Pickleball @Burnsed " Corona Virus "

[600th Photo Sq]

It has been reported by the Villages Pickleball Club that an individual ( Male ) who played at Burnsed last Mon/Tues 03/16/17, has been tested positive for Corona Virus.

Also they claim he wore gloves.

[roob1]

Please show a link to the source, to provide evidence this is not hearsay.



It has been reported by the Villages Pickleball Club that an individual ( Male ) who played at Burnsed last Mon/Tues 03/16/17, has been tested positive for Corona Virus.

Also they claim he wore gloves.

[champion6]

I'm not surprised.

There is a thread on TOTV titled, "Spring breakers got it !!!!" I think this thread ought to be titled, "Pickleballers got it."

To me, the gloves were meaningless. He was expelling the virus from his mouth via his saliva as he exerted himslef while playing the game.

God help his fellow players and friends.

[600th Photo Sq]

Please show a link to the source, to provide evidence this is not hearsay.

I suggest you contact the Villages Pickleball Club direct. They sent out an Email to all of it's members.

[CFrance]

I suggest you contact the Villages Pickleball Club direct. They sent out an Email to all of it's members.
They have a web site, but it's very minimal. They don't give a phone number, and their "contact" link doesn't work.


If you still have the email, it would be helpful if you could copy and post the pertinent part. Or supply a phone number or email address.

[npwalters]

It has been reported by the Villages Pickleball Club that an individual ( Male ) who played at Burnsed last Mon/Tues 03/16/17, has been tested positive for Corona Virus.

Also they claim he wore gloves.

I receive Email from that club and check the Facebook page and web site regularly. I have seen so such Email. Perhaps I just missed it but my guess is this is just a rumor.

[roob1]

Maybe you can copy/paste the email you received?

I suggest you contact the Villages Pickleball Club direct. They sent out an Email to all of it's members.

[Topspinmo]

So when you go to store or gas station how many do you think are infected and needing supplies? Nobody can last 14 days in their house that’s been exposed. The problem anywhere down around 466A overcrowded.

[Marathon Man]

I received no email stating this.

[600th Photo Sq]

Look I posted my comments as FYI nothing more. I received an email from the President of the Pickleball Club to " All Current Members " all I am is just trying to be helpful .

You want to believe it or not … up to you however this is not a rumor. As you will find out.

It was a couple who returned from a cruise .

And please forget the eventual to me " I'm Sorry " . I didn't realize etc. For those who got up in this I feel really bad for you.

For the person who played ? Totally Irresponsible. The person in question is a rated 4.5 player .

I have said enough. I posted this as a FYI, honestly I'm not surprised at the reactions.

PS: I do not and have never played @ Burnsed.

Talk to the Pickleball President, and again forget the apologizes when he confirms what I said. !!

[cbv0211]

It's not a rumor. Pickleball players who came in contact with the individual at Burnsed have been notified. The date of the email from The Pickleball Club is March 23.

[kenpoboy]

It’s not cancer......how many people do you know that had it and died? We can’t all stay in our houses. Paranoia leads to panic which leads to greater issues than the flu. Please.....just stop the insanity!

[msilagy]

Learn how to cut and past - then you can prove your source - however I am not doubting it!

[George Page]

It’s not cancer......how many people do you know that had it and died? We can’t all stay in our houses. Paranoia leads to panic which leads to greater issues than the flu. Please.....just stop the insanity!

There is no excuse for socially irresponsible behavior.

[justjim]

It’s not cancer......how many people do you know that had it and died? We can’t all stay in our houses. Paranoia leads to panic which leads to greater issues than the flu. Please.....just stop the insanity!

OP, just reported what he knew. Better we know than we hide our heads in the sand. Why kill the messenger? :boxing2: Prayers for any person that contracts this virus.

[Singerlady]

It’s not cancer......how many people do you know that had it and died? We can’t all stay in our houses. Paranoia leads to panic which leads to greater issues than the flu. Please.....just stop the insanity!


