Category: Hershey Mill Sports Group

HM MA Bylaws Rules Policies

Hershey’s Mill Homeowners Bylaws, Rules and Policies are maintained on this page (updated May 21, 2023)

 

HM HOA 2nd Restated Declaration dated January 22, 2009 (96 pages), click here.

HM Bylaws Amended March 21, 2013 (52 pages),click here.

 

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Welcome to Hershey's Mill Sports

SKEDDA Scheduling Software

SKEDDA pronounced /sked-dah/ 

is a web based software system used by Hershey’s Mill for scheduling court time. Being web based means that you can schedule future playing time from any browser on any device you have. Court time can be scheduled for the following Sports:

  • Billiards
  • Bocce
  • Horseshoes
  • Pickleball
  • Platform Tennis
  • Shuffleboard
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis

These 8 Sports (see left column) record their Open Play times and other planned events in SKEDDA for all to see. This allows you to see the remaining available time slots that you can use for your personal reservation. 

Already a SKEDDA pro, click here for SKEDDA...

Since we live in an active community, we need to have some guidelines on the utilization of reservations.  Please obey these rules out of respect for your fellow sport enthusiast.

  • If you make a reservation and decide not to use it, go back into SKEDDA and delete it ASAP so other players can use that time slot.
  • Maximum time for each reservation is set by the particular Sports leaders. Any deviation you would like must be taken up with the appropriate sport leadership.
  • Any system type issues, questions or other concerns that you have making a reservation, please bring to our attention using the form at the bottom of this page. 

Skedda Sports Courts Reservation Rules

  1. Open Play allows anyone to come to the courts to play, knowing there will be other residents there to play with.  If more than four people arrive for Open Play then players will be rotated onto the court, in a fair manner, to play on a first come first serve basis.
    • Open Play can be pre booked for the entire season.
    • Open Play must not use all courts but allow for at least two free courts for others, on the Tennis Courts, and at least one free court elsewhere for those not interested in Open Play.
    • Open Play creates a social atmosphere. It is generally a more structured time organized by the Sports leader. We want to encourage Open Play without excluding others who just want to play by themselves.
  2. Court reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance, for one day at a time.
  3. One court per day can be reserved under one name.
  4. Any allocation of time up to two hours can be reserved.
  5. A reservation can be made for any time.  There are no preset time slots.
  6. Use of the ball machines should be booked through Skedda for whatever time allocation up to two hours per day.
  7. Under the honor system, we expect players who are not going to be using their court to cancel their reservation so that others may use the court.
  8. If more than one group shows up for a court time, the Skedda reservation will be honored and those who have not booked in advance should leave.
  9. Violations by any individual will result in revoked scheduling privileges.
  10. Policies are subject to change.

It is important to realize that any resident can use any of the Sports facilities whether or not they have registered for HMSG and/or one or more Sports.

In other words, simply stopping down and using a sports facility is fine if it has not already been scheduled by anyone.

To ensure that you don’t run into conflicts, it makes sense to simply schedule the resource that you would like to utilize ahead of time.

[In such a case, the group who made the reservation would have the right to the court]

We Use SKEDDA to maintain our reservations!

  1. You do need to do a “1” time request of SKEDDA Access if you plan on using it to schedule time for one of the Sports facilities.
  2. With or Without SKEDDA access, anyone may view the schedule by clicking on the link.

If you would like to stay informed of HMSG plans and events, make sure you join HMSG if you have not already done so. You will be added to that mailing list.

Likewise, if you want to know what’s going on in particular sport, let them know so they can add you to their unique mailing list.

If you have already followed the “Request SKEDDA Access” procedure and have your Userid & Password, click on the image to the right to view and/or schedule reservations.

  • Doing so without your Userid & Password will only let you view existing reservations.

-or- Scroll thru PDF below for Skedda instructions!

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SKEDDA Registration form

Use this form to request authorization for SKEDDA access (Hershey’s Mill Residents Only)

If you recently moved to Hershey’s Mill in the past 12 months, use the “Message” box area to provide your address and month you moved into Hershey’s Mill.

