PGA Pickleball Skills Academy
Level up your game with expert coaching on brand-new courts!
Whether you're just finding your footing or looking to sharpen your competitive edge, this focused, fun, and results-driven clinic will help take your game to the next level.
The Pickleball Guelph Association (PGA) has partnered with Pickleball of Waterloo Wellington Region (POWWR) who will provide certified coaches to work with you on the shots and strategies that win games. Sessions will be tailored to skill level and player input.
What to Expect
- Serve & return strategies that put you in control
- Court positioning and partner communication
- Third-shot drops, resets, and soft game
- Volleys, lobs, and safe retrieval
Program Format
DURATION: 3 weeks - 90 minutes per session - 60 minutes of skill-building followed by 30 minutes of structured game play to put it all into practice
LOCATION: 3 newly renovated courts at Lakeside Church, 7654 Conservation Rd., Guelph, ON
Enter via the driveway on the left just past the church → park at the back → use the main entrance. The activity room is straight ahead on your left. Washrooms are on your right as you enter.
SESSION DATES
- Session 1 – Thursdays July 16, 23, 30 • 11:00 am–12:30 pm
- Session 2 – Wednesdays July 22, 29 and August 5 • 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
- Session 3 – Thursdays August 6, 13, 20 • 11:00 am–12:30 pm
- Session 4 – Mondays August 10, 17, 24 • 6:30 pm–8:00 pm
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS: 12 players per clinic
FEE: $55.00 per person. (NO REFUNDS unless a session is cancelled by PGA)
REGISTRATION : Full payment required through Active Network
Registration opens Monday, June 8th, 2026 for PGA MEMBERS only.
PGA MEMBERS will receive preferred access until June 10th, 2026.
Registration opens to the general public on June 11th, 2026.
The deadline for all registrations is June 20th 2026.
Spots fill fast — first come, first served.
Click here to register through Active Network — spaces are limited, so don't wait!
Player Requirements
- Some prior playing experience (scoring, rules, and court boundaries)
- Enough mobility to move and react comfortably
- Eye protection strongly recommended
- A Lakeside Church waiver must be signed at the first session