Mentoring

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You must be a Palatine Pickleball Club member to participate in the mentoring program. If you are not

a member, you can join the club by clicking  'How to join' . It is free.

Since 2016, we have offered mentoring for beginners and those wanting to improve their skills in the

game’s basics. These free sessions are held throughout the year.

Summer Outdoor Mentoring : Sycamore Park, Palatine

Schedule: Wednesdays, May – October

Sessions:

• Session 1: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
• Session 2: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  (Limited to 12 spots per session)

How It Works:

Each 90-minute session has groups of four mentees of similar ability and experience. To ensure dynamic, well-rounded guidance, mentees rotate to a new mentor every 30 minutes.

Winter Indoor Mentoring : Canlan Sports, Lake Barrington (Note: $10 entry fee payable by cash or credit)

Schedule: Every other Tuesday, November – April

Session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (3-Hour Session)

(Limited to 24 spots total)

How It Works:

The 3-hour session has groups of four mentees of similar ability and experience. To deliver comprehensive, multi-faceted training, mentees rotate to a new mentor every 30 minutes.

 Registration & Waitlist Policy :

Advance booking is required for all Sycamore Park and Canlan Sports mentoring sessions. If a session is full, we strongly encourage adding your name to the waitlist. When there are 4 players on the waitlist, we open another court if available.  

Cancellation & Strike Policy : If you can no longer attend a booked session, you must

notify the organizing manager no later than the Sunday prior to your session to avoid

receiving a strike (see your confirmation email for instructions). If you do not receive the

confirmation email within a few seconds check your spam folder.

How Strikes Are Earned:

1. Late Cancellation: Failing to cancel by the Sunday deadline.
2. No-Show: Failing to attend a scheduled session.

Our mentors donate their time, and court assignments depend on accurate headcount. Strikes help us protect their time and keep sessions running smoothly.

• 1st Strike: Overlooked / Warning.
• 2nd Strike (within 12 months): Results in a 6-month suspension from all organized club events.

For questions regarding Sycamore Park or Canlan Sports mentoring, contact Rune at rune.karsbaek@gmail.com.

Summer Walk-On Mentoring : Hamilton Park, Palatine

Schedule: Thursdays & Saturdays, May – October

Session: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

(No booking required • Open capacity)

How It Works:

Simply drop in—no prior reservation needed! Turnout varies by day, ranging anywhere from 8 to 20+ mentees. Please arrive by 2:45 PM to warm up and receive your court assignment before sessions start promptly at 3:00 PM.

For questions regarding Hamilton Park mentoring, contact Bear at aokbarry@yahoo.com