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Outdoor Pickleball – Updated June 22, 2022

Pickleball is played at the City of Decorah tennis courts on the days and times listed below. Pickleball is a drop in activity open to individuals of all ages and abilities.

Mondays: 8:00am-10:00am

Tuesdays: 7:30am ‘easy play,’ 8:00am-10:00am & 7:00-9:00pm

Wednesdays: 9:00am-11:00am

Thursdays: 7:30am ‘easy play, 8:00am-10:00am & 7:00-9:00pm

Fridays: 8:00am-10:00am

Sundays: 3:00pm-5:00pm

In addition to drop in play, Decorah Parks and Recreation is hosting two Pickleball Classes. Miriam and Daniel Skrade will teach both the beginner and intermediate/advanced pickleball classes. Miriam has taught internationally all levels of  the game and both Miriam and Daniel are experienced players and coaches.

IntermediateAdvanced (9th grade thru adult): Prerequisites: Knows scoring/rules, consistent serve, forehand, backhand, and volley. Ability to generate pace on the ball. Moderatehigh reaction time and court movement This class will focus on 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.
June 2730, 6:007:00pm

Cost: $25

Registration deadline: June 24

Registration for Pickleball classes can be completed online or in the Park-Rec Office.