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Sunday March 8, 2026
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Tennis Mini Lobbers - Mini Lobbers Winter 2
Students start to develop basic essential skills, handling and swinging racket, throwing, rolling and catching. Students will focus on basic movements: running, jumping and balance. The main goal of the class is to develop body control using tennis based activities and to have fun!
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons Ages 7-15 - Beginners Tennis - Winter 2
In these 6-week sessions, come learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. Equipment is available upon request. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Basketball, High School Rec League - High School Boys Rec Basketball League
Sign up now to join the Rec Boys Basketball League for grades 9 – 12. This is a rec league--so everyone is invited to play. Games will be at Algonquin Regional High School on Sunday evenings between 6:00pm – 8:00pm, each team will play for one hour within this time frame, schedule to be created and posted after Draft Day, December 14, when teams are decided. The first game will be on Sunday, January 4. Kids from all high schools are invited to register for this program. Location Changes: All the games below will be played at the Melican Middle School
Sunday Feb. 8: 12 - 4pm (Superbowl day, so we have to move the games earlier than usual)
Sunday Feb. 22: 5pm - 9pm
Sunday March 1: 5 - 9pm
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons Ages 7-15 - Intermediate Tennis - Winter 2
In these 6-week sessions, come learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. Equipment is available upon request. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons for Adults - Adv Beginners - Winter 2
In these six-week sessions, learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. A tennis racquet is needed. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons for Adults - Beginners - Winter 2
In these six-week sessions, learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. A tennis racquet is needed. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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Wednesday March 11, 2026
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Kids' Test Kitchen - Kids Test Kitchen Spring Wednesdays
On a mission to redefine kid food; Kids’ Test Kitchen is a fun and engaging, hands-on cooking class for kids! With enthusiastic facilitation, we get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients!Kids’ Test Kitchen presents kids the opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, they’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until they’ve prepared the finished dish. Class closes with an opportunity to taste the result of their hard work. Students receive a printed recipe card and the focal ingredient - or a sample of the finished dish - so they can show off what they learned! Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation isencouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own.Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes.Yes – join us again! Each series of classes offers fresh new recipes to prepare and explore!Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe.Follow and like us on Facebook & Instagram: @kidstestkitchen
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Thursday March 12, 2026
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Tinkergarten Nature Play - Thursdays: Winter Tinkergarten
What is Tinkergarten? Designed and led by experts, loved by parents and kids, Tinkergarten gets kids ages 1 1/2 to 6 learning outside. Children who participate in the Tinkergarten program get the physical and mental benefits of increased time outdoors and build a lasting connection to nature. Our classes include songs, movement, stories, and irresistible invitations for open-ended play! The Tinkergarten Nature Play program is led by Jenna Kyes, a longtime educator and mom of four. Jenna has years of experience teaching Tinkergarten, and she loves sharing the joy and wonder of playful outdoor learning with children and their caregivers.Tinkergarten will not be resuming classes after the Winter Session. We apologize for any confusion! -Recreation
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2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Girls United - Girls United Afterschool Program
Girls United is a six-week, free program designed for girls in grades 6-8 to explore who they are, build confidence, and connect with others in a supportive space. Each session will be led by a licensed social worker and will include open conversations, creative projects, and tools for managing stress, friendships, and navigating middle school. We can only accommodate 10 students, so sign up now. The girls can take the late bus home.Teen Mental Health CollaborationThis program is a collaboration between Northborough Recreation and the Health and Human Services Department in an effort to bring awareness to the importance of mental health in teen girls with funds raised through the Jacob Rogers Memorial Pickleball Tournament.
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Sunday March 15, 2026
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Tennis Mini Lobbers - Mini Lobbers Spring
Students start to develop basic essential skills, handling and swinging racket, throwing, rolling and catching. Students will focus on basic movements: running, jumping and balance. The main goal of the class is to develop body control using tennis based activities and to have fun!