Unfortunately, it’s just a matter of time until we know someone....with the way people are ignoring this virus. Stay home! It’s difficult. The sooner we heed the expert warnings, and we’re not experts, the sooner we can resume our lives.

[gregcharlesnelson@gmail]

Time to pull the nets..I do play

[DecaturFargo]

Of course you can stay in your house. What on earth iscwrong with you. Are you a child?

[Ipecoraro]

Why did they close dog parks and leave open pickleball courts. Doesn’t make any sense to me

[kenoc7]

Please show a link to the source, to provide evidence this is not hearsay.


From the President of The Villages Pickleball Ball, March 23rd

"About a dozen members rightly have asked what rec center was the player on who came down with the Coronavirus, since they might have played on those courts later in the day. They wondered if they might have touched a ball he played with. While I have no idea how long a virus survives on plastic, it seemed wise to send out what is known. The rec center was Burnsed and he played Monday and Tuesday of this past week. He wore gloves on both days and did not touch the gate handle on either day both entering and leaving."

[parchiba49]

Not doubting as anything is possible, perhaps probable, but people ask for links or sources all the time due the misinformation out there on all topics. Okay, so we now hear the email is dated March 23rd. What is the President's name who sent it, to be contacted? Or the email address it came from? Or as was suggested, just cut and paste the content. OP could have simply come back with more information instead of responding so defensively. It was not an unreasonable request.

[Tennisbum]

Did he also hold his breath the entire time, did not sweat, stay 6 feet from other players...….hmmmmm

[MoNonnon]

Are you serious? Do you even play pickle ball? You’ve been warned by a concerned person with enough evidence and backup. Quit the bantering! Geezzzz

[arbajeda]

In the words of Col. Sherman Potter: "Horse hockey!" If any pickleballer had tested positive TV would have shut down ALL sports courts. And that news would have been officially published somewhere, like the villagenews.com or elsewhere. Passive voice intros like "It has been reported..." supposedly absolve the OP from providing a reference. Notice not one person who agreed with the OP could/would provide copy from this alleged email.

Here's a reference from the pickleball web site:

Announcements - Play Pickleball-B Forever Young (https://pickleballcommunity.com/announcements.html)

Notice no mention of infection. Also, in the Rec News section of today's Daily Sun, there is an article about how the pickleball courts are one of the few rec options still open to us, although they officially are discouraging play.

Until someone posts something external to opinion, including email headers if they are used, this is just the spreading of another unsubstantiated rumor.

[LadyPenO]

Please show a link to the source, to provide evidence this is not hearsay.

Where is there a pickleball court on Burnsed?

[rbrooks817]

Unfortunately, it’s just a matter of time until we know someone....with the way people are ignoring this virus. Stay home! It’s difficult. The sooner we heed the expert warnings, and we’re not experts, the sooner we can resume our lives.

Thank you for speaking the truth, too many people in this area are still not taking this seriously. It's a small thing to stay home for a couple weeks. It may save your life or someone else's.

[ItsALLaboutTheLOVE]

I'm not sure what the point of your post is? You are mysteriously talking about somebody that you supposedly know specifically but will not name? Why? This is not a time for secrets. Who are you protecting?

I personally know a 4.5 player who wears gloves and plays at Burnsed all the time. I have emailed him directly to ask if he has heard anything about this. Whatever information he gives me I will post here.

PLEASE remember, we are all in this boat together. Anybody that has actual information, should share every detail of it. It could save somebody's life, scratch that, several lives. If however you are just trying to pass on unverified rumors and or scare people, why would you do that? That's very cruel. I hope in the future people will at least go on the internet and try to verify the information with several different sources, before they post it.

That's my two cents, it's worth what you paid for it.

Good luck to us all...

[theruizs]

It’s not cancer......how many people do you know that had it and died? We can’t all stay in our houses. Paranoia leads to panic which leads to greater issues than the flu. Please.....just stop the insanity!

