Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the country, combines many elements of tennis, badminton, racquetball, and ping-pong.
The game is played on a badminton-size court with two to four players, paddles, and a ball similar to a whiffle ball.
Pickleball is easy to learn and welcomes beginners of all ages and abilities. It can also develop into a fast-paced game of strategy and precision for experienced players.
Participants will learn court mobility, the different strokes and when to use them, and the rules and scoring of the game—all while improving strength and cardiovascular health in a fun group instruction environment.
Adult Advanced
Advanced Pickleball is a fast-paced game of strategy and precision for experienced players. Players will work on tournament-level pickleball skills with or without the presence of Sportable pickleball coaches.
This program is designed for adult athletes with advanced (3.0+) pickleball skills who plan to play at the tournament level. Athletes who plan to play in a sports chair must bring their own sports chair.
Who Can Play
Open to Sportable members, 18 years and older, who have experience playing pickleball. Athletes can play standing or in a sports wheelchair. This program is designed for adult athletes with advanced (3.0+) pickleball skills who plan to play at the tournament level. Wheelchair pickleball players must bring their own sports chair. Younger players may join with prior permission from program staff.
When & Where
Sundays
January 5-December 28, 2025
6:30-10:00 PMBangers & Dinks
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Intermediate
Intermediate Pickleball Players will have already learned court mobility, the different strokes and when to use them, and the rules and scoring of the game. They will increase their skills and improve strength and cardiovascular health under the instruction of Sportable pickleball coaches.
This program is designed for adult athletes with intermediate (2.5+) pickleball skills. Athletes who plan to play in a sports chair must bring their own sports chair
Open to Sportable members, 18 years and older, who have experience playing pickleball. Athletes can play standing or in a sports wheelchair. This program is designed for adult athletes with intermediate (2.5+) pickleball skills. Wheelchair pickleball players must bring their own sports chair. Younger players may join with prior permission from program staff.
When & Where
Sundays
Select Sundays, Program Leadership will contact you
6:00-7:30 PMBangers & Dinks
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Beginner and Recreational
This program is for ALL Sportable members. Athletes can play standing or in a sports wheelchair. This program is not for athletes with visual impairments at this time.
Who Can Play
Open to ALL Sportable members, 8 years and older.
When & Where
Tuesdays
April 22 - June 3, 2025
6:00-8:00 PMBon Air United Methodist Church
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Volunteer Training Resources
Program Fact Sheet
Program Leadership
Amy Smith
Donor Engagement Manager
amy@sportable.org
804-340-2991
Tyler Rowe
Interim Program Director
tyler@sportable.org
804-340-2991
Testimonial
I have come to really love this sport and am beginning to believe that I really can play with most people, able-bodied or otherwise.
- Robin
