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The Woodbridge Pickleball Club had over a dozen volunteers assist with Dumfries’ Mary Williams Elementary School’s Wellness Fair! Volunteers set up the courts and introduced pickleball to kids and adults alike. It was a huge event with a very large turnout!
The Woodbridge Pickleball Club was well-represented at Stonebridge’s Fall Festival! From 11am-4:30pm, at least two dozen club members staffed the booth, played demo games, ran mini-intro-to-pickleball lessons, and built excitement around pickleball in Prince William County.
Directly behind the booth, the club set up a temporary court allowing festival-goers to grab a paddle and try dinking or even a full game! It’s amazing how some folks who have never played pickleball can so quickly pick up on the game and play some intense rallies. They’re absolutely hooked so look forward to seeing them on the courts soon!
Thank you to our many volunteers who spent their Saturday promoting the sport of pickleball!
Great matches with 3.0-4.0 level players. The courts were full – 24 players on the courts and 8 waiting to play. Our Woodbridge Pickleball Club has so many great players having so much fun. Thanks to the Playtime Scheduler app, we had players joining us from outside of Prince William County.
Pickleball has become the fastest growing sport in the U.S. according to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), with the growth of the sport surging by nearly 40 percent between 2019 and 2021. Between 2018 and 2021, the USA Pickleball Association’s membership nearly doubled, and the organization estimates that 4.8 million Americans now play the sport.
If you’re an avid pickleball player or are looking to join the fun of playing this popular sport, Prince William County Parks, Recreation and Tourism has plenty of court options for you.
In 2020, Prince William County opened eight new dedicated pickleball courts at the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo building in Woodbridge. In addition, you can find six dedicated pickleball courts at George Hellwig Memorial Park and six courts at Veterans Memorial Park—four dedicated pickleball courts and two lined over a tennis court with portable nets.
If you’re not familiar with the sport, pickleball can be played indoors or outdoors, as singles or doubles. It is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. No doubt the game has developed a passionate following due to its friendly, social nature and its multi-generational appeal.
“Fun, fitness and friends” is how Woodbridge Pickleball Club President, Nick Katsarelis, would describe the game. “Pickleball is half social, half physical. It’s a very social, friendly game but it’s also good exercise—a nice, leisurely workout.”
At the A.J. Ferlazzo pickleball courts, which has become a popular place to play since it opened, you can find small groups but also sometimes upwards of 40-50 people rotating in and out to play.
Katsarelis notes that while there’s a mix of each type of player at all of the Prince William County courts, at Veterans Park you can find many social and recreational players; at Hellwig a lot of recreational players; and at A.J. Ferlazzo you can find a mix of both, as well as your more competitive players if that’s what you’re look for. At Hellwig, they host a ladies’ night on Monday evenings at 6 p.m., and a beginner’s night on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at A.J. Ferlazzo.
No matter where you play though, he adds “if you play it twice, you’re going to be addicted.”
If you’re looking to improve your skills or learn the game as a beginner, we’re currently offering one-on-one instruction, either private or semi-private lessons. The summer session ends August 31, but spots are still available. The fall session begins September 5 and runs through December 30. A session consists of four 60-minute lessons for $160.00 or one-hour private lessons for $55.00 per person. All lessons are held outdoors, weather permitting.
To learn more or sign up for the ‘Pickleball Skills, Drills & More” lessons please contact the front desk at Veterans Memorial Park.
Two Hours with “The Badger”, Dave Weinbach
10 Time USA Pickleball National Champion
12 Time US Open Champion
Winner of 152 Gold Medals (Most All Time)
2022 Nominee to the Pickleball Hall of Fame
Dinking, Non-Volley Zone Play, 3rd Shot Drop, 3rd Shot Drive, Blocking, Service / Return, Punch Volley, Transition Zone, Partner Strategy.
OPTION: Play With The Pro for an hour after your session.
Clinic: $115 for Woodbridge Pickleball Club members. $125 for Non-Members
Play with the Pro: $50 (option for up to 4 after their session)
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Must pay in advance to secure your spot!
October 19, 2022
8:30 am to 10:30 am: Intermediate (3.0 – 3.5)
10:45 am to 11:45 am: Play With The Pro
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Intermediate / Advanced (3.5 – 4.5)
3:15 pm to 4:15 pm: Play With The Pro
Location: Dr A J Ferlazzo Building Courts, 15941 Donald Curtis Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Rain Location: Burke Racket & Swim Club, 6001 Burke Commons Rd, Burke, VA 22015
Sponsored by:
The Woodbridge Pickleball Club
Woodbridge Pickleball Club member Dave Johnson organized a competitive round robin for 2.0-3.0 players at Veteran’s Park. It was a great morning with 8 players signed up! In round robin, you’ll play with every player so that’s 7 games! Thank you for hosting, Dave!
It was a great evening for pickleball tonight! After players drew playing cards and were randomly assigned their partners and opponents, it was game on! Many of the games were fierce and scores were often very close.
Congrats to our winners:
And congratulations to all of our players for participating in the mini-tournament! We hope you enjoyed the format. Be sure to look on Playtime Scheduler and check your inboxes for an announcement of the next Luck of the Draw mini-tournament.
Woodbridge Pickleball Club Members,
After our successful 2021/22 Winter play at the Montclair indoor bubble, we are beginning to plan for 2022/23.
A few quick statistics from last Winter:
Began 11/3 and ended 3/13 — averaged 17.29 players per session
Playtime Avg # of Players Popularity
Sat Nights 19.42 Most
Sun Nights 17.81 Good
Wed Mornings 17.35 Good
Fri Mornings 12.38 Not So Great
*Note: We need 20 players (on avg) per session to break even
Other things to note:
– We saw a drastic decrease:
— 26 and 29 Dec (during the holidays) — a mere 7 players showed per session
— In the entire month of March, we only averaged 11.75 players per session across the board
Suggestions from last year:
– Extend to 3-hr sessions instead of 2-hr
– Add another tennis court (i.e. adds 2 more pickle ball courts), but commits the club to paying more regardless of how many players show
– Limit the number of players so people are not waiting too long between games
I ask for your input on:
Proposal 1) End the Winter session at the end of Feb (i.e. last day is Sunday, 26 Feb)
Proposal 2) Extend from 2-hr sessions to 3-hr sessions — would mean a price increase from $6 to $9 per person per session
Proposal 3) Remove Friday from the schedule
Proposal 4) Remove 26 and 29 Dec from the schedule since most people are with their families, traveling, etc.
I am also open to other ideas not mentioned above. Please respond NLT this Friday, 2 Sep.
Many thanks,
Tom Konicki
Vice President
Woodbridge Pickleball Club
We invite you to join the WPC for full-time play — or simply drop in to see what pickleball is about or to begin learning the game. If you’re just visiting the area, please feel free to come by and join the fun with us.
WPC members receive a 5% discount at www.pickleballcentral.com. Use discount code CRTWPC. Each time you use the discount, the WPC also receives a 5% credit to use on balls, etc.
WPC members receive a 5% discount at www.pickleballgalaxy.com. Use discount code WBPC55.
A.J. Ferlazzo Building
15941 Donald Curtis Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Veterans Memorial Park
14300 Veterans Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22191
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