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons Ages 7-15 - Adv. Beginners Tennis - Spring
In these 6-week sessions, come learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. Equipment is available upon request. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons Ages 7-15 - Beginners Tennis - Spring
In these 6-week sessions, come learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. Equipment is available upon request. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons Ages 7-15 - Intermediate Tennis - Spring
In these 6-week sessions, come learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. Equipment is available upon request. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons for Adults - Adv Beginners - Spring
In these six-week sessions, learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. A tennis racquet is needed. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons for Adults - Beginners - Spring
In these six-week sessions, learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. A tennis racquet is needed. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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Wednesday March 18, 2026
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Kids' Test Kitchen - Kids Test Kitchen Spring Wednesdays
On a mission to redefine kid food; Kids’ Test Kitchen is a fun and engaging, hands-on cooking class for kids! With enthusiastic facilitation, we get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients!Kids’ Test Kitchen presents kids the opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, they’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until they’ve prepared the finished dish. Class closes with an opportunity to taste the result of their hard work. Students receive a printed recipe card and the focal ingredient - or a sample of the finished dish - so they can show off what they learned! Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation isencouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own.Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes.Yes – join us again! Each series of classes offers fresh new recipes to prepare and explore!Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe.Follow and like us on Facebook & Instagram: @kidstestkitchen
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Thursday March 19, 2026
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Tinkergarten Nature Play - Thursdays: Winter Tinkergarten
What is Tinkergarten? Designed and led by experts, loved by parents and kids, Tinkergarten gets kids ages 1 1/2 to 6 learning outside. Children who participate in the Tinkergarten program get the physical and mental benefits of increased time outdoors and build a lasting connection to nature. Our classes include songs, movement, stories, and irresistible invitations for open-ended play! The Tinkergarten Nature Play program is led by Jenna Kyes, a longtime educator and mom of four. Jenna has years of experience teaching Tinkergarten, and she loves sharing the joy and wonder of playful outdoor learning with children and their caregivers.Tinkergarten will not be resuming classes after the Winter Session. We apologize for any confusion! -Recreation
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2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Girls United - Girls United Afterschool Program
Girls United is a six-week, free program designed for girls in grades 6-8 to explore who they are, build confidence, and connect with others in a supportive space. Each session will be led by a licensed social worker and will include open conversations, creative projects, and tools for managing stress, friendships, and navigating middle school. We can only accommodate 10 students, so sign up now. The girls can take the late bus home.Teen Mental Health CollaborationThis program is a collaboration between Northborough Recreation and the Health and Human Services Department in an effort to bring awareness to the importance of mental health in teen girls with funds raised through the Jacob Rogers Memorial Pickleball Tournament.
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Sunday March 22, 2026
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Tennis Mini Lobbers - Mini Lobbers Spring
Students start to develop basic essential skills, handling and swinging racket, throwing, rolling and catching. Students will focus on basic movements: running, jumping and balance. The main goal of the class is to develop body control using tennis based activities and to have fun!
