Northeast Washington Pickleball Association
Welcome to NEWPA! We're a friendly group of pickleball enthusiasts who love to play, compete, and have fun together. Come join us for a game!
Welcome to NEWPA! We're a friendly group of pickleball enthusiasts who love to play, compete, and have fun together. Come join us for a game!
NEWPA is a non-profit (501(c)(3)) organization dedicated to promoting pickleball in Northeast Washington. We advocate for pickleball as a means to enhance personal wellbeing and strengthen communities throughout Stevens County. We offer regular play sessions, clinics, tournaments, and social events for players of all skill levels.
Our Mission
To support the growth of pickleball in Northeast Washington by:
Official Club Sponsor
Selkirk SportBuy our merchandise to support the club
NEWPA Merchandise
August 21, 2025
Dear Club members,
The NEWPA annual meeting is required by our by-laws for the purpose of conducting club business, receiving reports, and election of officers. This year we will receive reports from each officer, propose goals for the next year, and elect a new vice-president, secretary, and Chewlah Member-at-large.
The meeting is going to be held on September 6, 2025 at the Yep Kanum Park in Colville at 9am.
Voting can be done in person or by filling out the proxy form and delivering it to a board member before voting begins.
It is important for you to participate in this meeting. Your votes will decide who will represent you on the Board of Directors and direction of NEWPA over the coming years.
Lee Dunbar
President.
Agenda
Opening Forum
9:00 – 9:02 - Welcome – History of club, formation with chapters, community, vision for future
9:02 – 9:03 - Attendance and collection of proxy votes
9:03 – 9:05 - Motion to Adoption the agenda
9:05 – 9:10 - Reading of prior meeting minutes and motion to approve – Jim
Reports of Officers
9:10 – 9:15 - President - Lee
· 2025 goals and results
· Club chapters
9:15 – 9:20 - Vice President – Jeff
· Program review – open play, clinics, tournaments
· Next year’s program plans
9:20 – 9:25 - Secretary Report - Jim
· Membership breakdown
· Projected numbers for 2026
9:25– 9:30 - Treasurer Report - Jim
· Last year revenue and spending
· Proposed budget for 2026
9:30 – 9:35 - Member at Large – Kathy
· Community involvement projects
· Outreach programs for 2025
9:35 – 9:40 - Member at Large – Dave J.
· Community involvement projects
· Outreach programs for 2025
New Business
9:40 – 9:45 - Fee change motion, second, discussion, approve by 2/3 of attendees
9:45 – 9:50 - Election of Vice President, nominees, vote, results by
9:50 – 9:55 - Election of Treasurer, nominees, vote, results
9:55 – 10:00 - Election of Chewelah Member-at-large, nominees, vote, results
10:00 – 10:15 - Motions from Floor
Close Business
10:15 - Agree to date of next board meeting, September 24, at 11:30am at Rusty Putter, Chewelah
10:20 - Agree to adjourn
August 6, 2025
Let’s get together and talk Pickleball Paddles and try out the Selkrik product line. Learn how USAP tests paddles and how to evaluate one to fit your needs. Participates can enter in a free drawing to win a new Selkirk paddle.
See the attachment below for details
August 6, 2025
Let’s get together and assess (or re-assess) our skills so we know what to focus on in open play, drills, and clinics. A serve clinic will follow (if there is time) as that is how all games start. Participants who complete the Selkirk Clinic survey are automatically entered in a drawing to win a new paddle.
Please see the attachment below for details.
August 1, 2025
Greetings again fellow pickleball peeps! Jeff Tetrick here with the latest and greatest from the land of your local pickleball organization.
It's Summer! A great time to be outside enjoying pickleball with friends and family!
It was a great time at the Yep Kanum Days in Colville. Lots of enthusiastic players having fun and playing for a good cause, the Jeff Weeman Foundation. Thank You Kathy Ballew and Barb Weeman for all of your hard work putting the tournament together!
