Spalding County Pickleball Association upcoming events

SCPA Pickleball 101 Class on Saturday, August 29th, 9:00 to 10:30 A.M - Darin Kourajian (August 29, 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Pickleball 101 for Beginners

with Darin Kourajian

Saturday, August 29

9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.

Class Duration: 90 minutes

Class Recommended for: Beginners up to 3.0

Class Fee: $25

Class Limits: Minimum 3/Maximum 8

Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian

100 Series - Beginner Pickleball

(Please Read Course Description Before Signing up)

Series Description: New and inexperienced players will participate in fun drills and instructor guided games to learn basic pickleball shots and strategies. Instructors will demonstrate drills that can be done outside of class to enhance skill development.

Class: Pickleball 101

Focus: Intro to Pickleball fundamentals

This course covers:

1) Brief review of scoring and rules

2) Correct ball striking location and proper paddle positioning

3) Basic forehand and backhand strokes

4) Basic gameplay and strategy

5) Instructor guided drills/games with individual constructive critique

Pickleball 201: Saturday, August 29th, 11:00a.m. -12:30 p.m. - Darin Kourajian (August 29, 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Pickleball 201 Class with Darin Kourajian

Saturday, August 29th, 11:00 A.M.

$25.00 Per Person

90 Minute Class

Minimum of Three (3) students
and a maximum of Eight (8) students.

PB 200 Series for Intermediate Players

(Please Read Course Description Before Signing up)

Course Description: Players who enroll in this course will continue to develop the fundamental skills learned in the 100 series (or from previous playing experience). Subsequent sessions are aimed at incorporating skills gained in previous classes. Instructors will demonstrate drills that can be done outside of class to enhance skill development. Although all classes are not required, taking them in all in sequence is the best method for improving.

Students should possess the following skills before enrolling in a 200-level class:

· Be 3.0 or higher skill level

· Have a basic understanding of the fundamentals covered in the 100 series including dinking, volleying, third shots, serving, and returning

Class: Pickleball 201

Focus: 3rd/4th/5th shot technique and strategy

This course covers:

1) 3rd shot drops and drives technique and strategy

2) Topspin

3) 4th shot pressure

4) Approaching the kitchen/5^th shot strategy

5) Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique

Pickleball 102 with Darin Kourajian Sept. 5 (September 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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Pickleball 102

with Darin Kourajian

September 5 at 9:00am - 10:30am.

Focus: Playing at the kitchen (Non volley zone).

1) Dinking technique and footwork.

2) Volleying

3) Court positioning and playing with a partner

4) Learning how and when to attack and be offensive

5) Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique

Class Duration: 90 minutes

Recommended for: Beginners up to 3.0

Class Fee $25

Class Limits: Minimum 3 /Max 8

Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian

100 Series Description: New and inexperienced players will participate in fun drills and instructor guided games to learn basic pickleball shots and strategies. Instructors will demonstrate drills that can be done outside of class to enhance skill development. Although all classes are not required, taking them in all in sequence for improves your chances of success.

Pickleball 202 with Darin Kourajian Sept 5 (September 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

(Please Read Course Description Before Signing up)

Pickleball 202

with Darin Kourajian

Saturday, Sept. 5 11:00am - 12:30pm

Focus: Playing with a partner; dinking

This course covers:

1) Team positioning, movement and court coverage

2) Communication and court awareness

3) Forehand dominance

4) Offensive and defensive dinking strategies

5) Instructor guided drills/games with individual constructive critique

Class Duration: 90 minutes

Class Recommended for: Intermediate, 3.0 - 3.75

Class Fee $25

Class Limits:

Minimum 3 /Max 8

Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian

Pickleball 200 Series

Course Description: Players who enroll in this course will continue to develop the fundamental skills learned in the 100 series (or from previous playing experience). Subsequent sessions are aimed at incorporating skills gained in previous classes. Instructors will demonstrate drills that can be done outside of class to enhance skill development. Although all classes are not required, taking them in all in sequence is the best method for improving.

Students should possess the following skills before enrolling in a 200-level class:

· Be 3.0 or higher skill level

· Be able to maintain a 5-6 shot rally with regularity

· Have a basic understanding of the fundamentals covered in the 100 series including dinking, volleying, third shots, serving, and returning

2026 SCPA September Moneyball Round Robin (September 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

SCPA September Moneyball-Round Robin

We're hosting our
2nd Moneyball Round Robin
at Wyomia Tyus Park
where the topsh prizes.

