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Pickleball at Montreat

Program No. 23769RJ
Learn about a new racket sport — pickleball — as you learn from enthusiastic instructors and enjoy some friendly competition in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Length
6 days
Rating (4.67)
Activity Level
Starts at
1,199

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DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Aug 25 - Aug 30, 2024
Starting at
1,199
Itinerary Note

This session is for players who already know the rules and have a higher skill level of 3.5 and above. Skills and techniques being introduced and mastered include third shot drops, transitioning to the net, resetting the ball, how to win more points at the No Volley Zone (NVZ), what to do with opponent's lobs, as well as playing smart and winning pickleball!

Sep 22 - Sep 27, 2024
Starting at
1,199
Itinerary Note

This pickleball week is for beginners or those who have a skill level lower than 3.5.

Sep 29 - Oct 4, 2024
Starting at
1,199
Itinerary Note

This session is for players that already know the rules and have a higher skill level of 3.5 and above. Skills and techniques being introduced and mastered include third shot drops, transitioning to the net, resetting the ball, how to win more points at the No Volley Zone (NVZ), what to do with opponent's lobs, as well as playing smart and winning pickleball!

Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2024
Starting at
1,199
Itinerary Note

This pickleball week is for beginners or those who have a skill level lower than 3.5.

Apr 6 - Apr 11, 2025
Starting at
1,299
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Itinerary Note

This session is for players that already know the rules and have a higher skill level of 3.5 and above. Skills and techniques being introduced and mastered include third shot drops, transitioning to the net, resetting the ball, how to win more points at the No Volley Zone (NVZ), what to do with opponent's lobs, as well as playing smart and winning pickleball!

Apr 13 - Apr 18, 2025
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1,299
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Itinerary Note

This pickleball week is for beginners or those who have a skill level lower than 3.5.

May 25 - May 30, 2025
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1,299
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Itinerary Note

This pickleball week is for beginners or those who have a skill level lower than 3.5.

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Aug 3 - Aug 8, 2025
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1,299
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Itinerary Note

This session is for players that already know the rules and have a higher skill level of 3.5 and above. Skills and techniques being introduced and mastered include third shot drops, transitioning to the net, resetting the ball, how to win more points at the No Volley Zone (NVZ), what to do with opponent's lobs, as well as playing smart and winning pickleball!

Aug 24 - Aug 29, 2025
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1,299
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Itinerary Note

This pickleball week is for beginners or those who have a skill level lower than 3.5.

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Sep 21 - Sep 26, 2025
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1,299
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Itinerary Note

This session is for players that already know the rules and have a higher skill level of 3.5 and above. Skills and techniques being introduced and mastered include third shot drops, transitioning to the net, resetting the ball, how to win more points at the No Volley Zone (NVZ), what to do with opponent's lobs, as well as playing smart and winning pickleball!

Sep 28 - Oct 3, 2025
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1,299
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Itinerary Note

This pickleball week is for beginners or those who have a skill level lower than 3.5.

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Oct 26 - Oct 31, 2025
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1,299
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Itinerary Note

This session is for players that already know the rules and have a higher skill level of 3.5 and above. Skills and techniques being introduced and mastered include third shot drops, transitioning to the net, resetting the ball, how to win more points at the No Volley Zone (NVZ), what to do with opponent's lobs, as well as playing smart and winning pickleball!

DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Aug 25 - Aug 30, 2024
Starting at
1,399
Itinerary Note

This session is for players who already know the rules and have a higher skill level of 3.5 and above. Skills and techniques being introduced and mastered include third shot drops, transitioning to the net, resetting the ball, how to win more points at the No Volley Zone (NVZ), what to do with opponent's lobs, as well as playing smart and winning pickleball!

Sep 22 - Sep 27, 2024
Starting at
1,399
Itinerary Note

This pickleball week is for beginners or those who have a skill level lower than 3.5.

Sep 29 - Oct 4, 2024
Starting at
1,399
Itinerary Note

This session is for players that already know the rules and have a higher skill level of 3.5 and above. Skills and techniques being introduced and mastered include third shot drops, transitioning to the net, resetting the ball, how to win more points at the No Volley Zone (NVZ), what to do with opponent's lobs, as well as playing smart and winning pickleball!

Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2024
Starting at
1,399
Itinerary Note

This pickleball week is for beginners or those who have a skill level lower than 3.5.

Apr 6 - Apr 11, 2025
Starting at
1,519
Select Date
Itinerary Note

This session is for players that already know the rules and have a higher skill level of 3.5 and above. Skills and techniques being introduced and mastered include third shot drops, transitioning to the net, resetting the ball, how to win more points at the No Volley Zone (NVZ), what to do with opponent's lobs, as well as playing smart and winning pickleball!

Apr 13 - Apr 18, 2025
Starting at
1,519
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Itinerary Note

This pickleball week is for beginners or those who have a skill level lower than 3.5.

