Pebble Creek
PICKLEBALL
Hickory’s Fun & Friendly Pickleball Club!
Pickleball Clinics, Round Robins, Ladders, and Skill-Level Open Play.
7 Lighted Pickleball Courts, Pro Shop, Clubhouse, Court Reservations,
and a Great Vibe!
Play ~ Learn ~ Get My Rating ~ Book a Court ~
Play ~ Learn ~ Get My Rating ~ Book a Court ~
What Do You Want to Do?
LEARN/DRILL
Learn how to play pickleball, or hone your skills at any level with CLINICS and PRIVATE INSTRUCTION.
Indoor clinics are offered on our racquetball courts.
Members are able to reserve courts in 2-hour time blocks.
Join Pebble Creek.
Then go to the Members Page to reserve a court.
PLAY
Competitive DUPR and Recreational Pickleball Events
Pebble Creek welcomes players of all skill levels to join our community! Members play most events for free, non-members pay a guest fee.
DUPR CLUB RATINGS: We maintain DUPR club ratings to ensure that each player is matched to their level of play and to enable everyone to have a positive experience.
SKILL-LEVEL PLAY: Most events are by skill-level so people know what level of play they should expect, but not all events are competitive. We also have “all levels” non-competitive events like up/down mixers so the entire community can come together and play.
We have both competitive and recreational events:
COMPETITIVE EVENTS: (e.g. Leagues, Ladders, Tournaments): Scores are input, winners identified, and ratings are adjusted in the system accordingly.
RECREATIONAL EVENTS: (e.g. Mixers, Open Plays): Scores aren’t entered and therefore don’t affect your ratings. Some are skill-level based, like open play where you play with others of a similar skill level. Some are all-levels like up/down mixers where courts are assigned randomly, play timed games, winners move up and split, losers move down and split.
Learn more about our GPN & DUPR club ratings here:
DUPR Ladder Leagues & Events
Play our FLEXIBLE DUPR LADDER LEAGUES
All events are open to the public. They’re free for members of Pebble Creek, there’s a $10 drop-in fee per 2-hr session for non-members.
Leagues run for 2 months at a time, but you may join any time!
Flexible! Join the league (at any time), then simply RSVP to the weekly events if/when you can make it. No commitment; come once or every time!
Each week, players are assigned to a court based on skill level and ladder position. They play a round robin on their court, and scores move them up or down the ladder for the following week. Join us!
Click here to sign up for DUPR Ladder Leagues.
DUPR & RECREATIONAL EVENT SCHEDULE
All events are open to the public:
Mondays 6-8pm: 3.75+ DUPR Ladder (Rotating Partner)
Tuesdays 6-8pm: 2.0-3.99 DUPR Ladder (Rotating Partner)
Wednesdays 6-8pm: Up/Down Mixer (All-Levels, Recreational)
Thursdays 6-8pm: 3.25-4.49 DUPR Ladder (Rotating Partner)
Saturdays 10am-Noon: 2.0-3.99 DUPR Ladder (Rotating Partner)
Saturdays Noon-2pm: All-Levels DUPR Singles Ladder
Sundays 1-3pm: Open Play or Live Balll (Recreational)
Sundays 3-5pm: All-Levels Team Ladder (Choose Your Partner)
Click here to view all scheduled events.
Pickleball Lessons and Clinics in Hickory, NC.
Learn to Play or Improve Your Game!
We offer group and private instruction.
Pickleball Clinics
Pickleball clinics are group lessons where you sign up as an individual and learn with others at your same skill level.
Register for Upcoming Pickleball Clinics
2-HR CLINICS
Pickleball Clinic Details
PICKLEBALL 101
Learn to Play
2-Hrs
$30/ea guests, $25/ea members
Min 3, Max 4
For players NEW TO THE GAME. We’ll cover the basic skills of how to hold your paddle, basic footwork, dinking, serving, returning, groundstrokes, rules, and how to keep score. There will be 20-30 minutes of coached gameplay to conclude the session.
PICKLEBALL 201
Transition Zone Fundamentals
2-Hrs
$30/ea guests, $25/ea members
Min 3, Max 4
For those who know how to play and know the basic shots - and want to improve upon them. This clinic takes a deeper dive into efficient, effective footwork, as well as tips and techniques for volleys, blocks and resets in the transition zone.
We’ll pull it all together and cover court positioning and strategy during coached gameplay.
