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Welcome: Learn all about your new Pickleball machine!
Pickleball - Tudor Plus
Pickleball Tutor PLUS Specifications:
This is the # 1 rated Pickleball machine available. Pickleball Tutor Plus (w/options selected) is easily adjustable to shoot all the shots both new and experienced players need to practice against including:
- Dinks, Lobs, Serves, Drives, Groundstrokes
- Topspin and Backspin – A single dial controls the amount of topspin or backspin
- Delivers shots randomly across the court for hitting on the run
- Holds 110 pickleballs
- Ball Speed – Adjustable from 10 MPH to 65 MPH
- Ball Feed – From every one second (for quick-reaction volleys) to every 10 seconds
- Start-up time delay allows time to get to the other side of the net before balls begin shooting
- Automatically shoots to two preset court positions
- Ball trajectory is controlled by a simple electronic switch on the control panel rather than the manual knob control
- Weighs only 22-29 lbs. so it is easily carried, plus includes lightweight tow cart for easier transport
If you would like training on the use of the Machine, please let us know by using feedback form or emailing your COS team.
In the interim, please check out these instructions as well as the video review…
Safety First (Please Read)
- Do NOT stand or walk in front of ball ejection opening.
- Do NOT insert hands or foreign objects into the machine.
- Do NOT operate when Wet. Do NOT use if balls are wet (we would also like the machine to stay in fine working order).
- Please use Caution on speed control (It claims that its highest setting can throw at 60 - 65 miles an hour).
- If a Ball gets stuck, TURN off machine before trying to clear it. Better still, also pull plug.
- It has been highly suggested by a few of the early users that it is helpful to have a partner when operating the machine.
The machine must be scheduled using SKEDDA!
It will be the last column on the Pickleball SKEDDA grid.
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 groups.
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!
- 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.
- 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 groups, let them know so they can add you to their unique mailing list.
Click SKEDDA image below to open SKEDDA tab..
Anyone can view the SKEDDA schedule but you need prior authorization for creating reservations. This is a “1” time process. For more information, please press the “More SKEDDA” button to the right!
Learn all about SKEDDA..
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 Groups:
- Billiards
- Bocce
- Horseshoes
- Pickleball
- Platform Tennis
- Shuffleboard
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
Also to Know!
- Machine is located in Shed next to courts and may have a gray cover on it.
- When done, either remove all balls from machine, roll back to shed and please cover it (or roll back with balls carefully 🙂
- Do NOT use if imminent rain is in the forecast.
- Any issues with the machine that you cannot handle, PLEASE put machine in shed AND Notify a Pickleball COS member.
- Use only the Lime green balls in the machine and put in shed when you are done.
- SETUP: Place the machine 1 to 2 feet behind the baseline of the throwing court before adjusting your dials for types of balls desired.
Please USE CORRECT Balls!
Yellow Ball is for normal PLAY.
Lime Green to be USED in the Pickleball Machine.
Watch Video below for Operation Tips.
While watching this Video, understand that we have chosen the model with these attributes:
- We have Electric Model (No Battery)
- We have Electronic Elevation
- We have 2-line Oscillation
- We do NOT have a Remote Control
Play Video
Operating Instructions
Please follow below in the order of the buttons/Dials as shown above.
- POWER – Pushing to the “ON” position begins a start-time delay period of 10 seconds before pickleballs are thrown.
- Elevation – Push button UP or DOWN to adjust trajectory of shots. This will likely take some practice.
- OSCILLATOR – If you wish to have balls shoot directly where pointed, make sure toggle is level (off). To have balls go back and forth to two alternating spots, set toggle to 2-Line. To have machine toss balls in a sweeping motion across the court, set to Random.
- There is NO remote button.
- RESET – If the Pickleball machine shuts off while balls are still loaded in the hopper, turn the power switch OFF. Remove all balls and see if a ball is jammed in the hopper or between/under one of the throwing wheels. Remove the ball and turn power switch on.If machine does not power on, the Reset button may have tripped. In that case, turn machine off and push reset button until it locks in place. Turn the machine on again and test.==> If the machine shuts off again or does not power up, contact a Pickleball COS member and put machine in shed & Cover.
