Pickleball: Beginner Practice & Play
Learn the basics of pickleball in this beginner class. Played on a smaller court with paddles and a wiffle ball, it combines elements of tennis and badminton. The session includes instruction and play.
Equipment is provided (Paddles/Balls). Please wear athletic shoes, comfortable clothing, and bring a water bottle.
Tim Laurent
- Member and certified with Pickleball Coaching International (PCI).
- State Director for AAU Pickleball (Amateur Athletic Union).
- Head Pickleball Coach for Jr. Olympics
- I’m from Minneapolis Western Suburbs.
- Teaching Pro: Lucky Shots Pickleball Club, Minneapolis Cider Company & Pickleball Club. Wayzata CC.
- Heading up Wayzata’s Community Ed Pickleball.
- I love sharing my passion for this sport with others… Watching new or up-and-coming players get better quickly is very satisfying to me… I love observing different levels of play and adapting that to the skill set of the players I’m Coaching. Most importantly I love to have FUN while teaching.
- Fun fact: My son Spencer is broadcasting PickleBall all over the country, and is a 5.0 player
Sections
56-680-PBB62
Starts Tue, Jun 23rd 2026
5:30 - 7:00 PM
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Price: $115.00
Min Age 18 yr.
Instructors:
- Tim Laurent
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jun 23rd 2026 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Tue, Jun 30th 2026 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Tue, Jul 7th 2026 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Tue, Jul 14th 2026 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Tue, Jul 21st 2026 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
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56-680-PBB64
Starts Tue, Jul 28th 2026
5:30 - 7:00 PM
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Tu
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Sa
Price: $115.00
Min Age 18 yr.
Instructors:
- Tim Laurent
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul 28th 2026 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Tue, Aug 4th 2026 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Tue, Aug 11th 2026 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Tue, Aug 25th 2026 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
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