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Monday July 14, 2025
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Beginner Pickleball Lessons - Beginner Pickleball - Lesson 1 Beginner Pickleball LessonsLearn to play pickleball with Chelsea Lisaius, an international pickleball player. Have you wanted to learn how to play pickleball? Sign up for beginner pickleball lessons. Waterbury Recreation is hosting two lessons take place on Monday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 16 from 7am-9am. The 2-hour lessons breakout: first hour is instruction, and the second hour is analyzed play. Location: Tennis Courts at 27 Butler St, WaterburyCost per lesson: $35 for residents, $45 for non-residents. Discount of $10 if you register for both lessons. Minimum 4 players and a maximum of 8 per lessonAbout the Instructor: Chelsea Lisaius is ranked #14 in Central America, Represented Costa Rica in the Pickleball World Cup, is an Association of Pickleball Players (APP) and a National gold medalist, and a Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) medalist. Chelsea was born in Vermont and attended Harwood Union High School. She now resides in Costa Rica with her family.

Tuesday July 15, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Tennis in the Park - Tennis Lessons - Tennis in the Park - Youth Program (5th-8th Grade) Youth Program DescriptionTennis in the Parks - The tennis program where kids play while they learn!Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally, and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker! All players in their first session receive and keep a new tennis racket!  Adult Program DescriptionTennis in the Parks for Adults - Learn and Play Tennis! Led by a USTA-approved coach, participants will have fun and get great exercise while developing the skills to serve, rally, and play tennis. The program is perfect for first-time and beginner players, as well as returning novice players. If players do not have their own rackets, they can borrow one from the coach! Program Dates/TimesSummerGrades 5-8 Tuesdays 5pm - 6pm 7/15 - 8/19 Rain Date 8/26Adults (18+) Tuesdays 6pm-7:30pm 7/15 - 8/19 Rain Date 8/26CostYouth Resident $75 Non-Resident $85Adult Resident $85 Non-Resident $100 Minimum 7 players and a maximum of 10 (or an average of 7 across the 2 programs) Location: 27 Butler St, Waterbury
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Tennis in the Park - Tennis Lessons - Tennis in the Park - Adult Program (Adults) Youth Program DescriptionTennis in the Parks - The tennis program where kids play while they learn!Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally, and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker! All players in their first session receive and keep a new tennis racket!  Adult Program DescriptionTennis in the Parks for Adults - Learn and Play Tennis! Led by a USTA-approved coach, participants will have fun and get great exercise while developing the skills to serve, rally, and play tennis. The program is perfect for first-time and beginner players, as well as returning novice players. If players do not have their own rackets, they can borrow one from the coach! Program Dates/TimesSummerGrades 5-8 Tuesdays 5pm - 6pm 7/15 - 8/19 Rain Date 8/26Adults (18+) Tuesdays 6pm-7:30pm 7/15 - 8/19 Rain Date 8/26CostYouth Resident $75 Non-Resident $85Adult Resident $85 Non-Resident $100 Minimum 7 players and a maximum of 10 (or an average of 7 across the 2 programs) Location: 27 Butler St, Waterbury

Wednesday July 16, 2025
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Beginner Pickleball Lessons - Beginner Pickleball - Lesson 2 Beginner Pickleball LessonsLearn to play pickleball with Chelsea Lisaius, an international pickleball player. Have you wanted to learn how to play pickleball? Sign up for beginner pickleball lessons. Waterbury Recreation is hosting two lessons take place on Monday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 16 from 7am-9am. The 2-hour lessons breakout: first hour is instruction, and the second hour is analyzed play. Location: Tennis Courts at 27 Butler St, WaterburyCost per lesson: $35 for residents, $45 for non-residents. Discount of $10 if you register for both lessons. Minimum 4 players and a maximum of 8 per lessonAbout the Instructor: Chelsea Lisaius is ranked #14 in Central America, Represented Costa Rica in the Pickleball World Cup, is an Association of Pickleball Players (APP) and a National gold medalist, and a Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) medalist. Chelsea was born in Vermont and attended Harwood Union High School. She now resides in Costa Rica with her family.

