Pickleball

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  • Pickleball for a 10 year old?

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    Mar 22, 2025

    Does anyone have recommendations for a pickleball class or league for 10 year old? My son really enjoys ping pong and I'd like to give him an opportunity to try other paddle sports. He didn't love tennis but I think he might enjoy pickleball. I'm looking for a low-commitment way for him to try it out. I think he'd most enjoy something that is not too competitive. 

    Mar 22, 2025

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  • Pickleball for adults who are novices?

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    Jan 17, 2024

    Hi everyone, I'm looking to learn pickleball in a group with other adults. I've played a few times and I love it! Does anyone know of a group or class in Richmond/El Cerrito/Albany/North Berkeley? I've poked around but I'm only finding options farther south.

    Many thanks!

    Jan 17, 2024

    Coach Michele teaches beginning & intermediate through the City of El Cerrito, in 4 week sessions. It's pretty strenuous but a good class.

    Jan 18, 2024

    Hello! I'm in the same boat! I've seen beginner pickleball classes offered through the City of Berkeley and El Cerrito I believe, possibly Richmond, but the schedule unfortunately did not work for me. Good luck!

    Jan 24, 2024

    The Berkeley YMCA has pickleball on Mondays from 9-11 am. I believe you have to have a membership but it’s not too pricey if you go every week.

    Jan 24, 2024

    The Albany YMCA periodically hosts pickleball clinics for beginners

    Jan 24, 2024

    The Albany Y has beginning pickleball classes for EastBay Y members. I've not tried it, but I have seen the sign for it.

    Jan 24, 2024
RE:
Personal training for 50+ out-of-shape mom (Oct 5, 2024)

I am 60+ and last year joined the YMCA of the E. Bay (Oakland, Berkeley, Albany and other too far for me).  I very much enjoy the classes offered at Oakland and Berkeley.  While I like the proximity of the Albany gym (I can walk), it is geared exclusively to the elder and more frail.  I also picked up pickleball with Albany Rec (meet at the HS gym on Sundays and at the new courts on Thursdays) -- it is welcoming to all levels.  Sorry I can't comment on personal trainers, but I look forward to reading the responses of others.

Oct 9, 2024
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Downtown Berkeley YMCA,
Downtown Oakland YMCA,
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