America’s Fastest Growing Sport! Do You Play?
It’s a sport anyone can play and it seems everyone is now. America’s Fastest Growing Sport! Do You Play? Pickleball is gaining popularity all across the country including right here in the CSRA. It’s simple to learn and is good exercise….cardio, improves brain function, strengthens muscles, and burns calories. Plus, the added benefit of gathering with friends to play!
Fun For All Ages
According to Augusta Pickleball, Pickleball is a multi-generational sport. Players from 8 to 90+ can be found throughout the nation playing on the same court. Most can pick up the game and start playing in a short amount of time. The best way to learn pickleball is hands-on with a certified instructor.
Find A Court!
Ready to play? Here are some places to start right here in the Augusta area-
Wilson Family Y (4 courts – only 3 in summer) Contact: Anne Rheins 706-399-4958 arheins@gmail.com
Mon/Wed/Fri 8-12
“After Hours” 2nd & 4th Saturdays (advance registration required, non-members allowed)
Free Fundamentals classes for new players: T/Th 10:00 am.
Inquire about private lessons, ladder league, Tutor ball machine clinics, round robins, pickleball fitness classes
Warren Road Community Center (3 courts) $2 open to public, Contact: Facility: 706-860-2833
Wednesdays 6-8 pm, Fri 10-3.
NOTE: Wed evening not available during basketball season. Friday days not available summer.
Garrett Elementary School Gym (2 courts) $2 Open to public, Contact: Facility 706-821-1775
Thursdays 6-8 pm.
Warren Baptist Family Life Center (3 courts, Contact: FLC desk, 706-860-0454
M/T/Th/F 1:30- 3:30, $10/ 5-visit pass (1st 2 visits free)
Montclair subdivision (4 outdoor courts, Contact: Anne Rheins arheins@gmail.com
For residents, members, and guests by invitation. Non-resident quarterly membership is available.
Patriots Park Call Stacey Usry at 706-868-3458 or watch Augusta Pickleball on Facebook for playtime!
More Locations and Equipment
More locations and info on Pickleball are here.
You’ll need some equipment and most sporting goods stores in the area will have the Pickleball paddles and balls and everything else you’ll need to get started.
See you on the court soon!
