For Beginner Players Ages 9-12 

​Our Academy sessions are the next level for young players who have already gained confidence in the introductory skills of pickleball. Still a beginner in this age range? We have a spot for the beginners as well. Each player will be placed in appropriate groups based on experience, age and ability. The program provides young players an opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge of the game. Beginner Players will be trained in the basic fundamentals of the sport: basic eye-hand coordination, footwork, paddle grip/skills, rules and scoring while progressing into serving, service return, shot placement and more.. For the more experienced players, we will focus on basic skills as well as teach strategies, positioning, shot selection and work on match play. Participants will be introduced to the next level of the game with our enthusiastic coaches in a positive, fun, learning environment

FAQS:

• What equipment does my child need to bring?
  • Each player should have their own paddle
    • ​If you do not have your own paddle we will have some here to borrow
    • We will supply the pickleballs

• What type of shoes should my child wear?
  • Any type of sneaker will work

• Do we wear shorts or sweatpants?
  • You can wear whatever you're comfortable in

• Can parents use the track when our child/children are participating?
  • Yes, anytime you are here with your child you are welcome to use the track
  • We have membership options but since you have someone participating in an Accelerate program, you can use the track when you are here
  • We have locker rooms for your convenience as well
  • If you plan to use the track, please stop at the front desk to complete our waiver or use this link to complete it when you have time: Accelerate Sports Waiver

WEDNESDAYS 5:00pm-6:00pm
8-Week Sessions

• 10 minutes - introduction, recap of previous week & proper warm up/stretching
• 30-35 minutes of practice
• 15-20 minutes of games

2025 SESSIONS
Session Fee (8 Weeks): $125.00
 *can't attend all 8 weeks, prorated fees are listed below as well as drop in fee options

• 2026 - Session 1 - Winter 1 Dates - Register HERE:
  • WEDNESDAYS: January 7th - February 25th ​
    • 1/7 - 5:00pm-6:00pm​​​​​
    • 1/14 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 1/21 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 1/28 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 2/4 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 2/11 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 2/18 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 2/25 - 5:00pm-6:00pm

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• 2026 - Session 2 - Spring 1 Dates - Register HERE:
  • WEDNESDAYS: March 4th - April 22nd​
    • 3/4 - 5:00pm-6:00pm​​​​​
    • 3/11 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 3/18 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 3/25 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 4/1 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 4/8 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 4/15 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 4/22 - 5:00pm-6:00pm

 

• 2026 - Session 3 - Spring 2 Dates - Register HERE:
  • No Session, OFF for Spring 2

 

• 2026 - Session 4 - Summer 1 Dates - Register HERE:
  • No Session, OFF for Summer 1

 

• 2026 - Session 5 - Summer 2 Dates - Register HERE:
  • WEDNESDAYS: August 19th - October 7th
    • 8/19 - 5:00pm-6:00pm​​​​​
    • 8/26 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 9/2 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 9/9 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 9/16 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 9/23 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 9/30 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 10/7 - 5:00pm-6:00pm

 

• 2026 - Session 6 - Fall 1 Dates - Register HERE:
  • WEDNESDAYS: October 14th - December 9th
    • 10/14 - 5:00pm-6:00pm​​​​​
    • 10/21 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 10/28 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 11/4 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 11/11 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 11/18 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 11/25 - No Practice - Thanksgiving Break
    • 12/2 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • 12/9 - 5:00pm-6:00pm

​We offer prorated fees if you are joining an 8-week session late:
7-Weeks: $120.00
6-Weeks: $115.00
5-Weeks: $110.00

Drop In:

• $25.00 per player
• Siblings $20 each​
• If you are in another Accelerate Sports program, the drop in fee is $20.00

Questions - Contact The Beginner Program director here