Play Smart, an early learning facility, is launching a youth pickleball program. The clinic, starting on February 21 and running through March 25, will incorporate Play Smart’s vision for developing the whole child, including gross and fine motor skills.
Families can register their child on the website playsmartpreschool.com under “programs.” The cost for the 6-week clinic is $130 if registered by February 13, and $150 thereafter. Spots are limited.
Th clinic is open to the public and will be held for 1 hour, twice weekly. It will be divided into two groups: ages 4-7 and ages 8+.
For younger children, the clinic will focus on developing hand-eye coordination, dribble drills, dinking at kitchen line, and agility. The will practice from 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays.
The 8+ clinic will focus more on service practice, agility and endurance, game scoring, and drills. They will practice from 5-6 p.m. Thursdays and 10:45-11:45 a.m. Saturdays.
Play Smart will also host open play on February 20. Ages 4-7 will be from 8:30-9:45 a.m., while ages 8+ will be from 10-11:15 a.m.. The cost for open play is $15 per player, and registration is required.
League play may be developed after the preliminary clinics, after Play Smart gauges interest.
Kimberly Montgomery, who has extensive experience in hosting and running youth fitness programs, will be leading the clinics. She said she is excited to be a part of this new adventure in activities for Play Smart Preschool.
“I’ve dedicated the past decade to encouraging adults and youth alike to enjoy movement through play and fitness and there will be no shortage of awesome energy at these clinics,” Montgomery said.
Those interested can register at playsmartpreschool.com, or contact [email protected] with questions.