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons Ages 7-15 - Adv. Beginners Tennis - Spring
In these 6-week sessions, come learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. Equipment is available upon request. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons Ages 7-15 - Beginners Tennis - Spring
In these 6-week sessions, come learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. Equipment is available upon request. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons Ages 7-15 - Intermediate Tennis - Spring
In these 6-week sessions, come learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. Equipment is available upon request. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons for Adults - Adv Beginners - Spring
In these six-week sessions, learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. A tennis racquet is needed. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons for Adults - Beginners - Spring
In these six-week sessions, learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. A tennis racquet is needed. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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Wednesday March 25, 2026
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Kids' Test Kitchen - Kids Test Kitchen Spring Wednesdays
On a mission to redefine kid food; Kids’ Test Kitchen is a fun and engaging, hands-on cooking class for kids! With enthusiastic facilitation, we get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients!Kids’ Test Kitchen presents kids the opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, they’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until they’ve prepared the finished dish. Class closes with an opportunity to taste the result of their hard work. Students receive a printed recipe card and the focal ingredient - or a sample of the finished dish - so they can show off what they learned! Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation isencouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own.Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes.Yes – join us again! Each series of classes offers fresh new recipes to prepare and explore!Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe.Follow and like us on Facebook & Instagram: @kidstestkitchen
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Saturday March 28, 2026
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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Pickleball Women's 3.5 Level Ladder League - Saturdays Session 1
Women's Only Pickleball Competitive League Individual round-robin league, NO partners needed. Players will play a minimum of six games each week in a round-robin format with different partners. Game match ups will be published on the morning of game play. Each week, players will be individually ranked according to games won and points scored. The ultimate goal is to climb the ladder to the highest rung while having FUN, COMPETITIVE play each week. Awards will be given end of the league for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Participants must compete in at least 50% of the games possible to medal. Google sheets will be used to track play availability, game match ups, weekly results, and league rankings. NOTE: This league is NOT for players below the 3.5 skill level NOT above the 3.75 still level.
Northborough Recreation reserves the right to move a player to a league with a more similar skill level to ensure league parity. If you have any questions about the player skill levels, please refer to the document below or contact the League Director for clarification.
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11:30 AM - 11:55 AM
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Learn to Skate Youth - Learn to Skate Spring - Saturdays
For skaters age 6-15 years with little or no formal skating experience and/or instruction, Step 1 : Learn to Skate introduces participants to ice skating in a fun and comfortable group setting. Step 1 classes are 25 minutes long. Instructors use fun, games, props and more to provide age appropriate fun and help skaters acclimate to the ice in a comfortable and safe atmosphere.
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Pickleball One Day Clinics - March 28 - Serves, Returns & Ground Strokes - 2.5 Level & Up
1.5 Hour Skills Specific Clinics taught by Suzanne Cox These clinics are for specific level players looking to advance a particular skill set. If you are not at least the level listed, please sign up for one the pickleball lessons first. Serves, Returns, & Ground Strokes (forehand and backhand) | 2.5 Level or Above Determine which is the best serve for you and develop consistent, powerful, and accurate serves and returns. Master the ability the hit strong, well-paced groundstrokes while controlling depth, direction, and most importantly, height to avoid pop-ups. Volleys | 2.75 Level or Above Learn effective volleys to control the net, dictate pace, and create offensive opportunities. From soft blocks to aggressive drives near the kitchen line, strong volley skills enable players to force errors and gain advantage over your opponents as most points are won at the net. Lobs & Put Aways | 2.75 Level or Above Learn to put away high balls with power and accuracy and how to effectively lob both defensively and offensively. Learn how to effectively defend against lobs, both individually and in tandem with your partner including how to move up and back with lobs. Additionally, learn how to return a lob without setting up an ‘attack’ on your team. Drop Shots, Resets & Dinks | 3.0 Level or AboveLearn to use soft shots, drops, and resets to control the rally and create scoring opportunities. Additionally, learn aggressive cross count ‘dinks’ to drive opponents out of position and force player errors. Play like the pros at the non-volley zone. Advanced Techniques | 3.25 Level or Above Key areas of focus include
Controlling the pace of play with resets (defense) and speedups & attacks (offense),
Reading your opponent’s patterns, identifying and/or creating gaps and maximizing scoring opportunities.
Understand effective partner movement including covering the middle and respecting the ‘X’.
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11:55 AM - 12:20 PM
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Learn to Skate (Ages 4 - 6) - Tot Learn to Skate Spring - Saturdays
For skaters age 4-6 years with little or no formal skating experience and/or instruction, Step 1 : Learn to Skate introduces participants to ice skating in a fun and comfortable group setting. Step 1 classes are 25 minutes long. Instructors use songs, games, toys and more to provide age appropriate fun and help young skaters acclimate to the ice in a comfortable and safe atmosphere.