Speaking of tournaments, the annual Holliday Tournament is coming up on Sunday, August 24 in Colville. Valley Warriors Against Cancer will be there, and proceeds will go to them. There will be two round robin divisions: Crimson (intermediate) at 1:00, and Grey (advanced) at 3:00. Stay tuned and look for announcements from Kathy Ballew for sign ups and information.
Our intrepid leader Lee Dunbar has been busy offering clinics to help us get better. His next one is on August 2 in Chewelah. A Mastering Patterns in pickleball clinic from 9-11 a.m. and also a Beginners clinic starting at 11 a.m. A Selkirk Paddle Day is planned for August 15 at 11 a.m. in Chewelah. Then, on August 17, he has two Skills and Serve Clinics in Springdale, one starting at 8:30 a.m. and the other at 10:30 a.m. More information can be found on Heja. Thanks, Lee, for educating us!
August 8 is National Pickleball Day! Woohoo! This is getting serious…we now even have our own day! Make an effort to get out and enjoy some play on that day.
As I mentioned last month, our club is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization, which means your donations are tax deductible. Think about helping us grow the sport in our region with a donation!
If your membership dues have lapsed, please get your payment in so you can continue to get the benefits of being a member. The cost has been reduced to only $40, so sign back up today! It’s easy to do on https://newpa.club . Also, you can make donations there as well.
Our annual meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 6 at Yep Kanum Park in Colville at 9:00 a.m.. Plan on attending to elect new officers and have your voice heard. Positions that are up for election are: Vice President, Chewelah at large, and Secretary.
Pickleball tip of the month: To Poach or not to Poach.
Poaching is the practice of moving on to your doubles partners half of the court to make the shot. If you are mobile enough, it can be a winning strategy to help your partner. We have certainly seen this in professional play, especially mixed doubles.
First thing, make sure your partner is okay if you Poach. I have had players step in front of me, and have not been happy, so communicate with your partner.
Next, you leave a big hole behind you when you move into the other half of the court, so make sure you can get back to cover, or have your partner cover.
I always think if I’m going to Poach, I better hit a winner, and that puts extra pressure on me. I’m not a very good poacher.
Bottom line…if it works for your partner and you then it can be a winning strategy. Communication is key.
Thanks for tuning in, and have a great rest of your Summer!
Jeff Tetrick
$40 per year
985 S Elm St, Colville, WA
Indoor play program: "https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/colville-gym-access--2025
Heja Team Code: WS-888514
500 N 4th Street, Springdale, WA
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4001 Maple Street, Loon Lake, WA
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243 Par Place, Chewelah, WA 99109
Chewelah play schedule has changed. Check out their Heja team for details. Now includes open, competitive and soft time plays.
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425 E 3rd Ave, Kettle Falls, WA
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436 S Union Ave, Newport, WA. 99156
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160 SW Railroad Ave, Wilbur WA 99185
Contact: Tate.Merlina@gmail.com
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107 S 1st Ave Cusick, WA 99119
Contact: maria@pocld.org
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308 Leigh Ave, Metaline Falls, WA 99153
Heja Team Code: Team Reach App: Metaline Pickleball
Many of our local player communities use the free Heja phone app to chat with one another and view court schedules. To participate, download Heja and join in.
Questions? Want to join? We'd love to hear from you!
NEWPA - c/o Chewelah Pickleball Club
PO Box 407
Chewelah, WA 99109-0407
USA
About Zeffy
NEWPA uses Zeffy to handle credit card transactions.
Zeffy is a not for profit organization that pays the processing fees credit card companies deduct from your on-line donations. This means the Northeast Washington Pickleball Association (NEWPA) receives the full dollar value of your donation. To do this Zeffy asks for a voluntary "tip" that Zeffy uses to pay processing fees for thousands of not for profit organizations. Think of your Zeffy "tip" as a way of paying it forward to benefit the NEWPA and other charitable and not for profit organizations.
