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Pickleball in Upper Dublin, Lower Moreland and More!

Ambler, PA

Pickleball in Upper Dublin, Lower Moreland and More!
Looking for a fun, relaxed Pickleball group. Join us in the Upper Dublin and Upper/Lower Moreland areas of North Wales, Ambler, Maple Glen, Horsham and more! Free to play. No host. Join an already posted time or post a time and see if others can join. See you soon my fellow pickleball friends. You are encouraged to bring water, a paddle, and a chair. All levels are welcome. See event details for more level of play details specific to that event. Those attending are very welcoming, friendly, and encouraging. Please keep in mind that the courts used for this MeetUp group are public and not reserved. Others from the public may attend. Signing up via this Meetup is not required nor a guarantee of court space. General suggested guidelines are to let those who are waiting play next. Prioritize those who have just shown up and haven't played yet. If you have played two, be extra willing to let others play next, even if you have won both. Some courts have a winners stay on for two games policy. Some have paddle up systems where you can put your paddle in line so those waiting the longest play next. There may be no official host at these sessions. In the event of no host, some in attendance may step up to help guide who plays next and organize. Those who are reported as not being encouraging and cooperative may be removed from this Meetup group. These events are free, but donations to cover the Meetup fees and additional pickleball equipement are appreciated. Suggested donation is $20/year. Donations are accepted by the group host Sarah Harkleroad in cash at an event. Venmo, paypal, etc. are available. Ask Sarah for details in person. Looking for other Pickleball options in the area? Try these out: 1. **Horsham Township** has a Meetup group. See the Township or Meetup details on how to join the group. All events are at courts behind the Horsham Police Station. Eight courts are available; some are brand new. Great parking, wind breaks, picnic benches for breaks, etc. There are some times that are open to the public, where membership is not required. See the Township/Meetup for these days and times. 2. **Upper Dublin Sports Center**: Fee required. They post events on Meetup but require that you download and use their own app: Upper Dublin Sports Center. They have indoor and outdoor courts. Events are moderated by a Pro. The Pro helps group similar-level players together. 3\. Some pickleball courts in the area: **Mason Mills** at 3500 Masons Mill Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090 (almost always busy with players of all levels), **Three Tuns Park** at 1548 Cooper Dr. in Ambler, Henry Lee Willet Park at 1791 **Twining Road** in Willow Grove, **Aidenn Lair Park** in Dresher/Maple Glen, and **Riccardi Park** at [232 Hendricks St, Ambler, PA](https://www.mapquest.com/us/pennsylvania/riccardi-park-434681167) (4 courts but no play before 8am per township rules). **Water Tower Recreation Center (Chestnut Hill)** at 209 E Hartwell Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19118 has 8 free outdoor courts. Competition is intermediate to advanced. The courts have summer hours which are Monday - Friday 4pm - 8pm and Saturday 9am - 5pm. 5\. Explore the website https://**playtimescheduler**.com/ especially the Hatfield-Lansdale area (use the Globe icon to see the list of areas). Direct message the organizer Sarah if you'd like to be able to post additional pickleball events on this group.
270 members · Public

Philly Paddleboard and Kayak

Warrington, PA

Philly Paddleboard and Kayak

If you enjoy being on the water whether it be the lake, ocean, bay, or river, this group is for you. For stand up paddlers, kayakers, surfers, and all water sport enthusiasts, this is the place to meet others who enjoy being on the water. Most paddles are exploratory covering approximately 5 miles or more conditions permitting. Experienced and non-experienced welcome, depending on the event. Some events are held where rentals are available while others require you to bring your own gear; rented off-site or owned. 

ALL MEMBERS OF THIS GROUP AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. This is an online social network that periodically hosts events where members meet in person. The group is NOT a substitute for competent, professional paddling instruction from a professional kayaker, stand up paddle boarder, surf instructor, or guiding service. Organizers, Assistant Organizers, Event Organizers, Members, and Sponsors do NOT guarantee the competence of any individual in this group. Members are responsible for their own safety and should be aware of their ability. 

