Adult Pickleball- Advanced Beginner Ladder League (2.5-3.0)Take your pickleball game to the next level in our Advanced Beginner Ladder League! Designed for players who know the rules of the game, are developing basic shots and game strategies and are eager for competition and improvement, this league offers a fun, yet challenging, environment to grow your skills. Each week, you'll compete against players of similar ability, moving up or down the ladder based on your results. Whether you're looking to refine your game or test your skills against others, this league is the perfect place to play, compete and get better! A rating of 2.5-3.0 is encouraged for participation in this league.

Adult Pickleball - Beginner Pickleball Lessons (age 15 +) This 3 week series of lessons will cover how to play pickleball. Learn the rules, how to serve/return, keeping score, dink/drop shots, drive/attack shots, hitting zones, punch volleys, and court coverage. Please dress in comfortable/athletic clothing and appropriate footwear for the lesson. Please bring your own paddle.Adult Pickleball - Specialty Skills Clinic Serving with Dominance, Mastering Dinking & Improving Volleys (15+)Take your pickleball game to the next level! Our skill clinics will focus on 3 primary areas of the game: Serving, Dinks and the Volley. Pick just one, or sign up for all 3! “Serving with a Purpose” (7/8): In this skills class, we will focus on mastering the most important shot in the game- your serve! You’ll learn how to strategically place the ball to gain an advantage, improve serve depth and power, and add effective spin to keep your opponents guessing.” “Mastering Dinks” (7/15): Refine your soft game and gain the upper hand! In this skills class, we will focus on precise ball placement, smart dink strategy and effective dink spin variations. Learn how to control the pace of play, set up winning shots, and outmaneuver your opponents with strategic, well-placed dinks. “Improve the Volley” (7/22): Take your net game to the next level! We’ll work on developing fast hand volley skills, mastering proper paddle position for control and power and executing advanced shots like the roll volley and flick volley- a dynamic shot that adds surprise and pressure to your game. Registration fees will be charged on 7/1 for all courses starting after 7/1.

Join us this Fall for our 2nd Annual HV Rec and Ed Scholarship Fund Pickleball Tournament! This event will raise money for our scholarship fund which helps families, who need assistance, afford our programs (youth enrichment, youth recreation and special event programs). Come out and help us raise money to help local families and have fun playing pickleball at the same time! Please register as a pair. We will offer different divisions for different skill levels. Please register only 1 person in your pair. The fee is per pair. You will add your partner's name when you register. Divisions: (Adults are Ages 22+). Unsure of your rating, click HERE to help determine what level you should register for. Sponsors: MI Rev Pickleball, The Lift Restaurant and Bar, and HV State Bank. If you are unable to attend, but would like to donate to our scholarship fund, there is an option to do that below too. If you are interested in donating more than $100, please contact us directly at Lisa.Zielaskowski@hvs.org. Friday: @ MIREVSenior Tournament (Ages 60+) - details coming soonEvening - Learn to Play Lessons AND Social play or Social play only - register as an individual and come have fun playing some pickleball with friends in a relaxed setting to help raise money for our scholarship fund. Saturday: @ Duck Lake Pines - (rain facility - Oak Valley)$70/team8-11am Men's 3.511-2pm Women's 3.52-5pm Men's 3.05-8pm Women's 3.0Sunday: @ Duck Lake Pines - (rain facility - Oak Valley)$70/team8-11am Mixed 3.511-2pm Mixed 3.02-5pm Mixed 2.5

The Michigan High School Athletic Association has partnered with an online education system called RefReps. HV Rec and Community Ed is offering this officiating training for anyone ages 14 and older to get trained and certified to become an MHSAA official. There will be online training tools as well as in person lessons where students will get hands on training. HV Rec and Ed will also be offering jobs to officiate in the various leagues offered throughout the year. Wages are competitive and work schedules are flexible to work around busy school/sports/life schedules. This program will offer training in basketball, volleyball and soccer as the primary sports, but there will be options for students to get trained in any of the 13 offerings. The online training is interactive and provides "real life" examples from the official's perspective in live games. Course Fee: $75/sport (basketball, soccer and volleyball)- this includes online training, in person training, MHSAA license once the student successfully passes the course and lifetime access to the resources. All other sports will be $50/sport because it will ONLY be the online training, no hands on included.

Paddle Board 101: Dive Into the Basics Join us for Paddle Board 101, an introductory class designed to get you comfortable on the water and confident with the basics of paddle boarding. Nestled in a serene natural setting, this pristine lake boasts crystal-clear waters and a tranquil atmosphere, making it the perfect destination for beginners eager to learn. We will cover the basics including standing, getting back on the board and paddle techniques, so whether you're practicing your first strokes or refining your balance, this peaceful oasis ensures a stress-free and enjoyable experience on the water. Teeple lake is a non-motor powered lake, with a beach and a small vessel ramp to launch. Specific maps/directions to the beach will be sent out prior to the first class.What You’ll Learn:* Balancing Techniques: Learn how to find your balance on the board with guidance from our experienced instructors.* Paddle Basics: Discover the fundamental strokes and paddling techniques to maneuver the board effectively.* Safety Skills: Understand essential safety practices and how to handle your board in various situations.Dive into the world of paddle boarding with Paddle Board 101, and start your journey with confidence!****Any cancellations within 24hr of class will receive no refunds.****

A three-week series for youth to learn the basics of the game of Pickleball. We will focus on fun, age appropriate, drills for the kids to allow them to learn the basics: forehands, backhands, serve, return, dinks, volleys. Kids will get a chance to play games and work on keeping score. Please have youth dress in comfortable/athletic clothing and appropriate footwear for the lesson. Please bring your own paddle. Registration fees will be charged on 7/1 for all courses starting after 7/1.