DEMO PADDLES! There are demo paddles are on the board in the hut and the order form/price is in the slots next to the paddles. Please not that Field Club members get a 20% discount off of the MSRPs and that completed forms should be dropped in the kitchen drawer opposite the sink. Lave them in the box where you leave your receipts for paddle ball purchases. Please clearly PRINT your first and last name and contact information.
Please remember to return the demo paddles to their proper place on the board after trying them out. They are not to be taken from the paddle courts.
2025-2026 Paddle Events
5th Annual Galentine’s Day Paddle Morning Mixer – Hosted by the Plaut Ladies. Sign up for an all-levels women’s mixer on February 7th to celebrate Galentine’s Day! Play will go from 10am to 12pm with free play after, and we will provide brunch nibbles. A sign-up sheet is available in the Paddle Hut. Send any questions to Emma (emma.plaut@gmail.com) or Carol (ckplaut@gmail.com)
Join us for Paddle 101 at the Field Club, Sunday, October 19, from 1:00 ’till 3:00 pm. (Rain date – Oct 26).
Open to all adult Field Club members. If you’ve never played before or if you’re looking to brush up on your technique, come join the fun. We have plenty of new demo paddles for you to experiment with. There is no charge, just put on some old sneakers and come on down.
Any questions, please contact Carol or Rick Plaut or send a message through the FC Facebook page.
Previous Paddle Events:
All players are welcome, although please note that if a player participates in the Men’s B Championship they are ineligible for the Club Championship. Please register with a partner on the signup sheet in the Paddle Hut. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. This is a BYOB event.
Wanna B’s – This event is designed for up-and-coming players to play with and against more experienced players in a non-competitive environment. Hosted by Brendan Burke and Nate Duval.
Calling all Barbies and Kens!
Kicked off the paddle season on Friday, October 13. PINK everywhere! Thank you to Jen Skelley Duval, Katie Wartman, and Cameron Burke for hosting.
APTA paddle tournament – Called the “Pioneer Valley Men’s 95+”, was hosted by the Field Club on Saturday, November 18th. Gary Weiner & Tom Kietzman were Tournament Organizers.
THROWBACK APRÈS SKI MIXER held on January 27th at 7:00. Everyone hopped into their hot tub time machine and reveled in the post-slope scene. Neon and weird turquoise-heavy patterns. All levels welcomed to this mixed-doubles event! Inside Joke Brewing Collective added to the vibes. Hosted by Katie Allen, Josh Levine, and Meghan and Zach Schepart.
3rd Annual Galentine’s Day Paddle Morning Mixer
— Hosted by the Plaut Ladies
Super Bowl Party
The event consisted of foods from New Orleans, Shrimp, Sausage and Chicken Gumbos, Chicken etouffee, Jambalaya and Creole chicken thighs and pulled pork, rice and corned bread. The paddle started at 9 and food served at 12:30. As has happened in the past after the formal matches are concluded everyone hung around for pick up games.
Field Club OSCARS! Sunday, March 10th. 4:30 – 6:30pm. CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN! See you next year! Thank you to our Melissa Schettler & Cheryl Thibodeau.
Any and all B level players welcome. Hosted by Andrew Anderlonis, Josh Levine, and Dan Bishop.
Please reach out to Jen or Nick with any questions:
Jen Duval: jenskelly@gmail.com
Nick Bucci: nickbucci9@gmail.com
EZ Facility can be accessed at fclongmeadow.ezfacility.com Or use the MemberME app. If you need help with your username or password. Please contact fieldclub411@gmail.com.


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