Recreation

Drilling:

A pickleball drill is an exercise that is designed to isolate and work on a particular skill or set of skills that a player desires to improve. A key component of a drill is that it allows for many repetitions of the same stroke or small set of strokes in a condensed period of time which is necessary in order to develop the necessary muscle memory that is required to engrain the skill as a new habit so that it becomes automatic.

Drilling various shots regularly offers players the opportunity to fine-tune & hone their technique. It reaches a point at which they can trust that a particular shot will pay off for them during a match.

This confidence in their technique comes from repeated practice of basic movements back and forth under strictly controlled conditions.

Available Drilling Opportunities:

Drilling with David

            David Thompson, a local pickleball enthusiast, will teach you the foundational drills needed to build your game. Spend four sessions with David and you will be armed with the drilling tools to practice on your own. Max. 8 players per session, please register online or in the Park-Rec Office.

• • • • June (Beginner & Advanced Beginner Players)
        • Tuesdays in June (6, 13, 20, 27)
        • Time: 8:30am- 9:30am at the City Tennis Courts
      • July (Intermediate Players)
        • Thursdays in July (6, 13, 20, 27)
        • Time: 8:30am- 9:30am at the City Tennis Courts

Drilling with Daniel

            Daniel Skrade loves pickleball and wants drilling to be fun.  He has crafted drilling games that will improve your pickleball skills while keeping it fun and slightly competitive.

This event is for those who have played pickleball before. This is a drop-in event and no registration is needed.

• • • • Wednesday evenings beginning June 14th
      • Drop-In from 5:30pm- 6:30pm at the City Tennis Courts

Drilling with Jeff

            Jeff Tomlinson, a seasoned local player and instructor, believes drilling is key to developing your pickleball game.  Watch for pickleball emails and Decorah Pickleball Facebook for opportunities to join Jeff for pop-up group drilling sessions for advanced players. 

All drilling is available at no cost thanks to our local sponsor, Harman Realty

Advance Your Game:

As interest in Pickleball has grown in Decorah, so has the desire to learn and improve together! That’s why we’ve asked Miriam and Daniel Skrade to help take our games to the next level. They’ll talk about court positioning, shot placement, shot variety (dinks, drives, lobs), how to disarm a ‘banger’, how to ‘hold your line’, and help us develop a few go to strategies.

Prerequisites: Knows scoring/rules, consistent serve, forehand, backhand, and volley. Ability to generate pace on the ball. Moderate-high reaction time and court movement.

This program runs June 18-20 (Sunday-Tuesday), 6-7:00pm and is open to youth completing 9th grade thru adult.

Cost is $30 per participant. Registration should be completed by Friday June 16th. Registration can be completed online or in the Park-Rec Office.

Clinics (One-Day Events)

Pickleball 101 Clinic:     Monday June 5th

Join Decorah Parks and Recreation and local pickleball enthusiasts for an introductory pickleball class! Participants will receive basic instruction on how to play pickleball, as well as scorekeeping. This clinic will take place at the City Tennis Courts.

Participants can choose one of two available sessions listed: 10:30am- 12:00pm OR 6:00- 7:30pm.

Cost is $20 per participant. Registration should be completed by Friday June 2nd. Registration can be completed online or in the Park-Rec Office.

Advanced Pickleball Clinic:    Sunday June 25th

This one-day clinic will be held Sunday June 25th at the City Tennis Courts from 5:30- 7:00pm. The program is for advanced pickleball players looking to achieve expert level status!

Cost is $20 per participant. Registration should be completed by Friday June 23rd. Registration can be completed online or in the Park-Rec Office.

Decorah Parks & Recreation and the Iowa DNR are hosting a fishing day beginning at 9:00am at Twin Springs Pond. This event is free and is geared for children ages 12 and under (ages 8 & under must be accompanied by an adult). Children should bring their own poles and bait (worms). Only a very limited amount of equipment and bait will be provided. This event is part of Free Fishing Weekend (fishing license is not needed for Iowa residents from June 2-4). No need to register, just show up!

Check out this year’s Swimming Lesson Scheulde!

2023 Summer Pool Brochure

Summer Brochure 2023

Decorah Parks and Recreation will open registration for Summer programs on May 1, 2023!

Here is the Summer Recreation Brochure for viewing- check out what’s coming soon!