Fitness & Movement Workshops
Teen Self-Defense Class (Female Focused)
Dates: Thu, May 29 & Fri, May 30 (2 day class)
Time: 7:15-8:00pm
Age: 13-17 years old
Fees: $50 Members; $80 Non-Members
Instructor: Josh English
Self-Defense Fundamentals is a community-based course designed for teens and is a perfect introduction to self-defense. We will focus on fundamental concepts that can be applied at all ranges. Over the course of two sessions, we will work our way through the five A’s: Awareness, Alertness, Avoidance, Anticipation, and Action covering preventative measures as well as footwork, striking, and grappling basics on our own or with partners in class. While you can find benefit from practicing with a partner and instructors, this course does not require any physical contact. Students should wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.
This self- defense course is an affinity space for trans women, cis women, genderqueer women, and non-binary people who feel most comfortable in women’s affinity spaces. Please note that our instructor does not identify as female.
Stability & Balance: 6 Week Workshop
Dates: Saturdays, April 5 – May 10
Time: 11:00-11:55am
Fees: $100 Members; $190 Non-Members
Instructor: Tina Oliva
Get in the habit of balancing! In this 6-week workshop, you will learn a range of exercises to do at home to hone your balance reflexes and build a daily practice. This course will not just build balance but will positively affect your strength and confidence. Stability and balance are fundamental skills that we are not born with but must learn and practice to maintain. Not just for seniors, this class will greatly impact your daily experience!
While you can find benefit from practicing with a partner, this course does not require any physical contact. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.
Beginning Pickleball Workshops
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Fees: $45 Members | $60 Non-Members
Instructor: Bob Wolfe
We will cover etiquette and safety, shots and strategy, rules and scoring, and then we’ll play real games to integrate our new skills. By the end of the session, you’ll have a foundation of knowledge to play pickleball anywhere as a 2.0 ranked player!
This is an energetic class with drills for the most important pickleball shots, a thorough review of key rules, the unique pickleball scoring system, and actual gameplay.
This class is the beginning of your pickleball journey that could lead to years of fun, exercise, and making new friends. This clinic is suitable for brand new players, and those who have taken a beginner class already are welcome to repeat the session.
Pickleball Skills & Drills Workshops
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Fees: $45 Members | $60 Non-Members
Instructor: Bob Wolfe
These sessions are suitable for players who are 2.5 +. What is a 2.5 level player? That is a beginner to intermediate player who understands the basic rules, can sustain a short rally, hit basic strokes like forehands and backhands with some direction, and is starting to develop consistency with serves and returns, but may struggle with advanced shot placement and court positioning. They know that dinks and volleys are important but may not always play from the kitchen line.
The Volley Session: You simply cannot win pickleball games without learning to volley the pickleball. In this session we will utilize the ball machine and you will hit five different kinds of volleys with many, many repetitions. Class size limited to six people to ensure everyone gets lots of shots in. Coaching is available as part of the session, as players desire, but advanced players are welcome to attend and get in some reps.
The Strategy Session: This session will focus on the all-important first 3 to 6 shots of the game. Learn where to hit those shots, and why to hit them there. This session can change the way you see the pickleball court and help you win more games. Stop playing pickleball without a plan!
Ball Machine Session: We will unleash The Lobster and spend the first hour hitting shots from the baseline — think return of serve, third shot drive, drop shots and more, both forehand and backhand. You can practice any shots you want, and hit many, many repetitions. Then in the second hour, we focus on net play — lots and lots of volleys, and perhaps even some dinking. Coaching on shot making available as desired.
Doubles Strategy: Are you just hitting the pickleball over the net at random? Start playing pickleball with a plan to win! In this session we will discuss and drill the most successful pickleball strategies, with a focus on partner movement and cooperation and an introduction to stacking.