LPC Mission StatementThe Loveland Pickleball Club (LPC) continues to develop and grow the sport of Pickleball in Loveland, Colorado and the surrounding area by:
Our HistoryThe Loveland Pickleball Club, LLC was founded in June of 2012 to promote the growth of pickleball in the greater Loveland community and to provide playing and training opportunities for all members. The LPC started with a core of less than 20 players sharing two pickleball courts with dual striping over one tennis court. In its first year, the Loveland Pickleball Club, LLC grew to 55 members due to the game’s popularity. As of 2023, LPC membership stands at 750+ active members with skill levels up to 4.5. The membership growth is a direct result of the LPC's focus on the playing opportunities, skill development, and training opportunities. This focus has fostered growth from Loveland and surrounding communities. 2024 Board of directors |
President, Bob Monroe Bob began playing pickleball in 2013. He became the USA Pickleball Ambassador for Loveland in 2015 and served on the LPC Board from 2016 - 2021, including President from 2017 - 2021. Bob has been a pickleball instructor for the Parks Department since 2018. Bob is excited to be back on the Board for another term! Presides over all LPC meetings and is accountable for the administration of all LPC business. Shall carry out the direction and policies established by the Board. Has the responsibility for managing community outreach and is the principal liaison with the Parks and Recreation Department.
Treasurer, Patty Lowe Patty came to pickleball out of curiosity and the desire to get into an active game. She had a friend she would see almost every Sunday who talked about how much fun pickleball was, how easy it was to learn and she got more and more interested. Her husband found a listing for a pickleball expo in the Chilson catalog the first spring they lived in Loveland & she was hooked from the first contact with the ball. "I feel like a kid playing on the playground again because of all the laughs we have and people we meet." I am thrilled to be re-elected to the board for 2024!
Handles all LPC financial receipts and payments. The primary signatory on the LPC debit card. Responsible for filing all required statements at the end of each year. |
Vice President, George Richards George began playing pickleball in the spring of 2018. He wandered by the Mehaffey courts and saw Don Nelson practicing drop shots. Don had an extra paddle and after they hit balls for 15 minutes, George was hooked. He bought a paddle from Amazon that night! George previously served on the LPC Board as Court Operations in 2020 and as Vice President in 2021. George began working with the city of Loveland in 2021 as a pickleball instructor. George's passion is teaching and training and helping Club members improve their game! Performs all duties of the President in the event of the President's absence or inability to perform. Responsible for the communications channels of the LPC
Court Operations Director, Mark Williams Mark began playing pickleball in the fall of 2019 after taking a class through the Parks Department. Mark served on the LPC board in 2023 as Court Operations Director and will continue that role in 2024. Responsible for all court reservations. Responsible for maintaining LPC-owned equipment. Responsible for coordinating league play, ladder play and LPC tournaments. Responsible for LPC play and special events for all skill levels. |
Secretary, Diane Dynes Diane began playing pickleball about four years ago after her sister kept after her to give it a try. She took lessons at Chilson from Bob, started playing regularly and was hooked! The last few years, she has organized play for a couple recreational groups during the season as well as participating in Club events. She is looking forward to working on the Board and to continue promoting the many benefits of playing pickleball. Responsible for issuing notices of all meetings of the Board and General Membership meetings. Keeps the minutes thereof, conducts all correspondence relating to LPC business. And is responsible for maintaining a roster of current members. |