2. Water sports pose dangers in any environment- calm, flat water to waves. Any and all consequences as a result of participating in a Meetup activity, including but not limited to personal injury and property damage or loss are an accepted risk to the participant. If you get hurt or suffer property damage or loss in connection with an event posted on this website, it is entirely your responsibility and NOT the responsibility of the Meetup group or any individuals associated with the Meetup group. BY JOINING AND PARTICIPATING WITH THIS GROUP YOU ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR SAFETY, BELONGINGS, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING, WITH NO EXCEPTIONS. 

3. Be courteous to your fellow paddlers. Please only RSVP if you seriously plan on attending; not just holding a spot and waiting for a "better" option. If your plans change and you cannot attend an event, please change your RSVP ASAP so someone else can join and we do not expect you. 

4. Posted event times will be the meet time. Allow sufficient time for parking, unloading, and journey prep (ie bathroom, sunscreen, snack, etc) to be ready for timely departure. 

5. Inflatable kayaks such as Intex are not recommended for most outings. In past experiences, they have difficulty keeping pace with the group and navigating, especially in breezy conditions. 

IF YOU DO NOT WHOLEHEARTEDLY AND COMPLETELY AGREE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, THEN YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO JOIN THIS GROUP OR PARTICIPATE IN ITS EVENTS. 

All that being said, this group is an excellent chance to try out an incredibly rewarding sport! This group encourages folks of all abilities to join and try new things. 

See you on the water!

