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Pickleball

Important Info

  1. All sessions will include 4 weeks of instruction and 9 matches. 
  2. Players are responsible for bringing their own paddles.
  3. ​Sessions will take place inside.

Beginner

This session is for players at the beginner level (see below for more details).​
  • Dates: Sundays: September 13 - December 13 (13 weeks), excluding October 11
  • Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am (1.5 hours )
  • Price: $249
  • Register​

Low Intermediate

This session is for players at the lower intermediate level (see below for more details). ​
  • Dates: Sundays: September 13 - December 13 (13 weeks), excluding October 11
  • Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (1.5 hours )
  • Price: $249
  • Register

 Middle Intermediate  

This session is for players at the middle intermediate level (see below for more details). 
  • Dates: Sundays: September 13 - December 13 (13 weeks), excluding October 11
  • Time: 12:30 pm - 2:00pm (1.5 hours)
  • Price: $249
  • Register​

 Middle/High Intermediate 

This session is for players at the middle intermediate level (see below for more details). 
  • Dates: Mondays: September 14 - December 14 (13 weeks), excluding October 12
  • Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm(1.5 hour)
  • Price: $249
  • Register​

Skill levels

Beginner
Limited or no playing experience.
Limited or no paddle skills.
Limited or no court skills.
Brand new player.

Low Intermediate:
Have taken Beginner course and knows rules/scoring AND
I serve the ball in the court 50% of the time.
I maintain a rally of 3 shots in a row.
I know the rules of pickleball and how to keep score. 
​
Mid Intermediate
Have taken Beginner and Low Intermediate And
I serve the ball in the court 60% of the time.
I maintain a rally of 5 shots in a row.
I almost never swing and miss.
I use both my forehand and backhand appropriately.
I handle moderately paced shots.
I move to the net whenever I get the chance.
I use the third shot drop on easy returns.
​I try to dink as much as possible until the ball pops up high.

High Intermediate
This session is geared specifically for experienced players who play at a high level.
Have taken Low and Mid Intermediate.
I serve the ball in the court 90% of the time.
I maintain longer rallies and demonstrate strong court awareness.
I rarely swing and miss.
I use basic strategies effectively and adapt during play.


Registration

To register: 
  1. Online registration
  2. ​Registration at the front desk of the community centre (320 Jack Purcell Lane)

Email Carlyann at [email protected] if you have any questions about this program! ​

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