Calling all youth ages 11-14 to join the latest sports craze to hit the courts. Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America with players' age ranging from 9-95 years old. A hybrid of badminton, tennis, and ping-pong, it is played on a court the size of a badminton court and uses a paddle and plastic ball much like a wiffle ball. Participants will begin to learn the fundamentals of how to play pickleball, basic strokes of pickleball, controlling the balls, serves and return of serves, scoring, and actual game plays during this camp. A tournament amongst the campers will be conducted at the end of the two-week session during camp. Paddles and balls will be provided by the Recreation Department. The program will run Monday-Thursday for 2 weeks. Fridays will be used if needed for weather-related make-ups. Participants must bring water daily to camp and wear sneakers (NO CROCS). Pre-registration online is required. Instruction by: Leonard Hutabarat, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach. Limit is 8 per camp.
Health & Safety Requirements:
Face coverings are optional. While this establishment no longer requires masks to enter, please be kind to those who choose to wear a mask.
Participants are required to bring enough water bottles to last during class.
Please stay home if you have any viral symptoms or have been exposed to the virus - self isolate.
In the event that the program is closed due to a health emergency, participant will receive a partial refund for the days the program is required to be closed.
Hand washing / hand sanitizing will take place at the beginning and end of class. Feel free to bring your own hand sanitizer.
Respiratory etiquette for coughing, sneezing and nose blowing will be encouraged at all times. Practice and encourage these health guidelines at home.
Be sure to thoroughly wash hands, for at least 20 seconds, when you return home.
Instructors/staff will clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects throughout the day.