 If you have any questions or concerns regarding SKEDDA, use the “Message” box to communicate with a SKEDDA Administrator.

Thank you!

Bocce league completes its 2020 season

The Bocce league completed its 2020 season with a fun and competitive 8 team playoff. The week of September 21 featured 2 semi-final matches and the championship match. Enthusiastic crowds were present for all the matches.

In the semi-finals:

Bob Bevan / George Groff def Gretchen Dellatorre / Peter Heinly — 12 – 4

Angelo / Marie DiCandilo def Joanne O’Connor / Lydia Voight — 12 – 2

 

In the finals:

Angelo / Marie DiCandilo def Bob Bevan / George Groff 12 – 2

We are hoping that next year we can return to our full bocce program — clinics, village play, hot dog nights, open play, holiday gatherings — as well as league play.  

Visit Our Sports Group pages

or Direct to  Bocce Sports Group pages

Also:  watch the Digest in early Spring for signup information.    

All Member Summer Meeting of HMSG 2020

July 8, 2020

Dear Fellow Sports Group Members,

All Member Summer Meeting of HMSG
2 PM Wednesday July 15th
Via ZOOM Meeting


NOTICE: The HMSG All Member Summer Meeting has been changed to a Zoom Meeting and moved to Wednesday, July 15th at 2:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Meeting via ZOOM will hopefully allow more participation from our members.

Zoom Instructions – How to attend via Zoom

The HMSG Summer All Member Zoom Meeting can be attended by telephone or on the Internet by signing into the HMSG Zoom Meeting, instructions below.

On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, you may start entering the HMSG All Member Zoom Meeting Room at 1:45 pm.

Telephone
To attend the HMSG Zoom Meeting by telephone you must dial the number below, then listen to the instructions and enter the codes also listed below.

Dial 1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 862 2639 8243
Password: 166816

Internet
To attend the HMSG Meeting by internet Zoom Connection click on the link below and follow the directions.  You will enter the HMSG Zoom Meeting Waiting Room.  When the meeting is ready to start the Waiting Room will open to the full meeting. Watch the screen for instructions.

Click here or copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to join the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86226398243?pwd=ME5McDArTmo2dEFrQkRVcW1KU2pRUT09

Discussion will include current and future issues that affect our association.  The Agenda is attached as well as supporting documents.  Please send me any other items that you would want included.

See you there,

John DeVol
President, HMSG

Remember to visit the HMSG web pages for updates and answers to questions:
https://hersheysmill.org/hmsg-organization/

Bocce 2020 – Welcome – from Joe Carrone

Welcome to the kickoff of this year’s bocce league which we are planning to start right after the July 4 holiday weekend. This is the first of several emails you will be receiving, 

 
80 residents (40 teams) have signed up — we will set up 5 groups of 8 teams each (you will be assigned a team number and the group you will be in) — and you will be playing 7 matches over the course of the summer. 
  • Subsequent emails will focus on reserving courts, reporting scores, rules, playoffs and upcoming special events.
  • You will have to follow the covid-related protocols that were previously sent to you (eg mask, gloves, social distancing) 
For detail information on Covid protocols, See: https://hersheysmill.org/hmsg-organization/hmsg-bocce/  
 
We will delay creating and releasing the roster for a few days, because traditionally in the past, several teams have decided at the last minute to drop out. We had to rearrange the groups and send out multiple emails, which got confusing to everybody. So — if you have changed your mind and decided not to play, please email Joe Carrone at trejoe2@gmail.com — by today or tomorrow — we would greatly appreciate it and make our volunteering job much easier.
 
On a positive note, we have modified the ends of courts by cutting out a 3 foot section of the sideboards to allow for easier access to the playing field. This will help greatly in social distancing. Our thanks to Ed McFalls who took our suggestion and made it happen. See pics below.    
 
