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Newburyport Pickleball was founded in 2016 by a small group of pickleball enthusiasts. We are an all volunteer group of citizens dedicated to expanding opportunities and facilities for people of all ages to learn and play pickleball. Our mission is to build a stronger, more vibrant pickleball community here in Newburyport. Since 2016, the sport has grown enormously. Newburyport has several places where you can play, but no courts have permanent nets.
USA PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION
Sue Carnavale - USAPA Assistant Regional Director for Atlantic Region
Joseph Lyman - USAPA District Ambassador for Eastern Massachusetts
James Jones - USAPA Ambassador for Newburyport
WHERE TO PLAY IN NEWBURYPORT - PUBLIC SPACES
CASHMAN PARK
2 courts shared with tennis.
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. except when reserved by organized/recognized groups.
Courts cannot be reserved by individuals.
Two nets are available for general use, bring your own balls
BACKBOARD for practice.
BRESNAHAN SCHOOL - SENIOR/ COMMUNITY CENTER
2 courts shared with basketball
School department property
Play after 3:15 p.m. , at weekends and on school holidays
Bring your own nets and balls
PERKINS PARK - BEACON ST.
3 courts shared with basketball
2 courts shared with tennis
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. except when reserved by NYS
Bring your own nets and balls
1) How many times do you play each week?
40% 2-3 times
29% 3-4 times
2) How many hours in one session do you play?
74% 2 hours
3) Age when you started playing?
55% 60-69 years old
4) How important is pickleball in your PE regime?
47% significant part of weekly exercise
25% most important part
5) Ranking of preferred ways to play PB
#1 Registered organized play LEVELED
#2 Registered organized play OPEN
#3 Reserved court time by groups
#4 Organized DROP-IN (no limit on #s)
#5 Pick-up play (not organized)
6) Ranking of reasons for playing .
#1 Exercise
#2 Enjoyment and sense of well-being
#3 To gather with friendly people
Many people learn pickleball from friends and unfortunately, there are many misconceptions passed on about the rules of the game.
MISCONCEPTION #1 - you cannot enter the kitchen until after the ball has bounced. YOU CAN GO INTO THE KITCHEN WHENEVER YOU LIKE - YOU JUST CANNOT VOLLEY WHEN YOU ARE IN THE KITCHEN.
MISCONCEPTION #2 - the partner of the server must stand at the baseline.
WHILE IT IS THE BEST PLACE FOR THE PARTNER TO STAND IN ORDER TO BE READY FOR A LONG RETURN OF SERVE, THERE IS NO RULE ABOUT WHERE ANYONE STANDS EXCEPT THE SERVER.
MISCONCEPTION #3 - once you have stepped into the kitchen you MUST get out before making your next shot.
IT MAKES GOOD SENSE TO GET OUT, BUT THERE IS NO RULE AGAINST YOU STAYING IN THE KITCHEN AND MAKING YOUR NEXT SHOT AS LONG AS THE BALL BOUNCES
MISCONCEPTION #4 - the drop serve can only bounce once before you hit it.
NO - THE BALL CAN BOUNCE MULTIPLE TIMES. IT ALSO DOES NOT NEED TO BE HIT WITH A UPWARD MOTION LIKE THE VOLLEY SERVE AND NEITHER DOES THE PADDLE HEAD NEED TO BE BELOW THE WRIST.
MISCONCEPTION #5 - the ball hits me (before bouncing) when I am standing outside the line, so the ball is out.
NO- IF THE BALL HAD BOUNCED OUTSIDE THE LINE BEFORE HITTING YOU THAT WOULD BE AN OUT BALL, BUT YOUR BODY INTERFERED WITH THE BALL BEFORE IT COULD BOUNCE - THE CALL IS AGAINST YOU.
MISCONCEPTION #6 - I volleyed and made a winning shot, but then my momentum made me fall into the kitchen. The point was over before I went into the kitchen so I win the point.
NO YOU DON'T. YOU MUST "ESTABLISH" YOUR BALANCE OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN AS YOU MAKE THAT VOLLEY - IF YOU FALL IN, THE WONDERFUL PUT AWAY SHOT IS NOT YOUR POINT.
To check up on rules keep the rule book link handy. https://usapickleball.org/docs/ifp/USA-Pickleball-Rulebook.pdf
NEWBURYPORT BREWING CO. NOW HAS TWO COURTS FOR PLAY AND FOR LESSONS
https://www.nbptbrewing.com/pickleball
NEWBURYPORT TENNIS CLUB PICKLEBALL LESSONS
Contact the club for their summer programming. You DO NOT have to be a member.
https://newburyporttennisclub.com/pickleball/
CHOICE FITNESS ELITE SALISBURY PICKLEBALL LESSONS
Now offering drill and learn to play programming. Contact Erin Distelbrink at erin@mychoicefitness.com
BUYING A PADDLE
There is a great guide to choosing paddles on Pickleballcentral.com
USE OUR DISCOUNT CODE IF YOU BUY EQUIP,MENT: CRNEW
Please reach us at if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Join our facebook group (link on this page above) and leave a comment asking who would be available to play. There are also open play sessions in Haverhill and Exeter YMCA - search recreation department websites for more information.
Organized, registered play generally occurs in the summer and fall at Cashman Park. Tuesday and Thursday mornings through October 2023. There is also organized play for newer players at Bresnahan School from 4:00-6:00 through the middle of October, 2023
Newburyport Tennis Club, Newburyport Brewing Company, New England Pickleball in Rye and Choice Fitness Elite in Salisbury are all offering fee-based lessons. You should also search the web to find out what local YMCAs and specific town recreational departments are offering this summer.
Use our discount code when you make a purchase CRNEW
Your purchases have allowed us to buy new balls and replacement nets.
In 2024, register for pickleball opportunities. Also the site for registering for OTHER ADULT RECREATION in Newburyport
NEWBURYPORT TENNIS CLUB, NEWBURYPORT BREWING COMPANY and also CHOICE FITNESS in Salisbury have opportunities for learning to play. These places do not require you to be members to participate in clinics. There is a fee. Please contact each facility for more information. Private lessons, 1 on 1 or 4:1, are available at Cape Ann YMCA, and Greater Beverly YMCA. Check each town's recreation department website.
.... please contact us: James Jones and Anita Greenwood
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