Outdoor Play in June

WIP Summer Sessions Outdoors starting June 1 at the Sports Complex on Langley Road:

• Saturdays, 12:15 — Women’s drill and play session. For players who are skilled at rallying at an intermediate or advanced level but who want to improve on specific things like drop shots, positioning, deep serves and returns, etc. Generally will consist of 30 minutes of various drills followed by 90 minutes of play to help make those skills more natural. Players will need to register for the month by texting either Jean Mylen 949.233.5000 or Kristen Bell 805.798.4152, and who can give you more info on participation and expectations. Plan is to use TeamReach app to organize each week and communicate.

• Saturday 2:15 — Men’s intermediate/advanced drop-in session

• Sunday 12:00 — Coed Open Play drop in session

• Sunday 2:00 — Coed coed advanced/intermediate drop-in session

• Wednesday 5:30 - Coed intermediate drop-in session. Text Susan Janow (360-420-5213) for more information.

These above outdoor sessions are organized by Whidbey Island Pickleball (WIP) and participants will need to fill out a WIP liability waiver/emergency contact form. A cutoff of 18-24 participants is generally used to provide sufficient play time. The sessions are also dependent on cooperation of the weather.

WIP organizes these sessions, but does not have an entitlement to the courts, and recognizes the rights of other residents to enjoy the sport.

Open play at the SW Sports Complex is possible whenever courts are available. Get a group together and bring your own net or loan one from SWPRD at their office on Maxwelton during business hours. Remember that the courts are slippery when wet, or even damp.

If you are interested in hosting an outdoor session or have other skills that you might contribute, contact us at whidbeyislandpickleball@whidbey.com

SWPRD will continue to organize and sponsor playing sessions inside at the community center.