NFC Pickleball

03/31/2026

Two leagues. Two champions. One incredible community. 🔥🏆

Congratulations to the Squirrel Squad for capturing the MLP @ NFC 17.5 Season 2 Championship and to Crazy Balls for winning the inaugural MLP @ NFC 15! Two hard-fought battles, two deserving champions who proved what it means to compete at the highest level.

Week in and week out, these leagues showcased some of the best pickleball in our region. The intensity, the energy, the DreamBreakers—it’s what makes NFC special. Iron sharpens iron, and because of that, our players continue to rise and find themselves on the podium wherever we go.

This is more than just competition—it’s community. Friends, rivals, teammates… all pushing each other to be better every single match.

Congrats to all teams who battled all season long. Season 3 is coming this fall… and it’s going to be even bigger. 👀🔥

03/22/2026

🚨 Struggling to get to the kitchen line? You’re not alone… and we’ve got you covered! 🚨

Join Coach Karen for a high-energy Skills & Drills session focused on mastering the transition zone — the most important (and most challenging) part of the court.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between the baseline and the kitchen, this session will help you move with confidence, make better decisions, and win more points 💪

📅 Monday, March 30th
⏰ 3:00 – 4:30 PM

🔥 What to expect:
• Fun, focused drills for all levels
• Real-game situations and coaching
• Immediate improvements you’ll feel right away

⚠️ Limited spots available — don’t wait!

📧 Reserve your spot: karenfoleypickleball@gmail.com

03/16/2026

🏓 Spring Smash Open – Serve & Padel

Great representation from Norwich Fitness Center Pickleball this weekend!

🥇 1st Place: BJ & Steph 🥈 2nd Place: Edwin & Erica

Strong competition, great matches, and two podium finishes for the NFC crew. Proud to see our players representing the club and continuing to raise the level of play wherever they compete.

👏 Congratulations to all four players!






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03/12/2026

MLP @ NFC 15 PLAYOFFS – Tonight 6:30 at

After six weeks of battles in the MLP @ NFC 15 Pickleball League, the regular season is complete. It’s been a wild season filled with ups and downs, big wins, tough losses, and heartbreaking finishes. Every team fought hard to earn their position, and now it all comes down to the playoffs tonight.

The four middle seeds will compete in the play-in round for the right to advance to the semifinals:

🥒 #3 Anna’s Bananas vs #6 Green Ball Team
🥒 #4 Crazy Balls vs #5 Rally Rebels

The winners will advance to face the top two seeds:
🔥 1 DAFO
🐸 2 Leapfrogs

Everything is on the line as these teams battle for the chance to become the inaugural champions of the MLP @ NFC 15 League.

Who will rise to the moment?
Who will take the crown? 👑🏆

Tonight… we find out.

03/11/2026

Want to enjoy pickleball even more? Improve your game with Cam Daly’s clinics! 🏓
Pickleball is always more fun when you’re playing better. Join NFC Teaching Professional Cam Daly .pickleball.squirrel as he helps you sharpen your skills, better understand the game, and build confidence on the court.

📅 Wednesdays
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📲 Sign up on TeamReach to reserve your spot!

Come learn, improve, compete, and have fun with the NFC pickleball community.

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03/04/2026

🔥 NFC 50+ PLAYER RANKINGS 🔥

Here are the current Top 5 Men and Women 50+ players at Norwich Fitness Center! These players continue to prove that great pickleball has no age limit. Their competitiveness, consistency, and passion for the game help make our community stronger every time they step on the court.

Congratulations to everyone who made the list!

📈 Big shoutout to Dean Pons Jr. for being this month’s High Climber, increasing his DUPR rating by +0.184 — the biggest jump of the month!

Keep playing. Keep competing. Keep climbing.

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03/03/2026

NFC Top 10 Active Member Rankings – March Update

These rankings represent the Top 10 active Norwich Fitness Center members based on current DUPR ratings as of March. This list reflects competitive performance, match results, and active participation within the NFC community.

Our Top 10 athletes continue to set the standard for high-level play, sportsmanship, and competitive excellence at NFC. Rankings are dynamic and will shift as players compete, improve, and log new results.

If your DUPR rating is higher than someone listed and you’re not included, it’s because you have not joined the NFC club on the DUPR app. To be eligible for these rankings and to see where you stand among your peers, make sure you join the NFC club within DUPR.

Keep playing. Keep competing. Keep climbing.

02/15/2026

What a day for the Ballers at the February Frenzy! 🏆🔥

The day kicked off with & taking 🥈 in Men’s 3.5–4.0 Doubles. Then & captured 🥇 in Mixed 4.0–4.5 — and on Victor’s birthday no less! 🎉 Followed by & earning 🥉 in Men’s 4.0–4.5.

Joel wasn’t done — he came back at night to grab 🥈 with Irene in Mixed 3.5–4.0, where & also finished 🥉!

Every event had an NFC team… and every event we podiumed. Proud of this crew! 💪🔥

02/14/2026

Happy Birthday to Coach Dave Koji! 🎉🏓

Today we celebrate a coach who has made a real difference here at NFC.

Dave, your attention to detail, your calm presence, and your ability to break the game down in a way that truly clicks for players is something special. You don’t just teach pickleball — you elevate it. You help players understand strategy, footwork, positioning, and the mental side of the game, and because of that, so many of our members have taken their play to the next level.

More importantly, you care. You invest in people. You celebrate their progress. You push them when they need it. And that kind of coaching leaves a lasting impact far beyond the court.

We are incredibly lucky to have you as part of the NFC community. Thank you for improving not just games — but confidence, friendships, and the culture of our club.

Happy Birthday, Coach Dave! 🎂👏

02/07/2026

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