- Ignore Charge (used only in battery units)
- SPIN – Use this Dial to have balls bounce Flat or have it produce Backspin or Topspin (each up to 4 levels of difficulty)
- INTERVAL – How much time do you want in between thrown balls? Turning clockwise increases the frequency of balls thrown (approx. from 1 ball every 10 seconds to 1 ball every second). Again, you will need to experiment for what is right for you.
- SPEED – Please start at low setting and adjust. Turning clockwise increases the speed at which balls are thrown. Caution: It claims that its highest setting can throw at 60 miles an hour.
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The 2019 Lake Invitational: Men's Final
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2019: Week 18 Highlights
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Welcome: Learn a bit about Platform Tennis!
COVID-19
For the safety of all Hershey's Mill residents, we are adhering to All state, county and township COVID-19 regulations and guidelines.
Whenever there are changes in these restrictions, you will be informed via Email so please monitor your inbox on a regular basis.
Whenever there are changes in these restrictions, you will be informed via Email so please monitor your inbox on a regular basis.
Platform Tennis - Training
Platform Tennis Overview
Platform Tennis Serve Lesson - The Toss - Part 1
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There are individual Sports activities as well as a Sports Committee...
As the diagram shows, our individual Sports are run by volunteer leaders within those sports. On a daily basis, that’s actually all that’s needed as all sports are autonomous with such day to day decisions such as: setting Open play, court rules etc.
These sports communicate and coordinate overall sports issues & events with the HM Sports committee who are guided by the rules and guidelines as set down in the HM Sports by-laws. Committee members are elected to year long terms (as are all HM committees).
HM Sports Committee members aside from working with the various sports are also responsible for “care taking” of the Sports Complex and Facilities as well as organizing such events as Holiday gatherings and other Social functions.
In these cases, individual sports are solicited for planning & support.
By-Laws
For HMSC Roles, responsibilities and current assigned members, scroll down this page a bit...
If you would like to receive updates from any of the Hershey's Mill individual Sports, please read the explanation below and decide whether you wish to use the submission form!
Every resident is by default a participant in the HM Sports Activities since they can freely use the facilities whenever they desire.
Residents who would like to receive emails concerning any individual sport(s) or Hersheys Mill sports in general may fill out the form below.
To Understand:
- By design, we try very hard to limit how often we bother residents so we make sure our emails are clearly targeted to those who want that information. These email list you sign up for will not be used for solicitations of any kind not relating to HM Sports.
- There are mailing lists for each of the various sports and you can sign up for 1 or more mailing lists on the particular sport pages for which you are interested in (ie.. staying abreast of their activities, events and open times).
- The various sports are responsible for communicating to their respective participants which is the vast majority of emails that are sent (therefore only folks signed up for that sport will receive it).
- Throughout the year, there is at least a handful of emails that are sent out by the leadership team for HMSC (Communications Role of HMSC) whereby the recipients are ALL Sports activities along with anyone who has informed HMSC that they would like to receive HMSC emails.
- If you have not participated in any sports yet but would like to receive these (more global type) HMSC emails, please use the form below to let us know that.
- If you would also like hearing (receiving emails) from 1 or more sports activities, let us know which ones you are interested in.
Request email communication from Sports
This submission will be received by the Email Admin team who will add your email to the Hershey’s Mill Sport(s) requested below.
Please provide your street # and street name (along with your Name & Email address) in order to verify that you are a resident of Hershey’s Mill Community.
If you would like to be on distribution list for one or more of the sport(s), please just enter them freeform (in any order), in the last box below!
Please note: If no sport is requested, you will only receive emails that are sent by the HM sports committee, not from any particular sport.
But for instance, if you specify Tennis and Bocce, you will also receive any emails that Tennis and Bocce leadership send out. Nobody bombards your inbox – these are simply informational emails that leadership think you would be interested in.
[Billiards, Bocce, Bowling, Cycling, Horseshoes, Pickleball, Platform Tennis, Table Tennis, Tennis, Shuffleboard, etc.]
Thank you!
HM Sports - Follow via the Meeting Minutes below
Note:
- Use any column indicator to re-sort rows.
- Document name contains the actual Date Of Meeting.