PICKLEBALL 301
Dinks, Drops, Speedups, Lobs, and the Element of Surprise
2-Hrs
$30/ea guests, $25/ea members
Min 3, Max 4
Learn strategies and techniques to improve your kitchen game. Learn dinking with a purpose; not only proper footwork and technique, but where to dink, when to take dinks out of the air and when to let them bounce, and how to surprise your opponents with speedups and lobs from the NVZ. Drop shots are next, then we finish with coached gameplay putting it all into practice.
PICKLEBALL 301
Thirds & Fourths
2-Hrs
$30/ea guests, $25/ea members
Min 3, Max 4
This clinic focuses on the important 3rd and 4th shots in pickleball. Students will learn how to hit 3rd shot drops, 3rd shot drives, and the hybrid 3rd, and how to choose WHICH one to hit WHEN. Learn how to know if your 3rd is good enough to approach the NVZ, and how to approach together. The 4th shots covered include blocks and punch volleys, designed to keep your opponents back. We’ll finish with drills and coached gameplay to put it into action.
1- or 2-SHOT “SKILLS & DRILLS” CLINICS
1-Hr Clinics: $15/ea guests, $12/ea members
2-Hr Clinics: $30/ea guests, $25/ea members
Min 3 students, Max depends on clinic
Skills & drills clinics are focused on 1 or 2 shots per session. Eg. Dinks, Drops, Drives, Serves, Returns, Lobs, Overheads, etc.
These clinics are skill-level based (eg. Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate) so you’re working with others at your same level.
1-HR WEEKLY SKILLS AND DRILLS CLINICS - Starting Back Up in March
Weekly Skills & Drills Clinics
$15/ea guests, $12/ea members
Enhance your skills on specific shots and practice/drill with the correct format.
Pickleball Development Program
Pebble Creek’s Premier Training Approach
Continuous learning. Continuous improvement. Continuous enjoyment.
Pebble Creek’s Pebble Creek Pickleball Development Program (PDP) is our premier, comprehensive training approach designed to enable and encourage players to grow in the sport, progressing from stage to stage toward their desired goals. Using assessment tools, goal setting techniques, customized lesson plans, homework drills, and documentation, the focus is on developing the individual person at their own pace.
Private Pickleball Lessons:
Individual, Groups, or “3 and Me” Lessons / Coached Play
Private lessons are lessons you book with an instructor specifically for yourself or your group.
PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP PICKLEBALL LESSONS
Want to work on your technique, one-on-one?
Want to schedule a lesson for your group of friends, or a partner you’ll be playing with?
We offer private individual or group pickleball lessons, at a time that’s convenient for you. Private lessons allow you to choose what you want to work on, and who you want to work on it with.
1-HOUR PRIVATE LESSONS OR DRILLING SESSIONS:
1-4 players (split the hourly fee among attendees)
$45 total for members of Pebble Creek
$50 total for non-members
Please note: if anyone in the group is a non-member, the non-member rate must be used.
“3 AND ME” PICKLEBALL LESSONS / COACHED PLAY
Want to elevate your game in a fun way?
Want to prepare for a tournament with your partner?
Book a 1- or 2-hour “3 and Me” pickleball lesson. It’s a private lesson where 3 people play with an instructor; coached gameplay with real-time feedback.
The instructor plays with each person, providing immediate feedback and tips on shot selection, technique and strategy. Each lesson is tailored to your group’s skill levels and goals.
Don’t have a group? No problem. We can help partner you with others of similar skill levels.
1-HOUR “3 AND ME” LESSONS:
3 players (split the hourly fee among attendees)
$45 total for members of Pebble Creek
$50 total for non-members
Please note: if anyone in the group is a non-member, the non-member rate must be used.
INSTRUCTORS
Dave Kupsov
Dave is an IPTPA Level I Certified Pickleball Instructor and an avid player who loves the game and helping others grow in the sport. He’s an accomplished 5.0 singles and doubles player and has over 20 years experience coaching and developing elite youth soccer players and getting them recruited to the college level.
Fun Fact: Dave played semi-pro baseball and soccer.
Call or text Dave to schedule a lesson at 610-476-0307.
INSTRUCTORS
Marian Erikson
Marian is an IPTPA Level I and Level II Certified Pickleball Instructor, and an IPTPA Certified Rating Specialist. She was a 4.0 tennis player when she attended her first beginner pickleball clinic, and hasn’t looked back. Pickleball has become her passion. She loves helping others learn to love the game too.
Marian’s specialty lies in working with beginner to intermediate players; focusing on technique, strategy, and the mental aspects of the game.
Text or call Marian to schedule a lesson: 828-308-8454.
