Upcoming Clinics - May 2026
Elwood Pickleball Coaching Clinics for May 2026 at Orleans Tennis & Pickleball Club
Registration for OTPC members is currently open as of April 1st..
Registration for public (non-members) opens April 8th.
OTPC Member Registration: via CourtReserve.
Non-Member Registration: non-members need to create an OTPC CourtReserve membership type of "pay-and-play or instruction". Once a “pay-and-play or instruction” account is created, a non-member can select the desired clinic and register. If you encounter any difficulties creating a “pay-and-play or instruction” account please contact info.orleanstennisclub@gmail.com
Clinic Policies - Information on Payment & Registration, Rain Dates, Cancellations, Refunds, etc can be found below.
"Cooking in the Kitchen: Dominating play at the non-volley zone" * ADVANCED LEVEL * 3.75-4.25 player rating required
This 3 week clinic session is geared towards experienced high-intermediate and advanced level players and will focus on developing the tactical and technical skills to control play at the non-volley zone. Emphasis will be placed on developing the most important tactical and technical skills to break down your opponents and create offensive opportunities at the non-volley zone. Players will also learn how to resist pressure from aggressive opponents by developing the skills to counter and neutralize against aggressive players at the non-volley zone.
Cost: $135+HST/per person ($152.55 HST included)
2 Courts
8 players maximum, 8 players minimum required to run.
Register here: Cooking in the Kitchen
"Starting Strong: Smart tactics and strategies for starting the point against any style of play” * INTERMEDIATE LEVEL * 3.25-3.75 player rating required
This 3 week clinic session is geared towards experienced intermediate level players and will focus on smart serving, returning, 3rd shot, and 4th shot tactics and technical skills to help players develop the ability to neutralize aggressive teams and apply pressure against weaker teams.
Cost: $135 + HST/per person ($152.55 HST included)
2 Courts
8 players maximum, 8 players minimum required to run.
Register here: Starting Strong
"FUN-damentals: Take your tactical and technical skills to the next level in the most common game situations" * NOVICE - LOW INTERMEDIATE LEVEL * 2.75-3.25 player rating required
This 3 week clinic session is geared towards more experienced Novice players who have moved beyond the beginner stage and are looking to level up their tactical and technical fundamentals in the most common game situations.
Cost: $157.50 + HST/per person ($178.00 HST included)
1 Court
4 players maximum, 4 players minimum required to run.
Register here: FUN-damentals
"Cooking in the Kitchen: Dominating play at the non-volley zone!” (4.0+)
This clinic will focus on developing the tactical and technical skills to control play at the non-volley.
Emphasis will be placed on developing the tactical and technical skills to break down your opponents and create offensive opportunities at the non-volley zone.
Cost: $40+HST/per person ($45.20 HST included)
2 Courts
8 players maximum,
Register here: Cooking in the Kitchen
"Dynamic Defense: Neutralizing offense" 3.5-3.9 player rating required
This clinic will focus on developing the most important skills required to become a defensive dynamo! Emphasis will be placed on developing tactical anticipation, court positioning, and reception skills in the most frequently occurring game situations.
Cost: $40+HST/per person ($45.20 HST included)
2 Courts
8 players maximum, 6 players minimum required to run.
Register here: Dynamic Defense
"Tactical Titans: Smart shot selection" 3.5-3.9 player rating required
This clinic will focus on improving shot selection and tactical awareness in the most common game situations. Emphasis will be placed on developing anticipation, perception, and decision-making skills in an effort to become more consistent and effective in the most frequently occurring game situations.
Cost: $40+HST/per person ($45.20 HST included)
2 Courts
8 players maximum, 6 players minimum required to run.
Register here: Tactical Titans
"Dynamic Defense: Neutralizing offense" 3.5-3.9 player rating required
This clinic will focus on developing the most important skills required to become a defensive dynamo! Emphasis will be placed on developing tactical anticipation, court positioning, and reception skills in the most frequently occurring game situations.
Cost: $40+HST/per person ($45.20 HST included)
2 Courts
8 players maximum, 6 players minimum required to run.
Register here: Dynamic Defense
"Rocking Returns: Smart strategies for neutralizing aggressive serving teams and applying pressure against weaker teams" 3.5-3.9 player rating required
This clinic will focus on return of serve and fourth shot tactics and skills to help players develop the ability to neutralize aggressive serving teams or apply pressure against weaker serving teams.
Cost: $40 + HST/per person ($45.20 HST included)
2 Courts
8 players maximum, 6 players minimum required to run.
Register here: Rocking Returns
Registration and Payment Policies: In order to reserve a spot in a clinic payment must be received by e-transfer at the time of registration. Payment can be made by e-transfer to Jeff Elwood at jeff@elwoodpickleball.com
A participant’s spot is only reserved upon receipt of payment.
Cancellation Policy and Minimum Notice: Participants may cancel their registration for any reason no less than 72 hours in advance of the date and time of first clinic of a session and receive a full refund. If a registrant cancels for any reason with less than 72 hours notice, they may try to find a suitable replacement (replacement participant must meet the specified player rating criteria). Late cancellations (less than 72 hour notice) or no-shows will not be refunded for any reason.
Rain date & Refund Policy
Rain Date Policy: When participants register for a 3 week session, they agree to attend the prescribed rain date for the session if one of the clinics is cancelled due to inclement weather.No refund will be provided for participants if they cannot attend the prescribed rain date clinic. If more than one of the clinics from a 3 week session is cancelled due to weather, a prorated refund will be provided to participants for those additional clinics that are cancelled due to inclement weather.
Refund Policy and Minimum Notice of Cancellation of Clinic: In the event a clinic session does not run as a result of not meeting full registration requirements, a full refund will be provided and registered participants will be notified no less than 72 hours prior to the start date and time of the first clinic of a session.