Friday July 18, 2025
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Waterbury Pickleball Classic - Pickleball Mini Tournament - Category: Kids Boys Waterbury Pickleball ClassicA feel good tournament to dink into the world of pickleball competition. Proceeds from the tournament support scholarships for our summer camp. The tournament will take place on Friday, July 18 from 5pm - 8pm. This is a teams (2 player) tournament. Teams can sign up for one of three pools: Kids, Beginner, and Intermediate. The pools are also divided by gender, and age brackets*. We may decrease the number of categories if there are limited sign-ups. Sign-ups end on Wednesday, July 16 at 11:59pm.   No team or player can sign up for more than 2 categories. If you are a mixed gender team, you will play in the Boys or Mens category. If your teammate is a different ranking than you, you will play in the category of the higher ranking. Categories:1. Kids Girls (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)2. Kids Boys (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)3. Adult Beginner 49 and under Women (rating 1.0-2.0)4. Adult Beginner 49 and under Men (rating 1.0-2.0)5. Intermediate 49 and under Women (rating 2.5-3.99)6. Intermediate 49 and under Men (rating 2.5-3.99)7. Beginner 50+ Women (rating 1.0-2.0)8. Beginner 50+ Men (rating 1.0-2.0)9. Intermediate 50+ Women (rating 2.5-3.99)10. Intermediate 50+ Men (rating 2.5-3.99)If you do not know your level Feel free to refer to the Pickleball Rating Information. Teams will have the opportunity to play at least two competitive games. Format of tournament (round robin or double elimination) will be dependent on the number of sign-ups.  Schedule: 4:30 - 4:50 -   Practice play and warm-ups. Please share the courts4:55 -             Brief welcome remarks and Q&A5:00 -             Kid categories begin (first Girls, then Boys)5:45 (approx)  49 and under categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)7:15 (approx)  50+ categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)8:30 (approx)  Tournament ends and winners are crowned! Location: Tennis Courts at 27 Butler St, The Tournament can be cancelled due to weather or low sign-ups. Waterbury Recreation will do all it can to reschedule if cancellation is due to weather. *Cancellation Policy: Cancellations less than a week are not refunded, Cancellations with 7 and 30 days notification receive 75% refund, Cancellations with more than 30 days notice receive a full refund.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Waterbury Pickleball Classic - Pickleball Mini Tournament - Category: Kids Girls Waterbury Pickleball ClassicA feel good tournament to dink into the world of pickleball competition. Proceeds from the tournament support scholarships for our summer camp. The tournament will take place on Friday, July 18 from 5pm - 8pm. This is a teams (2 player) tournament. Teams can sign up for one of three pools: Kids, Beginner, and Intermediate. The pools are also divided by gender, and age brackets*. We may decrease the number of categories if there are limited sign-ups. Sign-ups end on Wednesday, July 16 at 11:59pm.   No team or player can sign up for more than 2 categories. If you are a mixed gender team, you will play in the Boys or Mens category. If your teammate is a different ranking than you, you will play in the category of the higher ranking. Categories:1. Kids Girls (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)2. Kids Boys (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)3. Adult Beginner 49 and under Women (rating 1.0-2.0)4. Adult Beginner 49 and under Men (rating 1.0-2.0)5. Intermediate 49 and under Women (rating 2.5-3.99)6. Intermediate 49 and under Men (rating 2.5-3.99)7. Beginner 50+ Women (rating 1.0-2.0)8. Beginner 50+ Men (rating 1.0-2.0)9. Intermediate 50+ Women (rating 2.5-3.99)10. Intermediate 50+ Men (rating 2.5-3.99)If you do not know your level Feel free to refer to the Pickleball Rating Information. Teams will have the opportunity to play at least two competitive games. Format of tournament (round robin or double elimination) will be dependent on the number of sign-ups.  Schedule: 4:30 - 4:50 -   Practice play and warm-ups. Please share the courts4:55 -             Brief welcome remarks and Q&A5:00 -             Kid categories begin (first Girls, then Boys)5:45 (approx)  49 and under categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)7:15 (approx)  50+ categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)8:30 (approx)  Tournament ends and winners are crowned! Location: Tennis Courts at 27 Butler St, The Tournament can be cancelled due to weather or low sign-ups. Waterbury Recreation will do all it can to reschedule if cancellation is due to weather. *Cancellation Policy: Cancellations less than a week are not refunded, Cancellations with 7 and 30 days notification receive 75% refund, Cancellations with more than 30 days notice receive a full refund.