1241 members · Public

Lower Bucks Pickleball Club Meetup

Langhorne, PA

Lower Bucks Pickleball Club Meetup
Welcome to the Lower Bucks Pickleball Club (LBPC)!   LBPC was created to provide a safe and friendly space where beginners could feel welcome to learn and play the sport of pickleball. Our **mission** is to have fun, make friends and improve skills while playing, promoting and growing the sport of pickleball in the Lower Bucks County area of Pennsylvania.   **Having Fun   I   Making Friends   I   Improving Skills** LBPC is for everyone, whether you are now learning about the sport or have been playing for a while. Even if you have never heard about pickleball or have heard about it and have been wondering “What is pickleball?” then this is the club for you. **What Is Pickleball?** Pickleball is a fun, social and friendly game. Its original purpose was to provide a game that a whole family could play together. The rules are simple and fairly easy for beginners to learn (wait until you learn about scoring😊0-0-2). You could literally walk onto a court and within 90 minutes, consider yourself a pickleball aficionado (ask the Holderness family: [https://youtu.be/MtEWJSc_FJw](https://youtu.be/MtEWJSc_FJw)). Although ideal for recreational play, pickleball can develop into competitive games for experienced players. **Playing With Our Club:** You do not have to be a club member to play pickleball with our club. Although, we do hope you join us because being a LBPC member has perks. For example, access to dedicated court times and club owned resources, eager members who can easily be convinced to play “just one more game”, discounts on merchandise, and many more. In addition, you will be supporting the growth of pickleball in Lower Bucks County and surrounding areas. The Lower Bucks Pickleball Club works hard with townships to advocate for courts, lights, and to grow the sport in our communities. We need your help! **Club Discounts.** Member discounts on purchase of paddles, balls, and other equipment. **Pickleball Central Discount:** LBPC members receive a 5% discount at www.pickleballcentral.com. Use discount code **CRLBPC**. Each time you use the discount, the LBPC also receives a 5% credit to use on balls, etc. *Please **DO NOT** re-post this code on coupon sites.* Doing so will make our code inactive and no credit will be given for any purchase made during that time. **What Does It Cost?** * **MEMBERS:** Members can attend all events for free with a membership donation. ($20.) * **GUESTS:** Guests can play for free for a limited time. After joining us for **5 events**, we ask guest to become a member or donate **$2** for each event they attend. Our club started so anyone could walk off the streets and learn how to play pickleball. We want to continue this. We also know that pickleball is a social sport and groups matter. It takes a few visits to know if a group is a good fit for you. However, the reality is that our club does incur several costs to provide a fun and organized environment for pickleball play. **Payment Information:** * **VENMO:** [https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2597499625799680433&created=1648515001](https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2597499625799680433&created=1648515001) * **PAYPAL:** [https://paypal.me/laurellparris?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US](https://paypal.me/laurellparris?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US) * **NOTE:** Paypal: To avoid any fees, do not send the money as a donation. Instead, please initiate (from the “Friends and Family” tab of the “Send Money” flow). This would be considered a “personal transaction”. If you use your PayPal balance, bank account or Amex Send account, then there won’t be any fees on your end either. * Venmo is probably similar. Make sure your transaction is just sending funds and not a purchase or donation. **Club Information:** If you wish to play with our club, we ask that you: 1. **Follow the USA Pickleball Sportsmanship Guide** and the **Lower Bucks Pickleball Club Rules and Guidelines.** We follow USA Pickleball’s guide to promote good sportsmanship. The guide defines specific behaviors to promote mutual respect, courtesy, consideration, and fair play among pickleball players. We ask you to read and agree to follow this guide. In addition, we ask you to read and agree to follow our Lower Bucks Pickleball Club rules and guidelines. * Click here to read the USA Pickleball Sportsmanship Guide: [https://usapickleball.org/member-news/usa-pickleball-sportsmanship-guide/](https://usapickleball.org/member-news/usa-pickleball-sportsmanship-guide/) * Click here to read the Lower Bucks Pickleball Club Rules and Guidelines **(Available Soon)** 2. **Sign a waiver.** We ask you to sign a waiver indicating you are playing at your own risk. You only need to do this once a year - the first time you attend an event. 3. **Sign-in.** We ask you to print and initial your name when you attend an event. Signing in provides us with useful metrics that we use to plan events and to let townships know just how many people are attending our events. This documentation, supports our requests for more courts, increase playtimes, court repairs, etc. 4. **Wear a name tag.** Names matter! They are how we identify. Wearing a name tag allows us to greet each other and call each other by our names. Name tags will be provided by our club. **Origin Story** LBPC came from the mind and heart of Laurell (Lau-rell), who wanted to introduce pickleball to everyone she met and to create a space where everyone was welcome, **especially beginners**.   Laurell first learned about pickleball from a colleague at work during teacher appreciation week in May 2021. Via zoom, her colleague, shared the rules and her passion for the game and invited Laurell to play pickleball the next day in Willingboro, NJ.   After her first time playing, (about two hours of pickleball) Laurell was hooked. The following day, Sunday, she was measuring her side yard and researching what it would cost to put in a home pickleball court. Being not the most *realistic* and *affordable* plan, Laurell knew she had to find a way to create a place where anyone could walk onto a court and learn about pickleball in Lower Bucks County.   Laurell then introduced her friend Karen to pickleball. She sent her a text that Monday and they arranged for Karen to learn about the sport about a week later. Karen also became hooked, and they teamed up to help spread their love for the game. It wasn’t long, a month later, before the two started a Facebook group and a handful of players joined. From people already playing at Firefighters Park, to people who walked their dogs by the courts, to anyone else who was curious about the game – Laurell drew them in and the group grew.   But, Laurell had a larger vision – she hoped to have more people playing more often, and to have courts reserved for pickleballers. So, Laurell and Karen expanded the group to Meetup (Aug 21, 2021).   And, that was when we realized just how many pickleball lovers were in the Lower Bucks and surrounding areas. Within two months, the Meetup grew to more than 150 members, and the courts were filled for every event we schedule.   So, we’re glad you’re here. If you haven’t yet, please join our Facebook group, and come out and play! Also, consider becoming a member to help us bring this wonderful sport to many more people. **Safety Notice:** For safety and security reasons, and so that we know who we are playing with, we require that you use your real first name and post a real picture of yourself that clearly shows your face in order to join our group. Otherwise, we will have to decline your membership.
737 members · Private