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Sunday March 29, 2026
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Pickleball Lessons - Spring: Sundays Intermediate
Beginner 1:Players new or nearly new to the game of pickleball. The class will center on basic technical aspects of successfully playing the game of pickleball. In addition to rules of play, focus will include techniques for effective forehand shots, backhand shots, dinks, drops, serves, and return of serves. The class will also cover the more tactical skills of court positioning, transitions to non-volley zone, and non-volley zone play. The goal of the class is to give players the skills needed to reach the 2.5-player level. Advanced Beginner:Players who have completed a Beginner 1 pickleball course or have equivalent skills. The class will center on both the technical and tactical skills needed to advance from a 2.5 to a 3.0 player. Focus includes hitting medium-paced serves and volleys with direction and consistency; learning and using drop shots to reset gameplay and open shot opportunities; court positioning in different scenarios; understanding how to identify your strengths and your opponent's weaknesses to maximize point opportunities; and how to compete in a pickleball tournament.Intermediate:Intermediate class is designed for players with a solid understanding of the basics, looking to refine their skills and move towards advanced techniques. It focuses on improving consistency, developing more advanced strokes, and understanding game strategy. The makeup dates for the canceled Monday classes are April 6 & April 13.
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Pickleball Lessons - Spring: Sundays Beginner
Beginner 1:Players new or nearly new to the game of pickleball. The class will center on basic technical aspects of successfully playing the game of pickleball. In addition to rules of play, focus will include techniques for effective forehand shots, backhand shots, dinks, drops, serves, and return of serves. The class will also cover the more tactical skills of court positioning, transitions to non-volley zone, and non-volley zone play. The goal of the class is to give players the skills needed to reach the 2.5-player level. Advanced Beginner:Players who have completed a Beginner 1 pickleball course or have equivalent skills. The class will center on both the technical and tactical skills needed to advance from a 2.5 to a 3.0 player. Focus includes hitting medium-paced serves and volleys with direction and consistency; learning and using drop shots to reset gameplay and open shot opportunities; court positioning in different scenarios; understanding how to identify your strengths and your opponent's weaknesses to maximize point opportunities; and how to compete in a pickleball tournament.Intermediate:Intermediate class is designed for players with a solid understanding of the basics, looking to refine their skills and move towards advanced techniques. It focuses on improving consistency, developing more advanced strokes, and understanding game strategy. The makeup dates for the canceled Monday classes are April 6 & April 13.
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Pickleball Lessons - Spring: Sundays Advanced Beginner
Beginner 1:Players new or nearly new to the game of pickleball. The class will center on basic technical aspects of successfully playing the game of pickleball. In addition to rules of play, focus will include techniques for effective forehand shots, backhand shots, dinks, drops, serves, and return of serves. The class will also cover the more tactical skills of court positioning, transitions to non-volley zone, and non-volley zone play. The goal of the class is to give players the skills needed to reach the 2.5-player level. Advanced Beginner:Players who have completed a Beginner 1 pickleball course or have equivalent skills. The class will center on both the technical and tactical skills needed to advance from a 2.5 to a 3.0 player. Focus includes hitting medium-paced serves and volleys with direction and consistency; learning and using drop shots to reset gameplay and open shot opportunities; court positioning in different scenarios; understanding how to identify your strengths and your opponent's weaknesses to maximize point opportunities; and how to compete in a pickleball tournament.Intermediate:Intermediate class is designed for players with a solid understanding of the basics, looking to refine their skills and move towards advanced techniques. It focuses on improving consistency, developing more advanced strokes, and understanding game strategy. The makeup dates for the canceled Monday classes are April 6 & April 13.
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Tennis Mini Lobbers - Mini Lobbers Spring
Students start to develop basic essential skills, handling and swinging racket, throwing, rolling and catching. Students will focus on basic movements: running, jumping and balance. The main goal of the class is to develop body control using tennis based activities and to have fun!