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM	Waterbury Pickleball Classic - Pickleball Mini Tournament - Category: Beginner 49 and under Men Waterbury Pickleball ClassicA feel good tournament to dink into the world of pickleball competition. Proceeds from the tournament support scholarships for our summer camp. The tournament will take place on Friday, July 18 from 5pm - 8pm. This is a teams (2 player) tournament. Teams can sign up for one of three pools: Kids, Beginner, and Intermediate. The pools are also divided by gender, and age brackets*. We may decrease the number of categories if there are limited sign-ups. Sign-ups end on Wednesday, July 16 at 11:59pm.   No team or player can sign up for more than 2 categories. If you are a mixed gender team, you will play in the Boys or Mens category. If your teammate is a different ranking than you, you will play in the category of the higher ranking. Categories:1. Kids Girls (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)2. Kids Boys (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)3. Adult Beginner 49 and under Women (rating 1.0-2.0)4. Adult Beginner 49 and under Men (rating 1.0-2.0)5. Intermediate 49 and under Women (rating 2.5-3.99)6. Intermediate 49 and under Men (rating 2.5-3.99)7. Beginner 50+ Women (rating 1.0-2.0)8. Beginner 50+ Men (rating 1.0-2.0)9. Intermediate 50+ Women (rating 2.5-3.99)10. Intermediate 50+ Men (rating 2.5-3.99)If you do not know your level Feel free to refer to the Pickleball Rating Information. Teams will have the opportunity to play at least two competitive games. Format of tournament (round robin or double elimination) will be dependent on the number of sign-ups.  Schedule: 4:30 - 4:50 -   Practice play and warm-ups. Please share the courts4:55 -             Brief welcome remarks and Q&A5:00 -             Kid categories begin (first Girls, then Boys)5:45 (approx)  49 and under categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)7:15 (approx)  50+ categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)8:30 (approx)  Tournament ends and winners are crowned! Location: Tennis Courts at 27 Butler St, The Tournament can be cancelled due to weather or low sign-ups. Waterbury Recreation will do all it can to reschedule if cancellation is due to weather. *Cancellation Policy: Cancellations less than a week are not refunded, Cancellations with 7 and 30 days notification receive 75% refund, Cancellations with more than 30 days notice receive a full refund.
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM	Waterbury Pickleball Classic - Pickleball Mini Tournament - Category: Beginner 49 and under Women Waterbury Pickleball ClassicA feel good tournament to dink into the world of pickleball competition. Proceeds from the tournament support scholarships for our summer camp. The tournament will take place on Friday, July 18 from 5pm - 8pm. This is a teams (2 player) tournament. Teams can sign up for one of three pools: Kids, Beginner, and Intermediate. The pools are also divided by gender, and age brackets*. We may decrease the number of categories if there are limited sign-ups. Sign-ups end on Wednesday, July 16 at 11:59pm.   No team or player can sign up for more than 2 categories. If you are a mixed gender team, you will play in the Boys or Mens category. If your teammate is a different ranking than you, you will play in the category of the higher ranking. Categories:1. Kids Girls (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)2. Kids Boys (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)3. Adult Beginner 49 and under Women (rating 1.0-2.0)4. Adult Beginner 49 and under Men (rating 1.0-2.0)5. Intermediate 49 and under Women (rating 2.5-3.99)6. Intermediate 49 and under Men (rating 2.5-3.99)7. Beginner 50+ Women (rating 1.0-2.0)8. Beginner 50+ Men (rating 1.0-2.0)9. Intermediate 50+ Women (rating 2.5-3.99)10. Intermediate 50+ Men (rating 2.5-3.99)If you do not know your level Feel free to refer to the Pickleball Rating Information. Teams will have the opportunity to play at least two competitive games. Format of tournament (round robin or double elimination) will be dependent on the number of sign-ups.  Schedule: 4:30 - 4:50 -   Practice play and warm-ups. Please share the courts4:55 -             Brief welcome remarks and Q&A5:00 -             Kid categories begin (first Girls, then Boys)5:45 (approx)  49 and under categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)7:15 (approx)  50+ categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)8:30 (approx)  Tournament ends and winners are crowned! Location: Tennis Courts at 27 Butler St, The Tournament can be cancelled due to weather or low sign-ups. Waterbury Recreation will do all it can to reschedule if cancellation is due to weather. *Cancellation Policy: Cancellations less than a week are not refunded, Cancellations with 7 and 30 days notification receive 75% refund, Cancellations with more than 30 days notice receive a full refund.
