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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 (4.7)
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Program
At a Glance
Duration
6 days
Program Begins
Montreat, NC
Program Concludes
Montreat, NC
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
15 ( 5B, 5L, 5D )
Activity Level
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!
Best of all, you'll...
  • 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.
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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 the program
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Tracy Bailey
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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Todd Seeleman
Todd Seeleman moved to Asheville with his wife in 2011, after 39 years of IT support and pickup basketball in Philadelphia. In 2013, Todd read an article in the Asheville Citizen Times about a person who is the same age as he is winning a national pickleball championship, and was inspired to start playing pickleball. The game and its players have been an ongoing and a wonderful part of his life. He competed in two National Senior Games and numerous other tournaments over the years.
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Eileen Reynolds
Coach Eileen Reynolds is an accomplished athlete in different sports including representing GB triathlon, swimming, field hockey, and even skydiving. She moved to Naples, Florida from England in 1992; she took up tennis and transitioned to pickleball about five years ago because her tennis friends were playing. Eileen won the gold at the U.S. Open, and she and her partner won the golden ticket to go to nationals in the fall of 2024. She is a physical therapist, personal trainer, and certified PPR pickleball coach.
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Juliana Fortini
Juliana Fortini transitioned from high school tennis to pickleball, and became a certified IPTPA instructor. She coaches almost every day, sharing her love for the game and helping others improve. When she’s not on the court, she manages real estate, plays music, and works out.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Several hours of pickleball daily.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
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Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.






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