Pickleball serves up fun

6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visit DCRanch.com for more information and to make court reservations.

Pickleball Drop-in the interest in playing pickleball. Horizon Park (15380 N. 100th St.) has ten lighted pickleball courts available for drop-in public use; not reservable. They are free to use and are open from sunrise to 10:30 p.m. daily. Visit scottsdaleaz.gov for all court locations.

Meet other neighbors for a friendly game on Wednesdays (6 to 8 p.m.) or Fridays and Sundays (8 to 11 a.m.) on the Desert Camp courts.

Coming Soon

Pickleball Clinics

Saturdays, March 4, 18, 25

Desert Camp courts

Ages 16+ | $14 per class

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Beginner

6:30 to 8 a.m.

Discover the exciting sport of Pickleball with this instructional clinic. A certified pickleball instructor will teach beginners the basic rules of the game and how to hit the ball. Please remember to bring a paddle and water bottle.

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Did you know?

Technology is evolving to help manufacture pickleball paddles that reduce noise made when in contact with the ball. Consider purchasing a Green-Zone approved paddle.

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Intermediate

8:30 to 10 a.m.

This course is designed for players looking to advance their game. A certified pickleball instructor will cover topics including 3rd shot drops and drives, reflex volleys, push dink strategies and more. Please remember to bring a paddle and water bottle.

Studies have shown that noise levels above 70 decibels over an extended period of time may cause hearing damage whereas, in a pickleball match, the noise level ranges from 39 decibels to 80 decibels. To reduce the noise, many paddle manufacturers have begun pairing a Polypropylene honeycomb core with a surface cover to make the paddle as noise free as possible.

Surface Core