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INTRO TO PICKLEBALL 12/14 - Includes One FREE Daisy Doubles*

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INTRO TO PICKLEBALL 12/14 - Includes One FREE Daisy Doubles*

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JOY CRAZY™ INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL
** ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED **
** CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR **

"...I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Shannon as an instructor. She is organized, keeps things moving, gives clear instruction about safety, etiquette, scorekeeping and rules, and provides everything you need to play. I'll be taking more classes with Shannon. Happy playing!" --Elin Kordahl, Yelp! Review

WHAT IS JOY CRAZY™ INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL?
A great way to learn how to play pickleball, on a safe wooden gym floor!

All supplies provided!

More than "how to play pickleball," this 5-star rated, 90-minute class "on-boards" you to the world of pickleball. It includes:

  • The rules of pickleball and how to score
  • Proper position etiquette and safety
  • Foundational movement skills
  • How to find area courts and clubs
  • * Each attendee gets one FREE round-robin "Daisy Doubles" pickleball game session with the purchase of this Intro class. (See "Fee" details below.)

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS?

  • Those with little to no experience playing pickleball
  • Many students repeat this class with a spouse, friend, or child (13 and up welcome with an adult)
  • Anyone interested in the Green Boot Camp or Daisy Doubles events

WHAT DOES THE CLASS FEE COVER?

  • Instruction by Shannon Diffenderffer, M.Ed, a Certified IPTPA Pickleball Instructor
  • All supplies: paddles, balls, and nets
  • Indoor gym rental - Safer/wood floor
  • Small class size - Max 8 students!
  • * A complimentary (FREE) Joy Crazy™ Daisy Doubles round-robin pickleball session to be used within 60 days of attending the "Intro" class
  • Access to the Joy Crazy™ online resources at JoyCrazy.com

A full refund is available if you cancel within 48 hours of the start of class.

HOW DO I PAY AND RESERVE MY SPOT?

  1. Click "Attend/RSVP." If you are not taken to a payment/checkout screen, the class is full. See "waitlist" below.
  2. Make payment via Credit Card, Debit Card, or PayPal/Venmo when prompted at checkout
  3. You may see an additional transaction "fee" at checkout if you are not a "Meetup+" (Premium) member.

Questions? Text Joy Crazy™, LLC business cell: 971/319/2831.

IS THERE AN AUTOMATED WAITLIST?
No, but you have two options:

  1. In the comment section of *this* event, ask to be added to the waitlist
  2. Check back, especially on the day of class

WHERE IS THE CLASS TAUGHT?
Friendly House community center in NW Portland, 1737 NW 26th Ave, Portland OR 97210 (Bus lines: 15, 26, 77). Parking info below.

WHAT CAN I DO WHILE I WAIT?

  1. Follow @JoyCrazy_ on Instagram for updates, and visit my profile for class photos, reviews, and more
  2. Learn more about Shannon and why Joy Crazy™, LLC was selected a "Small Business Success Story" by the SBDC
  3. Visit JoyCrazy.shop to see Shannon's curated list of Amazon items that help her stay "Joy Crazy"

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

  1. Athletic attire, layers are best
  2. Hard-soled, flat-court shoes. Soft-soled running shoes may stick to the floor, free to bring more than one pair to try
  3. Eye protection is recommended, but not required
  4. Ball cap or visor (the gym lights are bright)

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  1. Water or electrolyte drink
  2. Pickleball paddle if you have one, otherwise paddles are supplied.
  3. Cellphone to take "notes"

WHERE SHOULD I PARK?
Arrive 15 minutes early as you may need to circle the neighborhood to find free street parking, and it allows you time to warm up. There is one Accessible Parking spot in front of the building.

WHAT IS THE LATE ARRIVAL POLICY?
This 90-minute class will start on time. Out of respect for your classmates, if you are more than 10 minutes late you will *not* be admitted.

WHAT IS THE MEDICAL REMINDER?
Pickleball is a cross between tennis, badminton, and ping pong. If you are recovering from an injury, struggle with balance, or have a chronic condition that may impact your play please check with your doctor before attending. I am happy to help with any accommodations and welcome service animals!

WHAT IS THE "ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY?"
By signing up as a member of the Joy Crazy™ Pickleball (JCP) MeetUp group and/or attending this event, you and your guests or minors (if applicable) accept that pickleball is a physical activity and fully assume all risks associated with such participation, including, and not limited to, accident, illness, or injury including travel to and from the event. You agree to be responsible for your own safety and equipment; and realize that obstacles on the property, non-group members, and inclement weather, may be present. You and your successors agree to hold all Organizers and other JCP members harmless in the event of equipment loss or damage, injury, illness, or death.

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