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM	Waterbury Pickleball Classic - Pickleball Mini Tournament - Category: Intermediate 49 and under Men Waterbury Pickleball ClassicA feel good tournament to dink into the world of pickleball competition. Proceeds from the tournament support scholarships for our summer camp. The tournament will take place on Friday, July 18 from 5pm - 8pm. This is a teams (2 player) tournament. Teams can sign up for one of three pools: Kids, Beginner, and Intermediate. The pools are also divided by gender, and age brackets*. We may decrease the number of categories if there are limited sign-ups. Sign-ups end on Wednesday, July 16 at 11:59pm.   No team or player can sign up for more than 2 categories. If you are a mixed gender team, you will play in the Boys or Mens category. If your teammate is a different ranking than you, you will play in the category of the higher ranking. Categories:1. Kids Girls (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)2. Kids Boys (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)3. Adult Beginner 49 and under Women (rating 1.0-2.0)4. Adult Beginner 49 and under Men (rating 1.0-2.0)5. Intermediate 49 and under Women (rating 2.5-3.99)6. Intermediate 49 and under Men (rating 2.5-3.99)7. Beginner 50+ Women (rating 1.0-2.0)8. Beginner 50+ Men (rating 1.0-2.0)9. Intermediate 50+ Women (rating 2.5-3.99)10. Intermediate 50+ Men (rating 2.5-3.99)If you do not know your level Feel free to refer to the Pickleball Rating Information. Teams will have the opportunity to play at least two competitive games. Format of tournament (round robin or double elimination) will be dependent on the number of sign-ups.  Schedule: 4:30 - 4:50 -   Practice play and warm-ups. Please share the courts4:55 -             Brief welcome remarks and Q&A5:00 -             Kid categories begin (first Girls, then Boys)5:45 (approx)  49 and under categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)7:15 (approx)  50+ categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)8:30 (approx)  Tournament ends and winners are crowned! Location: Tennis Courts at 27 Butler St, The Tournament can be cancelled due to weather or low sign-ups. Waterbury Recreation will do all it can to reschedule if cancellation is due to weather. *Cancellation Policy: Cancellations less than a week are not refunded, Cancellations with 7 and 30 days notification receive 75% refund, Cancellations with more than 30 days notice receive a full refund.
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM	Waterbury Pickleball Classic - Pickleball Mini Tournament - Category: Intermediate 49 and under Women Waterbury Pickleball ClassicA feel good tournament to dink into the world of pickleball competition. Proceeds from the tournament support scholarships for our summer camp. The tournament will take place on Friday, July 18 from 5pm - 8pm. This is a teams (2 player) tournament. Teams can sign up for one of three pools: Kids, Beginner, and Intermediate. The pools are also divided by gender, and age brackets*. We may decrease the number of categories if there are limited sign-ups. Sign-ups end on Wednesday, July 16 at 11:59pm.   No team or player can sign up for more than 2 categories. If you are a mixed gender team, you will play in the Boys or Mens category. If your teammate is a different ranking than you, you will play in the category of the higher ranking. Categories:1. Kids Girls (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)2. Kids Boys (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)3. Adult Beginner 49 and under Women (rating 1.0-2.0)4. Adult Beginner 49 and under Men (rating 1.0-2.0)5. Intermediate 49 and under Women (rating 2.5-3.99)6. Intermediate 49 and under Men (rating 2.5-3.99)7. Beginner 50+ Women (rating 1.0-2.0)8. Beginner 50+ Men (rating 1.0-2.0)9. Intermediate 50+ Women (rating 2.5-3.99)10. Intermediate 50+ Men (rating 2.5-3.99)If you do not know your level Feel free to refer to the Pickleball Rating Information. Teams will have the opportunity to play at least two competitive games. Format of tournament (round robin or double elimination) will be dependent on the number of sign-ups.  Schedule: 4:30 - 4:50 -   Practice play and warm-ups. Please share the courts4:55 -             Brief welcome remarks and Q&A5:00 -             Kid categories begin (first Girls, then Boys)5:45 (approx)  49 and under categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)7:15 (approx)  50+ categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)8:30 (approx)  Tournament ends and winners are crowned! Location: Tennis Courts at 27 Butler St, The Tournament can be cancelled due to weather or low sign-ups. Waterbury Recreation will do all it can to reschedule if cancellation is due to weather. *Cancellation Policy: Cancellations less than a week are not refunded, Cancellations with 7 and 30 days notification receive 75% refund, Cancellations with more than 30 days notice receive a full refund.
