GRASP (Gaithersburg/Rockville Area Social People)

Meet in front of Copper Canyon by the benches.
We'll do anywhere from 3-5 laps. It's .75 miles around and we usually do 3/4 laps.

For safety reasons, we’re going to keep the group to two small groups of eight members each. Sometimes it get crowded there so we don’t want to have any mishaps.
Afterwards, if we like the group will decide where to grab a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants at the RIO.

If you happen to be late, walk, counterclockwise around the lake and you should see us walking

Trivia!!
Trivia starts promptly at 7, come earlier to get set up 630-645.
Clear Sky's Meadery.
15201 Display Ct, Rockville, MD 20850

This is INSTRUCTION PICKLEBALL for “NEW AND BEGINNERS”. See quiz below.

Sellkirk paddles will be available for all who attend to try and hopefully learn the game. if you’re interested, you can buy one.

Note $5 fee for wear and tear on paddles and replacement of pickle balls

Reminder: This session is for beginners. If you have already taken four or five of the classes, you will on the waitlist to give newer members an opportunity to learn the game.
We’ll start by simply hitting the ball around, focusing on basic skills such as dinking and serving until everyone feels comfortable. From there, we’ll move into an introduction to pickleball and cover the fundamentals of the game.

Below is the link to a Montgomery County classes. When you open the link, go to the Pickleball section.
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/montgomeryvillage/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&days_of_week=1011000&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=pickleball%20adults&viewMode=list

Please study the rules of Pickleball see link below. There will be a quiz. 

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/fitness/a41889595/pickleball-rules/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_ghk_md_dsa_prog_org_us_a41889595&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADA2MEqo78AlxWw25v72aAqTYZy2o&gclid=CjwKCAiAtYy9BhBcEiwANWQQLzWcA4GRJ5dNAtBpRG0nMJqvUlr67XGuB8hSrEaEZmWioeNiorM6jRoC0BkQAvD_BwE

There is a Porta Johns at this location
Bring a baseball cap, sunglasses and water

This is for “INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED PLAYERS”.

Beginners and advanced beginners should seek training from other sources. This is not a class that provides training. It hinders the other members who are trying to have a Pickle Ball outing they can enjoy.

Here’s a link to find Pickleball instructional training https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/montgomeryvillage/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&days_of_week=1011000&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=pickleball%20adults&viewMode=list

To replace and purchase new Pickleball, a one dollar fee is asked to be contributed to the Puppy Ball fun. Please provide cash.
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We can begin by just hitting the ball around (Dinking and Serving) until you’re comfortable and then start play Pickle Ball.
Must have your own Pickleball paddle unless you contact me.
Windridge Winery afterwards is a option

If I happen to not be there, take the court that has the blue pickle ball lines on it to the far entrance to the court.
There is a Porta Johns at this location

Baseball cap sunglasses and water would be helpful for yourself.