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.

Golden Harvest & Toys for Tots Charity Pickleball Event

Mike Howard will be collecting donations for Toys for Tots and Golden Harvest on Saturday - December 13th - between 12-3pm at the outdoor pickleball courts at Virginia Acres Park. Requesting donations of canned food items for Golden Harvest and or a new unwrapped toy in support of Toys for Tots for the Christmas holiday.

One ticket will be given to each person who donates five canned food items - three tickets for ten cans or more - and/or a toy - which will allow that person a chance to win "Pickleball With a Purpose" T-shirts with logos (Toys For Tots & Golden Harvest) and/or a new Friday pickleball paddle with cover per drawings to be completed during the event. You do not have to be present to win. All fourteen courts will be OPEN PLAY. -

Thank you from Bobbi Atwell

This is an enormous thank you to everyone who contributed to send me those beautiful flowers for my birthday. You just have no idea how touched I am and how much I miss pickleball and all of you. There’s a big empty hole in my heart that used to be filled with the love and fun I had with my pickleball bunch…and these memories still bring me much joy. We were and are a family. So, thank you again, my friends…you continue to enrich my life and I love you!

With gratitude and love….Bobbi❤️❤️❤️

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.

Dividers

Special thanks to all the gals and guys that came out this Saturday to help Mo repair the dividers. Much appreciated.

Sally Serago

Our hearts are broken from the loss of our wonderful, funny, sweet Sally. She was a friend to all and such a bright spot wherever she went. Our heartfelt condolences go to Sally's husband John, daughter Tracy (husband Adam), and granddaughter Kelsey. Sally will be forever in our hearts and will be missed terribly.

Court Time Distribution

Due to a significant decrease in the number of players at drop in play we have made some changes to the schedule. Monday thru Friday DIP will end at 11am and is broken out as follows: Mixed Level 845-945; Court Designation 945-11am. Tuesday and Thursday mornings there will be court reservations available from 845-11am on courts 456.

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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Rita

With great sadness and the heaviest of hearts, we want to let everyone know that Rita Turner has lost her long and valiant battle with cancer. Rita always brought joy and brightness wherever she went and we will miss her tremendously.