This Week's Pickleball News
Hello and welcome to this week's North Georgia Pickleball Newsletter:
We've got some great surprises for you in this edition of the newsletter. As always, you can sign up for events, classes, leagues, and more on the Court Reserve app, our website, or text (706)600-3186. Whatever is easiest for you!
💰 SEPTEMBER COURT RESERVATION PROMOTION:
During the month of September, we're going to offer a promotion of 50% off court rentals ($20/hour), during the hours of 7am-4pm Monday-Friday. That's 50% off peak rates. Court reservations can be booked online, you will have a code that lets you into the facility during your reservation.
💳 CREDIT CARD FEES:
Beginning September 1st, we will charge a convenience fee of 2.9% on all credit card and online transactions.
☎️ TEXT ALERTS:
We can send reminders to you for any of the classes below. Simply text (706) 600-3186 and we'll add you to a reminder list. Just tell us what classes you're interested in.
🚨 PICKLEBALL PRO SHOP!
A pickleball pro shop in your backyard! Right here in Helen, GA. We believe you should never have to mail order a Selkirk paddle when we carry most in stock for you! And you can demo them before you buy on our amazing state of the art indoor courts! We carry the Boomstik, Era Power, Geo, and more!
❓DID YOU KNOW?
You can book and reserve courts when we're closed? That's right! If you are a regular player at Helen Indoor Pickleball, you can book a court when we're not staffed. That means early mornings, late nights, and days we're closed! Just call or text us and we can get you set up. A regular player is someone who has played or attended a class/event 5 times or more.
⚙️ BALL MACHINE
Our Erne Ball Machine is $25/hour for up to 2 people. Rent it and practice those shots you need to master!
🎓 INDIVIDUAL & GROUP LESSONS:
Available afternoons Monday through Saturday
🎉 PARTIES & PRIVATE EVENTS
We have GlowBall! Get 8 friends or more together and have an exciting time playing pickleball under black light. We also host birthday and company parties for larger groups.
🎁 GIVE THE GIFT OF PICKLEBALL WITH FREE CLASSES!
Introduce someone new to pickleball through our 3 for Free Beginning Pickleball Classes. Refer someone to our class and get $20 in Account Credit to be used for classes, leagues, and more. Make sure they mention your name so you get the credit.
Fall/Winter 2026 Schedule
Links are underlined for easy signup
Questions? Call or text (706) 600-3186
MONDAY
Youth Pickleball Club: 4-5:30pm | Grades 3-11.
Maximum of 20 players, grouped by ability. Coached by our amazing instructors here at Helen Indoor Pickleball. Please spread the word to those parents in the area.
REGISTER HERE FOR YOUTH ACADEMY
💖 NEW! Ladies Doubles Skills, Drills, and Open Play | 6:30-9pm
We are excited to offer doubles coaching strategy for ladies who want to take their game up a notch. Learn how to counteract the bangers on the court with shots that will frustrate every tennis turned pickleball player! 😂
Girl power is alive and well as you play fun matches and improve. Bring your existing partner, or come alone and we'll put you with someone. After a few classes, you'll immediately notice a difference during rec play.
REGISTER HERE FOR LADIES DOUBLES
PRIVATE OR GROUP LESSONS
We have 1 spot available for lessons on Monday. Lessons are 60 minutes. Call or text. 706-600-3186 for lessons.
TUESDAY
$20/hour Court Reservation Promotion
Starts September 1st between the hours of 7am-4pm
💥 NEW! Mens & Mixed Doubles Skills, Drills, and Open Play
6:30-9pm
Do you have another gear in your game you want to unlock at rec play and tournaments? If so, we've got you covered on Tuesday nights from 6:30-9pm. No fluff, just great coaching by great instructors on court positioning to really trusting and knowing your partner. **All levels welcome, we'll put you against similar playing ability. Bring your existing partner or come alone and we'll pair you with someone.