My wife and I and all of our friends are doing it. It’s not that you “can’t” stay in the house, it’s that you don’t want to. If everyone had taken these restrictions seriously to begin with the virus would not have spread even as far as it has. I don’t personally know any of the deceased, and I want to keep it that way. At the very least, I don’t want to wonder later if my actions led to someone else’s death. But of course, you and others of like mind know better than the CDC, WHO, and local health professionals.

[roob1]

I don't think the site you state below is the Pickleball Club that the OP indicated. The Pickleball Club site is: TVPB Club – We dink and dink and dink and dink (http://www.TVPBClub.com).


In the words of Col. Sherman Potter: "Horse hockey!" If any pickleballer had tested positive TV would have shut down ALL sports courts. And that news would have been officially published somewhere, like the villagenews.com or elsewhere. Passive voice intros like "It has been reported..." supposedly absolve the OP from providing a reference. Notice not one person who agreed with the OP could/would provide copy from this alleged email.

Here's a reference from the pickleball web site:

Announcements - Play Pickleball-B Forever Young (https://pickleballcommunity.com/announcements.html)

Notice no mention of infection. Also, in the Rec News section of today's Daily Sun, there is an article about how the pickleball courts are one of the few rec options still open to us, although they officially are discouraging play.

Until someone posts something external to opinion, including email headers if they are used, this is just the spreading of another unsubstantiated rumor.

[Lindsyburnsy]

It’s not cancer......how many people do you know that had it and died? We can’t all stay in our houses. Paranoia leads to panic which leads to greater issues than the flu. Please.....just stop the insanity!

How are the refugees in cages coping with staying in? I think we can handle this. We do not want to be like Italy or Spain. Sick people are laying on the hospital floors because there are no beds.

[Chatbrat]

A Village of Marsh Bend resident has been named as person with the virus, just wondering if the person from Marsh Bend is the same person who is the pickle ball player--His wife is a health care professional who works in Tampa

[Lindsyburnsy]

In the words of Col. Sherman Potter: "Horse hockey!" If any pickleballer had tested positive TV would have shut down ALL sports courts. And that news would have been officially published somewhere, like the villagenews.com or elsewhere. Passive voice intros like "It has been reported..." supposedly absolve the OP from providing a reference. Notice not one person who agreed with the OP could/would provide copy from this alleged email.

Here's a reference from the pickleball web site:

Announcements - Play Pickleball-B Forever Young (https://pickleballcommunity.com/announcements.html)

Notice no mention of infection. Also, in the Rec News section of today's Daily Sun, there is an article about how the pickleball courts are one of the few rec options still open to us, although they officially are discouraging play.

Until someone posts something external to opinion, including email headers if they are used, this is just the spreading of another unsubstantiated rumor.

That Announcement by Pickleball Forever indicates that everything has been suspended. No playing for the time being.

[roob1]

That refers to THEIR organized activities only. It does not relate to courts being open or closed.


That Announcement by Pickleball Forever indicates that everything has been suspended. No playing for the time being.

[Bmacs]

No it's worse, stop being childish and stay in!

[jxm473]

Yes, you can stay in your house and the Governor is requesting you do so. Please comply and don't believe you know better.

[NavyVet]

What do you mean you "can't stay home?" Of course you can. I'm sorry if you are bored, but you'll survive. What is wrong with you people that aren't taking it seriously? Does someone you know have to die first before you stop hindering everyone's efforts?
Do your part in flattening the curve and STAY THE FLUFF HOME!

[asiebel]

We have a neighbor who was exposed at Pickleball. Not sure it was the same court.

[Marvic 1]

We have a neighbor who was exposed at Pickleball. Not sure it was the same court.

Just a question:
If it takes days or weeks to show symptoms of the CoronaVisus how do you know this person was expose to the virus at the Pickleball court?

