1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill, FL 32117
After a great response to our first and second Challenge Court nights we are adding more courts to accommodate the number of players that want to participate. The Challenge Court series will now be held on AdventHealth Covered Courts 1 through 5 on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 9pm. Please see below for the new updates.
How does the Challenge Court work?
Pictona’s designated Winners Challenge Court will be covered court #5. Covered courts #1 through #4 will be used as Work Up Courts. The Challenge Court series will be held on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 9pm.
At 6.30pm, a blind draw using playing cards will determine starting positions on the court and in the paddle rack. All games are played to 11 win, by 2 switch ends at 6. The winners will serve first and begin on the North end. Games will have a 15-minute time limit. Those who want to enter the Challenge will use the paddle rack located at Court #5. Simply place yours and your partners paddle in the next two spaces available. When the games are complete winners, losers and those waiting to enter the Challenge will rotate in the following way.
Winners on the Winners Challenge Court (court #5) will stay
Winners on the Work Up Courts 1, 2, 3 & 4 will move up to the next court as shown on the diagram
Losers on the Winners Challenge Court (court #5) and losers on Work Up Courts 4 & 3 will move down one court as shown on the diagram
Losers on Work Up Courts 1 & 2 will exit and go back to the paddle rack located at court 5
The next 4 paddles (2 teams) waiting in the paddle rack will enter the Challenge at Work Up Court 1 (court #1)
Teams will stay with their partners while they are playing. If you lose and exit the courts, you may change partners the next time you re-enter the Challenge, feel free to switch it up if you get knocked off the challenge court!
Games will be limited to 15 minutes using the clock on the wall above court #5, starting promptly at 6.30pm. It is the responsibility of the next 4 players who will be rotating into the Challenge to call time at the 15 minute mark. Games that are tied play a sudden death point to decide the winner.
For more updates regarding the Challenge Court series please visit the Challenge Court page here.
Bocce Club is moving to Friday mornings at 9:30 am. Join Bocce Ambassador, Dave McCurdy, on Pictona's recreational courts for a fun morning of Bocce. Participation in our recreational court activities is free, and players of all skill levels are welcome.
Pictona was delighted to host Girl Scouts and their chaperones from Volusia County on Friday, June 11th for Girl Scout Fun Day! Pictona ambassadors Harold Wheeler, Dave McCurdy, and "Bandanna" Barb Croll were on hand to teach the girls Croquet, Bocce and Cornhole. The Kitchen provided lunch, and a good time was had by all. It was a great group of kids and future leaders.
Thanks to the Girl Scouts for joining us for a day of fun here at Pictona!
The Daytona Beach Area Women's Council of Realtors (WCR) hosted a fun 60 person pickleball event at Pictona for their members. Current Pictona member and current WCR President Bonnie Karet wanted to introduce Pictona and Pickleball to WCR members in the greater Daytona Beach area.
Pictona instructors conducted a 45 minute Pickleball 101 class for those who had never played before to introduce basic, strokes, strategies and scoring. Players were then able to continue playing with guided instruction from the coaches. WCR strategic partners also attended the event and enjoyed exhibiting under the shade of the SR Perrott Pavilion as they networked with other attendees.
After the pickleball play was completed participants and attendees had the opportunity to enjoy a burger off the Pictona grill and cool off with a cold beverage as they listened to great some great summer tunes.
Pictona would like to say thank you to the WCR and to those who attended for allowing us to host you for a great event!
Do you have a group that you would like to bring to Pictona for a fun and entertaining Pickleball event? Please contact our Events Manager Sarah Lockett at 386-310-7067 or email sarahl@pictona.org.
On Wednesday, Cheryl Wynn, DPT from Thomas Physical Therapy, gave a terrific presentation on Office Ergonomics to employees from the City of Holly Hill. While enjoying a combination of salad, soup and sandwiches from the Kitchen, attendees were taught the common causes of pain in the office setting, as well as proper posture and exercises one can do to help alleviate that pain.
Many thanks to Cheryl for volunteering her time to educate us and help us create a healthier workspace. Also, thank you to the City of Holly Hill employees for coming over to Pictona and for all you do to help Pictona be successful!
Challenge Court Series @ Pictona
Pictona is excited to announce Thursday nights Pickleball Challenge Court Series!
What is a Challenge Court?
A Challenge Court is a chance for you and your partner to compete and stay on the Challenge Court for as many games as possible.
Who can participate?
All members and non-members are invited to play on the Challenge Court. Non-members will need to pay the daily play pass rate.
How does the Challenge Court work?
Pictona’s designated Challenge Court will be covered court #6 on Thursday’s from 5pm to 7pm. Two teams will start play, the winning team will remain on the court until they are beaten. All games are played to 11 win, by 2 switch ends at 6. The winners will serve first and begin on the North end.
Those who want to challenge the winners on the court will use the paddle rack located at Court #6. Simply place your and your partners paddle in the next two spaces available.
To begin the challenge, we will allow 4 teams to sign up at the Welcome Desk beginning at 4.30pm on Thursdays beginning June 17th. If signing up to be part of the first round you must sign up with a partner. At 4.55pm the 4 teams will meet the Manager on Duty at Court 6. There will be a blind drawing to determine the first two teams to start on the Challenge Court. The other teams and anyone else who wants to play on the Challenge Court are then invited to use the paddle rack located at Court 6.
The Challenge Court competition will end at 7pm and the court will be placed back into Open Play for all members to use.
When will the Challenge Court Series be held?
The Challenge Court Series will occur from 5pm to 7pm on the following Thursday night dates:
June 17th
June 24th
July 1st
Join AdventHealth's Dustin Adams, a certified personal trainer, on Thursday, June 10th at 11:15 am for this FREE fitness workshop. Enjoy your morning pickleball and then stroll on over to the S.R. Perrot Pavilion, where Dustin will teach proper stretching exercises to employ before and after your pickleball workout. Elevate your game by protecting your body from injury with the techniques you learn from this active fitness workshop.
Registration is not required - just meet us in the Pavilion on Thursday at 11:15 am!
