Aiken Pickleball News

New Players Clinic at Gregg Park, Saturday, October 26th

Aiken Pickleball Inc. is hosting a New Players Clinic indoors at the Gregg Park Civic Center on Saturday, October 26th, for people new to the game of pickleball. Schedule as follows:

830 -9am - Check-in at front desk

9 -10am - Clinic Instruction

10-11am - Practice Play

Clinic will include court setup, proper court position, an explanation of the “kitchen”, how to keep score, how to make the transition from tennis and other racquet sports to pickleball and much more. Please wear tennis shoes and bring something to drink. We will supply balls and paddles. Players must register and pay in advance which can be done online at GreggParkonline.com or at the Gregg Park Civic Cen ter. Cost is $10 per person. Non-members are welcome to attend but will be required to pay a $10 daily facility fee.

Attendees will also be invited to attend a free New Players Practice session normally a week later. Non-members of Gregg Park will still be required to pay the GP $10 daily admittance fee.

Freaky Fridays Oct 17th, 2025 - Update

Freaky Friday is returning on October 17th at 6 PM in gym 2. All six courts will be used, including a dedicated court for beginners. Loaner paddles are available. Complimentary snacks will be provided. A door prize drawing will be held after each clinic, with prizes including a one-hour lesson and a new paddle donated by Mo Power Sports and API. A membership or a $2.00 drop-in fee is required to participate. You do not need to pre-register. Open play is available after the clinic from 7-8:30 PM.

New Players Clinic at Odell - Saturday August 9th

The next New Players Clinic at Odell will be on Saturday August 9th. The clinic is for people new to the game of pickleball. Schedule as follows:

930am - Check-in

945 - 10 am - Court Set-up

10 - 11 am - Instruction

11am - 12pm - Practice Play

The clinic will include proper court position, how to keep score, how to make the transition from tennis and other racquet sports to pickleball and much more. Maximum 8 players - balls and paddles provided. Players should wear tennis shoes and bring something to drink.

Cost is $15 per person which includes the daily access fee. The clinic also includes a free ninety minute practice play session the following Saturday. Sign up and pay at the Odell Weeks front desks to reserve your slot in advance.. Bring your receipt to the clinic.

Spring League Update

Alright fellas, enough with the "shoulda, coulda, woulda" - let's make this happen! Call Jordyn before these spots are claimed.

Fellow picklers, know any guys who might be interested in joining our Men's 3.0 & Mixed Leagues? Dads, bros, partners, coworkers, cousins, uncles, neighbors, even your PT or the UPS guy - have them give her a call or shoot her a text. Don't let 'em miss out on all the fun and excitement!

When it's all said and done, we'll have 200+ participants division-wide raring to go. Meet new friends, play the sport you love, and soak up some sunshine - what could be better? Let's goooo!!

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Odell Open for Drop in play tomorrow - Tuesday, June 25th

Just received word from the front desk that we can have pickleball tomorrow 9am - 415pm. Schedule as follows

9-10am - drop in play mixed levels

10am-12pm - drop in play court designation

12-2pm - court reservations

2-415pm - court reservations

Odell Weeks closed on January 9

Odell Weeks will be closed on Tuesday, January 9. They plan to reopen Wednesday, January 10 at 8:00 AM.

Gregg Park will also be closed. There is a threat of tornadoes and heavy rain.

No indoor pickleball at Odell on Sunday, August 31 and Monday Labor Day

The City’s Athletics Division has received a last-minute booking from USCA Volleyball for a clinic for their volleyball teams on Sunday, August 31. Because of this, Gym 2 will be reserved for volleyball use all day and will not be available for table tennis or pickleball on that date. Odell appreciates your understanding and flexibility as they accommodate this amazing opportunity for our young athletes to learn some new skills. Thank you.

Groovy Tuesdays

Last evening was our fourth and final Groovy Tuesday.in celebration of National Pickleball Month. This was our best yet - Six courts of free pickleball lessons - drawings for Gift Certificates and a brand new Pickleball Paddle; followed by complimentary pizza and brownies. Special thanks to Harve Mobley for organizing the clinics; Harve and Mo, our two teaching pros, for donating Gift Certificates for private and group lessons; our social committee that provided the pizza and brownies; and all the volunteers that helped with the drills that made it all possible.

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