INTRO Pickleball at McGaw Park in Fitchburg

ABOUT THIS INTRO EVENT

This is a make-up event for the people who were signed up for the Sun. April 16 meetup that got cancelled due to horrible weather.

It's an Intro session. (See description below.) It’s for people who are trying to figure out if they’d like pickleball. (Spoiler: Yeah, you will!) Balls will be provided. The only equipment you’ll need is your paddle and tennies! (Don't have a paddle and aren't sure you want to shell out until you know if you'll like the sport? Show up anyway, and we'll lend you one just to get you hooked.)

If you don't know Thing 1 about pickleball, don't worry; we'll start at Thing 0 (which is: "The purpose of pickleball is to have fun!").

Don’t sign up for more than one Intro session. After you’ve done one, you’d be bored silly at a second; move on to the Novice level next.

We’re serious about the RSVPs. Do show up if you said “Yes” and don’t if you didn’t. If it turns out you can't make it, change your RSVP to "No" in case there's anyone on the waitlist.

CANCELLATIONS

If the weather looks iffy, we'll send a go/no-go message at 2:00 to everyone on the RSVP list. (The Madison Pickleball home page describes our criteria for cancellation.)

LEVELS FOR MADISON PICKLEBALL MEETUP SESSIONS
(I = informational; P = playtime)

Intro • never played before (or very little) • 1 session • 2-6 players • 1½ hours
—I (60%) terminology, rules, score-keeping, safety
—P (40%) dink drill, service practice, one game with running commentary
Novice • been thru the Intro session • 1 session • 3-12 players • 2 hours
—I (30%) tips, tricks, techniques, tactics, teamwork, skinnies, safety, etiquette
—P (70%) dink drill, service practice, several games, some coaching
Beginner • been thru Intro and Novice • 6-8 sessions • 8-18 players • 2 hours
—I (3%) helpful hints and reminders
—P (97%) get in lots of court time to hone your game vs. other beginners
Intermediate • been thru all 3 prior levels • many sessions • 8-18 players • 2 hours
—I (1%) helpful hints and reminders
—P (99%) upping your game vs. better competition