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Club Start-Up Checklist

Below are some basic key recommendations to consider before attending The Bucyrus Pickleball Club during scheduled club days and times.    

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Basic Equipment

Paddle

  • Minimum of one regulation paddle 

  • Recommend two paddles in case one breaks or becomes damaged during play

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Balls

  • Club will provide a bucket of regulation balls during scheduled club days and times

  • Recommend that players own 2 indoor and 2 outdoor regulation balls if playing during non-scheduled club days and times

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Basic Apparel

Shoes

  • Recommend a pair of pickleball or tennis court shoes for optimal stability and control 

  • Alternatively, a good pair of cross-training athletic shoes

 

Clothing

  • Dress appropriately to climate and venue

  • Recommend athletic shorts, skirts, shirts, pants, or tennis style apparel 

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Basic Accessories

General Recommendations

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  • Water bottle filled with water 

  • Sunscreen and sunglasses (if outdoor) 

  • Hat and/or visor

  • Sweat towel

  • Band-aid or bandages (in case of accident)

  • Oral anti-inflammatory (ibuprofen), or topical pain relief creme

  • Food/Snack

  • Folding/Camping chair (if seating will be limited)

  • Smart phone ​

Basic Preparedness

General Recommendations

  • Properly warm-up by stretching

  • Ensure equipment isn't faulty to reduce chance of injury

  • Read up on the official rules (club participants will also assist)

  • Wear joint braces (players with joint issues)  

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