[nevjudbaker]

Did he wear a mask? If he coughed you all are in trouble Better gat checked.
Only way to be safe is wear a hat to cover your neck and part of the face. Then wear a mask, glasses to cover your eyes & gloves. I also carry Clorox wipes to touch things like gas pump handle & door knobs. You have to keep yourself safe.

[PugMom]

How are the refugees in cages coping with staying in? I think we can handle this. We do not want to be like Italy or Spain. Sick people are laying on the hospital floors because there are no beds.

people are lying on the floor dying in Italy. not here. Italy was broke as could be before this flu & believes in 'freedom of movement', hence, the masses not surviving. they had no $$ to handle this onslaught. is very very sad

[Topspinmo]

From the President of The Villages Pickleball Ball, March 23rd

"About a dozen members rightly have asked what rec center was the player on who came down with the Coronavirus, since they might have played on those courts later in the day. They wondered if they might have touched a ball he played with. While I have no idea how long a virus survives on plastic, it seemed wise to send out what is known. The rec center was Burnsed and he played Monday and Tuesday of this past week. He wore gloves on both days and did not touch the gate handle on either day both entering and leaving."

There are no balls at pickleball courts you have to bring you’re own. Maybe he was moocher wanting to play with no ball expecting someone else to provide for him.

[Lindamct]

He had to touch his face with the glove or hand without washing them. If this is true, I feel bad for him. Don’t let someone sneeze or cough in your face and wash your hands after touching anything someone else recently touched. Stay safe and play by CDC guidelines

[rbrooks817]

Hope you can make the same statement in the next 60 days

[rbrooks817]

people are lying on the floor dying in Italy. not here. Italy was broke as could be before this flu & believes in 'freedom of movement', hence, the masses not surviving. they had no $$ to handle this onslaught. is very very sad

Yes we have more $$ than Italy, we will also have more cases than any other country in a few days. NYC is likely to have people laying on the floor. We are not immune...get real!

[xNYer]

There are no balls at pickleball courts you have to bring you’re own. Maybe he was moocher wanting to play with no ball expecting someone else to provide for him.

They said he played last week. There were balls then.

[jryley2@yahoo.com]

Thanks for sharing

[Two Bills]

You should never play with someone elses balls on the pickleball court.
Only play with your own.
But wash your hands and sanitise after:icon_wink:

[Marvic 1]

You should never play with someone elses balls on the pickleball court.
Only play with your own.
But wash your hands and sanitise after:icon_wink:

I don't get it :confused:, you bring your own pickelball and no one else touches your ball..
So how is this bring your own pickleball game played?

[jdsl1998]

We don't know that the man knew he had it at the time of playing.

[jarodrig]

As of today , there has been only ONE confirmed case of CV in Sumter County ......

[cometgirl]

No, there are currently 13 cases in Sumter County.

[pdfortin]

Gloves will do nothing if you come face to face with an infected person and they cough, sneeze, or talk to you. (you spit a little when you talk). Also, with gloves on, you still transfer to other objects. Think about it, you have gloves on, play pickle ball, touch rackets and other things, put in your car, then remove gloves and go home. If you touched something with germs on it and put it in your car, guess what you will pick up when you go home and remove objects? Pretty simple. Answer is, stop playing for a bit. Again, simple.

[ItsALLaboutTheLOVE]

i'm not sure what the point of your post is? You are mysteriously talking about somebody that you supposedly know specifically but will not name? Why? This is not a time for secrets. Who are you protecting?

I personally know a 4.5 player who wears gloves and plays at burnsed all the time. I have emailed him directly to ask if he has heard anything about this. Whatever information he gives me i will post here.

Please remember, we are all in this boat together. Anybody that has actual information, should share every detail of it. It could save somebody's life, scratch that, several lives. If however you are just trying to pass on unverified rumors and or scare people, why would you do that? That's very cruel. I hope in the future people will at least go on the internet and try to verify the information with several different sources, before they post it.

That's my two cents, it's worth what you paid for it.

Good luck to us all...

confirmed with my friend who knows the infected couple personally. So if you play pickleball, you are at risk of getting the virus. And or giving it!

