Pickleball
AT NYA
UPCOMING PICKLEBALL EVENTS
Pickleball Leagues
NYA Junior Pickleball
For juniors who would like to learn the fun and booming game of Pickleball. Participants will be taught the fundamental strokes and shots; such as Dink Shots, Serves/Returns, Volleys, and Drive Shots. They will also acquire an understanding for scoring, and positioning and strategy to play a doubles match. Young players will then be able to join in this exciting multigenerational game with their parents and grandparents.
Who: Boys and Girls ages 9 – 16 yrs. old
Day: Thursday
Dates: 3/31/22 – 5/26/22 (no 4/14/22)
Time: 5pm – 6pm
Price: $160
NYA is an official IPTPA Junior Pickleball training center
NYA Instructional
PICKLEBALL League
If you are new to the sport of pickleball and looking for an instructional environment that will teach you the FUNdamentals, skills, and basic rules of matchplay; this is for you! Our IPTPA Certified instructors will take you through an 6-week clinic designed for people who have never played the sport of pickleball, or have limited racquet/paddle sport experience. This program is a comprehensive progression taking the new player through getting on the court playing the “soft game” and developing you into more confident and strategic player.
Day: Thursday
Dates:
- Spring Mini Session: 4/14/22 – 5/5/22
- Late Spring Session: 5/12/22 – 6/16/22
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Price:
- Spring Mini Session: $89
- Late Spring Session: $130
NYA Social Mixer Ladder League
This Doubles Ladder League is a progression from the Fun Instructional League (now known as “NYA Pickleball Instructional League – Newbies/Beginners”) and will provide continued skill development in a matchplay setting. Our IPTPA Certified instructors will add-in additional skills and techniques that will make you a more well-rounded pickleball player and coaching you through formulating your “General Pickleball Strategy.”
The league runs for 6 weeks and 3-rounds (6 games) will be played each session. Games are to 11 and scores will be reported and tracked to determine placement the “ladder” and appropriate opponents for the next week.
Day: Wednesday
Dates:Late Spring Session: 5/11/22 – 6/15/22
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Price: $130
Pickleball Open Play
Weekday Open play
NYA’s Open Pickleball Play occurs Monday – Friday, 8am – 3pm and Thursday evening, 7pm – 9pm (times are subject to change based on Holidays and Events). During this time players can come and play on the available courts. Play is “self-governed” by the players in attendance.If there are no players waiting and/or open courts, players can continue to play with their group and stay on their court. If there are people waiting to play it is expected that players work together to rotate each other in, so everyone is able to participate.
To play, players must maintain a Pickleball Open Play Package. New for this year, there will be separate packages for daytime and evening. Single Use Play Passes can also be purchased for $10. Players are strongly encouraged to pre-register for their desired timeslot to secure their spot. Player capacities are determined for each 2 hour slot based on the number of courts available. Players are expected to transition off the courts when their scheduled timeslot has ended, to allow the next registered group to start their session on time.
*Additional Open Play times may be added last minute as court availability permits. Please click the “Register Online” buttton below to see the most up to date calendar.*
*Below Times and Prices go into effect 9/1/2021.
Day/Times:
- Daytime: Monday – Friday, 8am – 3pm
Price:
- Daytime
- $49, 10 Play Package
- Evening
- $79, 10 Play Package
- Drop-In
- $10, Single Play Pass
Beginners Pickleball
Are you “pickleball curious?” Never picked-up a paddle and/or new to the game and looking for a friendly, supportive environment to learn the game of pickleball? Come join us on a Thursday for an “Intro to Pickleball” session. One of NYA’s IPTPA instructors/pros will help get you started and connect you with other available clinics, leagues, and programs that match your level of play. Newtown’s USAPA Pickleball Ambassador also regularly attends these sessions to facilitate networking amongst players and promote the growth of the game in our community.
*These sessions run from November – April primarily and are subject to instructor availability.
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Price:
- 10 Play Package: $49
- Single Play Pass: $10
*Players must pre-register to secure spot and are able to attend 1 “Intro to Pickleball” session.
Pickleball Private Instruction
| Private Lesson (1 Player) | Semi-Private Lesson (2 Players) | Small Group Clinic (3-4 Players) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hour | $80/player | $45/player | $35/player |
| 1.5 Hours | $115/player | $65/player | $45/player |
| 2 Hours | $150/player | $80/player | $55/player |
"The fastest growing sport in north america"
Pickleball is a fun and social sport that people of all ages can play. It’s very easy to learn and it’s a great way to be active!
We have capacity for up to 6 state-of-the-art Mondo floor courts with a privacy curtain wrapping around them. Our nets are regulation height and courts have regulation lines and marks.
Court availability will be listed on the EZ Facility Self Service Portal where players can view the most update times to play. Daily play can be purchased at a $10 drop-in rate or a Pickleball 10 Pack for $49.
Meet Our Coaches
Robert Salvador
Robert L. Salvador, a.k.a, “Coach Bob” brings 40+ years of teaching/instructing experience to the NYA. Bob is a member of the International Pickleball Teaching Association (IPTPA) as a Certified Pickleball Teaching Instructor L-1, as well as IPTPA Certified Rating Specialist -4 (CRS-4).