I love the game--so many things about it. It's fun and different. I'm not usually a team sports player--I'd rather exercise without anyone depending on me. Pickleball is different, partly because of the more relaxed atmosphere. I like playing with a variety of people. It's good exercise, and not too stressful on my joints. I've seen a lot of improvement in my game, yet I can improve at my own pace. It gets me out and moving around in a fun way, and especially in the COLD months, that's very valuable. And it's even inexpensive. And the people are around my age--so I don't have to try to keep up with 20 year olds. Mostly, it's fun! Happy Pickleball Player
IntroducingPickleball
Try out the fastest-growing sport around! Pickleball!
Similar to ping pong, badminton, and tennis, it's a fun, active game that can be mastered by anyone, from youth to senior citizens.
HINT: Type Pickleball into the keyword box in the right corner.
Drop-in days for Fall 2010 are Mondays and Fridays: 6-8 p.m.
Fall Season: Sept. 10 thru December 17, 2010
Scarlett Middle School is located at 3300 Lorraine Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108.
Park on the east side of the school by the loading dock. Gym is just inside the door, on your left.
Adults, ages 16 and older.
Beginners Welcome – you will be given instructions on how to play when you get to Scarlett gym.
Rec & Ed has Pickleball paddles & balls to use at the gym, if you do not have your own.
Players do NOT need to have their own partner.
New players can be taught the game by the Pickleball Supervisor.
3 Courts at Scarlett
Courts are available for both novice and experienced Pickleball players.
Held at Scarlett Middle School Gymnasium, 3300 Lorraine Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Park on the east side of the school near the loading dock. Gym and tennis courts are both on the left as you enter.
FEE
New! Purchase a convenient 10-session punch card to attend any Rec & Ed Pickleball Drop-In
Only $40 for 10 drop-ins ($4 per session)
Can be used for any 10 sesssions and purchased at any time during the season
The 10-session punch card can be purchased
In advance online at www.aareced.com (ID#5668.501 for Fall 2010)
With credit card, check or cash during business hours (8 am to 4:30 pm) at the Rec & Ed office, 1515 S.7th Street, Ann Arbor 48103.
At the door at Drop In at Scarlett Gym with cash or check made out to AAPS.
Punch Cards purchased online or at the gym will be mailed to the participant.
Per Session Drop-In FEE:
$5 at the door (please bring exact change)
$4 with online payment. Pay online & save 20%! Go to www.aareced.com (register online by 6 pm on Drop-In day and save $1!. Just bring a copy of your receipt with you to the gym.)
To register for a Sunday Drop-in online, go use ID # 5665. For Fridays, ID # 5667. Then select the exact date you wish to register for.
Registration / payment online is recommended but not required at www.aareced.com. Select online registration, then activities, and search for Pickelball.
STAFF
Instructor: Ron Callison, 2009 Gold medalist in Men's Doubles Pickleball at the 2009 Michigan Senior Olympics. Questions? Contact Karen Draves, draves@aaps.k12.mi.us or 734-994-2300 x 53254
Pickleball was created during the summer of 1965 and is currently the fastest growing sport in the United States.
It is played on a badminton court with the net lowered to 34 inches, and uses a perforated plastic ball (similar to a whiffle ball) and wood or composite paddles.
Pickleball is popular with all age groups and easy to learn.