Who knows how many people have touched that pickleball? And then if you wipe the sweat off your brow or touch a towel and wipe your brow or...... Way too risky! Just stay in your house for two weeks and wait. I beg you. Good luck to us all.

[jarodrig]

No, there are currently 13 cases in Sumter County.

I guess that what I saw on the news was “fake news” ....can you please provide a source/link to the real figures ?

[xNYer]

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[cometgirl]

Thanks xNYer, I wasn’t sure how to get the url on my iPad.

[bagboy]

[QUOTE=Marvic 1;1733463]I don't get it :confused:, you bring your own pickelball and no one else touches your ball..
So how is this bring your own pickleball game

...

[Marvic 1]

[QUOTE=Marvic 1;1733463]I don't get it :confused:, you bring your own pickelball and no one else touches your ball..
So how is this bring your own pickleball game

...
Bagboy, fix your message, or delete my quote. Thank you!

[jarodrig]

No, there are currently 13 cases in Sumter County.

Now 18

[gregcharlesnelson@gmail]

We quit playing at Mulberry. Yesterday PM I saw a group play with no gloves. Time for TV to take down the nets..amen

[DON10E]

There is no excuse for socially irresponsible behavior.

Seems to me the risk isn’t that someone who feels sick is playing pickle ball. I like to think they would stay home for several reasons. The risk is that someone who is sick and isn’t yet showing symptoms/doesn’t know it plays.

We all need to behave as if we are sick and just don’t know it yet, to protect others, and those others will contact.

When I’ve played Pickleball before it stopped, I assumed everyone else was infected. I wore two gloves and someone brought a pail of water with pine sol to keep the balls in. I stayed 6 feet away from people on the bench. As soon as it ended I used wipes on my gloves, hands and paddle, and then washed my hands. When I got home I left my shoes in the garage, left my clothes in a pile and showered. After a couple of days I washed the clothes (so I didn’t touch them for a couple of days to let any potential virus die on its own). That was weeks ago and I’m fine so far, so I know I’m clean from it, whether they were infected or not.

Life doesn’t have to stop completely. We can go out. Just follow the guidelines and assume you and everyone else is infected.

What the hell have you got to lose? :icon_wink:

[Debbraham]

There are about 4-8 of us playing pickleball...we had all stayed inside our homes for 14 days and have not had any symptoms, so we have started playing together again. Not everyone is just being irresponsible and going out...but after 14 days, I think we can go out with social distancing with like minded people. We still take precautions and bring our own chairs and disinfectant and do not fist bump...just say good game and go disinfect!

[Marathon Man]

Here is a question. If you knew that someone was infected, would you play pickleball with him?

[DON10E]

It’s a hypothetical that isn’t relevant (no disrespect) because we can’t know if someone is infective (unless they’re symptomatic and wouldn’t then play).

Here’s a different question. If you knew someone wasn’t infected would you NOT play with them?

Also not relevant.

[Topspinmo]

confirmed with my friend who knows the infected couple personally. So if you play pickleball, you are at risk of getting the virus. And or giving it!

Who knows how many people have touched that pickleball? And then if you wipe the sweat off your brow or touch a towel and wipe your brow or...... Way too risky! Just stay in your house for two weeks and wait. I beg you. Good luck to us all.


I’ve been i house for over two weeks with bad back. So I guess I am good go!:popcorn: But, I still won’t play with someone I don’t know or where they been. Hence the guy that played without staying away from people for two weeks knowing he just arrived from who knows where. Who am I fooling my back not going to let me play anyway.

Another problem I see planes one after another approaching Orlando , you can bet some are infected and the cycle starts all over. IMO it’s not going to get better in two weeks. The count today in Sumter county I think I heard on the news 25 that’s doubled from yesterday. Would want to bet it will double again before the weekend over?

[talleyjm]

It could be deadlier than cancer for an older person with UNDERLYING HEALTH ISSUES!