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Pickleball Courts & Tournaments
Play Championship-level Pickleball in Golden Village Palms
At Golden Village Palms, pickleball is more than a recreation. Resort guests can engage in professional pickleball tournaments, workshops and learning sessions at pickleball clinics on our ten championship courts, certified by the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA).
MEET THE PROS
Kyle & Casey McMakin are the Co-Directors at the Pickleball Training Center in San Diego. Former Division 1 tennis players, Kyle and Casey have been teaching tennis to all ages and levels since 2003. They are pickleball addicts and have won many tournaments at the 5 (expert) level. A 5.5 rated player, Kyle has won two Triple Crowns - winning the gold in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles at a single tournament.
Master the Game on Ten Professional Courts
Players travel from all around the country to play on our pickleball courts in Southern California. Get trained by pro pickleball players ahead of the tournament season and the entire year through lessons and clinics. Golden Village Palms offers both structured and open play sessions throughout the week for resort guests.
*Open to resort guests only. No public allowed
- How to play pickleball? What are the rules? A close relative to tennis, a pickleball court is approximately one-third the size of a tennis court. Opponents rally back and forth using a whiffle ball and fiberglass or graphite paddles. Professional tip: consider trying out a few different paddles before you serve up your first pickleball game.Learn More Click here to Learn More
- When was pickleball first played? Pickleball, America's fastest-growing game, was created in the backyard of a Washington state Congressman in the summer of 1965. The game, a combination of tennis, table tennis, and badminton, was a favorite pastime for the family on lazy summer afternoons.Learn More Click here to Learn More
- How can I grow as a pickleball player? Learn More Click here to Learn More
It generally takes about two years to gain a firm footing in the world of pickleball. As a professional player, you'll be joining a community of fast-growing sportspersons. The USAPA estimates more than 100,000 active pickleball players in the US.
Currently, there are sanctioned USAPA pickleball tournaments around the country for players of all ages. The game is also gaining popularity in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Ontario in Canada.
- Where can I find pickleball courts in Southern California? Pickleball is the favorite summer sport of Southern California. Golden Village Palms RV Resort has championship-level pickleball courts on its premises in the heart of Hemet. Out of our ten courts, four are now certified by the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA).Learn More Click here to Learn More
- When are the pickleball tournaments happening in Golden Village Palms this year? Learn More Click here to Learn More
Pickleball tournaments generally happen during the spring-summer season in Golden Village Palms. The official tournament season is between January and April. Use the form above. Sign up to receive updates on next year's tournaments.
- Will I receive any training at Golden Village Palms before the pickleball tournaments? Golden Village Palms offers onsite pickleball lessons. This year, we have tapped pickleball pros Kyle and Casey McMakin to head our popular pickleball program. The program includes free clinics and round-robin tournaments with cash prizes. Practice your game on structured and open play sessions on the Golden Village Palms pickleball courts.Learn More Click here to Learn More
- What times are the pickleball courts open at Golden Village Palms RV Resort? Golden Village Palms offers open and structured play sessions and pickleball tournaments throughout the week. Structured play sessions generally stretch between 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM only during the weekdays. Open play begins after the structured sessions on weekdays and from 8:00 AM till dusk on the weekends.Learn More Click here to Learn More
