INTRO TO PICKLEBALL

Is pickleball for you? Come and find out. The LWV Pickleball Club regularly offers an "Introduction to Pickleball" session with no Club membership required. The session takes place at the outdoor courts. Register for a slot via the CALENDAR on this website. Email beginpickle@gmail.com with any questions. 

THE BASICS

1. Read the rules!  Playing in LW.  You must be familiar with GRF operating procedures, court conduct, court hours, etc.
2. Wear suitable shoes (tennis shoes with good support, plenty of tread and non-marking soles) and comfortable clothes.  Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended.
3. We have a couple of loaner paddles and some balls for your use for the Intro session. Additionally, the Golf Pro Shop has paddles to borrow for general play when you provide your resident's card. The Golf Pro Shop also has balls for sale.
4. Most sporting goods stores (PGA Superstore, Dicks, Big 5, etc.) carry pickleball equipment and you can purchase online through pickleball sites such as  Pickleball Central and Engage or from Amazon. If you buy from Pickleball Central, use code CRLWPC  to get a 5% discount. With Engage Pickleball, use code 20LWPC for 20% off everything. Pickleball Central also has a Paddle Guide to help you choose.

THEN WHAT?

Join the Club! We offer periodic coaching sessions for Beginners (2.0 skill level) and also run periodic Social Play events for Beginners. 

These events are for Club members, posted on the Calendar, and notice of upcoming events is emailed out to members.

Email beginpickle@gmail.com if you have questions.

Coach Allan Galera also offers private coaching. Text him at 714-552-2119 

NEED PEOPLE TO PLAY WITH?

Click here for some tips on finding other people to play with in Laguna Woods