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Winter 2026 Pickleball Season

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Upward Pickleball @ CUMC

Christ United Methodist Church Upward Pickleball is a fun and engaging program for boys and girls from 4th through 8th grade that combines healthy competition with a welcoming environment. Whether your child is a seasoned player or brand new to the sport, they’ll have the opportunity to grow in their skills, enjoy friendly competition, and build meaningful relationships both on and off the court.

Every Saturday from January 24th thru March 14th in the East Moline Family Life Center.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Winter season. Register TODAY!

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    • Thursday, October 16th - Registration opens!

    • Friday, December 13th - Welcome Event & Player Evaluation

    • Saturday, January 10th - Practice Games Begin

    • Saturday, January 24th (Every Saturday through March 14th) - League Games Kick Off

  • Pickleball is a paddle sport that blends elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, played on a court similar to a badminton court with a low net. Players use solid paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball back and forth, aiming to score points by hitting the ball over the net and into the opponent's court. It is a social and family-friendly game, popular across all ages and skill levels, and can be played as singles or doubles.  

    • Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S., with millions of players of all ages joining the game.

    • It provides a unique opportunity for your church to engage young people in your community with the Gospel. Pickleball is a great way to keep the middle and high school students engaged with your church.

    • It’s flexible. You can set up courts inside or outside. Nets are portable and can be set up in under 10 minutes which means you are ready to go without much prep time. We suggest at least two or three courts.