NPNorCal Youth PickleballAssociation
Kids playing pickleball on an indoor court

Now forming in Folsom, CA

Pickleball for the Next Generation

NorCal Youth Pickleball Association gives kids a fun, welcoming place to learn the game, build skills, compete, and make friends.

Launch announcement

Launching in Folsom

Introductory clinics and youth programs are being organized now. Dates are coming soon — join the list to hear first.

  • Folsom, CA
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Multiple age groups
  • Indoor programming
  • Friday evenings
  • Dates coming soon

How it works

Four steps to the court

  1. 1

    Find your age group

  2. 2

    Choose a program

  3. 3

    Register with a parent/guardian

  4. 4

    Get on the court

Program types

Something for every player

Learn to Play

First steps for brand-new players.

Skills Clinics

Focused sessions to level up.

Youth Leagues

Coming later

Team play and friendly competition.

Camps

Coming later

Multi-day sessions during school breaks.

Open Play

Supervised rallies with friends.

Tournaments & Events

Coming later

Special days on the court.

Coach high-fiving a young player

Why pickleball?

The easiest sport to fall in love with

  • Easy to learn
  • Social and inclusive
  • Builds coordination
  • Develops confidence
  • Active and fun
  • Recreational and competitive paths

Age groups

6–89–1112–1415–17

Safety & quality

Built for kids. Trusted by parents.

  • Parent/guardian registration for every player
  • Background screening for coaches and volunteers is part of our onboarding plan
  • Clear participant code of conduct
  • Age-appropriate programming
  • Emergency contact procedures
  • Safe coach-to-player expectations

Get involved

Help grow the game

Launch list

Be first on the court.

Get dates, early registration and launch news for Folsom youth programs.

Starting in Folsom · expanding across NorCal

Child age range(s)

Ready to Play?