Equipment: Paddles and balls are provided. Students should bring water to drink and wear tennis shoes, comfortable clothing, and sunscreen.
$20/hour for 2 people, and $15/hour for 3-4 people. Call David Wilmot or Mary Hodge to arrange a convenient time.
Payment: Cash only, payable at the activity. Summer pricing as noted in this article is good through August 31.
Though pickleball has a reputation as a sport for seniors, both Kathy and Juanita affirm that the game is for everyone, including children, young adults, and people with special needs. Juanita began teaching her grandson the sport at age two. “It was great for teaching him eyehand coordination,” she says. She says noise tests have been conducted to measure the decibel level of the ball hitting the paddle, and all they’ve proven is that pickleball is a really fun game. “The noise tests show that all the sounds of laughter on the court are louder than the sounds of the ball,” she says with a grin. Kathy also loves that it’s a game the whole family can enjoy together. She once convinced her kin to attend an open clinic while on vacation together. Though previously they’d teased her passion for the game, after that clinic they realized its charm. She says her sonin-law picked her up off the ground after the clinic, spinning her around and proclaiming, “I love pickleball!” Kathy’s eyes light up as she recalls the family fun: “It was a great moment in time.” ◀
Instructors: Mary Hodge, 972.896.9234 (C) or marys. hodge@gmail.com and David Wilmot, 972.235.5516 (H) or pdwilmot@sbcglobal.net Beginners Pickleball Clinic (15Y+): Interested in learning to play pickleball or advance your current pickleball skills? Join this class for beginner and novice players, which is hosted Mon/Wed/Fri from 8 to 9 a.m. or 9 to 10 a.m. This class is limited to 4 students. Cost is $15 per person. Register by contacting Mary Hodge: text, email, or call. Walk-ins are welcome if there is room in the class. Private and Semi-Private Lessons (10Y+): Improve your pickleball game with learner-specific instruction tailored to your goals. Schedule an individual or small group (4 max) lesson. Pricing is $25/hour for 1 person,
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