- Date Column is actual date that minutes were posted to web (any difference simply means a short delay or possibly an oversight in getting it posted).
| Document Source | Meeting Purpose | Date Published | URL of Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMSC Minutes - 2022-06-20 | June 2022 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2022-07-18 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2022-07-22 | July 2022 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2022-08-22 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2022-08-22 | August 2022 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2022-10-18 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2022-09-26 | Sept 2022 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2022-10-18 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2022-10-17 | October 2022 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2022-11-22 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2022-11-15 | November 2022 - HM Sports "Open Residents" Committee Meeting | 2022-11-22 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2022-11-21 | November 2022 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2022-12-19 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2022-12-19 | December 2022 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2023-01-16 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2023-01-16 | January 2023 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2023-02-23 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2023-02-22 | February 2023 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2023-03-21 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2023-03-20 | March 2023 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2023-04-19 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2023-04-17 | April 2023 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2023-05-04 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2023-04-24 | May 2023 - HM Sports "Open Residents" Committee Meeting | 2023-06-20 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2023-05-03 | May 2023 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2023-06-20 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2023-06-19 | June 2023 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2023-07-29 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2023-07-17 | July 2023 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2023-08-25 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2023-08-21 | August 2023 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2023-09-26 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2023-09-18 | September 2023 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2023-10-19 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2023-09-26 | September 2023 - HM Sports "Open Residents" Committee Meeting | 2023-10-19 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2023-10-16 | October 2023 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2023-11-02 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2023-11-20 | November 2023 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2024-01-01 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2023-12-18 | December 2023 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2024-01-16 | Click here to open in new window |
| HMSC Minutes - 2024-01-15 | January 2024 - HM Sports Committee Meeting | 2024-03-19 | Click here to open in new window |
Looking For Your Sports Activity?
Utilize the Dropdown menu located in two places
(Top and Bottom of this and all pages of this HM Sports section)
CPR information?
CPR training, choking intervention and use of the AED are all important life-saving skills that you can easily master. Infomation about CPR can be reached with button below or found in the Dropdown list.
Hershey's Mills Scheduling System
The name of our scheduling system is SKEDDA and infomation about SKEDDA can be reached with button below or found in the Dropdown list.
The government and management of the HMSC shall be vested in the Hershey’s Mill Sports Committee Members.
The HMSC shall consist of 7 appointed Committee Members: Presiding, Secretary, Treasurer, Communications, Facilities and Sports, Technology, and Community at Large. Sports Committee Members will be appointed, in January, on an annual basis by the HMMA Board.
Current Committee consists of:
Presiding – Dave Nagurney
Secretary – Jack Hamiliton
Treasurer – Lynn Mander
Communications – Sherry Kane
Facilities and Sports – Jack Bradley
Community at Large – MaryAnn DeFalco
Technology – George Madden
HM Sports Committee Roles defined below:
Presiding Lead
Recording Secretary
Treasurer
Communications
Facilities & Sports
Technology
Community At Large
Presiding Lead
Preside over monthly committee meetings.
Formulate the monthly agenda with input from other committee members.
Work with the Ambassadors of each Village to communicate about the sports amenities with new residents.
Support other committee members as needed.
Recording Secretary
Keep notes during monthly committee meetings.
Write a monthly report of the meetings, subject to approval at the next committee meeting.
Provide minutes to committee members for action purposes asap after meetings.
Proofread articles for the Monthly Digest, assuring accuracy and appropriateness of statements, and turn in to the Guide & Digest.
Support other committee members as needed.
Treasurer
Maintain a record of income and expenses for the fiscal year.
Compile a monthly financial statement to be presented at monthly meetings, including the Bowling League account.
Prepare an annual capital expenditure and maintenance budget statement based on information provided by sports leaders. Provide annual maintenance budget to Sports Board Liaison and the HMMA Finance Committee, after review and approval by the Sports Committee.
Assist with preparing a budget for special events, such as social events, and maintain a record of income and expenses for the special event.
Communications
Prepare community wide emails that announce Sports Complex activities, special
events and minutes of monthly meetings.
Communicate between sports groups as necessary.
Prepare Sports list emails to residents who have requested to be on a general Sports
list and also to individual sports lists, as requested or prudent.
