Registration open for beginner pickleball classes

Pickleball continues to dominate the nation with its fast-paced gameplay and accessibility for players of all ages. Now’s your chance to find out what the hype is all about.

Kingsport Parks and Recreation is hosting Beginner Pickleball classes every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., March 12 to April 9 at the Riverview Park pickleball courts.

The classes are for participants ages 14 and up and the cost is $40 for city residents and $45 for non-city residents.

Students will enjoy an instructor-led course covering all aspects of basic pickleball, including the rules of the game, serving, the return serve and dinking. All equipment will be provided.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/4kJ01X0. You can also click on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link, then search for “pickleball” in the search bar.

For information about other programs, activities and classes offered by the Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.