AARP Pickleball Clinic Tour: In a bold move to celebrate active aging, AARP is launching its inaugural “AARP Pickleball Clinic Tour,” starting in Chicago on July 31st at the Kroc Center Chicago from 5 – 8 PM CT. This nationwide tour aims to celebrate individuals aged 50 and over who are playing the dynamic sport of pickleball, promoting healthy living, social connections, and brain health.
A Commitment to Community Engagement
The tour will cover 12 cities across the United States, showing AARP’s commitment to fostering community engagement. The stops include La Crosse, WI (8/5); Brooklyn, NY (8/6); Houston, TX (8/12); South Burlington, VT (8/13); Jackson, TN (8/24); Lynchburg, VA (8/27); Seattle, WA (9/9); Westminster, CO (9/13); Glendale, AZ (9/16); Des Moines, IA (9/18); and Wichita, KS (9/24). This effort underscores AARP’s dedication to bringing the joy of pickleball to communities nationwide, promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.
A Game for All Ages
Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. over the past four years, is celebrated for its accessibility and cross-generational appeal. As the Naming Rights Sponsor of the Champions and Masters Divisions with the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Tour and the Front of Jersey Sponsor with the DC Pickleball Team of Major League Pickleball (MLP), AARP is deeply invested in the sport’s community outreach and clinics.
Discovering the Joy of Pickleball
The AARP Pickleball Clinic Tour invites participants to enjoy a fun, safe, and welcoming environment. Attendees can choose from three levels of experience: ‘Intro to Pickleball’, ‘Skills & Drills’, and ‘Open Play’. The first event kicks off in Chicago, where registration is free and limited to the first 50 sign-ups.
Event Details
- Date: July 31, 2024
- Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT
- Location: Kroc Center Chicago, Chicago, IL
Full Event Details
| City | Day | Date | Time | Venue |
| Chicago, IL | Wednesday | 7/31 | 5 – 8 PM | Kroc Center Chicago |
| La Crosse, WI | Monday | 8/5 | 5 – 8 PM | The Blue Zone Pickleball |
| Brooklyn, NY | Tuesday | 8/6 | 5 – 8 PM | Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center |
| Houston, TX | Monday | 8/12 | 5 – 8 PM | Houston Pickleball Center |
| South Burlington, VT | Tuesday | 8/13 | 5 – 8 PM | Catamount Pickleball |
| Jackson, TN | Saturday | 8/24 | 10 AM – 1 PM | Westwood Tennis Center |
| Lynchburg, VA | Tuesday | 8/27 | 5 – 8 PM | Crosswhite Athletic Club |
| Seattle, WA | Monday | 9/9 | 5 – 8 PM | Rainier Beach Community Center |
| Westminster, CO | Friday | 9/13 | 5 – 8 PM | Pickleball Food Pub |
| Glendale, AZ | Monday | 9/16 | 5 – 8 PM | The Pickleball Space |
| Des Moines, IA | Wednesday | 9/18 | 5 – 8 PM | McCollum-Waveland Tennis Complex |
| Wichita, KS | Tuesday | 9/24 | 5 – 8 PM | Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center |
About AARP
AARP, the nation’s largest non-profit, non-partisan organization, empowers Americans aged 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a focus on health security, financial stability, and personal fulfillment, AARP demands what matters most to over 100 million Americans 50-plus, and their families. AARP also offers trusted news and information through its publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin, visit AARP.org/Pickleball.
News in Brief: AARP Pickleball Clinic Tour
AARP is launching the “AARP Pickleball Clinic Tour,” starting in Chicago on July 31, 2024, at the Kroc Center Chicago. This nationwide tour celebrates individuals aged 50 and over playing pickleball, promoting healthy living and social connections.
The tour will visit 12 cities, including La Crosse, WI; Brooklyn, NY; Houston, TX; and Seattle, WA, offering free clinics with levels from ‘Intro to Pickleball’ to ‘Open Play.’ AARP’s involvement underscores its commitment to community engagement and active aging. For more information and registration, visit AARP.org/Pickleball.
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