Nike Pickleball Clinic Fairgrounds Leaside

Fairgrounds Leaside is home to the NEW Nike Adult Pickleball Clinic—an excellent venue for players eager to learn and sharpen their skills in one of the fastest-growing sports today. This indoor program targets your specific goals, deepens your understanding of the game, and encourages progress in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

The clinic meets Sundays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, January 11–February 8, 2026, and is open to every skill level.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE

• Paddle rental included
• 7.5 hours of court time and chalk talks
• Drills that focus on proper repetitiveness for skill enhancement
• 1:8 player to coach ratio
• Grips, stroke development, strategy, etiquette and more!

We offer fun weekday Adult Day Clinics for players ages 18+ of all skill levels. Camp includes on court pickleball instruction, chalk talks and offers programs for beginner to intermediate players up to 3.5 level of play.
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Camp will cover: Grips, stroke development, dink shot, serves & returns, specialty shots, rules and etiquette and much more!

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SKILL LEVELS & GROUP PLACEMENT

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While there are many ways to define skill levels, the following descriptions are what the Camp Directors at Nike Pickleball Camps will use to organize and group camp participants. At the time of registration, please choose the level that best represents your experience:‍

• Beginner: Players at this level are new to pickleball and have little to no experience. They can hit basic shots and possess a fundamental understanding of the rules, scoring, and court positioning. Focus is on building confidence and familiarity with the game. (No rating or DUPR rating 1.0 - 2.0)
  

(No rating or DUPR rating 1.0 - 2.0)‍

• Low-Intermediate: Players at this level understand the rules and strategy of pickleball and can sustain rallies using a mix of shots. They can hit with some spin and accuracy, resulting in fewer unforced errors. Focus is on refining technique, improving court awareness, and developing strategic play. (DUPR rating 2.0-3.0)
  

(DUPR rating 2.0-3.0)‍

• Intermediate: Players at this level are proficient in all aspects of the game and employ strategies in gameplay. They exhibit good footwork and an understanding of gameplay dynamics. This level focuses on competitive play, advanced shot-making, and tactical decision-making. (DUPR rating 3.0+)

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‍About Fairgrounds Public Racquet Club‍

Fairgrounds is a free-to-join public racket club — built for the way people actually want to play. We’re not anti-club. We just think the old model is outdated. So we kept the good stuff — great courts, strong community, real amenities — and ditched the rest: the rules, the dress codes, the awkward gatekeeping. Whether you’re here to get better, blow off steam, or meet someone new, we make space for it. Play is essential. Let’s make more of it.‍

Winter/Spring 2026

5-week clinics - Sundays

• January 11 – February 8
  
  
• February 22 – March 22
  
  
• March 29 – May 3 (No Class April 5)

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Times:

10:00 am  - 11:30 am: Beginner - Low Intermediate

11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Low Intermediate - Intermediate

*4 courts with a capacity of 4 per court
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Fee: $359 + HST

*A one time $35 Registration Fee is charged once per camper, per year. Exceptions may apply.

*4 courts with a capacity of 4 per court