The Pickleball 101 (Beginner) class is for an individual who has never played organized Pickleball. Basic techniques and score keeping will be taught. Class size is limited.

Targeted towards Pickleball 101 graduates and advanced novice players with moderate open play experience looking to improve their game. The course builds on basics by increasing consistency and introducing new techniques and strategies, ending each class with gameplay for additional practice.

Please register based on your skill level. The tournament will be a round robin format (each participant plays with and against every other player within their skill level grouping). Final standings based on win/loss record and point differentials in the event of a tie. Player levels and groupings may be adjusted/combined at staff discretion.

Prizes for top finishers at each level.

Individual registration only. Youth will be placed on teams by Rec. Dept. staff prior to the first night. Coaches will contact players in early January. The season runs from Jan. to March. Fee includes jersey and medal.

*$35 glove purchase/RTF membership fee paid directly to instructor at the beginning of first class.

(No class 12/26) This class will cover the history of the sword, as it relates to fencing, dueling, and the beginnings of the sport. Students will also get a basic understanding of foil, and a basic understanding of the rules. From the first lesson and onward through the class, beginners will also acquire a basic understanding of proper footwork, blade work, form, and function. Students will also have the opportunity to fence using the same style of electronic equipment used in the modern Olympic Games. Fencing gear is provided for this class.

**Partial equipment purchase required and $35 RTF paid directly to instructor at the beginning of first class.

Once the beginner class is complete students learning epee will proceed to this class that focuses on tactical strategies of epee, understanding tempo and timing, and holds the student to a higher physical demand. Students will learn epee blade work, footwork, acquire a good understanding of proper movement, and open bouting on electronic scoring equipment. They will spend equal time observing, refereeing, fencing, and in physical training.

**Partial equipment purchase required and $35 RTF paid directly to instructor at the beginning of first class.

Once a student has completed two Epee 102 sessions (24 weeks) and has acquired all of his/her own ear and has a good understanding of how to referee, they would proceed to this class. This class provides more time to fence with open bouting on electronic scoring equipment, mastering tactical strategies of epee, a greater understanding of tempo and timing, and holds the student to a higher physical demand. Students will learn to epee blade work, continue to master footwork, acquire proper movement, and will spend time observing, refereeing, fencing, and in physical training.