Pickleball

Pickleball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It is played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net. Players use a paddle and a plastic ball with holes. The sport is played as doubles or singles.

MUSC Wellness Center members have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the fastest growing sport in the country from Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) certified instructors, Kevin Smuniewski and Abby Ramsey.

There are open play and intermediate+ drop in play sessions six days a week and can be found on the multipurpose gymnasium schedule. The facility also hosts basic instruction for members on Thursday mornings at 10:30am that provide an overview of the sport, rules, and basic fundamentals and strategy; equipment is provided.

Contact Kevin Smuniewski for questions regarding pickleball facilities and scheduled activity.

Upcoming Events

Pickleball Basics Bootcamp

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This 2-hour pickleball clinic is designed for beginners who want to learn how to play pickleball. The Pickleball Basics Bootcamp will be led by two Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) certified instructors, Kevin Smuniewski and Abby Ramsey. All equipment is provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own paddles.  

Topics include:

  • Overview of rules and court
  • Scoring
  • Fundamental movements
  • Serve and return
  • Dinking and the non-volley zone
  • Groundstrokes
  • Transition zone  

Program Date and Location:

  • June 14th, 2025 9:00am to 11:00am
  • MUSC Wellness Center Outdoor Rooftop Courts*

*Clinic will be held on the indoor courts in the event of inclement weather 

Program Cost:

  • Member: $40.00
  • Non-Member $50.00

Pickleball Basics Bootcamp

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