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons Ages 7-15 - Adv. Beginners Tennis - Spring
In these 6-week sessions, come learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. Equipment is available upon request. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons Ages 7-15 - Beginners Tennis - Spring
In these 6-week sessions, come learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. Equipment is available upon request. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons Ages 7-15 - Intermediate Tennis - Spring
In these 6-week sessions, come learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. Equipment is available upon request. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons for Adults - Adv Beginners - Spring
In these six-week sessions, learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. A tennis racquet is needed. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Tennis Lessons for Adults - Beginners - Spring
In these six-week sessions, learn the basics of tennis or enhance the skills you already possess. All lessons will take place on indoor courts. A tennis racquet is needed. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
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Tuesday March 31, 2026
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Afterschool Creative Writing Program - Creative Writing
Does your child have a vivid imagination? Do they love telling stories or creating fantastical tales? Then this is the right program for them. Led and run by high school peer writing tutors from Algonquin Regional High School, this six week long program focuses on getting kids writing while having a good time. This program will run once a week on Tuesday for one hour, starting February 24th and ending March 31st. During the six sessions, they will have extensive freedom to write about whatever they want in a fun, friendly environment. Writing tutors will be available to assist and support the growth of these young writers, creating an environment that nurtures imagination and growth. This is an excellent opportunity for your child not only to improve their writing skills but also to learn to love writing and interact directly with tutors from ARHS.Due to the snow day on Feb 24th, the writing program will now start March 3rd and go until April 7th.
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Pickleball Women's 3.5 Level Ladder League - Tuesdays Session 1
Women's Only Pickleball Competitive League Individual round-robin league, NO partners needed. Players will play a minimum of six games each week in a round-robin format with different partners. Game match ups will be published on the morning of game play. Each week, players will be individually ranked according to games won and points scored. The ultimate goal is to climb the ladder to the highest rung while having FUN, COMPETITIVE play each week. Awards will be given end of the league for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Participants must compete in at least 50% of the games possible to medal. Google sheets will be used to track play availability, game match ups, weekly results, and league rankings. NOTE: This league is NOT for players below the 3.5 skill level NOT above the 3.75 still level.
Northborough Recreation reserves the right to move a player to a league with a more similar skill level to ensure league parity. If you have any questions about the player skill levels, please refer to the document below or contact the League Director for clarification.
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Wednesday April 1, 2026
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Smoke School Aeromet
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Kids' Test Kitchen - Kids Test Kitchen Spring Wednesdays
On a mission to redefine kid food; Kids’ Test Kitchen is a fun and engaging, hands-on cooking class for kids! With enthusiastic facilitation, we get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients!Kids’ Test Kitchen presents kids the opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, they’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until they’ve prepared the finished dish. Class closes with an opportunity to taste the result of their hard work. Students receive a printed recipe card and the focal ingredient - or a sample of the finished dish - so they can show off what they learned! Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation isencouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own.Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes.Yes – join us again! Each series of classes offers fresh new recipes to prepare and explore!Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe.Follow and like us on Facebook & Instagram: @kidstestkitchen
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Thursday April 2, 2026
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2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Girls United - Girls United Afterschool Program
Girls United is a six-week, free program designed for girls in grades 6-8 to explore who they are, build confidence, and connect with others in a supportive space. Each session will be led by a licensed social worker and will include open conversations, creative projects, and tools for managing stress, friendships, and navigating middle school. We can only accommodate 10 students, so sign up now. The girls can take the late bus home.Teen Mental Health CollaborationThis program is a collaboration between Northborough Recreation and the Health and Human Services Department in an effort to bring awareness to the importance of mental health in teen girls with funds raised through the Jacob Rogers Memorial Pickleball Tournament.