Communicate between amenities, Sports Board Liaison, Sports Groups and others as
needed.
Support other committee members as needed.
Facilities & Sports
Gather maintenance expenses from each Sports Leader for inclusion in the annual
Capital expenditure and Maintenance budget for the HMMA Finance Committee.
Bring maintenance, upgrades, and incidental expense request to the Sports Committee for approval. After approval, provide expense lists to HMSC Treasurer.
Be aware of general conditions of sports facilities. Report immediate repair needs to HM HOA Managing Agent via email.
Report upcoming repair needs to HMSC and then to Board Liaison.
Fill in temporarily, as needed, for any sports leader vacancy.
Assist, if needed, in recruiting leaders for any leadership vacancies for any sport as vacancies or resignations occur.
Support other committee members as needed.
Technology
Update HM Sports website and Sports Leader list as needed.
Post monthly minutes to website.
Assist as needed with implementation of new technology.
Support other committee members as needed.
Community At Large
Plan, support, coordinate, recruit assistance for main holiday events (Memorial Day.
July 4, Labor Day, other special events)
Recruit Sponsors for events and sports complex in general (acknowledgement on
emails for events, bulletin boards)
Provide communication/flyers to Communications to send out to the Community.
Support other committee members as needed.
See where Our Sports Complex is located in the video below:
HMSC Feedback form
If you have any questions, concerns or issues that you would like to bring to the attention of the Hersheys Mill Sports Committee, please provide as much detail as possible…
Thank you!
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Welcome to our Tennis Group
Tennis
The Courts
Memorial Day - 2023
Note: COVID-19
For the safety of all Hershey's Mill residents, we are adhering to All state, county and township COVID-19 regulations and guidelines.
Whenever there are changes in these restrictions, you will be informed via Email so please monitor your inbox on a regular basis.
At this time, “ Masks are discretionary”!
Whenever there are changes in these restrictions, you will be informed via Email so please monitor your inbox on a regular basis.
At this time, “ Masks are discretionary”!
How to Schedule Court time
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 groups.
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!
- 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.
- 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 groups, let them know so they can add you to their unique mailing list.
Click SKEDDA image below to open SKEDDA tab..
Anyone can view the SKEDDA schedule but you need prior authorization for creating reservations. This is a “1” time process. For more information, please press the “More SKEDDA” button to the right!
Learn all about SKEDDA..
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 Groups:
- Billiards
- Bocce
- Horseshoes
- Pickleball
- Platform Tennis
- Shuffleboard
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
Tennis in the Mill is expanding and we are increasing play time and court time to accommodate the increased interest in our various tennis programs. We have Four beautiful “Tiger Turf” courts. We also have access to our ball machine for practice. We have an active tennis community hungry for more players, programs and comradery.
Open Play
Open Play is when folks show up and play based on a predetermined schedule.
Currently Open Play is
We have a Round Robin - 9:30 AM Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday and Saturday and in the evening at 3:00 PM Monday thru Friday.
... Come on out and join us
In addition to the round robin tennis we have an Interclub team and a USTA team.
Click USTA Logo below for information
Senior Men’s Tennis League
The month of May brings the start of the Senior Men’s League (aka interclub tennis) season. The League consists of teams from ten clubs in Southeastern Pennsylvania and includes Aronimink, Merion, Philadelphia Cricket, and Idle Hour. The minimum age is generally 60 years old. An objective of the League is to provide competitive doubles matches for the players, typically five teams per match and nine matches per season.
- Virtually all matches are played on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
- Play is on four types of court surfaces: grass, Har-Tru, hard, and of course, our own Tiger Turf.
- The season usually ends in mid-July.
The Ball
The Racquet
The Court
TigerTurf Surface
The Ball
Modern tennis balls must conform to certain criteria for size, weight, deformation, and bounce criteria to be approved for regulation play. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) defines the official diameter as 6.54–6.86 cm (2.57–2.70 inches). Balls must have masses in the range 56.0–59.4 g (1.98–2.10 ounces).
The Racquet
The standard length for an adult tennis racquet is 27 inches, but racquets are available in lengths ranging from 26.5 to 29 inches (29 inches is the legal maximum for tournament play).
