Junior Pickleball in Orange County
Looking for junior pickleball or kids' pickleball lessons in OC? We are gathering interest in a junior program at Tustin Hills Racquet Club. Parents and guardians can help us plan an introduction to the game that fits interested families.
A fun introduction to pickleball for young players
Our goal is to introduce young players to pickleball through fundamentals, enjoyable practice, teamwork and sportsmanship. Planned learning topics include paddle control, serving, scoring, moving safely around the court and playing cooperatively. We want to help juniors build confidence and enjoy being active outdoors.
Junior pickleball in Tustin, Orange County
The proposed program would be based at Tustin Hills Racquet Club in Tustin, Orange County. Families looking for jr pickleball near Tustin, Irvine or elsewhere in OC are welcome to express interest. Tell us where you are coming from and which days work for your family; sessions and availability have not yet been confirmed.
Learn about the head pro, Chico Bonner
Chico is the head pro at Tustin Hills Racquet Club. Chico Bonner brings more than 40 years of tennis experience and seven years of playing and teaching pickleball to the court. He played Division I tennis at Long Beach State and coached the Cal State Fullerton women's tennis team, with additional coaching experience at clubs and with adults and juniors. As the founder of the US Pickleball Federation, Chico has organized numerous pickleball tournaments. He has taught pickleball in Orange County for the past seven years and has also taught in Thailand. His playing accomplishments include winning the 4.5/5.0 men's doubles division in Newport Beach in 2021.
Can beginners express interest?
Yes. Parents of players who are new to pickleball can fill out the interest form, along with families whose children already have some experience. Share your child's experience so we can consider suitable instruction and groupings. This does not confirm a place or eligibility for a particular class.
What ages is the junior program for?
Age groups and eligibility have not been announced. Please tell us your player's age in the interest form so we can understand the needs of interested families before confirming the program.
When will classes run, and how much will they cost?
Dates, session times and pricing are still being planned. Share your preferred days in the form or contact the club with questions. We are not accepting confirmed class registrations or payments through this page.
Will children need their own equipment?
Equipment arrangements have not been confirmed. Contact us to ask about paddles, balls and what to bring before attending any future session. Let us know in the interest form if your child needs equipment.
Interested in junior pickleball lessons in OC?
Fill out our Junior Program Interest Form to share your player's age, experience and preferred days. A parent or guardian should complete the form. You can also call or email Tustin Hills about the proposed junior program. Submitting interest helps us plan; it is not confirmed registration.