Introducing CityPickle Kids: Youth Academy

CityPickle Kids: Youth Academy

Launching Winter 2026, CityPickle is debuting NYC’s first leveled, 12-week junior pickleball program for ages 8–13. Pickleball has emerged as a leader in youth sports, with more than 240 collegiate clubs nationwide (and even varsity programs!). Families are increasingly seeking structured, skill-building opportunities for their children.

CityPickle’s Youth Academy meets that demand with a thoughtfully designed curriculum created by Head of Coaching Josh Gartman, mirroring the rigor and progression of elite junior tennis programs. Players advance through three levels — Competitor, Challenger, and Champion — with coach evaluations at the start and end of each season. The invite-only Champion tier includes tweens and teens with serious talent (and yes, they can already beat most adults).

Winter 2026 Season Details (Jan 6 – Apr 2): 

• Competitor (Level I): Tuesdays or Thursdays, 4–5pm
• Challenger (Level II): Tuesdays or Thursdays, 4–5pm
• Champion (Level III, Invite Only): Wednesdays, 4–6pm