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM	Waterbury Pickleball Classic - Pickleball Mini Tournament - Category: Beginner 50+ Men Waterbury Pickleball ClassicA feel good tournament to dink into the world of pickleball competition. Proceeds from the tournament support scholarships for our summer camp. The tournament will take place on Friday, July 18 from 5pm - 8pm. This is a teams (2 player) tournament. Teams can sign up for one of three pools: Kids, Beginner, and Intermediate. The pools are also divided by gender, and age brackets*. We may decrease the number of categories if there are limited sign-ups. Sign-ups end on Wednesday, July 16 at 11:59pm.   No team or player can sign up for more than 2 categories. If you are a mixed gender team, you will play in the Boys or Mens category. If your teammate is a different ranking than you, you will play in the category of the higher ranking. Categories:1. Kids Girls (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)2. Kids Boys (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)3. Adult Beginner 49 and under Women (rating 1.0-2.0)4. Adult Beginner 49 and under Men (rating 1.0-2.0)5. Intermediate 49 and under Women (rating 2.5-3.99)6. Intermediate 49 and under Men (rating 2.5-3.99)7. Beginner 50+ Women (rating 1.0-2.0)8. Beginner 50+ Men (rating 1.0-2.0)9. Intermediate 50+ Women (rating 2.5-3.99)10. Intermediate 50+ Men (rating 2.5-3.99)If you do not know your level Feel free to refer to the Pickleball Rating Information. Teams will have the opportunity to play at least two competitive games. Format of tournament (round robin or double elimination) will be dependent on the number of sign-ups.  Schedule: 4:30 - 4:50 -   Practice play and warm-ups. Please share the courts4:55 -             Brief welcome remarks and Q&A5:00 -             Kid categories begin (first Girls, then Boys)5:45 (approx)  49 and under categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)7:15 (approx)  50+ categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)8:30 (approx)  Tournament ends and winners are crowned! Location: Tennis Courts at 27 Butler St, The Tournament can be cancelled due to weather or low sign-ups. Waterbury Recreation will do all it can to reschedule if cancellation is due to weather. *Cancellation Policy: Cancellations less than a week are not refunded, Cancellations with 7 and 30 days notification receive 75% refund, Cancellations with more than 30 days notice receive a full refund.
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM	Waterbury Pickleball Classic - Pickleball Mini Tournament - Category: Beginner 50+ Women Waterbury Pickleball ClassicA feel good tournament to dink into the world of pickleball competition. Proceeds from the tournament support scholarships for our summer camp. The tournament will take place on Friday, July 18 from 5pm - 8pm. This is a teams (2 player) tournament. Teams can sign up for one of three pools: Kids, Beginner, and Intermediate. The pools are also divided by gender, and age brackets*. We may decrease the number of categories if there are limited sign-ups. Sign-ups end on Wednesday, July 16 at 11:59pm.   No team or player can sign up for more than 2 categories. If you are a mixed gender team, you will play in the Boys or Mens category. If your teammate is a different ranking than you, you will play in the category of the higher ranking. Categories:1. Kids Girls (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)2. Kids Boys (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)3. Adult Beginner 49 and under Women (rating 1.0-2.0)4. Adult Beginner 49 and under Men (rating 1.0-2.0)5. Intermediate 49 and under Women (rating 2.5-3.99)6. Intermediate 49 and under Men (rating 2.5-3.99)7. Beginner 50+ Women (rating 1.0-2.0)8. Beginner 50+ Men (rating 1.0-2.0)9. Intermediate 50+ Women (rating 2.5-3.99)10. Intermediate 50+ Men (rating 2.5-3.99)If you do not know your level Feel free to refer to the Pickleball Rating Information. Teams will have the opportunity to play at least two competitive games. Format of tournament (round robin or double elimination) will be dependent on the number of sign-ups.  Schedule: 4:30 - 4:50 -   Practice play and warm-ups. Please share the courts4:55 -             Brief welcome remarks and Q&A5:00 -             Kid categories begin (first Girls, then Boys)5:45 (approx)  49 and under categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)7:15 (approx)  50+ categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)8:30 (approx)  Tournament ends and winners are crowned! Location: Tennis Courts at 27 Butler St, The Tournament can be cancelled due to weather or low sign-ups. Waterbury Recreation will do all it can to reschedule if cancellation is due to weather. *Cancellation Policy: Cancellations less than a week are not refunded, Cancellations with 7 and 30 days notification receive 75% refund, Cancellations with more than 30 days notice receive a full refund.
