INTRO TO PICKLEBALL

Is pickleball for you? Come and find out. The Pickleball Club regularly offers an "Introduction to Pickleball" session with no Club membership required.  Register for a slot via the CALENDAR on this website.

Email beginpickle@gmail.com with any questions. 

GETTING STARTED

1. Read the rules! Go to Playing here.  You must be familiar with GRF operating procedures, court conduct, court hours, etc.
2. Wear suitable shoes (tennis shoes with good support, plenty of tread and non-marking soles) and comfortable clothes.  Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended.
3. We have a couple of loaner paddles and some balls for your use for the Intro session. Additionally, the Golf Pro Shop has paddles to borrow for general play when you provide your resident's card. The Golf Pro Shop also has balls for sale.
4. Most sporting goods stores (PGA Superstore, Dicks, Big 5, etc.) carry pickleball equipment and you can purchase online through pickleball sites such as  Pickleball Central and Engage or from Amazon. If you buy from Pickleball Central, use code CRLWPC  to get a 5% discount. With Engage Pickleball, use code 20LWPC for 20% off everything. Pickleball Central also has a Paddle Guide to help you choose.

COACHING

We offer coaching sessions for Beginners (2.0 skill level) on Tuesdays at 11am-12pm and 12pm-1pm. The 11am-12pm session covers Serving and Scoring.  The 12pm-1pm session covers Drills and Skills.  Both are essential for beginners!

These sessions are for Club members only and registration is required as there is a limit of 6 players per session. Registration opens on Tuesdays at 1pm for the following week.  Click on the Calendar to find the next session.

Email Niki at beginpickle@gmail.com if you have questions.

Coach Beau Kojima also offers private individual and group lessons. Contact him at                 (949) 295-2606.

NEED PEOPLE TO PLAY WITH?

Click here for some tips on finding other people to play with in Laguna Woods.