Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country.
It is one of the best family, community, and intergenerational activities for fitness, social engagement and fun! We are offering the programs below presented by a certified IPTPA pickleball instructor who is also a CT certified health, physical education, and science teacher who volunteers her time for our programs. You will need a minimum of 2 participants to sign up for any session. You will be given contact information for our instructor to arrange a day (Wednesday or Thursday) and time which works for your group. Lessons will be held on our indoor court during the winter months.
MAY PRIVATE LESSONS/CLINICS
**Important Note: Due to registration software requirements we needed to enter a date for each private lesson/clinic option. Please pay no mind to the date shown on registration site.
Lesson Dates Available
Wednesdays
12:00pm-1:30pm
May 1, 15, 29 (All full)
2:00pm-3:30pm
May 1, 15, 29
1. Introduction to Pickleball (one hour session, 2-4 participants maximum- cost $20 for the group)
This activity is for those wishing to get a general overview of the game. Basic safety, rules, and skills needed to begin playing will be covered with some group activity. Participants need to come with proper court sneakers, comfortable clothes, enthusiasm, and lots of questions and smiles are encouraged! Wearing some type of safety glasses is now also recommended for all participants.
2. Improving Skills for Pickleball (one-hour sessions, 2-4 player maximum, $20 for the group, two-hour sessions $40 for the group)
These small group sessions are individualized to meet interests and needs of players. Want to improve your mechanics for basic skills, your offensive strategies and attack skills, defense, third shots or where and how to place dink shots? Prepare for an active session where your stroke mechanics and strategies will be analyzed for efficiency, effectiveness and improved through specific drills, tips, and demonstrations. Participants need proper footwear, comfy clothes, water bottles, and safety eyewear is recommended.
3. Pickleball Drills for Skills (one-hour sessions, 2-4 player maximum, $20 for the group, two-hour sessions $40 per group)
These action-packed sessions are designed to help improve all basic pickleball skills. Greater consistency equals longer rallies and more fun! Drilling is game-like and up to date strategies are applied for each skill. Challenges are presented to make drills enjoyable and applicable for all participants to enhance their skills. Participants need proper footwear, comfy clothes, water bottles, and safety eyewear is recommended.
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