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Ely Community Education

August Beginning Pickleball

This class is full

This class is nearly full. Your registration is time-stamped. Anyone registering after 5:00 8/17/23 will be admitted by the registrant's time stamp.

What is Pickleball? Pickleball is a paddle sport that was established 50 years ago. It's the fastest-growing sport in the USA. It’s basically ping pong meets tennis on a badminton court. Come find out what this sport is all about and learn the basics.

If you've never played Pickleball before, this clinic is designed for you! Taught by experienced instructors Mary Mills and Harlan Lundstrom.  This clinic will cover the basics of Pickleball rules, terminology, primary skills, coordination, and more.  This sport is a combination of ping-pong, badminton, and tennis yet it is much easier to learn than any of those three. Attendance is an essential component of achieving the ability to enjoy this great sport.

You are welcome to watch pickleball being played most weekday mornings. The courts are just north of the football field and east of the high school.  


Class Details

 1:00 -3:00

Monday, August 21

Wednesday, August 23

Friday, August 25

$30 fee.

It is important to attend all three sesions.

Ely Public School Pickleball Courts.

Courts on 7th Ave S, Between Harvey and Pattison.
Place: The Ely School's Pickleball Courts are located between the Ely Football Field and the Ely Baseball Field. 

Minimum participants 4

Maximum participants 12

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About The Instructor

Mary Mills and Harlan Lundstrom

If you've never played Pickleball before, this clinic is designed for you! Taught by experienced instructors Mary Mills and Harlan Lundstrom. This clinic will cover the basics of Pickleball rules, terminology, primary skills, coordination, and more. Indoor Pickleball Season is underway and once you have completed the 4 beginning lessons you will be able to play three days a week. This sport is a combination of ping-pong, badminton, and tennis yet is much easier to learn than any of those three. Attendance is a very important component to achieving the ability to enjoy this great sport.