Pickleball

2026 SEASON KEY DATES

Learn to play dates

January 10

January 17

January 24

February 7

Registration Begins:

11/10

Registration Ends:

1/7

Sessions Begin:

1/10

Sessions End:

2/7

Ages: K – 6th Grade Fee: $60

Kids, Incorporated and Amarillo Netplex are excited to team up to provide Learn to Play Pickleball for the 2026 season.

SEASON:

Registration opens: November
Sessions begin: January 2026
Session Days: Saturdays
Sessions End: February

What’s included:

Shirt

4 Sessions

Medal

Learn to Play Pickleball

Is Learn to Play Pickleball right for your child?

The best thing about pickleball is that it’s easy to learn, fun to play, and can help a child build confidence and coordination. With lighter paddles, smaller courts, and slower-moving balls, it’s the perfect way for beginners to build skills while having fun.

Who will teach the clinics?

Learn to Play Pickleball will be taught by Pickleball enthusiasts in our community. All volunteer “coaches” are required to pass a criminal background authorization.

Volunteer

What will your child learn?

Learn to Play Pickleball will introduce kids to the fundamentals of the game —serving, rallying, scoring, and teamwork —in a safe, encouraging environment.

Pickleball uses a smaller, modified court that’s just the right size for young players. The paddle and perforated plastic ball move at a comfortable pace, allowing kids to practice control and hand-eye coordination while enjoying success right from the start.

Players will be grouped by age.

More details regarding age groups will be announced as players register and we determine even division.

SESSION 1: 9 to 10 am

SESSION 2: 10:30 to 11:30 am

Learn to Play Pickleball Sessions are held at Amarillo Netplex.

3723 SW 58th Ave.
Amarillo, TX 79110

*Any inclement weather announcements will be published on the Kids, Inc. & the Alex O’Brien Tennis Foundation Facebook pages.

Amarillo Netplex

Amarillo Netplex is 62,000 sqft of multi-use sports and event space that includes courts, a pickleball pro shop, private party room, and food and beverage sales. Amarillo Netplex is a state-of-the-art sports facility that is a hub of energy, enthusiasm, and excitement. Designed with the needs of all athletes in mind, the facility is the perfect place for both training and competition. The facility boasts multiple courts that can be adapted for various sports such as volleyball, pickleball, basketball, and futsal. Our multi-use event space is designed to accommodate a wide range of events, making it the perfect venue for any occasion. From corporate meetings and conferences to weddings and social gatherings, our space can be transformed to meet your needs. Our facility is 62,000 sqft of multi-use sports and event space that includes courts, a pickleball pro shop, private party room, and food and beverage sales..

Pickleball Resources

USA Pickleball

For general information about the sport.

Proof of eligibility

notice to all parents/guardians: at any time, at the sole discretion of kids, incorporated, we reserve the right to require the parent and/or legal guardian to submit an original birth certificate, a current report card, and/or a current school-validated class schedule to verify the accurate age/grade. for adult participants, we reserve the right to require the participant to submit one or more of the following valid forms of identification: 1) driver’s license from a u.s. state, 2) federal or state id card, 3) military id card, 4) u.s. passport.

revised and adopted by the kids, incorporated board of directors, October 4, 2023.

Code of conduct

the code of conduct applies to participants, coaches/volunteers, spectators, parents, contracted employees, officials, and professional staff
profane, obscene, abusive, degrading/threatening language, gestures and/or taunting in the presence of anyone attending a kids, incorporated event is prohibited.
do not handle a child/participant in an aggressive or abusive manner.
any act of violence is prohibited.
accept the decision of the game officials as being fair and called to the best of their ability.
do not knowingly permit an ineligible player to play in any game.
please use good sportsmanship.
the use of drugs, alcohol, vaping, or tobacco in any form is not permitted while attending any kids, incorporated event.
no firearms or weapons will be permitted at any kids, incorporated event.

at any time, at the sole discretion of kids, incorporated, violation of the code of conduct is subject to suspension or expulsion from our program.