Paddle Hub

We have 3 courts and allow a maximum of 24 players to sign up for a 2-hour drop in play!

We are cautious not to over register for this designated time for play. As a result we will only allow 18 players per 12 week program allowing for maximum playing time.

Parking is available in the back parking lot of Glad Tidings Church. You may enter the building through the back doors and the gym is immedialtely on your left.

After the first Drop-in game of the day, one or more of the players must make room for waiting players.

General Guidelines for rotating players:

If one player is waiting, one of the losing players drops-out.

If two players are waiting, both losing players drop-out.

Winning players who play in a succeeding second game should drop-out after completing the second game.

Yes, we have changing rooms available for your convenience.

Our Pickleball 12 week programs are organized by player skill level. We recommend that you determine your skill level in order to fit into a program that is suited to your learning needs. Find the level from 1.0-5.0 which aligns with most of your skills.

As a guide, most recreational players will rank in the 1.0-2.0 levels due to speed, accuracy, consistency and agility requirements. 2.0-3.0 levels will be for very capable recreational players. 3.0-4.0 are highly effective, fast and agile players able to position the ball consistently, while 4.5 and 5.0 levels are highly proficient trained athletes often able to compete at a regional, provincial or national level.

What level am I?

Level 1.0

• New and have no to minimal knowledge of the game and the rules.

Level 1.5

• Able to rally some times.
• Learning how to serve.
• Developing a forehand.
• May fail to return easy balls frequently and occasionally misses the ball entirely.
• Played a few games and is learning the court lines, scoring, and some basic rules of the game.

Level 2.0

• Sustains a short rally with players of equal ability.
• Demonstrates the basic shot strokes – forehand, backhand, volley, overhead and the serve, but may have obvious weaknesses in strokes.
• Familiar with court positioning in doubles play.

Level 2.5

• Makes longer lasting slow-paced rallies.
• Makes most easy volleys and uses some backhands, but needs more work on developing shot strokes.
• Beginning to approach the non-volley zone to hit volleys.
• Aware of the “soft game.”
• Knowledge of most rules of play.
• Court coverage still requires improvement

Level 3.0

• More consistent on the serve, service return and when returning medium-paced balls.
• Demonstrates improved skills with all basic shot strokes and shot placement but lacks control when trying for direction, depth, or power on their shots.
• Beginning to attempt lobs and dinks with some success but may not fully understand
• when and why they should be used.

Level 3.5

• Demonstrates improved stroke dependability with directional control on most medium- paced balls and some faster-paced balls.
• Demonstrates improved control when trying for direction, depth and power on their shots.
• Needs to develop variety with their shots.
• Exhibits some aggressive net play.
• Beginning to anticipate opponent’s shots.
• Learning about the importance of strategy and teamwork in doubles.

Level 4.0

• Consistent and dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand shots.
• Reliable serves, lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys and can use spin shots with some success.
• Occasionally can force errors when serving.
• Rallies may be lost due to impatience.
• Uses the dink shot and drop shots to slow down or change the pace of the game.
• Demonstrates 3rd shot strategies – drop shots, lobs, and fast-paced ground strokes.
• Aggressive net play and teamwork in doubles is evident.
• Fully understands the rules of the game and can play by them consistently

Level 4.5

• Beginning to master the use of power and spin, can successfully execute all shots, can control the depth of their shots, and can handle pace.
• Beginning to master the dink shots and drop shots and their importance to the game.
• Beginning to master 3rd shot choices.
• Displays sound footwork and moves well enough to get to the non-volley zone whenever required.
• Understands strategy and can adjust style of play and game plan according to the opponent’s strengths and weaknesses and court position.
• Serves with power and accuracy and can also vary the speed and spin of the serve.
• Understands the importance of “keeping the ball in play” and the effect of making errors.
• Making good choices in shot selection.
• Anticipates the opponent’s shots resulting in good court positioning.

Level 5.0

• Has mastered all skills – all shot types, touch, spin, serves, with control and can use them as weapons.
• Excellent shot anticipation, extremely accurate shot placement and regularly hits winning shots.
• Forces opponents into making errors by “keeping the ball in play.”
• Mastered the dink and drop shots.
• Mastered the 3rd shot choices and strategies.
• Uses soft shots, dinks and lobs to set up offensive situations.
• Mastered pickleball strategies and can vary strategies and styles of play in competitive or tournament matches.
• Dependable in stressful situations as in tournament match play.
• Athletic ability, quickness, agility, and raw athleticism are also qualities that are sometimes what separates the top players from those near the top.

Due to limited space we are only able to accomodate those who have registered for the program they are attending.