We would also like to acknowledge all the hard work that John DeVol put in to allow the Bocce Program to return this year. 
Bocce has grown to be one of the most popular activities here in the Mill and we are excited to be part of it. Thank you John
 
Remember our rules — have fun and meet your neighbors (and follow the protocols) 
 
Joe Carrone
610-696-6196
 

Cathy Jo Johnson Web Site Notice

Please be aware that we have a new web page in the Pickleball group that may be of interest to anyone who has been locked in for months and starting to think about getting back to sport activities.
Initially we were thinking of publishing some exercises and stretches that folks may want to see but thought better of it realizing that we did not have the expertise or infrastructure to support questions and concerns you may have about them. Instead we contacted a web site owner who runs a site that does “exactly that” so we could “Borrow” a few video’s they have on “Warming-up” and “Stretching”. 
Her name is Cathy “Jo” Johnson and her site is: https://www.cjjohnsonglobal.com/  – It is about Fitness for Seniors and playing Pickleball (but fitness will help us all)
  • She wrote a short intro to Hershey Mills Community and shared a few links to her site that you may be interested in. 
This page can be reached by the menus at the top of any HM Sports Group Page -and-
also from the main pickleball page !
Hope it helps and hope to see you out there before too long!

Sports Update June6-Covid19

Hershey’s Mill Board of Directors
Saturday, June 6, 2020

Update from the Board regarding the Hershey’s Mill Sports Complex and Play:

In accordance with government guidelines, Chester County is now in the COVID-19 Yellow Phase.  Yellow Phase allows some marginal changes to sports.  In keeping with recent government changes to sports guidelines, the following changes for the Hershey’s Mill Sports Complex have been made, effective immediately. Note the guidelines that have not changed also.

Doubles (and Singles) play will now be allowed for Tennis, Pickleball and Paddleball with the following guidelines still in place:
  • All state, county and township COVID-19 regulations and guidelines are still in place.
  • All courts are open for all residents and must be reserved on ROCO. See more ROCO information below.
  • No open play time is available at this time.
  • No team or league play at this time.
  • Pizza parties and other gatherings remain on hold.
  • Social distancing is to be maintained.
  • Face masks are to be worn immediately before and after play.
  • Bring your own hand sanitizer and use it just before, during and just after play to protect each other when touching balls.  
  • Bathrooms are not available.
Reservation of Courts Online:
Please use our ROCO system to schedule time for play:    
(ROCO = Reservation Of Courts Online)Hint:
Sign up for the ROCO System a few days in advance of court reservation time so the System Administrator can register you.  This is a one time step.

1) You must be a resident of Hershey’s Mill and be on the HM email platform.
2) If you have not signed up for ROCO access, there is a form available on the Hershey’s Mill Sports Group web site’s ROCO page. (See below)
3) Please sign up for the ROCO System a few days in advance of your desired play/court registration date to allow time for the System Administrator to register you.
4) You will receive an email back that you are registered and can then log on and reserve courts.
ROCO Registration and Use Instructions:
ROCO Court Reservation:
When you are ready to schedule on ROCO, it can be reached here:

HM Sports Complex and HM Sports Group
The Sports Complex is available to all residents.
All residents are also invited to join the HM Sports Group.

Keep up to date on all your favorite HM Sports Groups by visiting the web section menu at: Click here to be taken to the HM Sports Group website pages
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
With your health and safety in mind,
Karl Grentz                                                                                 
President    

HMSG – Pickleball Preparation

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Prepare yourself for Pickleball

Let's get ready to start Moving around again!

Have you been !

While there are tons of instructions/videos for stretching and exercise on the internet, our research and subsequent conversations with Cathy Jo Johnson shows her site to be one of the best for Hershey’s Mill Pickleball players to follow. Pickleball AND Seniors – yup, that’s us !

  • If you have your own favorite site(s) and have been doing something to stay limber already, by all means, please continue. You will be happy you did!
  • If you have not yet started getting ready for some activity, we thought it most appropriate at this time to get some information to you on a way to get ready for your return to pickleball. Please see the videos below on warming up and stretching.You may also want to explore Cathy Jo’s site that contains much more that you may be interested in.
  • Be aware that if you have particular aches and pains where you would like some professional advice before playing, click for our page on Hershey’s Mill relationship with Dr. Gabe Kresge at Kinetic PT.

