Spring 2025 Indoor Pickleball
The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department and Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Senior Center is excited to announce additional indoor pickleball.
If you require special accommodations or you have additional questions about this program, please call 802-254-5808.
Indoor Schedule
Please note this schedule is subject to change.
Monday:
- 9 to 10:45 a.m. (55 years old and older. Intermediate and above)
- 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (18 years old and older)
Tuesday:
- 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. (55 years old and older. Intermediate and above)
- 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. (18 years old and older)
- 1 to 3 p.m. (Beginner only 18 and older)
Wednesday:
- 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. (55 years old and older. Intermediate and above)
- 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (18 years old and older)
Thursday:
- 1:40 to 3 p.m. (Beginners only 18 and older)
Friday:
- 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. (55 years old and older. Intermediate and above)
- 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (18 years old and older)
Fees
Season Fee (season runs through April 26, 2025: $30 per person for Brattleboro residents; and $55 per person for non-Brattleboro residents.
Day Fee: $5 a day for Brattleboro residents; and $7 a day for non-Brattleboro residents.
Cash, cards, and checks are all accepted. Please note that fees paid for the daytime pickleball are separate from the Tuesday evening pickleball.
Do I Belong in the Beginner's Group or Intermediate Group?
Beginner's Group: Learning the rules of play and how to score. Learning to move around the court in a balanced and safe manner. Learning how to get their serve in regularly and improving serve. Learning where to stand on the court during serves, returns, and point play. Has not yet learned how to effectively “dink”/ is learning how to “dink.” Focusing on keeping the ball in play, as opposed to trying to hit it low, hard, or placing the ball. Limited to some rallies/can hold a short rally with players of equal ability or makes longer-lasting, slow-paced rallies. Demonstrating the basic shot strokes – forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, and the serve, but has obvious weaknesses in most strokes.
Intermediate/Advanced: Knows the rules and how to re-figure the score after losing track. Generally able to get their serve in play and return most serves. Understands match strategy and tactics. Play with partners effectively, with proper communication and good team coverage of the court. Aggressive net play and teamwork in doubles are evident. Moves to the net quickly after returning serve. Hits to the weak side of opponents somewhat regularly. Reliable serves, lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys, and can use spin shots with some success. Shows consistent and dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand shots. Beginning to anticipate opponent’s shots. Uses the dink shot and drop shots to slow down or change the pace of the game. Demonstrates 3rd shot strategies – drop shots, lobs, and fast-paced ground strokes. Fully understands the rules of the game and can play by them.