Canyon Lake Pickleball Club’s free clinic attracts 55

The Canyon Lake Pickleball Club witnessed an impressive turnout at its free introductory pickleball lessons Sunday. A total of 55 community members, ranging in age from 24 to 81, participated in the event, which was aimed at introducing the basics of pickleball to newcomers.

Nine dedicated members of the Pickleball Club volunteered their time and expertise to instruct participants on various aspects of the game. These included the rules of pickleball, ground strokes, dinking, serving, game play, scoring, and strategy.

Dozens of Canyon Lake residents showed up for The Canyon Lake Pickleball Club’s free clinic Sunday at the newly-refurbished Pickleball Courts at Eastport Park. Club members provided the lessons for the popular sport.Photo provided by Steve Libring

The lessons provided an excellent platform for beginners to understand and enjoy the sport. The event was particularly appealing to couples looking to learn a new activity that they could enjoy together, highlighting pickleball’s accessibility and appeal to a wide range of age groups. The diversity of the group, with participants of all ages, underscored the inclusive nature of the sport.

Encouraged by the success of the event, the club is already planning another community day for teaching pickleball.

The Canyon Lake Pickleball Club has experienced a surge in membership, currently boasting 558 members, with numbers increasing weekly. This growth reflects the growing popularity of pickleball in the community.

Steve Libring, the club’s Membership Director, encourages anyone interested in joining the Pickleball Club or learning about its activities planned for 2024 to contact him at steve.libring@gmail.com or via text/call at (951) 760-3140.