In June 2024, Marblehead quietly made sports history — well, at least, according to Lisa Spinale, the Marblehead Pickleball League’s proud founder. She claims it’s the first official town pickleball league in all of Massachusetts. The idea was born in sunny Boca Raton, where Spinale plays in a spirited league within the community. Inspired by the camaraderie, competition, … [Read more...] about Town pickleball league making an impact
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Blue Steel atop standings after Week 3
After another fun-filled week with the Marblehead Pickleball League, Blue Steel leads the pack with 31.50 points after Week 3, followed by Green Fury (28.50), Purple Reign (26), and Red Hots (22). Blue Steel is captained by Scott Degrossiers and Tony Mongiello, while Purple Reign is helmed by Alice Moynihan and Tracy McClure. Anne Tassel and Jackie Polimeni lead the Red … [Read more...] about Blue Steel atop standings after Week 3
Spinale courts pickleball players
Taking the country by storm, pickleball is quickly becoming a favorite pastime for Americans, with Marblehead no exception. USA Pickleball Ambassador, Lisa Spinale, has been sharing the sport with the town of Marblehead since 2019 and recently donated more than 50 paddles for Marblehead public schools. Marblehead is currently home to 10 pickleball courts and 2 dual-lined … [Read more...] about Spinale courts pickleball players
Marblehead Co-Ed Pickleball League kicks off
The Marblehead Co-Ed Pickleball League’s inaugural season is off to a hot start, featuring six weeks, four teams, and 84 players. The league, for Marblehead residents only, completed its first week. The Red Hotshots are captained by Anne Tasell and Jackie Polimeni, while Kate Dinsmore and Lisa Spinale are captains of the Green Monstahs. Blue Steel is captained by Scott … [Read more...] about Marblehead Co-Ed Pickleball League kicks off
Marblehead Pickleball serves town’s first league
Born from “a thirst and a hunger for community-wide events,” the town's first permitted pickleball league has kicked off for the summer. Lisa Spinale of Marblehead Pickleball dreamed up the idea for a local pickleball league when she played for a league in Florida. She said she noticed a need for an official league in Marblehead and worked with the officials in Florida to … [Read more...] about Marblehead Pickleball serves town’s first league