Northwood is excited to announce the expansion of Pickleball on our courts this season, featuring John Braun, a PPR Certified Coach and competitor, and Sarah Bowman, ranked #20 in the world, APP Sr. Singles Pro, who will offer lessons, classes, and clinics at Northwood this summer for members and non-members. Please note the following Pickleball offering on the courts weekly, pre-registration is required: Monday, 5-7 PM: Learn to Play—new players, up to beginner level. Paddles provided. $40/person. Adults & teens. This two-hour class is designed to teach the player from scratch, including proper grip, rules, scoring, and all the basic shots. By the end of the two-hour class, most players will be able to play actual games. Must register before class. Monday, 7-8 PM, Cardio Pickleball. $25/student. Adults and teens. Beginners through advanced. All drills are instructor-fed. It is a cardio workout through pickleball drills, not a technique instructional class. Must register before class. Monday, 8-9 PM Shot of the Day: Overheads. $40/person. Adults and teens. Beginners through advanced. Must register before class. To register: text 240-355-6006 To be added to the weekly email list to learn each week’s schedule, text 240-355-6006 or email thepickleboxpodcast@gmail.com Private Lessons $60 an hour Sarah and John also teach a “Play With Your Partner” class, where two people sign up together and play against Sarah and John for one hour. They stop play every few points to teach strategies and positioning (not technique). $50/player.Must register before class. Additionally, a pickleball net will be set up at the courts daily for anyone who wishes to play during pool hours. You must wear tennis shoes on the courts; no open-hole shoes are allowed.
