From left: PEPA Vice President Ben Avalos, PEPA President Ida Chavira, and Sun Bowl Association Executive Director Bernie Olivas. Sun Bowl Association Honors Top Pickleball Volunteers PEPA’s Ida Chavira and Dina Chen named Most Valuable Volunteers for the Nusenda Sun Bowl Pickleball Tournament Ida Chavira and Dina Chen have been named the Most Valuable Volunteers for the Nusenda Sun Bowl Pickleball Tournament! From coordinating player partnerships to managing and planning tournament...

Paddles lined up for play at Don Haskins Rec Center. Photo by Fred Hua. How do you choose the perfect paddle? Some lucky players know exactly what they like right away. However, because everyone is different, finding your perfect match takes time. Knowing the basics helps. To break it down, I reached out to PEPA member and paddle ambassador John Dodson to learn exactly what to look for. Paddle Up! By John Dodson Ready for a new paddle? If you want to upgrade that beginner version you bought...

Where to Play? Learning the Ropes of Open Play By Liz Luscombe When I first started playing pickleball, going by myself to open play at different rec centers around town felt intimidating. I worried my skill level wouldn't be welcome, or that everyone would already have a preferred partner. Two and a half years later, I am thankfully much more comfortable, even in entirely new settings. If you are new to the game, or new to El Paso, here is what helped me learn my way around. Game-Changers...