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Pickleball

Important Info

  1. All sessions will include 11 weeks of matches. No instruction will be provided.
  2. Players are responsible for bringing their own paddles.

Low Intermediate 

This session is for players at the low intermediate level (see below for more details).​
  • Dates: Sundays: January 11 - March 29, excluding February 15 (11 weeks total)
  • Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (1 hour 30 minutes)
  • Price: $199
  • Register​

Middle Intermediate #1

This session is for players at the middle intermediate level (see below for more details). ​
  • Dates: Sundays: January 11 - March 29, excluding February 15 (11 weeks total)
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (1 hour 30 minutes)
  • Price: $199
  • Register

Middle Intermediate #2

This session is for players at the middle intermediate level (see below for more details). 
  • Dates: Sundays: January 11 - March 29, excluding February 15 (11 weeks total)
  • Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (1 hour 30 minutes)
  • Price: $199
  • Register

High Intermediate

This program is for players at the high intermediate level (see below for more details). ​
  • Dates: Mondays: January 12 - March 30, excluding February 16 (11 weeks total)
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (1 hour 30 minutes)
  • Price: $199
  • Register

Skill levels

Low Intermediate
Have taken Beginner course OR know 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 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 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: links under each session
  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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