GULF SHORES - The Bama Beach Pickleball Club will offer a beginner’s clinic on Jan. 12 from 2 - 5 p.m. at The Church of Christ in Gulf Shores (2414 West First Street.) The clinic is $10 per person and will be held indoors.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of pickleball, watch a demonstration of shots and then have the chance to play. Paddles and balls will be supplied; participants just need to bring comfortable playing clothes and court/tennis shoes.
To help newcomers improve skills, the club will hold Beginners’ Only Play Days beginning on Jan. 13 from 2 - 5 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Gulf Shores and continuing on each Thursday.
The club plays pickleball at the church Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. - noon. Non-members play for $5 per session. Members play for $3 per session. An annual club membership is $20. For ages 12 and older.
Reservations are required to attend the clinic, and can be made by emailing Sam Strite at samcstrite@gmail.com.