

Using her tennis skills, she transitioned to pickleball and is recognized as an advanced player in the Parker Pickleball program, where she now serves as one of two pickleball instructors for the Parker Parks and Recreation Department. Skills/Fundamentals Learned: Participants will learn:Ĭontractor/Instructor: Archie Aquino has played tennis for several years rising to a 5.0 level tennis player. Please contact Bob at or 303.805.6311 for questions. Instructional play is included in the boot camp registration. Once boot camp is completed, players practice what they’ve learned during instructional play! These sessions will focus on game situations with instructors monitoring and assisting participants to increase their skills. Participation is limited to ages 10 and up, as younger kids struggle with racquet strength and control and gameplay.ĭescription: Pickleball Boot Camp sessions are designed to teach the basics of pickleball to beginners, focusing on game philosophy, general rules, and proper form and technique. Pickleball combines skills from tennis, badminton, and ping-pong and is played with a whiffle ball and a paddle on a badminton-size court It is catching on across the nation and played by all ages making this the perfect family sport. It is one of the fastest-growing recreation sports for both drop-in and tournament play. Once complete, participants will be able to test their skills against grandma and grandpa! Jump on the pickleball bandwagon and start em young! Participants will learn proper hitting techniques, pickleball rules, philosophy, scoring, and instructional play. Space is limited as drop-in play is taken on a first-come, first-served basis.Ĭost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors (62+) Fall Outdoor Drop-In Pickleball Schedule)
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No registration is taken for this activity. Swing by the Recreation Center at a time that works for you between 9 and 11 a.m.ĭrop-in rates apply. We will have three courts available at the Parker Recreation Center. Instruction will be available as needed for beginners. Participation is limited to ages 10 and up, as younger kids struggle with racquet strength and control and gameplay. Spend time with your family this holiday season playing Pickleball with Parker Recreation! We offer drop-in play for families and friends over winter vacation. Holiday Drop-in Pickle Ball for your family

Location: Parker Recreation Center Facility: PRC – Aux Gym (Full) Price: Players must bring their own paddles and balls.

Skip dates include Douglas County School ClosuresĬost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors (62+) Outdoor Drop-In Pickleball Schedule General Time of Year: September through April. Call 303.805.6300 for more information.įor more information or to register, visit contact Bob Bullock at 303.805.6311. The program does not take place during school breaks. The Parker Fieldhouse offers drop-in pickleball for ages 18 and older. It can be played both indoors and outdoors. If you have played, there is good competition to be had. If you haven’t played before, they will teach you. Pickleball is accessible to a wider range of players than tennis, particularly children, and seniors because it is played on a smaller court and the speed of pickleball is slower than that of tennis. The sport is played on a smaller court with a net that’s just a bit lower than a tennis net and is played with a hard paddle and a whiffle ball. Looking for something new? Try pickleball! Pickleball is a racquet sport which combines badminton, tennis and table tennis.
