Spring Summer 2026 Activity Guide

ADVANCED PICKLEBALL DRILL & PLAY SERIES | 14+ YRS Pat Sambas Sessions focus on disciplined drilling, pressure-based scenarios, advanced patterns, and tactical decision-making. Live play segments reinforce consistency, speed, and competitive readiness. Ideal for players committed to elevating their performance in league and tournament play. 442032 A 8-9 am Sa 4/11-5/9 BCCC, Level 3, Auxiliary Gym $55 R-BCCC M | $66 NR O 5 sessions 442032 B 8-9 am Sa 5/16-6/27 442032 C 8-9 am Sa 7/11-8/22 Northam Park Pickleball Courts $80 R-BCCC M | $96 NR O 7 sessions PICKLEBALL PARTNER LADDER LEAGUES | 14+ YRS Pat Sambas Grab a partner and join this weekly pickleball partner ladder league for fun, community play. Teams play during scheduled time slots in games to 15 points. Top teams advance, while others hold or drop a court. The team with the most points at the end of the session is declared champion! The entry fee is per team; only one person registers. Fee is based on the residency status of the person who registers. Provide teammate’s name, phone number, and email at registration. 422033 A 6-9 pm F 4/10-5/8 BCCC, Level 3, Auxiliary Gym $75 R-BCCC M | $90 NR O 5 sessions 422033 B 6-9 pm F 5/15-6/26 422033 C 6-9 pm F 7/10-8/21 Northam Park Pickleball Courts $105 R-BCCC M | $126 NR O 7 sessions PRIVATE PICKLEBALL LESSONS | 18+ YRS Erika Oku & Pat Sambas Sharpen your pickleball skills with private lessons tailored to your level and goals. Instruction focuses on technique, strategy and gameplay fundamentals. Sign up to indicate interest and an instructor reaches out soon after to schedule the lesson(s) at a location, date and time that works best for you. 422037 A Various Times and Dates Location Arranged with Instructor $70 R-BCCC | $84 NR O 6 sessions GROUP PICKLEBALL LESSONS | 18+ YRS Erika Oku & Pat Sambas Sharpen your pickleball skills with group lessons tailored to your level and goals. Up to four participants in group lessons. Instruction focuses on technique, strategy and gameplay fundamentals. Sign up to indicate interest and an instructor reaches out soon after to schedule the lesson(s) at a location,

PICKLEBALL LADDER LEAGUES | 14+ YRS Pat Sambas Join this weekly pickleball ladder league for fun, community play! Play during scheduled time slots in games to 21 points. Players are matched according to skill level and top performers advance, while others hold or drop a court. The player with the most points at the end of the session is declared champion! Note your skill level at registration. 442981 A 7-9 pm Th 4/2-5/7 BCCC, Level 3, Auxiliary Gym $75 R-BCCC M | $90 NR O 6 sessions 442981 B 6-9 pm Tu 5/12-6/23 Thompson Park Tennis Courts 442981 C 6-9 pm Th 5/14-6/25 Northam Park Pickleball Courts 442981 D 6-9 pm Tu 7/7-8/18 Thompson Park Tennis Courts 442981 E 6-9 pm Th 7/9-8/20 Northam Park Pickleball Courts $105 R-BCCC M | $126 NR O 7 sessions ADVANCED PICKLEBALL STRATEGIES | 18+ YRS Pat Sambas Each session covers a new topic in advanced pickleball strategies. Pattern Recognition and Strategic Shot Selection Advanced players win points by setting traps and recognizing repeatable patterns. In this session, Coach Pat guides players through identifying opponent habits and building rallies with shot combinations that force errors. The class format includes situational drills and strategic mini games. 442034 A 5:30-7 pm W 5/13 Attacking with Purpose - Constructing Offense from the Kitchen Learn how to apply pressure from the non-volley zone with smart, purposeful aggression. This session covers recognizing attackable balls, how to execute speedups with control and how to prepare for and win fast hand battles at the net. Class format includes drills, live-point scenarios and feedback from Coach Pat. 442034 B 5:30-7 pm W 6/10 Spin Mastery - Apply Top Spin, Underspin & Slice This hands-on session focuses on generating and countering all types of spin—topspin, slice and underspin—from both the forehand and backhand sides. Coach Pat walks you through when and how to apply spin effectively and how to neutralize spin-heavy shots. Class format includes drill stations, read-and react exercises and spin focused gameplay. 442034 C 5:30-7 pm W 7/8 Match Strategy & Adaptation in Real Time Winning at the pro level means making adjustments mid- match. In this capstone session, Coach Pat guides players through creating and adjusting game plans based on real-time conditions and opponent behavior. Class format includes short match simulations with built-in strategy timeouts and coaching. 442034 D 5:30-7 pm W 8/12 Fancyburg Park Tennis Courts $50 R-BCCC M | $60 NR

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date and time that works best for you. 422038 A Various Times and Dates Location Arranged with Instructor $40 R-BCCC | $48 NR O 6 sessions

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