Pickleball delivers fast-paced fun, social connection, and easy learning for all ages. That’s exactly why we offer several class formats, making it easy to find the right fit for your experience level and learning style.
Time for all lessons/clinics : 10am – 12pm
Adult Age Group is: 15+
Location: Dalhousie Community Center tennis court located at 5432 Dalhart Road NW
Pickleball Clinics (1-time sessions)
- Best for learning skills and technique
Our clinics dive into the technical side of pickleball, covering rules, shots, positioning, and game strategy. You’ll sharpen specific skills or refresh your knowledge in these focused, one-time sessions.
Pickleball INTRO Clinic (1-time) with Instructor, Stephen Hansen
- Saturdays: July 11, August 8
Pickleball INTERMEDIATE Clinic (1-time) with Instructor, Bill Lane
- Sundays: July 12, August 9
We provide the paddles, balls, and other equipment — meanwhile, you simply bring court shoes, athletic clothing, and a readiness to have fun!
In addition, we keep classes small, with a maximum of 8 participants. As soon as a 2-hour time slot reaches 8 registrations, that session sells out.
Cost: $50 per person
Pickleball 2-Session Courses
- Best for deeper learning and consistency
These short courses help you build skills over two sessions with the same group of players. Along the way, you’ll gain more practice time, improve faster, and learn in a supportive environment.
Pickleball BEGINNER Series (2-session course) with Instructor, Stephen Hansen
- July: Saturdays July 18 & 25
- August: Saturdays August 15 & 22
Pickleball INTERMEDIATE Series (2-session course) with Instructor, Bill Lane
- July: Sundays July 19 & 26
- August: Sundays August 16 & 23
We provide the paddles, balls, and other equipment — meanwhile, you simply bring court shoes, athletic clothing, and a readiness to have fun!
In addition, we keep classes small, with a maximum of 8 participants. As soon as a 2-hour time slot reaches 8 registrations, that session sells out.
Cost: $80 per person
Pickleball One-Time Play Sessions in September
- Best for playing without a regular group
These sessions welcome players who want to play games without organizing their own group. They provide structured play in a friendly environment, while also offering a great way to meet other players.
Beginner One-Time Sessions with Instructor, Stephen Hansen
- Saturdays: September 19, 26
Intermediate One-Time Sessions with Instructor, Bill Lane
- Sundays: September 13, 20, 27
We provide the paddles, balls, and other equipment — meanwhile, you simply bring court shoes, athletic clothing, and a readiness to have fun!
In addition, we keep classes small, with a maximum of 8 participants. As soon as a 2-hour time slot reaches 8 registrations, that session sells out.
Cost: $20 per person per session
Intro/Beginner Instructor
Stephen Hansen holds both Level 1 and Level 2 certifications from the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) and is also certified as an Instructor 1 through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).
Intermediate Instructor
Bill Lane is a Certified IPTPA Level 2 instructor, NCCP-certified coach, and accredited PC referee. He was named Pickleball Alberta’s Coach of the Year in 2024 and has introduced over 800 new players to pickleball through more than 75 Intro sessions.
You may have wondered who are all the pickleball players you see on the Dalhousie courts all the time? That is usually members of the Calgary Pickleball Club. To contact them, please visit https://sites.google.com/view/calgarypb/home
*Please note, the tennis and pickleball courts beside our parking lot belong to the City of Calgary and are to be booked through the City of Calgary website. The DCA does not administer any tennis or pickleball court bookings except for our lessons/programs.