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3/10/2026 - Pickleball Academy

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Pickleball classes taught by Ken Henderson who is an IPTPA Master Teaching Pro and has taught Pickleball for 16+ Years.

New Beginner: Pickleball 101 (18+) - For Players brand new to the game or who have played only a few times. Fundamental Shots taught to you will be: Dink & Drive Shots, Volleys, Serve/Return. You will also be shown how to play a doubles game as we go over scoring, positioning, and moving in unison with your partner.

Fun Instructional League (18+) - This class is for players looking to learn how to improve their doubles game play. We will go over fundamental technique, scoring, strategy, and moving in unison with your partner. This also will be fun oriented as you will get a chance to play with and meet many new players as we use a round robin format.

Junior Pickleball Classes (Ages 10-17) - Junior Pickleball Class for boys and girls ages 10 to 17 years old. Learn the fundamental shots of game including: Dink & Drive Shots, Volleys, and Serve/Return. Juniors will also learn how to play a doubles games as we go over scoring and proper court positioning.

Location: Ballantine Park, 611 Old Field Rd, Southbury

  • Pickleball Academy | 4 Wednesdays, 4/8-4/29 | Registration open up to program start | Details and Registration
    • New Beginner (Pickleball 101) | Ages 18+ | 12:30pm-1:30pm | $129 Resident; $167.70 Non-Resident
    • Advanced Beginner/Low Intermediate Fun Instructional League | Ages 18+ | 1:30pm-3:00pm | $149 Resident; $193.70 Non-Resident
    • Jr Pickleball Clinic | Ages 10-17 | 4:15pm-5:15pm |$100 Resident; $130 Non-Resident

 

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