Looking to learn to play Pickleball or already know how and want to use the Pickleball courts and equipment at George Park and the indoor winter courts at Harold Martin? The Rec Dept. is offering a recreational program that includes all skill levels. Read below for all the details!
The Recreation Dept. offers outdoor Pickleball as a "self-led" Pickleball program for all those who wish to have access to the portable Pickleball nets and meet fellow Pickleball players. Those who sign up for the program will have access to the equipment in the spring, summer and fall and can play during the designated Pickleball times or at other times as first come, first served. Registrants can also play on the indoor courts at Harold Martin in the winter.
How to join the Recreation Department Pickleball program:
1. Those 18+ are welcome to register below, agree to the standard waiver and pay the one time $25 registration fee to attend the info session. The one time $25 registration fee provides access to the Team Reach App and use of the Town Pickleball equipment. Once you take the info session, you will not be required to take another info session in the future.
2. Each person registered for the Learn to Play Pickleball Intro Session must attend the info session held at the tennis/pickleball courts beside the high school.
3. Once the info session is complete, each person will be given access to the Team Reach App so they can manage play times with other program members. Feel free to download the Team Reach app before arriving at the info session.
4. Each person will be given access to the portable nets, extra paddles and balls after completing the info session. Each person can use the equipment during the designated program times in the spring, summer and fall or as first come, first served at other times but avoiding HYSA's tennis program times.
What to expect at the Info Session:
Our Pickleball instructor will go over the game and how to play, the proper way to setup and store the nets, set up the Team Reach App, and answer any questions you may have. You will get to play so bring a Pickleball paddle (a few will be available to borrow if you do not have one), wear athletic shoes and bring water.
After Attending the Info Session:
Feel free to play Pickleball during the designated Pickleball times or as first come, first served in the spring, summer and fall at the outdoor courts (except during HYSA tennis time). Use the Team Reach App if you wish to contact others in the program and meet to play!
Can't make the Info Session or want to play outside in the spring, summer and fall without joining the program: Hopkinton residents are welcome to use these courts at any time as first come, first served but will need to bring their own portable net, rackets and balls.