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM	Waterbury Pickleball Classic - Pickleball Mini Tournament - Category: Intermediate 50+ Men Waterbury Pickleball ClassicA feel good tournament to dink into the world of pickleball competition. Proceeds from the tournament support scholarships for our summer camp. The tournament will take place on Friday, July 18 from 5pm - 8pm. This is a teams (2 player) tournament. Teams can sign up for one of three pools: Kids, Beginner, and Intermediate. The pools are also divided by gender, and age brackets*. We may decrease the number of categories if there are limited sign-ups. Sign-ups end on Wednesday, July 16 at 11:59pm.   No team or player can sign up for more than 2 categories. If you are a mixed gender team, you will play in the Boys or Mens category. If your teammate is a different ranking than you, you will play in the category of the higher ranking. Categories:1. Kids Girls (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)2. Kids Boys (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)3. Adult Beginner 49 and under Women (rating 1.0-2.0)4. Adult Beginner 49 and under Men (rating 1.0-2.0)5. Intermediate 49 and under Women (rating 2.5-3.99)6. Intermediate 49 and under Men (rating 2.5-3.99)7. Beginner 50+ Women (rating 1.0-2.0)8. Beginner 50+ Men (rating 1.0-2.0)9. Intermediate 50+ Women (rating 2.5-3.99)10. Intermediate 50+ Men (rating 2.5-3.99)If you do not know your level Feel free to refer to the Pickleball Rating Information. Teams will have the opportunity to play at least two competitive games. Format of tournament (round robin or double elimination) will be dependent on the number of sign-ups.  Schedule: 4:30 - 4:50 -   Practice play and warm-ups. Please share the courts4:55 -             Brief welcome remarks and Q&A5:00 -             Kid categories begin (first Girls, then Boys)5:45 (approx)  49 and under categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)7:15 (approx)  50+ categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)8:30 (approx)  Tournament ends and winners are crowned! Location: Tennis Courts at 27 Butler St, The Tournament can be cancelled due to weather or low sign-ups. Waterbury Recreation will do all it can to reschedule if cancellation is due to weather. *Cancellation Policy: Cancellations less than a week are not refunded, Cancellations with 7 and 30 days notification receive 75% refund, Cancellations with more than 30 days notice receive a full refund.
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM	Waterbury Pickleball Classic - Pickleball Mini Tournament - Category: Intermediate 50+ Women Waterbury Pickleball ClassicA feel good tournament to dink into the world of pickleball competition. Proceeds from the tournament support scholarships for our summer camp. The tournament will take place on Friday, July 18 from 5pm - 8pm. This is a teams (2 player) tournament. Teams can sign up for one of three pools: Kids, Beginner, and Intermediate. The pools are also divided by gender, and age brackets*. We may decrease the number of categories if there are limited sign-ups. Sign-ups end on Wednesday, July 16 at 11:59pm.   No team or player can sign up for more than 2 categories. If you are a mixed gender team, you will play in the Boys or Mens category. If your teammate is a different ranking than you, you will play in the category of the higher ranking. Categories:1. Kids Girls (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)2. Kids Boys (ages 10 - 17 years and 11 months)3. Adult Beginner 49 and under Women (rating 1.0-2.0)4. Adult Beginner 49 and under Men (rating 1.0-2.0)5. Intermediate 49 and under Women (rating 2.5-3.99)6. Intermediate 49 and under Men (rating 2.5-3.99)7. Beginner 50+ Women (rating 1.0-2.0)8. Beginner 50+ Men (rating 1.0-2.0)9. Intermediate 50+ Women (rating 2.5-3.99)10. Intermediate 50+ Men (rating 2.5-3.99)If you do not know your level Feel free to refer to the Pickleball Rating Information. Teams will have the opportunity to play at least two competitive games. Format of tournament (round robin or double elimination) will be dependent on the number of sign-ups.  Schedule: 4:30 - 4:50 -   Practice play and warm-ups. Please share the courts4:55 -             Brief welcome remarks and Q&A5:00 -             Kid categories begin (first Girls, then Boys)5:45 (approx)  49 and under categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)7:15 (approx)  50+ categories begin (Beginner, then Intermediate)8:30 (approx)  Tournament ends and winners are crowned! Location: Tennis Courts at 27 Butler St, The Tournament can be cancelled due to weather or low sign-ups. Waterbury Recreation will do all it can to reschedule if cancellation is due to weather. *Cancellation Policy: Cancellations less than a week are not refunded, Cancellations with 7 and 30 days notification receive 75% refund, Cancellations with more than 30 days notice receive a full refund.

