Mid-Sun Pickleball
Updates
May 4: Why not make Spring even more special by signing up for pickleball lessons with your family? (ages 18+). Lessons start on Tuesday May 17 in the evening and Thursday May 19 during the day. More details including prices are shown in the Lessons section below. I prorated cost will apply for registrations after the start dates.
April 25: Drop-In Pickleball is scheduled each Friday from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm and finishes June 17 for the summer. Play will resume on Friday in September.
Drop-In Pickleball
Friday 10:30 am – 1:00 pm from April 8 until June 17, 2022.
Pre-registration is required for all Drop-In Pickleball sessions at Mid-Sun Community Centre and the quick link buttons above will provide you with all the information you need to create an account, register and become familiar with court etiquette. Pre-requisite skills include beginner lessons at Mid-Sun or a similar level of instructions, knowing how to score and how to serve.
If you are unable to attend a Drop-in Pickleball session that you have registered for please withdraw and make the spot available for another player, and avoid getting a no-show. Remember, two no-shows mean your online privileges will be suspended. To withdraw you can call the Centre at 403 254 8058 extension 221.
There is no waiting list available so if a session is full please check back to see if a spot has become available. Office staff are not able to register you for any sessions.
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Pickleball Lessons
Enhance your game in a fun environment with Kevin Doucet and Steve Meyers. 3 courts, a ball machine, balls, and paddles (if needed) are provided. There is a maximum of 12 players in each set of lessons and all lessons are held at the Mid-Sun Community Centre located at 50 Midpark Rise SE. A waiting list is available if your lesson choice is currently full and there are always players gaining access to lessons from the list.
Lessons cost $145 for 6 weeks of 1.5 hours per week and residents of Midnapore and Sundance with a valid Mid-Sun Community Centre membership receive a $10 discount, so please consider supporting our community with a $20 annual membership.
Pickleball Lessons: Evening Session 1
Tuesday April 5 – May 10
Beginner: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Next Steps: 7:45 pm – 9:15 pm
Pickleball Lessons: Evening Session 2
Tuesday May 17 – June 21
Beginner: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Advancing Beginner: 7:45 pm – 9:15 pm
Pickleball Lessons: Daytime Session 1
Thursday April 7 – May 12
Beginner: 11:15 am – 12:45 pm
Advancing Beginner: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Pickleball Lessons: Daytime Session 2
Thursday May 19 – June 23
Beginner: 11:15 am – 12:45 pm
Next Steps: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Beginner Lesson Skills: (required for drop-in play at Mid-Sun)
- Setting up a net (more challenging than you think!)
- How to hold a pickleball paddle properly
- What to look for in purchasing a new paddle
- How to score
- How to warm up before a game
- Forehand and backhand swing structure
- Serving
- Mid-Sun game etiquette and rules
- How to use a paddle rack for drop-in pickleball
- Lots of game play!
Advancing Beginner Lesson Skills
Pre-requisites are Mid-Sun Beginner lessons or a similar level of instruction, knowing how to score and basic rules.
- Ball control
- Improving foot movement
- Developing a deep serve
- No volley line (kitchen) play
- Basic volley and drop shot techniques
- Blocking volleys
- Overheads and lobs
Next Steps Lesson Skills
These lessons are suitable for players who have completed the Advancing Beginner lessons at Mid-Sun or have a similar level of instruction, are confident with scoring and rules, and have drop-in play experience.
- Creating a reliable deep serve and introducing spin.
- Developing consistency and directional intent with serving, forehand and backhand shots.
- Strategies for returning serves.
- Partner play and proper court positioning.
- Confidence in approaching the no volley (kitchen line) for the third shot.
- Introducing the short game and how to play with finesse.
- An International Federation of Pickleball skill rating level will be provided at the end of the lessons. These range from 0.5 to 5.0
Pickleball Resources
The Calgary Pickleball Club is a solid resource for everything Pickleball in Calgary. Click HERE to visit their website. Play Pickleball is a valuable online learning resource; check it out by clicking the link or by visiting www.playpickleball.com.