Rick Witsken's Nike Adult Pickleball Camp at Bell Bank Park
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at Nike Pickleball Camps
Join top ranked senior pro, Rick Witsken, and his amazing staff this spring in Mesa, AZ! Bell Bank Park offers an incredible facility with 41 pickleball courts and a 2,000 seat pickleball stadium.
This adult pickleball camp is a 3-day clinic designed to address your specific needs, increase your knowledge of the game and help you get better in a fun and friendly environment. Come alone or come as a group, there's no better atmosphere to improve your game!
Highlights Include
- Instruction from Rick Witsken and his professional staff
- Grips, stroke development, strategy, etiquette and more!
- Low camper to staff ratio
- All campers receive a Nike Pickleball Camp T-shirt
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Rick Witsken
Rick is currently ranked #1 on the APP Senior Pro Men’s Standings. He is the proud founder and owner of Team Witsken, which has run indoor tennis programs in Indianapolis and its surrounding area communities for the past 16 years. In addition to tennis, Team Witsken also offers Pickleball programs for all ages and levels. He is the seventh of eight children, was a two-time Indiana State Champion in singles and was one of four siblings to earn full tennis scholarships to a Division I school. At the University of Alabama, Rick was a two-time All-American, reaching the No. 1 doubles ranking in the country. Rick currently has a podcast RipSken Pickleball, posts many instructional videos as well via the Midwest Pickleball club. He also founded/funded the first public scholastic middle school pickleball team at Zionsville Middle School.
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Camp Details
This Adult Day Camp is geared towards players of all skill levels. Camp includes over 12 hours of pickleball instruction.
Camp will cover: Grips, stroke development, dink shot, serves & returns, specialty shots, rules and etiquette and much more!
2024 CAMP DATES
- Dates Coming Soon
CAMP SCHEDULE
- Check-in: 11:00am at the Pickleball Courts each day
- Check-out: 5:00pm at the Pickleball Courts each day
- Camp Program: Tuesday-Thursday 11:00am-1:30pm and 2:30pm-4:30pm
CAMP PROGRAM
Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced skill levels
Camp is geared towards adult players of all levels. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the weekend.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Welcome Package: All campers receive a Pickleball Camps t-shirt and prizes
- Instruction: 13.5 hours of court time including instruction and match play
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience
- Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a pickleball paddle, athletic shoes, and a water bottle
- Facility: Bell Bank Park powered by Legacy Sports
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
These are Day Camps and only run during the hours listed above. The camp tuition DOES NOT include housing. Campers are required to provide their own overnight accommodations.
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Athletic, on-court pickleball clothing
Pickleball Paddle(s)
Comfortable court shoes (no running shoes)
Sweatshirt/warm-up jacket and pants
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Snacks (optional)
Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE PICKLEBALL CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our pickleball camps please see our FAQ page
SELKIRK SPORT
Selkirk Sport is the market leader in pickleball paddle technology and innovation. One of Selkirk's core missions is to grow the sport and the company is proud to partner with Nike Sports Camps to promote pickleball. Selkirk is committed to providing its premier paddles, equipment, and educational resources to the camp's instructors and participants.
Camp Code: PBADRB
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating
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March 24, 2023: Quality of instruction and organization. Bonus that the group as a whole was so enjoyable!
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March 25, 2023: Due to the smaller class size, the instruction and amount of playing time was excellent.
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March 24, 2023: The drills that created a high pressure environment!! Lots of fun.
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March 24, 2023: Great group of fellow campers with similar skills
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March 25, 2023: Rick and Brandon were amazing coaches.
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March 24, 2023: Learning new skills and having fun!
— Anonymous
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This camp increased her confidence!
— Anonymous
SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.
Camp Dates & Prices
New Camp Dates Coming Soon!
Please join the Priority List to be notified when this program opens for 2024 registrations.