Club Goals
- Foster a sense of community and collaboration among members by organizing recreational, competitive, and social events, ensuring opportunities for players of all skill levels to enjoy pickleball within the Central Illinois area.
- Act as a coordinating body for community pickleball activities, including classes, clinics, and tournaments, within the greater Peoria area.
- Serve as a unified voice for the pickleball community by collaborating with club members, the various Parks and Recreation departments, local businesses, and community leaders to promote the growth of pickleball and influence decisions regarding facilities and play.
- Attend to member feedback and concerns through open forums to consistently improve the pickleball experience throughout Central Illinois.
- Lead funding initiatives to support the ongoing maintenance and expansion of community pickleball courts in our area.
- Advocate for fair play by ensuring the consistent interpretation and application of the Official Rules of Pickleball as outlined in the USA Pickleball Rulebook.
Board Members
President
Johnny Nguyen
VP of Operations
Chase Patton
VP of Community Relations
Erin L'hommedieu Neavor
Treasurer
Jim Beuster
Secretary
Skyler Stewart
Director of Strategic Growth
Brett Thompson
Director of Marketing & Communications
Kelly Eckert
Director of Membership
Kelly Eckert
Director of Events
Gary Weiss
At Large Member
Joyce Harant
At Large Member
Ken Davies
At Large Member
Chris Kawakita
At Large Member
Diane Lam
At Large Member
Ashley Lane