We hope to see you out there!

First a word from Cathy Jo to Hershey's Mill...

To Hershey's Mill Community

I’m thrilled that George asked to use my videos on your community website. Better Pickleball is dedicated to helping pickleball players over 50 live their best lives on and off the pickleball courts.

- If you’re new to pickleball, I’d recommend reviewing the playlist that contains videos designed with the beginner in mind. See button on right!

- If you’ve spent some time on the courts, you might be interested in a playlist created to help you develop the shots you need to get to the next level. See button on right!

In addition to a weekly blog and YouTube Video, I share insider tips and information within the Better Pickleball community. Just last week, we finished a 7-day pickleball focused fitness challenge. If you’d like to join us, click "Send The Tips" (on right), and as a new member of the community, I’ll send you 31 Tips To Play Better Pickleball.

I look forward to connecting with you.
Pickle On!
Cathy Jo (CJ) Johnson

Getting Ready to play Videos below!

Getting Prepared

Just looking to get better Videos below!

Develop The Shots

Optionally, Join CJ's website and receive 31 Tips To Play Better Pickleball (you will receive tips to your email address)

Send The Tips

Avoid Pickleball Injuries with Proper Warmup

Read more about Proper Warmup? Click button on Right…

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Stretch After Pickleball? Why?

Read more about Stretching after playing? Click button on Right… 

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Hershey’s Mill Sports Complex and Play

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Hershey’s Mill Board of Directors

Saturday, June 6, 2020

Update from the Board regarding the Hershey’s Mill Sports Complex and Play:
In accordance with government guidelines, Chester County is now in the COVID-19 Yellow Phase. Yellow Phase allows some marginal changes to sports. In keeping with recent government changes to sports guidelines, the following changes for the Hershey’s Mill Sports Complex have been made, effective immediately. Note the guidelines that have not changed also.

Doubles (and Singles) play will now be allowed for
Tennis, Pickleball and Paddleball
with the following guidelines still in place:

All state, county and township COVID-19 regulations and guidelines are still in place.
All courts are open for all residents and must be reserved on ROCO. See more ROCO information below.
No open play time is available at this time.
No team or league play at this time.
Pizza parties and other gatherings remain on hold.
Social distancing is to be maintained.
Face masks are to be worn immediately before and after play.
Bring your own hand sanitizer and use it just before, during and just after play to protect each other when touching balls.
Bathrooms are not available.

Reservation of Courts Online:
Please use our ROCO system to schedule time for play:
(ROCO = Reservation Of Courts Online)

Hint:
Sign up for the ROCO System a few days in advance of court reservation time so the System Administrator can register you. This is a one time step.

1) You must be a resident of Hershey’s Mill and be on the HM email platform.
2) If you have not signed up for ROCO access, there is a form available on the Hershey’s Mill Sports Group web site’s ROCO page. (See below)
3) Please sign up for the ROCO System a few days in advance of your desired play/court registration date to allow time for the System Administrator to register you.
4) You will receive an email back that you are registered and can then log on and reserve courts.

ROCO Registration and Use Instructions:
Please visit the ROCO instructions at:
Click here for ROCO Registration and Use Instructions https://hersheysmill.org/hmsg-organization/hmsg-roco/

ROCO Court Reservation
When you are ready to schedule on ROCO, it can be reached here:
Click here to be taken to ROCO Online Court Reservation
https://sites.onlinecourtreservations.com/reservations

HM Sports Complex and HM Sports Group
The Sports Complex is available to all residents.
All residents are also invited to join the HM Sports Group.
Keep up to date on all your favorite HM Sports Groups by visiting the web section menu at:
https://hersheysmill.org/hmsg-organization/

On behalf of the Board of Directors,
With your health and safety in mind,

Karl Grentz
President

Hershey’s Mill Board of Directors
Karl Grentz President
Dennis O’Leary 1st Vice President
Boyd Mackleer 2nd Vice President
Robert Bronner Treasurer
George Earle Secretary