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Adult Pickleball Open GymPickleballBring your paddle. Balls provided. Courts separated by level of play. All levels welcome. All players must check in at the Orono Activities Center front desk. For ages 18+. No children for safety reasons. Season Pass: $120 purchased online only (January - May) Drop In Fee: $5 cash (paid at the front desk upon arrival) Orono Activities Center Members: FreeWinter Spring 2023
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PopularIntro to PickleballPickleballAre all of your friends and neighbors playing pickleball? Never tried but wondering what all the hype is about? Join us for an introductory class to learn all about the equipment, court, scoring and rules. Soon you will understand why pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States! This sport is a combination of ping-pong, badminton and tennis, yet it is much easier to learn than any of the three. We will get you up to speed in no time so you can feel confident to start playing the game with family and friends.Winter Spring 2023
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Pickleball Advanced Skills & PlayPickleballIf you’re looking for a higher level of pickleball competition, this group is for you. The drilling in this program will be minimal (perhaps we work on a 3rd shot drop or the advantages of stacking for 10 minutes) and then try to implement them in actual competitive play. An instructor will be present for court rotations, filling in for match play, answering any questions and providing helpful hints upon request. Depending on sign-ups, we may have the ability for isolate courts for a group of 4 players who are wanting their own court. This group is more competitive and still fun! Season Pass: $160 (January - May, purchased online only) Drop In Fee: $10 cash (paid at the Activities Center front desk) Orono Activities Center membership discounts do not apply for this program.Winter Spring 2023
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WaitlistPickleball Private & Small Group LessonsPickleballWhether you are just starting out or looking to further your pickleball play, Paul can customize a plan to improve your game at all levels. For group lessons, each player from the group must register individually. Please register online to add your name to the waitlist. Once all players from the group have registered, we will contact you to coordinate a date/time that works for all. You will be charged for the lesson after it has been scheduled. If you are a "no show" for a scheduled lesson, you are still responsible for the fee. Lessons can be scheduled on Tuesdays from 9 am - 12 pm and Wednesdays from 9 am - 2:30 pm in the Orono Activities Center. Lessons can be scheduled at varying times on the Orono Intermediate School outdoor courts starting in late Spring. Lesson Length Private, Group of 2 or 3: 60 Minutes Group of 4 - 8: 90 Minutes Lesson Rates Private - $70 Group of 2: $40/player Group of 3: $30/player Group of 4: $25/player Group of 5-8: $20/playerWinter Spring 2023
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Pickleball Skills & Drills - BeginnerPickleballOnce you have a grasp of the basics of the game, putting in some practice time to improve your play is key to increasing your comfort level and confidence on the court and perhaps more importantly, your enjoyment of the game. We base our skills and drills class on practicing the essential elements of the game such as the serve, the return, the forehand and backhand, the dink shot and the importance of court positioning and shot selection. In addition to working on stroke technique and footwork, we’ll create real match play situations so it all starts to make sense. You’ll be surprised how quickly you improve and how much fun you’ll have while doing it!Winter Spring 2023
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PopularPickleball Skills & Drills - IntermediatePickleballIf you’ve progressed to the point where you are enjoying the friendly competition of the game, but also would prefer to start beating your friends, this class is for you. In each session, we will focus on one skill set and then implement it into our games. The sessions will open with a warm-up, a description of the “shot of the day” and then a series of drills to practice that shot. Then we will spend time practicing your new and improved shot in live play!Winter Spring 2023
