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Southern Pickleball Academy

LXCL:The $95 fee covers the three-day First Paddle Level 1 camp. At checkout, our non-profit partner, Zeffy, will ask if you wish to make a donation for their benefit. Donations to support Zeffy are appreciated - they charge us nothing! - but are optional. Be sure to update the form to reflect your choice.

First Paddle Level 1 three-day camp for one child

<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: none; font-family: Roboto;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: none; font-family: Roboto; box-sizing: inherit;">First Paddle is a youth-focused pickleball training program that not only teaches the fundamentals of the sport but also incorporates character development. Through fun and engaging lessons, participants will learn and practice values such as respect, responsibility, communication, perseverance, integrity, and sportsmanship. This program is designed to help young athletes grow both as players and as individuals, using pickleball as a platform for personal development and character building. <p fr-original-style='color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"YAGLy7r9bRw 0", _fb_, auto;--cyV3ZQ:23.7518px;--gJPlXQ:1.18;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;' style='color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"YAGLy7r9bRw 0", _fb_, auto;--cyV3ZQ:23.7518px;--gJPlXQ:1.18;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;'>This&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: none; font-family: Roboto;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: none; font-family: Roboto; box-sizing: inherit;">program is designed for youth 9-14 years old.<p fr-original-style='color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"YAGLy7r9bRw 0", _fb_, auto;--cyV3ZQ:23.7518px;--gJPlXQ:1.18;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;' style='color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"YAGLy7r9bRw 0", _fb_, auto;--cyV3ZQ:23.7518px;--gJPlXQ:1.18;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;'> First Paddle 1: Novice<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Skill Level: Beginners; no experience required</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Meeting Time: Monday, 11/23, thru Wednesday, 11/5: 9-12pm</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Location:&nbsp;Gregg Park Civic Center Gym</li></ul>Program Cost&nbsp;$95 (Needs-based, partial scholarships are available upon request; email <a fr-original-style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" href="mailto:info@southernpickleballacademy.org" style="text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-user-select: auto;">info@southernpickleballacademy.org</a> for a discount code.)

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name , Thank you for registering your child for our First Paddle Thanksgiving Week 2026 (Level 1) Camp! We&rsquo;re excited to welcome them to the court for a fun week of building pickleball skills, confidence, and character. Your child will be coached by Perry Wong and Caitlin Barry, certified pickleball professionals who have taught hundreds of youth and adults. We&rsquo;ll also have First Paddle mentors assisting throughout camp to provide additional encouragement, individual attention, and support. About First Paddle First Paddle is a youth program of Southern Pickleball Academy, a local nonprofit dedicated to strengthening youth and communities through pickleball. Our goal is to help young players grow both on and off the court by combining pickleball instruction with teamwork, sportsmanship, confidence, and other important life skills. One More Step: Please complete the following form before camp. This information helps us get to know your child and provide the best possible experience for them:<a fr-original-style="" href="https://forms.gle/tbXmhv49vCJbpJoDA" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">First Paddle Camper Information Form</a> If you have any questions or encounter any issues with your child&rsquo;s registration, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to contact me. We look forward to seeing your child on the court! With gratitude,Caitlin Barry Program Director, First Paddle 808-258-7218 <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:caitlin@firstpaddle.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">caitlin@firstpaddle.org</a>

First Paddle is a youth-focused pickleball training program that not only teaches the fundamentals of the sport but also incorporates character development. Through fun and engaging lessons, participants will learn and practice values such as respect, responsibility, communication, perseverance, integrity, and sportsmanship. This program is designed to help young athletes grow both as players and as individuals, using pickleball as a platform for personal development and character building. This program is designed for youth 9-14 years old. First Paddle 1: Novice<ul><li>Skill Level: Beginners; no experience required</li><li>Meeting Time: Monday, 11/23, thru Wednesday, 11/5: 9-12pm</li><li>Location: Gregg Park Civic Center Gym</li></ul>Program Cost $95 (Needs-based, partial scholarships are available upon request; email <a href="mailto:info@southernpickleballacademy.org">info@southernpickleballacademy.org</a> for a discount code.)

Southern Pickleball Academy

First Paddle Thanksgiving 2026 (Level 1)

1001 A Ave

First Paddle Level 1 three-day camp for one child

$95

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