Members!

🗓️ Saturday, September 19-20, 2025

The party begins with a Friday evening buffet and is followed by the Pictona Pentathlon! The pentathlon will consist of five recreation court games (see below) aimed at providing time for members to socialize and have a blast! However, since we are all competitive...winners will be crowned!

The Jamboree continues on Saturday with a full-day Member-Only pickleball tournament to crown the Pictona champions in women and men’s doubles (no mixed or singles). There will be 5 age categories and 4 skill levels. And it’s all FREE.

Come join us at the Pictona Jamboree for FOOD, FUN, AND FRIENDS.

Sponsored by Progressive Medical Research

CLICK HERE!
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT AND TOURNAMENT!

Pictona Open Tournament Promo with a pickleball swishing across from the left of the pate over a serene beach sunset.

6th Annual Pictona Open
by Emerge Insurance Services

Are you dreaming of ❄️ cooler weather ❄️ already?

Start planning for the 🍁FALL and join us to participate in Pictona’s annual tournament!

You’ll appreciate playing in a round robin format capped with a playoff. For each bracket the round robins are played in a pod of courts, resulting in minimal wait time between games. Earn your way to the championship finals, most of which are played in the MetroHealth Stadium for a memorable experience.

 

      Register for the Pictona Open HERE!

Why are those strangers drilling holes in our buildings and around campus? 

They are installing the wiring for 12 cameras that will give you a view of all 49 courts. It’s our new court monitoring system. It will provide you with access via the internet to view what’s happening on our courts. 

Are players present? Are the courts playable? You’ll be able to call up Pictona’s Court Monitoring system on your computer or mobile device to see all the courts. We’ll also have a monitor on the wall by court 3 and on the building by the Championship Court. The screen will display 4 camera views at one time and rotate every few seconds to see the 3 screens showing all 12 courts. 

It's another amenity to make Pictona a better place.

 

Update on West Entrance Access at Pictona 2

To help reduce labor costs, we’ve installed a turnstile at the West Entrance of Pictona 2. Once the system is fully operational, the Welcome Desk in that area will no longer be staffed.

Members will enter by inputting their membership number at the turnstile and then scanning their card to record attendance.

We expect the turnstile to be fully functional within the next two weeks. Until then, access at the West Entrance will be limited to select hours—primarily in the mornings and evenings.

For the latest updates, please check the Pictona or Court Reserve app.

Note: The turnstile will always allow players to exit at any time.

Screenshot of Pictona App

Download the Pictona App!

Stay connected with everything happening at Pictona by using our dedicated Pictona App. With the app, you can register for programs and lessons, receive facility updates, and manage your membership with ease.

The Pictona App is powered by Court Reserve—the same app we originally launched. The key difference? The Pictona App is designed exclusively for Pictona members, making your experience simpler and more personalized. (If you use multiple Court Reserve facilities, you may prefer the original Court Reserve app.) Both Apps can be used at Pictona.

Download the Pictona App today and stay in the loop!

Pictona Drill to Thrill!
Server vs. Returner

Pictona has partnered with Pickleball Drills HQ, the world's most extensive collection of pickleball drills. Each issue of the Pictona News will feature a video and is available for FREE to members!

Click the image below to watch this issue's featured drill, filmed right here at Pictona!

Screen shot of a game of indoor/covered pickleball. Player 1 is bottom left ready to serve, Player 2 is on his left just outside the play line and the other players are ready to receive the serve.

 

Paddle Sale Alert! 🚨

Now’s the perfect time to upgrade your game—our paddle sale is on! Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started, swing by the Player Shop and score big on select models while supplies last.

photo of pickleball paddles on a wall with a large red SALE sign.

Stay cool and court-ready with our newest drop of men’s athletic shorts and water bottles. Light, breathable, and built for play—grab yours before they’re gone!

The Kitchen Banner Sign

July 28th - August 2nd

Philly Cheesesteak Sub-Shaved ribeye, sauteed peppers, onions and provolone cheese with a side for $12.00

-Can substitute sliced chicken for beef

August 3rd - August 9th

Black and Blue Salad-Blackened ribeye and blue cheese crumbles atop our famous Pictona Salad for $12.00

 

Intramural Logo

Intramurals (IM)

A great alternative to dealing with the paddle rack system!

Pictona organizes:

  • Flex Leagues
  • DUPR Challenges
  • Guided Singles Play
  • Ladders
  • Mixers
  • Rally Gauntlet Saturdays
  • Dink N Drink Saturdays
  • Music Mornings - T/Th
    CALENDAR HERE

 

Pictona has a very capable group of certified instructors!

Current Group Lessons:

OR - Click HERE to arrange a private lesson!

 

 

 


Pictona Community and Pickleball Experience

Senior Woman teaching BAM - Balance & Motion Exercise Class .BALANCE & MOTION
Tuesdays & Fridays
10:45 AM

Develop balance, coordination, core strength, flexibility and range of motion with this FREE class. Sessions are 45 minutes long, very gentle, and offer an upbeat, supporting environment for all fitness levels!

                See ALL of the FHCP Classes HERE!

METROHEALTH EVENTS at Pictona at Holly Hill

 

City of Holly Hill Concert Series

Friday, September 12, 6:00 - 9:00 PM!  Click HERE for FREE Tickets.
SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT at Pictona at Holly Hill, FL

Progressive Medical Research’s custom, state of the art clinical pharmacology research unit brings together an impressive blend of experience and services.

Our PMR team performs a broad spectrum of clinical trials across many therapeutic areas. Working with local hospitals and organizations, we offer customized solutions for our clients’ clinical research needs.

We are strategically located in East Central Florida and recruit patients from Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Ponce Inlet, New Smyrna Beach, Deland, Orange City, Edgewater and the Orlando Area.

MORE INFO HERE.

 

Outlast the Heat. Outplay the Competition.

IV Therapy Designed for Pickleball Athletes

At Pictona, “just one more game” turns into five. And when you’re battling the Florida heat, sweating through serves and slams, your body needs more than water to keep up.

That’s where Prime IV Hydration & Wellness comes in. Our One More Game Drip is loaded with electrolytes, amino acids, and essential vitamins to help you recover faster, reduce muscle soreness, and stay sharp — so you can get back out there without feeling wiped.

Whether you’re grinding through a tournament or just trying to beat your friends, give your body the fuel it needs to go the distance.

Visit our New Smyrna Beach or Ormond Beach locations and experience the recovery boost your game’s been missing.

Book your appointment today at primeivhydrationfl.com.

Echo - Holly Hill - Volusia CountyPictona was built through a public-private partnership with the City of Holly Hill and Martens Charities, and $2.9 million in Volusia County ECHOgrants.


 

 

 

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