The Court
Dimensions
TigerTurf Surface
Artificial turf tennis courts play consistently with comfort and safety.
- Are softer on knees and ankles.
- Do not crack or delaminate.
- Are designed to meet the highest playing standards dictated by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
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Have a Request for the HMSC ?
Please download a HMSC Request form on the right.
Fill it out and submit it to Jack Bradley (or any other member of the HMSC).
You can download it in PDF form and simply use a pen/pencil to fill it out
Have Sport Leader sign
Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox
If you prefer and are comfortable with Microsofts Word program, download a blank form in .Docx format.
fill out on your computer replacing place-holder X’s with your text.
Have Sport Leader sign
Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox
PDF will be opened in a new Browser Window
Word Document will be found in your Browsers Download Folder
Tennis Feedback form
If you have any questions, concerns or issues that you would like to bring to the attention of the Tennis Team, please give us as much detail as possible…
If you would like to join the email distribution list, please fill in name, email and street address (used to validate HM residency).
Tennis day to day operation is run by Marie Derby & Dave Clewell. Thank you!
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Welcome to our Table Tennis Group
Table Tennis
Where We Play!
Community Center - Ardmore Room
Note: COVID-19
For the safety of all Hershey's Mill residents, we are adhering to All state, county and township COVID-19 regulations and guidelines.
Whenever there are changes in these restrictions, you will be informed via Email so please monitor your inbox on a regular basis.
At this time, “ Masks are discretionary”!
Whenever there are changes in these restrictions, you will be informed via Email so please monitor your inbox on a regular basis.
At this time, “ Masks are discretionary”!
How to Schedule Court time
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 groups.
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!
- 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.
- 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 groups, let them know so they can add you to their unique mailing list.
Click SKEDDA image below to open SKEDDA tab..
Anyone can view the SKEDDA schedule but you need prior authorization for creating reservations. This is a “1” time process. For more information, please press the “More SKEDDA” button to the right!
Learn all about SKEDDA..
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 Groups:
- Billiards
- Bocce
- Horseshoes
- Pickleball
- Platform Tennis
- Shuffleboard
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
Table tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth across a table using small paddles. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net.
- Three tables available
- Paddles and balls furnished
- All skill levels welcome
Brought to us by our own Allan Shaffer…
This just might be:
“The World’s Best Brain Sport”
Most exciting, the brain benefits you reap from playing ping pong are so pronounced that it’s recommended for people with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Let’s examine why bouncing a little white ball back and forth can have such amazing results for your cognitive ability.
Open Play
Open Play is when folks show up and play based on a predetermined schedule.
Currently Open Play is
Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays
at 2 PM
... All residents are encouraged to join the
club, paddles, balls and three tables are provided. All skill levels are welcome.
The Paddle
The Ball
The Table
History
Same as Ping Pong?
The Paddle
The average size of a paddle blade is 17 centimeters (6.7 inches) long and 15 centimeters (5.9 inches) wide.
The Ball
The international rules specify that the game is played with a sphere having a mass of 2.7 grams (0.095 oz) and a diameter of 40 millimetres (1.57 in). 
The Table
The table is 2.74 m (9.0 ft) long, 1.525 m (5.0 ft) wide, and 76 cm (2.5 ft) high with any continuous material so long as the table yields a uniform bounce of about 23 cm (9.1 in) when a standard ball is dropped onto it from a height of 30 cm (11.8 in), or about 77%.
History
The game was invented in England in the early days of the 20th century and was originally called Ping-Pong, a trade name. The name table tennis was adopted in 1921–22 when the old Ping-Pong Association formed in 1902 was revived. The original association had broken up about 1905, though apparently the game continued to be played in parts of England outside London and by the 1920s was being played in many countries. Led by representatives of Germany, Hungary, and England, the Fédération Internationale de Tennis de Table (International Table Tennis Federation) was founded in 1926, the founding members being England, Sweden, Hungary, India, Denmark, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Austria, and Wales. By the mid-1990s more than 165 national associations were members.
Same as Ping Pong?
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First Annual Table Tennis Christmas party - 2019
Have a Request for the HMSC ?