Tuesday July 22, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Tennis in the Park - Tennis Lessons - Tennis in the Park - Youth Program (5th-8th Grade) Youth Program DescriptionTennis in the Parks - The tennis program where kids play while they learn!Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally, and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker! All players in their first session receive and keep a new tennis racket!  Adult Program DescriptionTennis in the Parks for Adults - Learn and Play Tennis! Led by a USTA-approved coach, participants will have fun and get great exercise while developing the skills to serve, rally, and play tennis. The program is perfect for first-time and beginner players, as well as returning novice players. If players do not have their own rackets, they can borrow one from the coach! Program Dates/TimesSummerGrades 5-8 Tuesdays 5pm - 6pm 7/15 - 8/19 Rain Date 8/26Adults (18+) Tuesdays 6pm-7:30pm 7/15 - 8/19 Rain Date 8/26CostYouth Resident $75 Non-Resident $85Adult Resident $85 Non-Resident $100 Minimum 7 players and a maximum of 10 (or an average of 7 across the 2 programs) Location: 27 Butler St, Waterbury
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Tennis in the Park - Tennis Lessons - Tennis in the Park - Adult Program (Adults) Youth Program DescriptionTennis in the Parks - The tennis program where kids play while they learn!Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally, and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker! All players in their first session receive and keep a new tennis racket!  Adult Program DescriptionTennis in the Parks for Adults - Learn and Play Tennis! Led by a USTA-approved coach, participants will have fun and get great exercise while developing the skills to serve, rally, and play tennis. The program is perfect for first-time and beginner players, as well as returning novice players. If players do not have their own rackets, they can borrow one from the coach! Program Dates/TimesSummerGrades 5-8 Tuesdays 5pm - 6pm 7/15 - 8/19 Rain Date 8/26Adults (18+) Tuesdays 6pm-7:30pm 7/15 - 8/19 Rain Date 8/26CostYouth Resident $75 Non-Resident $85Adult Resident $85 Non-Resident $100 Minimum 7 players and a maximum of 10 (or an average of 7 across the 2 programs) Location: 27 Butler St, Waterbury

Tuesday July 29, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Tennis in the Park - Tennis Lessons - Tennis in the Park - Youth Program (5th-8th Grade) Youth Program DescriptionTennis in the Parks - The tennis program where kids play while they learn!Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally, and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker! All players in their first session receive and keep a new tennis racket!  Adult Program DescriptionTennis in the Parks for Adults - Learn and Play Tennis! Led by a USTA-approved coach, participants will have fun and get great exercise while developing the skills to serve, rally, and play tennis. The program is perfect for first-time and beginner players, as well as returning novice players. If players do not have their own rackets, they can borrow one from the coach! Program Dates/TimesSummerGrades 5-8 Tuesdays 5pm - 6pm 7/15 - 8/19 Rain Date 8/26Adults (18+) Tuesdays 6pm-7:30pm 7/15 - 8/19 Rain Date 8/26CostYouth Resident $75 Non-Resident $85Adult Resident $85 Non-Resident $100 Minimum 7 players and a maximum of 10 (or an average of 7 across the 2 programs) Location: 27 Butler St, Waterbury
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Tennis in the Park - Tennis Lessons - Tennis in the Park - Adult Program (Adults) Youth Program DescriptionTennis in the Parks - The tennis program where kids play while they learn!Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally, and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker! All players in their first session receive and keep a new tennis racket!  Adult Program DescriptionTennis in the Parks for Adults - Learn and Play Tennis! Led by a USTA-approved coach, participants will have fun and get great exercise while developing the skills to serve, rally, and play tennis. The program is perfect for first-time and beginner players, as well as returning novice players. If players do not have their own rackets, they can borrow one from the coach! Program Dates/TimesSummerGrades 5-8 Tuesdays 5pm - 6pm 7/15 - 8/19 Rain Date 8/26Adults (18+) Tuesdays 6pm-7:30pm 7/15 - 8/19 Rain Date 8/26CostYouth Resident $75 Non-Resident $85Adult Resident $85 Non-Resident $100 Minimum 7 players and a maximum of 10 (or an average of 7 across the 2 programs) Location: 27 Butler St, Waterbury