Join us for an evening
of fun and competition.

September 9, 2026
$30 per player

Women's Doubles Fixed Partner

Men's Doubles Fixed Partner

Level 1 DUPR max of 3.2

Level 2 DUPR less than 3.8

Level 3 (Any DUPR)

6 teams total each division.

No DUPR reported

Start time
6:30 pm (6:00 pm Sign In)

SCPA membership is not required
to participate.

You will need a partner's name to register.

Registration closes Friday, Sept 4th @ 6:00 P.M.

Registered players who cannot play
are expected to find their own substitute.
Subs are not required to be SCPA members.

Refunds will not be available.

When you check in, you will be
assigned a court with your partner.

*Scoring is based on Overall Match Wins. Ties will be broken by Head to Head/Point Differential. And/Or Total Cumulative Points earned.

Pickleball 103 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. Sept. 19 - 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. (September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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Pickleball 103

with Darin Kourajian

Sept 19 at 9:00a.m

Focus: Serving and baseline skills

This course covers:

1) Serve and return technique and positioning

2) Third shot drives and drops: technique, form and purpose

3) Approaching the kitchen line properly

4) Instructor guided drills/games with individual constructive critique

Class Duration: 90 minutes

Recommended for: Beginners up to 3.0

Class Fee $25

Class Limits: Minimum 3 /Max 8

Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian

Pickleball 203 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. Sept 19 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. (September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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Pickleball 203

with Darin Kourajian

September 19 11:00am

Focus: The fast game.Employing pressure and defending against it.

This course covers:

1) Defending against “bangers”

2) Learn when to speed up and how to defend

3) Volleying and “fast hands” drills

4) Applying pressure

5) Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique

Class Duration: 90 minutes

Class Recommended for: Intermediate, 3.0 - 3.75

Class Fee $25

Class Limits:

Minimum 3 /Max 8

Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian

Pickleball 200 Series

Students should possess the following skills before enrolling in a 200-level class:

· Be 3.0 or higher skill level

· Be able to keep score

· Know correct court position when serving, returning, and after scoring

· Be able to get at least 80% of serves in.

· Be able to maintain a 5-6 shot rally with regularity

· Be able to keep at least 50% of third shots in play

· Have a basic understanding of the fundamentals covered in the 100 series including dinking, volleying, third shots, serving, and returning

Pickleball 104 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. Sept 26 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. (September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

(Please Read Course Description Before Signing up)

Pickleball 104

with Darin Kourajian

Sept. 26 at 9:00am

Focus: Defense

1) Blocking at the Non-Volley Zone and transition zone

2) Different types of blocks (drop block, punch volley, resets)

3) Court positioning

4) Reading opponent’s intentions

5) Avoiding hitting out balls

6) Drills and modified games to practice defensive skills

Class Duration: 90 minutes

Class Recommended for: Beginners, up to 3.0

Class Fee $25

Class Limits: Minimum 3 /Max 8

Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian

Pickleball 204 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. Sept 26 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. (September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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Pickleball 204

Focus: Serve/return techniques, lobs, and spin

This course covers:

1) Serve and return strategy and placement

2) Introduction to slice and backspin

3) Lobs: executing and defending

4) Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique

Class Duration: 90 minutes

Class Recommended for: Intermediate, 3.0 - 3.75

Class Fee $25

Class Limits:

Minimum 3 /Max 8

Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian

Pickleball 200 Series

Students should possess the following skills before enrolling in a 200-level class:

· Be 3.0 or higher skill level

· Be able to maintain a 5-6 shot rally with regularity

· Have a basic understanding of the fundamentals covered in the 100 series including dinking, volleying, third shots, serving, and returning

Pickleball 205 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. Oct. 10 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. (October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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Pickleball 205

with Darin Kourajian

Saturday, October 10 at 11:00am

Focus: Transition zone play and defense

This course covers:

1) Resetting from the air and off the bounce

2) Knowing when to advance and retreat

3) Defending smashes

4) Recovering from hitting popups

5) Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique

Class Duration: 90 minutes

Class Recommended for: Intermediate, 3.0 - 3.75

Class Fee $25

Class Limits: Minimum 3 /Max 8

Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian

Pickleball 200 Series

Students should possess the following skills before enrolling in a 200-level class:

· Be 3.0 or higher skill level

· Be able to maintain a 5-6 shot rally with regularity

· Have a basic understanding of the fundamentals covered in the 100 series including dinking, volleying, third shots, serving, and returning