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McFetridge Sports Center offers pickleball programming for all skill levels. In addition to class sessions, we offer drop-in days for different pickleball skill levels.

 

Pickleball Class Descriptions

 

Beginner

  • An introduction to the sport of Pickleball. Classes will cover the rules, court layout, equipment, basic strokes, scoring, and game play.

Advanced Beginner (2.0-2.9)

  • This is a follow-up to the Beginner class, for the player that knows the basic strokes and rules of the game and can sustain a rally.  Focus will be on improvement in consistency, shot placement, and court positioning.  

Intermediate Level 1 (3.0-3.4)

  • Focus on developing a variety of shots including backhand, implementing consistent 3rd drop shot, strategizing by working with your partner, and continued emphasis on accuracy and control.

Intermediate Level 2 (3.5-3.9)

  • For the Pickler who demonstrates a higher level of consistency and tactical awareness. Class emphasis on how and when to generate or soften pace, strategies like identifying opponents’ weakness & stacking, and sustaining longer rallies.

Advanced (4.0+)

  • For the Pickler that has a rating of 4.0 or higher.  This person plays competitively and is a strong tactical player.

Cardio

  • Cardio pickleball is for the pickler that wants to focus on conditioning, agility, and footwork.  This class will keep your heart rate up.  It is for the person who already knows how to play pickleball but wants to increase their endurance.
  • Intermediate Level I prerequisite required.

Tactical

  • For the Pickler that knows the strokes and rules of the game and has consistency with shot placement, and decision making. This player is starting to enhance their tactical (strategy) part of the game. The when and why!
  • Intermediate Level I prerequisite required.

 

Pickleball Leagues & Tournaments

  • Leagues are offered from October-May. We offer Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles.
  • Seasonal Tournaments will be offered throughout the year.

 

Youth Camps

  • Camps are held seasonally.
  • This is the perfect chance for kids to learn the world’s fastest growing sport! There will be various skills and drills each day to help elevate your pickleball game!