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Announcements and Events
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The Springs Holiday Happy Hour – Sat. 12/7
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Pickleball 101 – What you need to know.
Get Ready to Volley – Pickleball 101
Reminder for registrantsSally Barnhart plans to serve a delightful Intro to Pickleball class on Saturday, June 1 starting at 9AM. Wear comfortable clothing and tennis/court shoes. Bring a paddle if you have one. If you don’t, one will be provided. Water will be provided too.
Two resources to review ahead of time:
Master the Basics : https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/master-the-basics/
Pickleball 4 All : https://www.tmpickleball.com/documents/PB4All%20Manual_Pickleball%20Play.pdfIf your plans change and you are unable to attend, contact Sally at 704-904-1339.
What will be covered:
INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL A BEGINNERS CLINIC
Session Goals
1. Learn the basic skills of pickleball
2. Understand the basic rules of pickleball
3. Learn how to keep score
4. Be able to play the gameSafety
1. Sports safety glasses are recommended.
2. Adequate warmup and cool down
3. Adequate hydration before, during and after play
4. Awareness of possible obstructions (including players and spectators)
5. Footwork (Transitioning and Drop Step)
6. Always immediately call out loudly and clearly “BALL ON COURT” if a ball comes on your court or your ball goes onto another court
7. If you get the incoming ball, do not bat it with your paddle, pick it up and toss it to a player on the court using that ball
8. If a ball comes toward you or your partner, loudly and immediately say “MINE” or “YOURS”
9. Do not throw paddles
10.Do not strike the ball hard between points. Other players may not realize of what you are doing.Equipment
1. Eye safety
2. Water bottle
3. Court Shoes
4. Paddle
5. Ball; indoor and outdoor
6. Net systemCourt
1. No Volley Zone (NVZ or kitchen)
2. Serving court areasBasic skills
1. Grip
2. Ready position
3. Footwork Transitioning and Drop Step
4. Dinking in and around the No Volley Zone (kitchen): across and diagonal
5. Midcourt to kitchen (transition shots)
6. Baseline to kitchen (transition shots)
7. Serving: underhand, no bounce, diagonal, between outside line and center line
8. Ground strokes (deep shots intended to keep opponent in the backcourt)
9. Lobbing
10.Overhead smashScoring
1. Games are typically played to 11 win by 2 (can mention other methods of scoring)
2. Only score points when serving
3. The first number called is the serving team score
4. The second number called is the receiving team score
5. The third number called is who the server is, first server or second server
6. The serving team scores a point, transitions to the second server or side out
7. How the team to start serving is determinedPlay
1. The serving and receiving teams get into their positions, in the even (right side) or odd (left side)
2. The serving team calls the score (all 3 numbers) then serves the ball diagonally to the receiving teams even side.
3. The ball must bounce before the receiving team can strike the ball.
4. When the ball is hit back by the receiving team the serving team must allow the ball to bounce before striking the ball.
5. From this point on the players can hit the ball without bouncing as long as they are not in the “kitchen”
6. Play continues until the ball bounces twice before a player is able to hit the ball or until another type of fault occurs such as the ball hitting a player or landing out of bounds.
7. If the fault occurs on the receiving team side a point is added to the serving teams score. If it occurs on the serving team side the second server then becomes the server or a side out occurs and the service goes over to the receiving team.
8. Game ends when a team reaches the designated end score. Play continues beyond the end score only if the difference between the serving and receiving teams scores are not at 2 points in a win by 2 game.
9. Remind players there was a rule change that permits a serve that strikes the net and lands in the legal receiving zone to be a valid serve.
10.Point out that, if there is an interference, such as a ball coming on the court from another court the point should be played over.
11.In or out calls are the responsibility of the team whose side the ball lands. If they have different calls then the ball is assumed “IN”, unless the opposing team saw the call. There are no do overs. The decision is always on the side where the ball lands.Team Reach
1. Downloading Team Reach will allow you to confirm the schedule of play (dates and times of play) at multiple locations
2. On your Apple or Android phone go to the app section and download the Team Reach application
3. You will need to enter your name, email address and cell phone number This is private information and no one (not even the leaders) have access to this information
4. Next, you will enter the group code for the location(s) you desire to track play Go to # 10 below to find Group Codes for our area..