Please download a HMSC Request form on the right.
Fill it out and submit it to Jack Bradley (or any other member of the HMSC).
You can download it in PDF form and simply use a pen/pencil to fill it out
Have Sport Leader sign
Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox
If you prefer and are comfortable with Microsofts Word program, download a blank form in .Docx format.
fill out on your computer replacing place-holder X’s with your text.
Have Sport Leader sign
Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox
PDF will be opened in a new Browser Window
Word Document will be found in your Browsers Download Folder
Table Tennis Feedback form
If you have any questions, concerns or issues that you would like to bring to the attention of the Table Tennis Team, please give us as much detail as possible…
If you would like to join the email distribution list, please fill in name, email and street address (used to validate HM residency).
Table Tennis day to day operation is run by Dave Kagan & Bob Schullery. Thank you!
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Welcome to our Shuffleboard Group
Shuffleboard
Welcome to our new Courts
June - 2023
Note: COVID-19
For the safety of all Hershey's Mill residents, we are adhering to All state, county and township COVID-19 regulations and guidelines.
Whenever there are changes in these restrictions, you will be informed via Email so please monitor your inbox on a regular basis.
At this time, “ Masks are discretionary”!
Whenever there are changes in these restrictions, you will be informed via Email so please monitor your inbox on a regular basis.
At this time, “ Masks are discretionary”!
How to Schedule Court time
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 groups.
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!
- 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.
- 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 groups, let them know so they can add you to their unique mailing list.
Click SKEDDA image below to open SKEDDA tab..
Anyone can view the SKEDDA schedule but you need prior authorization for creating reservations. This is a “1” time process. For more information, please press the “More SKEDDA” button to the right!
Learn all about SKEDDA..
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 Groups:
- Billiards
- Bocce
- Horseshoes
- Pickleball
- Platform Tennis
- Shuffleboard
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
Deck Shuffleboard is fun for everyone of all ages and has been around for more than a century.
- All equipment is in the small hut on the court and game rules are listed behind the score board.
Open Play
Open Play is when folks show up and play based on a predetermined schedule.
Currently Open Play is:
Wednesday & Saturday
Currently Times are from 10 AM to approx. 11 AM!
When weather warms up, likely to move a bit earlier to 9:30 AM start.
Currently Times are from 10 AM to approx. 11 AM!
When weather warms up, likely to move a bit earlier to 9:30 AM start.
Have a Request for the HMSC ?
Please download a HMSC Request form on the right.
Fill it out and submit it to Jack Bradley (or any other member of the HMSC).
You can download it in PDF form and simply use a pen/pencil to fill it out
Have Sport Leader sign
Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox
If you prefer and are comfortable with Microsofts Word program, download a blank form in .Docx format.
fill out on your computer replacing place-holder X’s with your text.
Have Sport Leader sign
Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox
PDF will be opened in a new Browser Window
Word Document will be found in your Browsers Download Folder
Shuffleboard Feedback form
If you have any questions, concerns or issues that you would like to bring to the attention of the Shuffleboard Team, please give us as much detail as possible…
If you would like to join the email distribution list, please fill in name, email and street address (used to validate HM residency).
Shuffleboard day to day operation is run by Sandy Deckard Thank you!
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HMSG-PlatformTennis
Welcome to our Platform Tennis Group
Come Out & Play
“OKTOBERFEST”
was very successfully held on October 14th with many residents showing up for a Clinic, Play and Socializing.
A fun time was had by all. Special thanks to our instructors Don Evons & Jim McMullen.
A Huge thanks to everyone for coming out and supporting paddleball.
Photos below:
Note: COVID-19
For the safety of all Hershey's Mill residents, we are adhering to All state, county and township COVID-19 regulations and guidelines.
Whenever there are changes in these restrictions, you will be informed via Email so please monitor your inbox on a regular basis.
At this time, “ Masks are discretionary”!
Whenever there are changes in these restrictions, you will be informed via Email so please monitor your inbox on a regular basis.
At this time, “ Masks are discretionary”!
How to Schedule Court time
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 groups.
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!
- 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.
- 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 groups, let them know so they can add you to their unique mailing list.
Click SKEDDA image below to open SKEDDA tab..
