Pickleball Community Play (Non-Instructional 7-week Course)


ID : 54197   

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Sign up and join the El Camino College Pickleball non-instructional course—your new favorite way to unwind, get active, and meet people from the community! This casual, all-play format lets you jump right into the action with no drills, no coaching, and no pressure. Just show up with a paddle, and enjoy friendly matches with your fellow soon to be Pickleball friends.

We welcome players of all levels—from total beginners to seasoned enthusiasts—and encourage you to bring your best energy, good vibes, and love for fun competition. Whether you’re looking to blow off steam, make new friends, or simply enjoy the fast-paced thrill of the game, this is the perfect place to play, laugh, and connect.

Come join the fun—see you on the court!

Check-In Policy
  • All players must register with the Community & Continuing Education office prior to attending.
  • Check in with the coach or assistants before entering the courts, within the first 15 minutes of the Open Play session.
  • Players that are not registered may not participate.
  • Please arrive early to maximize your playing time.
 
 
Attendance & Oversight
  • Coach Hazell or assigned attendant will be present at every class session to provide supervision only. No coaching or instruction is provided.
  • To receive instruction/coaching, participants should register for the regular course and not this community-play course.
  • Registered participants are to manage themselves and work together to ensure play moves along smoothly.
  • Registered participants are to conduct themselves fairly, friendly and show proper sportsmanship.
 
 
Late Cancellations & No-Show
  • There are no refunds;
    • If it rains, we will make all efforts to reschedule but make up dates are not guaranteed.
    • If you do not show, you simply skip that session, no refund, no make-up dates
    • If you choose to cancel/drop, you must request to do so with the office no later than 3 business days before the first course session and may receive a credit to use within the next 3 years, minus a $20 cancellation fee
 
 El Camino College Community Play Course Format
 
  • Course is limited to 24 players
  • Bring your own paddles, El Camino to provide the Pickleball balls
  • All courts are for standard registered course participant play
  • Paddle system: place paddles at the base of each net’s side bar (never during a point)
  • First 4 paddles placed = next game on that court
  • Call out “open court” at end of game so next set of players knows to come on court
  • Pay attention to games to not delay the start of new games
  • All 4 players rotate off at the end of the game; next 4 paddles come on
  • Games to 11, win by 2
 
 
Challenge Court (When Designated- Typically Last Day of Class)
  • Paddles go in the rack system at the fence.
  • Next 2 challengers play the winning team (winners stay on).
  • Games to 11, win by 2.
  • Winning team may stay for a maximum of 3 rotations, then all 4 rotate off.
 
Warnings/Removal:
 
1st & 2nd Offense: verbal warning
 
  • Do not move other players’ paddles.
  • Want to play with friends? Please book a private court outside of El Camino College.
  • Ensure fair rotation so that everyone plays – keep play fair for everyone.
  • Players are expected to respect all participants and enjoy the game.
  • El Camino College reserves the right to update rules and policies at any time.
 
3rd Offense: Removal from all current sessions with no refund and possibly denied future Community Play Course registrations

 

Class Details

7 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon

Location
ECC Tennis Courts

Instructor
Tom Hazell 

Tuition: 

$59.00


Registration Closes On
Saturday, April 18, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 05/25/2026)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
4/20/2026 - 6/8/2026 Weekly - Mon 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM El Camino, Torrance, ECC Tennis Courts  Map Tom Hazell  ClassRoom

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Pickleball Community Play (Non-Instructional 6-week Course)
ID: 54196

03/02/26 - 04/06/26
Weekly - Mon
6 sessions.

Location
ECC Tennis Courts

Instructor
Tom Hazell

Call 310-660-6460 to register
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