Here is some information the CAPA Board would like to share prior to the May Newsletter.
SAVE THE DATES
We have some exciting events coming up, and we want to make sure you don’t miss them!
Friday Night Lights at Wyndham Hills- Free events that are back by popular demand! Join the Friday night under the light's fun at Wyndham Hills. This event is hosted by Stacy Weiner and sponsored by the Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. Feel free to bring your own drinks, snacks and lawn chair and yes, your paddle too! Mark these dates on your calendar:
Friday, May 16, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., theme neon night
Friday, June 13, 6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m., theme Hawaiian night
Friday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., theme 80's night
Friday, August 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., theme favorite sports team night
Fun Prairie Pickleball Open 2025 - June 7-8, 2025. The link below will take you to the tournament registration page. We are using Pickleball Brackets this year for our registration. Registration opens Friday, April 4th, so you can't register yet but you can view some info and the events.
https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/fc80ea7a-b046-4e1d-99da-c274be307d1e
Madtown Pickleball Open - July 11-13, 2025. Wisconsin’s largest outdoor pickleball tournament with 400+ picklers. Location: Wyndham Hills Park in Sun Prairie WI. Registration Opens: April 1, 2025. *First 100 to register will receive $10 off their registration.
Event Highlights
- 4-Game Minimum Guarantee.
- Top-Tier SWAG: We’ll hook you up with the best SWAG. Play great and look great.
- Support a Cause: By signing up, you’re helping raise funds for the MASC Youth Grant, giving kids who have financial limitations the chance to play sports.
Event Schedule:
- Friday, July 11, 8 a.m. -7 p.m. mixed brackets
- Saturday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. men's brackets
- Sunday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., women's brackets
o follow us on Facebook for the latest updates or go to PickleballDen (starting April 1) for registration information.
3rd Annual Baird CAPA Cup Tournament – August 15-17, 2025
Get your paddles and partners ready for our highly anticipated 3rd Annual Baird CAPA Cup Tournament! We’re aiming to exceed last year’s impressive 247 players, and we’d love for you to be a part of it. The tournament will take place from August 15-17, 2025, at Bakken Park in Cottage Grove – stay tuned for more details!
CAPA Annual Membership Meeting - August 21, 2025. The location has not been determined. Watch your emails for more details.
Remember to mark your calendars and get ready for a season full of fun and community!
Check out the events page on the CAPA website for more upcoming tournament information.
CAPA MEMBERS PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES
Our CAPA volunteers have made an outstanding start, providing CAPA members with a wide range of event opportunities. From September 1st to March 29th in 2023/2024, CAPA members had 1,448 opportunities to participate. In 2024/2025, for the same period, that number surged to 3,014—more than doubling the opportunities, thanks to the hard work of our dedicated volunteers. And with the outdoor season still ahead, when events typically ramp up even more, we’re excited for what’s to come!
WHAT CLINICS WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE OFFERED?
The Player Development Committee is currently planning the clinics for this spring and summer and would love to hear your input! We are seeking suggestions on the skills you’d like to see covered in these clinics. If you have any ideas, please email Jim Halberg, Chairman of the Player Development Committee, with your suggestions. Your feedback is invaluable!
GET INVOLVED TODAY
As you know, CAPA is a 100% volunteer-run organization, and with the continued growth of our membership, we remain committed to promoting the sport of pickleball in the greater Dane County area. To achieve our goals and ensure the success of our programs, we are always looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers to support our mission.
It’s been a little over a year since we last sent out a volunteer request, and the board has identified seven key areas where volunteers are currently needed. Below are the categories in which you can get involved:
1. CAPA Cup Tournament
2. Organized Play
3. Assisting with Skills and Drills Events
4. Social Events – “Fun”
5. Communications
6. Support Area Representatives
7. Wherever I Am Needed
For a more detailed description of these volunteer opportunities, please visit the Members tab on the CAPA website and click on Volunteer Opportunities Descriptions.
It’s not too late to sign up for this year! Simply go to the CAPA Home Page, click on Contact Us in the upper left-hand corner, and send us an email to express your interest.
Thank you for considering how you can contribute to the growth of pickleball in our community. We appreciate your support!
WINNERS IN BADGER STATE GAMES - 2025
The annual Badger State Games were held in Wausau from January 29 to February 2, 2025, and our CAPA members (bolded names) dominated the podiums with medal winners! Our local winners included:
GOLD MEDAL WINNERS
BRACKET LEVEL NAMES
Women’s -50’s 3.5+ Cheri McIlquham/Mary Thomson
Men’s Open Age 3.5+ Robert Reagen/Sam Fung-Smith
Men’s Singles 4.0+ Blake Lewis
Women’s Open Age 4.0+ Deb Plantz/Donna Campanelli
Women’s Singles 4.5+ Toni Gardner
Men’s 50+ 4.5+ Bill Schaefer/Randy Psyk
Women’s 50+ 4.5+ Dina Weinbach/Lorie Caelwaerts
Women’s Open Age 4.5+ Karie Davenport/Angel Kubly
Women’s Open Age 4.5+ Karie Davenport/Angel Kubly
Mixed Open Age 4.5+ Stephen Beirne/Karie Davenport
Mixed 50+ 4.5+ Stephen Beirne/Karie Davenport
Mixed Open Age 5.0+ Benjamin Gonzalez/Hailey Munz
Men’s Open Age 5.0+ Benjamin Gonzalez/Michael Schnarr
Women’s Singles 5.0+ Emily Stumpf
Women’s Open Age 5.0+ Emily Stumpf/Hailey Munz
SILVER MEDAL WINNERS
Mixed Open Age 5.0+ Emily Stumpf/Chad Scott
Men’s 50+ 4.5+ Stephen Beirne/Ryan Kutz
Mixed 50+ 4.5+ Ryan Kutz/Dina Weinbach
Men’s 4.5+ Sajan Thandassery/Blake Lewis
Women’s 60+ 3.5+ Wendy Matte/Liz Schlagenhaft
Mixed Open Age 4.0+ Toni Gardner/Gabe O’Connor
Men’s Open Age 5.0+ Stephen Beirne/Ian Connors
BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS
Mixed 50+ 4.0+ Deb Plantz/Jason Benrud
Mixed 50+ 4.5+ Bill Schaefer/Lorie Caelwaerts
Men’s 4.5+ Ryan Kutz/Chad Scott
Mixed 4.5+ Ryan Kutz/Angel Kubly
Men’s Singles 4.5+ Stephen Beirne
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
VICTORY BUS TOUR
The Events Committee organized three exciting opportunities for CAPA members to enjoy an evening of pickleball, socializing, and fun. These trips took place in January, February, and March, and the feedback received was overwhelmingly positive. Members had a great time traveling by coach bus to Victory Pickleball in Loves Park, IL. The bus ride was filled with lively karaoke and games, while the Victory Pickleball facility offered food and plenty of pickleball action. Below are some photos of the March event.
PICKLEBALL IS LIFE! ENJOY IT!