🔥 REGISTER HERE FOR MIXED & MENS DOUBLES CLINIC
PRIVATE OR GROUP LESSONS
We have 2 spots available for lessons on Tuesday. Lessons are 60 minutes.
WEDNESDAY
$20/hour Court Reservation Promotion
Starts September 1st between the hours of 7am-4pm
Advanced Skills and Drills Clinic PLUS Open Play | 6:30-9pm.
For those players wanting to get better at more advanced pickleball techniques. Dropping, driving, strategies on when and why you do certain things.
REGISTER HERE FOR ADVANCED SKILLS AND DRILLS CLINIC
PRIVATE OR GROUP LESSONS
We have 2 spots available for lessons on Wednesday. Lessons are 60 minutes.
Text or call (706) 600-3186 for more info
THURSDAY
$20/hour Court Reservation Promotion
Starts September 1st between the hours of 7am-4pm
🎯 Foundations Clinic for Emerging Players | 6:30-9pm.
One of our favorite things is seeing beginners take their game to another level. If you've got the basics down and are ready to improve as a beginning player to go next level, our Foundations Clinic is for you.
REGISTER HERE FOR FOUNDATIONS CLINIC & OPEN PLAY
PRIVATE OR GROUP LESSONS
We have 2 spots available for lessons on Thursdays. Lessons are 60 minutes.
Text or call (706) 600-3186 for more info
FRIDAY
PRIVATE OR GROUP LESSONS
We have 2 spots available for lessons on Friday. Lessons are 60 minutes.
Text or call (706) 600-3186 for more info
NEW! ♦️♣️ Pickleball Poker | 7pm-9pm.
Starts August 31st! Prizes awarded!
You will play in a fun, rotating round robin format with a different player each round.
All skill levels are welcome. We are trying to have an event where you'll have fun whether you're a 4.0 or a beginner. And let's face it, there is still a benefit to playing with various skills levels.
Advanced players can encourage less experienced players and work on shots with little to no pressure, and the less experienced players see where they can go with practice.
Pickeball Poker works like this: $10 entry fee. For every 3 points you and your teammate score you each get a card. EX) Game 1 is 11-8. The winning team gets 3 cards each, the losing team gets 2.
You collect cards throughout play and at the end, you assemble your individual hand to create the best poker hand. Whoever has the best hand wins that night.
16 players: winner gets $25, 2nd place $15, 3rd place $10
12 players: $20 | $10 | $5
8 players: $15 | $5 | $5
REGISTER HERE FOR PICKLEBALL POKER
SATURDAY
PRIVATE OR GROUP LESSONS
We have 5 spots available for lessons on Saturdays. Lessons are 60 minutes.
Text or call (706) 600-3186 for more info
Skills and Drills Plus Open Play | 9am-12pm
🚀 Level Up Your Game: Fun Pickleball Drills + Open Play Get better faster with our drill sessions led by our amazing instructors. Volume & Repetition: you'll hit more quality, focused shots than you would in three hours of casual play. This intense repetition is the only way to build the essential muscle memory that holds up under game pressure. Our instructors will break down the fundamentals, mechanics, & strategies. Isolate your weaknesses through targeted improvement.
REGISTER HERE FOR SATURDAY SKILLS & DRILLS
COURT PROTOCOLS:
BACKPACKS & EQUIPMENT: Please keep all bags and equipment in the lounge area. Don’t place backpacks on the netting behind the wall as it’s not strong enough to hold them. We’ve experienced a couple of areas where the netting has broken.
BEFORE STEPPING ONTO COURTS: When it's busy, it gets confusing for the staff if you don't check in. Please do us a big favor and check in at the welcome desk before warming up to make sure 1) you’re checked in, 2) your session payment is confirmed, and 3) we have a current waiver signed for you. If you are a regular, you can speed up the process by making sure you’re using the Court Reserve app!
📺 Here’s a 30 second video on how to do add a payment method to Court Reserve: https://www.loom.com/share/0789a87d30334fb7a742cb5021dacecd