Youth Leagues/Clinics/Open Plays
The Drop 208 Pickleball Club is a vibrant community that fosters a safe, fun, and engaging environment where young players can develop their pickleball skills and passion for the game. We offer a range of programs and activities designed to cater to the unique needs of youth, providing a supportive and inclusive space for them to learn, grow, and enjoy the game.
Pee-Wee Clinic
The Pee-Wee Clinic is tailored for budding pickleball players ages 5 to 7, offering a one-hour session each week for four weeks. This program focuses on introducing the fundamental skills of pickleball, enhancing hand-eye coordination, and, most importantly, ensuring that the experience is enjoyable and safe for our youngest athletes.
Cost: $45
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Intermediate Youth Clinic
The Intermediate Youth Clinic is designed for pickleball players ages 8 to 14 who have a solid grasp of the game's rules and are looking for a more competitive experience. The league consists of one and a half-hour sessions each week for six weeks, split into instruction, drills, and strategy sessions, followed by gameplay. This program provides a fun and competitive atmosphere where young athletes can refine their skills, develop their gameplay, and take their pickleball skills to the next level.
Cost: $65
Newbie Youth Clinic (1st Step)
The Newbie Youth Clinic is designed for new pickleball players ages 8 to 14, featuring weekly sessions of one and a half hours over six weeks. Each session will include: instruction and drills, followed by gameplay. This program emphasizes the fundamental skills of pickleball, improves hand-eye coordination, and prioritizes a fun and safe environment for our young athletes to learn and thrive.
​Cost: $65
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Youth Open-Play
Youth Open-play is an enjoyable and interactive event designed for young players to engage with peers of similar age and skill levels, divided into categories of 8 to 14 and 15 to 18 years old. Each session lasts for one and a half hours, providing a relaxed environment for youth to practice and play. The cost is $10 per child, making it an affordable way for them to participate and develop their pickleball skills.
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Novice Youth Clinic
The Novice Youth Clinic is designed for youth that have played pickleball before but need help with rules and scoring (ages 8 - 14). The Clinic features weekly sessions of one and a half hours over six weeks. Each session is divided into two segments: instruction and drills, followed by gameplay. This program emphasizes the fundamental skills of pickleball, improves hand-eye coordination, and prioritizes a fun and safe environment for our young athletes to learn and thrive.
​Cost: $65
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Home School Play
For homeschooled youth, we offer a discounted rate of $5 per hour per child for access to open courts between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. This opportunity can count towards a PE credit, providing a valuable way for students to engage in physical activity. Reservations are required in advance to ensure availability.
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