Lessons

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North America because the rules are simple and the learning curve is short. What keeps people playing is that the game can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.

1. How to Start

  1. Sign up for an Introduction to Pickleball with the club or beginner lessons at your local community center.
  2. Watch some online videos that explain the rules and how to score (see the Resources page);
  3. Grab some court shoes and a paddle; and
  4. Start playing!

Pickleball Players are a friendly group. Beginners are included in many places, including Murdo Frazer, Little Cates, Ambleside, Mahon and Normanby courts most mornings.

2. Intro to Pickleball

Between May and September NSPC offers free 2-hour Introduction to Pickleball sessions.

For information on the next session check the BLOG section of this website, watch your newsletter, our Facebook page or email us at nspc.bc@gmail.com.

3. Beginner Lessons

Sorry, NSPC does not offer lessons.

Lessons are offered by the local community centers. Check their websites for details or phone:

  • John Braithwaite Community Centre – 604-983-6471
  • Parkgate Community Recreation Centre – 604-983-6350
  • Gleneagles Community Centre – 604 921-2100
  • Delbrook Community Centre – 604-987-7529
  • Lionsgate Community center – 604 983-7670
  • Lynn Creek Community center

3. Private Lessons

NSPC put out a call for instructors and these names were forwarded. Please make your own inquiries about qualifications.

  • Sam Goode: PPR and DUPR qualified coach. Specializing in individual and group coaching along with corporate events. Fully insured to $5,000,000. samgoode01@gmail.com cell: 236-978-7044, Instagram: @tofsfooddrink @Globaldinkers 
  • Maggie Murch, maggie.murch@me.com, pickleballcoaching.ca, NCCP Level 2 Coach specializing in private and small group lessons for intermediate players.
  • Cheryl Young, cheryl.young@shaw.ca, www.cypickleball.ca, NCCP Level 2 coach offering “Learn to Play” and “Intermediate” one day camps, corporate events and lessons.
  • Jamie MacHutchin, Sure Shot Pickleball Coaching, 604 500 4977, Jamie_MacHutchin@hotmail.com, NCCP Level 2 certified coach providing private and Semi-private sessions for beginner and intermediate players.
  • Munroe Durie Pedersen, Youth Member and 4.5 ranked player, is available to coach 3.0-3.5 players.  munroe@techniche.net

4. School Program

Volunteers can be requested to come to your school to conduct an intro to pickleball with students and/or teachers. To date almost 4000 NS students and 80+ teachers have benefitted. NSPC provides the paddles, balls and eye protection.

To inquire further or book a session for your school please email info@northshorepickleballclub.com