5. If you click on the calendar (2nd icon from the left top) you will find the play schedule. If you click on a specific date, you will see that it allows you to determine whether there is play or not on that date. You will also see the “Yes,” “No” or “Maybe” that allows you to not only register for play, but you will also be able to look at the attendance chart to confirm who is playing and how many are signed up for that specific date and time..6. Everyone is asked to register your intention to play on Team Reach. Not only will this be helpful for you to determine whether there are sufficient players showing up to play, others will have the same benefit.
7. Cancellation of events will be posted on Team Reach
8. Clinics, tournaments and other functions will be available too
9. Team Reach allows members to post messages (please keep this limited to pickleball related discussions)
10.Other facilities in the Triad Area using Team Reach:
Davidson County Parks & Rec: NCDAVIDSON100
City of Lexington – Bingham Park: NCDAVIDSON200
City of Lexington – City Golf Course courts: NCDAVIDSON201
City of Thomasville – NCDAVIDSON300
YWCAWellness Center -301 S Main St. Winston Salem – FORSYTH100
Jerry Long YMCA – Clemmons – jerrylong
Joanie Moser Park – Winston Salem – NCFORSYTH001
High Point Pickleball Club- HP336
Hartley YMCA– High Point – NCGUILFORD100
Grubb YMCA – Archdale – NCRANDOLPH100Next Steps
1. Get needed safety equipment, a paddle and proper footwear
2. Take additional classes/clinics to focus on improving basic skills
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Accurate, Current Contact Info Needed (A Security Committee Request)
If your contact info (name, email, residential mailing address, phone, vehicle ID-license) has changed within the past six (6) months, please contact the The Springs Security Committee as soon as possible. Changes to the front gate security system require this group to have your current contact information on file at all times.
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HOA-Owned Properties For Sale
Property / Lot currently for Sale by the SHR HOA.
Direct inquiries to thespringsfinancecommittee@gmail.com
234 Sirocco Dr W listing – $ 54,900 – for more information & photos
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Gate Opener Remotes – How To Change The Batteries
Is your remote acting sluggish, taking longer to open the gate? Depending on usage, the battery lasts about 18 months, so it may be time to replace it. The best way to tell is to use a battery tester to see if it’s at least 9V. Less than that will still light up the remote’s red LED, but it may not transmit enough signal for the gate opener antenna to pick it up.
Battery replacement is simple, but pay close attention to the diagrams to ensure the polarity is correct. Equivalent batteries have different names depending on the manufacturer, but these will work, among others: A21, 21A, 21/23, A23, 23A, GP23A, V23GA, and MN21.
Fred Spin will change your battery for you for a donation of $12, made payable by check to the HOA. Place your remote and the check, along with a note containing your name, address, and cell phone number, in an envelope with your name on the outside in his mailbox at 1216 Rocky Cove. Fred will text you when he is ready to deliver your remote to you.
Security Committee: Brenda Spin
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Firebreak
January 5, 2023
The HOA keeps the land cleared on both sides of our roads. This creates a fire break to prevent flames from jumping from one side of a road to the other. It also gives the fire department room to deploy equipment and put out flames before they spread. However, there are a few sections on Rocky Cove Lane and large sections at the top of High Rock Mountain where clearing the HOA right of way is not enough to create a good firebreak. These areas can be endangered from flames on two sides, either from a fire burning up from the lake or from the back side of the mountain.
The problem is that, past the cleared HOA right of way, there are many lots covered with fuel to intensify a fire and cause it to jump the road more easily. This fuel is deadwood on the ground and pines that ignite like torches. The pictures below show two of many examples.
Deadwood
Pines
The tree canopy in our hardwood forest does not allow pines to grow beneath. However, when the forest was cleared of trees to build our roads, open areas allowed pines to take hold, which is why there are so many of them fronting lots.
We have received a grant through the North Carolina Forestry Service to address the danger of both deadwood and the pines. At no cost to the association or to owners, they will clear all deadwood and any pines thirty feet back into the lot. What they clear will be either hauled away or very finely chipped. Standing hardwood trees will not be touched. If a lot owner agrees to participate, they will reap many benefits. Their lot will be protected from fire jumping the road and protect other lots and homes. They will make it easier and less dangerous for firefighters to douse a blaze early on. The front of their lot will be more open and attractive.