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Pickleball Mixed Gender 3.0-3.5 Up and Down the River - Thursdays Session 1
Mixed Gender 3.0-3.5 Up & Down the River:Up and Down the River (or King/Queen of the Court) is a fun, social, yet competitive Pickleball format where players rotate courts after each games, with winners moving up towards the "top" court (Court 3) and losers moving down one court, mixing partners for fresh, fast-paced fun. Winners on the top court stay put (and split partners), while losers from the bottom court (Court 1) stay and play the losers from Court 2. NOTE: This program is NOT for players below the 3.0 skill level NOR above the 3.5 still level. Players outside these skill levels will not be able to particulate.
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Saturday April 4, 2026
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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Pickleball Women's 3.5 Level Ladder League - Saturdays Session 1
Women's Only Pickleball Competitive League Individual round-robin league, NO partners needed. Players will play a minimum of six games each week in a round-robin format with different partners. Game match ups will be published on the morning of game play. Each week, players will be individually ranked according to games won and points scored. The ultimate goal is to climb the ladder to the highest rung while having FUN, COMPETITIVE play each week. Awards will be given end of the league for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Participants must compete in at least 50% of the games possible to medal. Google sheets will be used to track play availability, game match ups, weekly results, and league rankings. NOTE: This league is NOT for players below the 3.5 skill level NOT above the 3.75 still level.
Northborough Recreation reserves the right to move a player to a league with a more similar skill level to ensure league parity. If you have any questions about the player skill levels, please refer to the document below or contact the League Director for clarification.
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11:30 AM - 11:55 AM
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Learn to Skate Youth - Learn to Skate Spring - Saturdays
For skaters age 6-15 years with little or no formal skating experience and/or instruction, Step 1 : Learn to Skate introduces participants to ice skating in a fun and comfortable group setting. Step 1 classes are 25 minutes long. Instructors use fun, games, props and more to provide age appropriate fun and help skaters acclimate to the ice in a comfortable and safe atmosphere.
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Pickleball One Day Clinics - April 4 - Volleys 2.75 Level & Up
1.5 Hour Skills Specific Clinics taught by Suzanne Cox These clinics are for specific level players looking to advance a particular skill set. If you are not at least the level listed, please sign up for one the pickleball lessons first. Serves, Returns, & Ground Strokes (forehand and backhand) | 2.5 Level or Above Determine which is the best serve for you and develop consistent, powerful, and accurate serves and returns. Master the ability the hit strong, well-paced groundstrokes while controlling depth, direction, and most importantly, height to avoid pop-ups. Volleys | 2.75 Level or Above Learn effective volleys to control the net, dictate pace, and create offensive opportunities. From soft blocks to aggressive drives near the kitchen line, strong volley skills enable players to force errors and gain advantage over your opponents as most points are won at the net. Lobs & Put Aways | 2.75 Level or Above Learn to put away high balls with power and accuracy and how to effectively lob both defensively and offensively. Learn how to effectively defend against lobs, both individually and in tandem with your partner including how to move up and back with lobs. Additionally, learn how to return a lob without setting up an ‘attack’ on your team. Drop Shots, Resets & Dinks | 3.0 Level or AboveLearn to use soft shots, drops, and resets to control the rally and create scoring opportunities. Additionally, learn aggressive cross count ‘dinks’ to drive opponents out of position and force player errors. Play like the pros at the non-volley zone. Advanced Techniques | 3.25 Level or Above Key areas of focus include
Controlling the pace of play with resets (defense) and speedups & attacks (offense),
Reading your opponent’s patterns, identifying and/or creating gaps and maximizing scoring opportunities.
Understand effective partner movement including covering the middle and respecting the ‘X’.
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11:55 AM - 12:20 PM
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Learn to Skate (Ages 4 - 6) - Tot Learn to Skate Spring - Saturdays
For skaters age 4-6 years with little or no formal skating experience and/or instruction, Step 1 : Learn to Skate introduces participants to ice skating in a fun and comfortable group setting. Step 1 classes are 25 minutes long. Instructors use songs, games, toys and more to provide age appropriate fun and help young skaters acclimate to the ice in a comfortable and safe atmosphere.
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