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Kingston Racquet Centre · Pickleball orientation

Get started with pickleball at Kingston Racquet Centre

Meet a coach, get comfortable on court, and find your place in the KRC pickleball community. A one-hour orientation tailored to your experience.

  • 1-hour orientation
  • Qualified KRC coach
  • Kingston, Ontario
Pickleball Introductory Orientation
Your introduction to the courts, coaches, and community at KRC.

Your first step

Book your orientation

$20CAD refundable booking deposit

Continue with eligible KRC programming and your deposit is applied in full. Attend and decide it’s not for you? Your full deposit is returned.

Read the deposit and cancellation policy

Choose a time together after checkout

KRC staff will contact you to arrange your session. Times depend on court and coach availability—most often weekday daytime, Friday evenings, and weekends.

Share preferred times (optional)

Share what works for you. Your appointment is confirmed with KRC after checkout.

Your session is scheduled afterwards.

More than a first visit

Get comfortable. Find your community.

Whether you’re new to pickleball or new to KRC, we’ll help you find a starting point that fits.

Meet your coach

Start with a club tour and a conversation about your experience and what you’d like to get out of pickleball.

Get on court

Spend 30 minutes on court with a qualified KRC pickleball coach, with instruction and a playing-level assessment tailored to your experience.

Find your next step

Leave with personalized recommendations for suitable KRC programming and ways to get involved.

A deposit with a clear purpose

How your booking deposit works

Join programming

Your full deposit is applied toward eligible KRC programming.

Decide it’s not for you

Attend your orientation and decide not to continue; your full deposit is returned.

Miss the appointment

If you don’t attend or cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice, your deposit is non-refundable.

Need to change your time? One complimentary reschedule is available with at least 24 hours’ notice.

Before you book

A few things to know

Do I need to have played before?

Your orientation is tailored to your experience. Let your coach know if you’re new to pickleball so the instruction and program recommendations fit your starting point.

What should I bring?

Wear athletic clothing and non-marking court shoes. A paddle can be provided on request—let your instructor know when arranging your session.

How do I choose my session time?

After checkout, KRC staff will contact you directly to arrange a time. You can share preferred days and times when booking. Sessions depend on court and coach availability and are most often offered weekday daytime, Friday evenings, and weekends.

Can I bring a friend?

Yes. Let your instructor know beforehand that you’d like to bring a friend.

Where does the orientation take place?

At Kingston Racquet Centre, 1025 Innovation Drive, Kingston, Ontario, K7K 7G2. Your orientation includes a club tour and time on court.

Your next chapter starts on court.

Meet the people. Explore the club. Find your place at KRC.

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