This is a one-time opportunity. Below is a two-page PDF file containing a list, by lot and address, of those lots eligible on Sierra Trace Road, West Sirocco Drive, Mistral Lane, and Rocky Cove Lane. If your lot is listed, email Bruce Fleming, brucefleming2000@yahoo.com, and state “I agree to participate in firebreak clearing.” Also provide your name, lot number, street address, and a contact phone number. You will later be notified when the firebreak clearing is going to take place.
Firebreak Lot Clearing
An updated version of the above Firebreak Lot Clearing chart is in our current newsletter, November 19, 2023.Firewise: Bruce Fleming
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Activities and Volunteer Opportunities in The Springs
ACTIVITIES
Yoga:
Yoga at The Springs: Tuesday and Friday mornings at 8:30 AM, at The Springs’ clubhouse.
Contact: Kathy Sill at 336-301-6377 or ksillhrl@gmail.comYoga with Lauren Jackson: Mondays 9:00 AM, Thursdays 10:00 AM, Macedonia United Methodist Church,
Southmont, NC
Contact: Lauren Jackson at 336-239-3610Chair Yoga: Monday mornings at 9:15 AM, at Denton Library
336-859-2215Pickleball: Spring/Summer/Fall
Day and time vary weekly depending on the players’ schedules.
Contact: Sally Barnhardt sbarnhar.heelblue@gmail.comLine Dancing: Thursdays, 1:00-1:30 PM for beginners at Denton Civic Center
Contact: Ronnie Kruger at 336-859-0692Springs Book Club (coed): Monthly on 3rd Wednesday, 2:00 PM at The Springs’ clubhouse
Contact: Liz Roland at 336-859-2795Denton Book Club (coed): Monthly on 1st Thursday, 6:00 PM at Denton Library
336-859-2215High Rock Book Club (women): Monthly on 2nd Thursday, 10:00 AM at Denton Library
Contact: Kathy Sill at 336-301-6377 or ksillhrl@gmail.comCraft Classes, Crochet Groups, Movie Nights, etc.: Denton Library
Denton Library Newsletter at 336-859-2215HOA Committees: See the Committees page of our website.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE AREA
Elementary, Middle, and High School Mentoring: Communities in Schools of Lexington/Davidson County
Contact: Vera McRae at 336-242-1520 veramcrae@cisoflexdav.orgSouth Davidson Family Resource Center: 292 South Main Street, Denton
Open Mondays-Wednesdays, 8:30-12:00 noon
Contact: https://southdavidsonfrc.com/ 336-859-5399Meals on Wheels: Chris Bitterman, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Davidson County Senior Services
211 West Colonial Drive, Thomasville, NC 27360
Contact: Chris.Bitterman@DavidsonCountyNC.gov 336-474-2646
www.co.davidson.nc.us/seniorservicesDenton Library: 310 West Salisbury Street, Denton NC 27239
336-859-2215Habitat for Humanity: Lexington Area
Corporate offices: 22 East Second Street, Lexington NC 27292
Contact: https://habitatoflexingtonnc.net/ 336-300-7315This is not intended to be seen as a complete listing. We welcome information on additional ongoing activities and volunteer opportunities. Please contact the Communications Committee.
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Kinetic High-Speed Fiber-Optic Internet
Windstream is the preferred provider for internet service within our Springs community. Fiber-optic cable service (1 gig) is available with landline telephone service included.
For information, please contact Macky Tajik: (704) 724-7800 or mailto:Mahkameh.Tajik@windstream.com.
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Defibrillator In Place
The defibrillator that has been purchased for emergency use at the clubhouse is now in place. The unit is placed inside a display case mounted to the wall in the lobby outside the downstairs restrooms. The door to the lobby is unlocked each day around 8:30 AM and locked again at 5 PM. Once pool season begins, the door will remain unlocked each day until sunset. Anyone at the pool who would need to use the defibrillator to deal with a cardiac event will be able to access the lobby easily, but it would be wise for anyone playing tennis or pickleball to bring your pool access card with you to enable you to enter the gate.
Karl Svatek: HOA Board of Directors