May 25 - May 30, 2025
Starting at
1,519
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Itinerary Note

This pickleball week is for beginners or those who have a skill level lower than 3.5.

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Aug 3 - Aug 8, 2025
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1,519
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Itinerary Note

This session is for players that already know the rules and have a higher skill level of 3.5 and above. Skills and techniques being introduced and mastered include third shot drops, transitioning to the net, resetting the ball, how to win more points at the No Volley Zone (NVZ), what to do with opponent's lobs, as well as playing smart and winning pickleball!

Aug 24 - Aug 29, 2025
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1,519
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Itinerary Note

This pickleball week is for beginners or those who have a skill level lower than 3.5.

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Sep 21 - Sep 26, 2025
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1,519
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Itinerary Note

This session is for players that already know the rules and have a higher skill level of 3.5 and above. Skills and techniques being introduced and mastered include third shot drops, transitioning to the net, resetting the ball, how to win more points at the No Volley Zone (NVZ), what to do with opponent's lobs, as well as playing smart and winning pickleball!

Sep 28 - Oct 3, 2025
Starting at
1,519
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Itinerary Note

This pickleball week is for beginners or those who have a skill level lower than 3.5.

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Oct 26 - Oct 31, 2025
Starting at
1,519
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Itinerary Note

This session is for players that already know the rules and have a higher skill level of 3.5 and above. Skills and techniques being introduced and mastered include third shot drops, transitioning to the net, resetting the ball, how to win more points at the No Volley Zone (NVZ), what to do with opponent's lobs, as well as playing smart and winning pickleball!

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6 days
5 nights
15 meals
5B 5L 5D
1
Check-in, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation
Montreat, NC
2
Player verification ratings, dinking strategies and drills
Montreat, NC
3
Mid-court strategies and drills
Montreat, NC
4
Lobs, Overhead Strategies and Drills, Free Aft, Line Dancing
Montreat, NC
5
Playing as a team / Playing as a single / Slow Game / Defend
Montreat, NC
6
Wrap-up & Q&A, Program Concludes
Montreat, NC
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At a Glance

Discover one of the fastest-growing sports in America as you try your hand at pickleball! Created in the 1960s, pickleball is played by over two million Americans. This racket sport combines elements of tennis and badminton, using a paddle and whiffle ball on a small court. With less running and longer rallies, this game offers opportunities for hours of fun in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Learn from IPTPA Certified Pickleball Professionals as you enjoy some light-hearted competition. Plus, get the chance to explore lovely Asheville during free time!
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Several hours of pickleball daily.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Learn the rules and techniques of pickleball from experts on the game.
  • Develop new strategies through driving, dinking, lobbing and attacking drills, and enjoy rousing hours of play on the court.
  • Take in the peaceful surroundings of the Blue Ridge Mountains and explore the quaint city of Asheville.

General Notes

Itinerary and skill levels vary by date.
Featured Expert
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Russell Elefterion
Russell Elefterion is a 36-year-employee with the Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation Department/Tampa. He has been involved with pickleball since 2009. His interest began while officiating matches at the Tampa Bay Senior Games, leading to him taking up the sport and developing pickleball programs in the Tampa Bay and Sarasota areas. Coach Russell divides his time in Florida and North Carolina and offers his Suncoast Pickleball "boot camp" programs at Montreat each year. He is an accomplished player and an IPTPA Certified Pickleball Professional.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Russell Elefterion View biography
Russell Elefterion is a 36-year-employee with the Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation Department/Tampa. He has been involved with pickleball since 2009. His interest began while officiating matches at the Tampa Bay Senior Games, leading to him taking up the sport and developing pickleball programs in the Tampa Bay and Sarasota areas. Coach Russell divides his time in Florida and North Carolina and offers his Suncoast Pickleball "boot camp" programs at Montreat each year. He is an accomplished player and an IPTPA Certified Pickleball Professional.
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Paul Coletta View biography
Paul Coletta is from Flat Rock, N.C. and has won Gold Medals in both singles and doubles at the U.S. Open and at Nationals in Indian Wells California. He is one of the most sought after pickleball instructors in the nation! Paul began playing pickleball when he lived in San Diego after playing tennis and squash for most of his life. He loves to share his knowledge with other players and help the sport grow in popularity!
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Tracy Bailey View biography
Tracy has been on the program staff of Montreat Conference Center since 1986. She began working with Elderhostel programs in 1989, and in 1997 assumed the additional role of on-site coordinator. A native of the area, she graduated from Asheville-Buncombe Technical College in 1981. Her favorite hobbies are hiking, pottery and reading. Tracy married Sam in 2007, and added three daughters to her family. In addition to her own grown children, she and Sam have been foster parents since 2010. They have four grandchildren.
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