Learn About Pickleball

If you've come to this page you're either new to the game or wanting to enhance your skills and knowledge of pickleball. There's so much to learn..... but we've got you covered! Follow the links below and you'll probably find what you're looking for.

2022 RULE CHANGE HIGHLIGHTS

This document contains the major rule changes that recreational and tournament players need to be aware of effective January 1, 2022. An updated International Federation of Pickleball Rulebook is expected to be available in January.

CLUB LESSONS

At this time, one free introductory lesson is available for all new SPI members.

If you or your group (schools included) would like a lesson, please contact the SPI Executive at saskatoonpickleballinc@gmail.com and we will arrange a lesson at a time that is suitable for you.

SPI has all the equipment necessary to teach not only individuals, but groups of up to 20 people. For group instruction, a small fee may apply.

Please go to SPI's PROGRAM PAGE to see complete details of the four-week Skills and Drills and Practise and Play programs offered throughout the year.

Clinics topics are geared to the skill level of players and may include:

** Introduction to Pickleball **
** Mastering the Dink **
** Perfecting the 3rd, 5th, 7th Shot **
** Tuning Up Your Serve **
** Attacking With a Purpose **
**Beating The Bangers **
** Lobbing & Lob Defence **
** Strategy and Court Positioning **

Excited about the prospect of an upcoming tournament and looking for tips on how to set yourself up for success? The Getting Tournament Ready Program (GTR) instructed by Lionel and Mike Fauchoux is a tournament-style program geared at helping people “Play To Win.” Participants will learn how to pick or find a partner, prepare their mind and body prior to game play, employ defensive strategies, take an offensive stance, be strategic in all aspects of the game, identify opponent’s strengths and weaknesses, and avoid the ten most common mistakes. Ready, set, win …. Take the leap, and get the most out of the tournament experience!!!

This program is geared to players thinking of getting involved in tournament play or fairly new to the tournament circuit. Each session consists of two 2-hour sessions within one week (total of 4 hours of instruction). Ideally, participants should come with a playing partner BUT, if you don’t have a partner, you are more than welcome – this program may be a good place for you to find someone who’s a perfect complement to your game!

Program dates will be announced in SPI's weekly SignUp Genius emails

SPECIALTY CLINICS

To register go to https://stevedeakinpickleball.com/camps/

EQUIPMENT

We would like to thank the following pickleball equipment sponsors who have contributed to our fundraising efforts. Please visit their websites for more information about equipment offerings.

While we encourage you to buy from these local suppliers, equipment may also be found at several sports stores.

LEARN TO REFEREE

Saskatoon Pickleball Inc. is excited to announce that DOUG KRAMBLE is volunteering to coordinate Pickleball referee training in Saskatoon and area! Anyone interested in referee training, or a refresher referee training session is asked to contact Doug at doug@kramble.net

EMAIL DOUG K.