Pickleball at Champions Fitness Club
Join the Pickleball craze! Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing games in America. It’s easy to learn, great exercise and lots of fun! We have 8 official lined Pickleball courts. Pickleball is for EVERYONE!
PICKLEBALL FOR BEGINNERS – June 7th, July 26th, August 16th 12 -2pm Cost per session: $25 members $30 Non-Members Call Champions to reserve your spot.
PICKLEBALL SKILLS & DRILLS FOR NOVICE+ June 7th, June 28th, July 12th, July 26th, August 16th, September 6 10:30am -12pm Cost per session: $25 members $30 Non-members Call Champions to reserve your spot.
PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY 1:00 – 3:00pm & SUNDAY from 12:00 – 2:00pm
Click here for Pickleball Calendar June 2026
PICKLEBALL SKILLS & DRILLS Every THURSDAY 12 – 2:00pm – For Intermediate AND Advanced players. If you want to take your game to the next level, drilling is the best way to improve your current shots as well as adding new shots and strategies to your pickleball toolbox. Basic drills plus one focus area each week including:
- Serve & Return of Serve – 3rd shot (drive & drop)
- Drop Shots (forehand and backhand, off the bounce and volley)
- Drives (forehand and backhand) – Lots of Dinking
- Speed-up and counter at NVZ – Lob & return of lob
- Strategy – Court movement – More!
Training sessions will be led by Ken Blazej, PPR Certified Instructor, Doug McCosh, PCI Certified Instructor
Cost: $25 member $30 non-member
Contact Champions Fitness Club at (207) 873-0571 to reserve a slot
Pickleball Usage Fees:
| 1 Hour | 1 1/2 to 2 Hours | 2 1/2 to 3 Hours | 4 Hours | |
| Member | $5 | $8 | $10 | $13 |
| Non-Member | $10 | $13 | $15 | $18 |
Membership Rates CLICK HERE TO JOIN ONLINE
- $49 Month (eft) or $539 Year – Pickleball Individual
- $79 Mo (eft) or $869 Year – VIP Pickleball Individual
- $144 Mo (eft) or $1584 Year – VIP Pickleball Couple
- $72 Mo (eft) or $792 Year – VIP Pickleball Senior (60+)
- $50 Mo (eft) or $550 – VIP Pickleball for SilverSneakers, Renew Active, ASH
PIF for year and receive 1 month free VIP = No Usage Fees eft= Automatic monthly payments
Pickleball Lesson Fees:
| Member | Non-Member | |
| 1 Hour – 1 Person | $43 | $50 |
| 1 Hour – 2 people | $26 each | $32 each |
| 1 Hour – 3 or 4 people | $20 each | $25 each |
| 1 ½ Hours – 1 Person | $60 | $75 |
| 1 ½ Hours – 2 people | $35 each | $40 each |
| 1 ½ Hours – 3 or 4 people | $25 each | $30 each |
| 2 Hours – 1 Person | $80 | $100 |
| 2 Hours – 2 people | $50 each | $60 each |
| 2 Hours – 3 or 4 people | $42 each | $48 each |
| 1 ½ Hour Skills & Drills | $25 each | $30 each |
PICKLEBALL CONTRACT COURT TIME: Guaranteed Court Time for 1 Year: With Pickleball Contract Court Time, a court is reserved for you and your group on fixed day(s) and time(s) for one full year. (usage fee’s still apply)
Contract Court Time Rates:
- $150 per court – 1 hour
- $200 per court – 1 1/2 hours
- $275 per court – 2 hours
- $325 per court – 2 1/2 hours
- $375 per court – 3 hours
PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor
Ken Blazej comes to us from Dixmont, Maine. He discovered pickleball in 2014 when searching for a new sport after his volleyball group disbanded. There were only a handful of pickleball players in the Bangor area at that time, and only a rudimentary understanding of the rules and strategies. He enjoyed improving his, and fellow players skills and abilities and preparing for tournaments. Ken has competed in numerous local, regional and National tournaments since 2015. He has won many medals in Singles and with partners in Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles events. His highest level of achievement was a bronze in singles and a gold in men’s doubles at the 2019 USAPA National Championships held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, California. Ken became a Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) Certified Pickleball Coach in 2020. He enjoys assisting players at all skill levels from beginners to tournament players. “Pickleball is a great sport! It’s easy to learn, great for your health, fun, and social!” kb
PCI Certified Pickleball Instructor
Doug McCosh comes to us from Belgrade Lakes, Maine where he was introduced to Pickleball in 2020 and like many others became instantly addicted. Being retired, he was able to play recreationally several times a week at the Alfond Youth & Community Center where he was a member of the Pickleball Committee established to oversee the Pickleball activities there. Doug joined the Champions Fitness team soon after and started giving clinics in 2023. He became a Pickleball Coaching International (PCI) certified Pickleball coach in 2024 (with honors). He occasionally hosts Pickleball classes in Belgrade at the Center for All Seasons and has participated in tournaments across Maine and New Hampshire and enjoys the competition but also enjoys the fun, relaxed version of recreational play.
Certified Pickleball Coach/Instructor
Jim Hutchison joined our staff in 2024 as a certified (PPR) pickleball instructor and coordinator. He has been playing pickleball since 2014 and coaching since 2020. He has attended 20+ pro pickleball clinics throughout the U.S. He has won multiple Gold Medals at the Maine Senior Games, N.H. Senior Games, North Atlantic Regional Tournament, South Atlantic Regional Tournament, and the NY City Open. With no racket sport background, Jim likes to use strategy and have a plan when playing his opponents. Prior to playing pickleball, Jim played wallyball at Champions for 30 years.