Fall Guide 2025

Pickleball

Supervisor: Bob Russo | (847) 428-7131 x1204 | brusso@dtpd.org

Pickleball Youth Clinic Series 8-15 years Enroll your child in our 2-hour Pickleball Youth Clinic! Kids learn basics like hand-eye coordination, footwork, and paddle skills through fun drills, games, and match play. Contractual 45345-01 Oct. 10 F/3:30-5:30 pm $30(R)/$35(NR) RA 45345-02 Oct. 13 M/3:30-5:30 pm $30(R)/$35(NR) RA 45345-03 Nov. 24 M/3:30-5:30 pm $30(R)/$35(NR) RA 45345-04 Nov. 25 Tu/3:30-5:30 pm $30(R)/$35(NR) RA 18 years & older Join our 8-week indoor pickleball league with weekly doubles play and a single-elimination playoff. Register as a team or solo—we’ll match you up. Bring your paddle; balls provided. All matches are self-scored and self-refereed. Beginner League: For those still learning the game who want to play in a non-competitive atmosphere. Intermediate League: For those who have played before, can hit the ball consistently and looking to play at a low to mid competitive level. This league may be separated into different tiers based on the number of teams at the League Supervisor’s discretion. Competitive League: For those who are looking for competitive, high energy and fast gameplay. Pickleball League

Pickleball Round Robin 18 years & older This league uses a round-robin format, with each player playing six games per 90-minute round. Partners and opponents rotate each game, based on random pairings set at the season’s start. The top four point-earners advance to a best-of-three championship to decide the winner. Beginner: Beginner is for those still learning the game who want to play in a non-competitive atmosphere. Competitive: A competitive player should display consistent and dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand shots. Reliable serves, lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with the ability to use some spin shots. Beginner 45324-01 Sept. 19-Oct. 3 F/11:00 am-1:00 pm $40(R)/$60(NR) RA 45324-02 Dec. 1-15 M/1:00-3:00 pm $40(R)/$60(NR) RA Competitive 45322-01 Sept. 19-Oct. 3 F/1:00-3:00 pm $40(R)/$60(NR) RA 45322-02 Dec. 3-17 W/1:00-3:00 pm $40(R)/$60(NR) RA 18 years & older Build your confidence and competitive edge on the court! Contractual Beginner: For beginners seeking stroke instruction and practice through play. Each session focuses on 1-2 strokes with brief drills and guided gameplay to build skill and strategy. Advanced Beginner: For players improving consistency. Focus on serves, returns, shot placement, variety, footwork, and partner communication. Beginners 45325-01 Sept. 8-Oct. 6 M/12:30-1:30 pm $100(R)/$120(NR) RA 45325-02 Oct. 20-Nov. 17 M/12:30-1:30 pm $100(R)/$120(NR) RA Advanced Beginner 45330-01 Sept. 8-Oct. 6 M/1:30-2:30 pm $100(R)/$120(NR) RA 45330-02 Oct. 20-Nov. 17 M/1:30-2:30 pm $100(R)/$120(NR) RA 18 years & older Registration can either be per day or for the full 6 weeks. Contractual Intermediate: Sharpen shot placement, volleys, and advanced serves while improv ing footwork, positioning, and doubles teamwork. Drills and games boost consistency, power, accuracy, and court awareness. Pickleball Clinic-Beginner Pickleball Clinic-Intermediate

Wednesdays, September 17-November 19 • 12:00-3:00 pm

Beginner

Team

45300-01 45300-02 45305-01 45305-02 45310-01 45310-02

$80(R)/$100(NR) $40(R)/$50(NR) $80(R)/$100(NR) $40(R)/$50(NR) $80(R)/$100(NR) $40(R)/$50(NR)

RA RA RA RA

Individual

Intermediate

Team

Individual

Competitive

Team

RORC RORC

Individual

Pickleball Couples League 18 years & older Each team is made up of a partnered couple, competing in doubles matches against other pairs. Game times will be at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 pm with each team playing 1-2 times per week. Games will consist of 3 matches to 11.

*Mondays • 8:30-9:30 am • Rakow Center Per Day: $30(R)/$35(NR) • Full Six Weeks: $130(R)/$150(NR)

Tuesdays, September 9-October 28 • 6:30-9:30 pm

45340-01 Sept. 15-Oct. 20* 45340-02 Sept. 15 45340-03 Sept. 22 45340-04 Friday, Oct. 3* 45340-05 Oct. 6

45340-06 Oct. 13 45340-07 Oct. 20 45340-10 Nov. 3-Dec. 8

45340-13 Nov. 17 45340-14 Nov. 24 45340-15 Dec. 1 45340-16 Dec. 8

Social - Recreational/Friendly

45315-01 45320-01

$80(R)/$100(NR) $80(R)/$100(NR)

RORC RORC

Competitive - High Energy/Fast Gameplay

45340-11 Nov. 3 45340-12 Nov. 10

*No Class: 9/29, The clinic will be held on Friday, Oct. 3.

Pickleball Ratings Pickleball Lessons The lessons will focus on teaching the rules and fundamentals of the game with fun on court play and repetitive drills. Players will advance their understanding of the game, strategies and shot development with practical application on court. All levels of instruction is available. Customized drill sessions available. M-F Individual Duo Custom Group Options 60 minutes 7:00 am-4:00 pm $60 $50 per person $125/ 5 week sessions for 4 people https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/tournament- player-ratings/player-skill-rating-definitions/

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