Anyone can view the SKEDDA schedule but you need prior authorization for creating reservations. This is a “1” time process. For more information, please press the “More SKEDDA” button to the right!
Learn all about SKEDDA..
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 Groups:
- Billiards
- Bocce
- Horseshoes
- Pickleball
- Platform Tennis
- Shuffleboard
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
TWO PADDLE COURTS ARE BEHIND THE SWIMMING POOL – UPPER SECTION OF PARKING LOT
Many of you have discovered what a wonderful cold-weather sport Paddle is and it is a great way to spend time outside, build skills in a game that complements pickle ball and tennis plus enjoying the camaraderie of our welcoming group of members.
Delightfully, Paddle has a very rapid learning curve enjoyed by individuals of any athletic ability; beginners can play and enjoy their very first time on the court.
Remember, this a fun sport perfect for couples.
Our new LED platform lights makes night playing lots of fun! Light switch is at top of ramp to court entrance.
Warming Hut: Due to Covid-19 protocol
Occupancy is limited to 5 persons
Thank you as we all navigate through these unprecedented times.
Recommended Paddle Playing Attire: Dress in Layers. It may be 25 degrees outside, but after 10 minutes of play you will be shedding; one layer at a time. That is a promise!
Open Play
Open Play is when folks show up and play based on a predetermined schedule that typically changes based on time of year. Click to see Current time(s).
Currently Open play is
Monday Thru Friday at 2:30 PM
and Wednesday Nights at 7:00 PM
If anyone is Interested in Singles playing (using the whole court for some good exercise), please contact me -or- simply show up at the courts any Tuesday at 11 AM. It is advisable to bring your own chairs but there is one bench and one chair normally there already. Multiple chairs (in case many show up) keeps you Covid smart!
History of Platform Tennis
In the fall of 1928, Scarsdale, NY neighbors James (Jimmy) Cogswell and Fessenden (Fess) Blanchard were on a hunt for an outdoors winter racquet sport close to home. They built a small, wooden raised court and bought a set of wooden paddles and spongy balls at a local store.
When they got tired of pulling balls out of snowbanks, they put up chicken wire fencing. After some debate, the men agreed that playing the ball off the screens added dimension to the game and broadened the skill set necessary for the sport.
This led them to build a multi-purpose wooden platform on a small strip of land on Cogswell’s property for deck tennis. The size and shape of that strip of land had a significant effect on the whole future of Platform Paddle Tennis.
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The Ball
The Paddle
Court Dimensions
Origin
The Ball
Platform tennis uses a spongy ball measuring 2.5 inches (64 mm) in diameter and is heavier than a regular tennis ball.
The Paddle
Played with a paddle that is heavier than Pickleball paddle and extends 18 inches (460 mm) and which may have up to 87 holes measuring no more than 3⁄8 inch (9.5 mm) in diameter.
Court Dimensions
Origin
Platform tennis is derived from tennis, developed in 1928 at Fox Meadow Tennis Club in Scarsdale, New York by James Cogswell and Fessenden Blanchard.
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Wear clothes in layers. It may be 25 degrees, but after 10 minutes you will be shedding; one layer at a time.
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The reason points last so long is because the ball is hit soft, placed strategically. Hitting with power keeps the ball in play, since when it comes off the wires it is still in play.
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Have a Request for the HMSC ?
Please download a HMSC Request form on the right.
Fill it out and submit it to Jack Bradley (or any other member of the HMSC).
You can download it in PDF form and simply use a pen/pencil to fill it out
Have Sport Leader sign
Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox
If you prefer and are comfortable with Microsofts Word program, download a blank form in .Docx format.
fill out on your computer replacing place-holder X’s with your text.
Have Sport Leader sign
Scan and email completed form or simply drop paper copy in their mailbox
PDF will be opened in a new Browser Window
Word Document will be found in your Browsers Download Folder
Platform Tennis Feedback form
If you have any questions, concerns or issues that you would like to bring to the attention of the Platform Tennis Team, please give us as much detail as possible…
If you would like to join the email distribution list, please fill in name, email and street address (used to validate HM residency).
Platform Tennis day to day operation is run by Chris Popper Thank you!
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