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January 5, 2023Pickleball is Here: “The Blue Zone” is Open!
Hilton Head Health unveiled its brand new sports court called The Blue Zone earlier this month, a state-of-the-art outdoor sports court that will offer pickleball, basketball, group & private pickleball lessons, cardio classes, and more. Our expert instructors will be there to help you learn every step of the way.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, we will have a class for you!
What is Pickleball and How Do You Play It?
Pickleball can be played with either two or four people. The goal is to hit the ball with a racquet over a net and try to get the ball past your opponent to score a point. The game is similar to tennis, but it is played on a smaller court and with a lighter ball. This game really makes for a fun and easy way to get some exercise and stay active.
Here are the basic rules of pickleball:
- The game is played with a paddle and a plastic ball.
- You hit the ball over the net to your opponent.
- Your opponent must hit the ball back to you.
- If the ball hits the ground, you get a point.
- The first person to 11 points wins the game.
- If you hit the ball out of bounds, your opponent gets the point.
Hilton Head Health’s Racquet Sports Pro
Meet Royce Silvan: Tennis PTR and Pickleball PPR Certified Coach at Hilton Head Health
Royce Silvan is a racquet sports professional who was born and raised in Seville, Spain. He played competitive tennis in Spain as a junior and came to Hilton Head Island at the age of 17 to train at Van Der Meer Tennis Academy. After college, he worked as a Director of Racquet Sports in various clubs before settling back in Hilton Head in 2004. He is a Tennis PTR and Pickleball PPR certified coach and currently works at Berkeley Hall, Port Royal Racquet Club, and Chaplin Park/Rec Center, leading tennis and pickleball programs.
Royce’s love for the game and passion for teaching players of all levels is noticed every time he is on the court with his students. He believes that “everyone can pick up this sport and it’s super fun, so come out and give it a try.” Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, there is a class for you with Royce Silvan.
Private services with rates that H3 charges to guests are also available. These include private lessons (1-on-1), semi-private lessons (2 guests), and custom group lessons (3-4 guests).
Private lessons at rates of $95 for a 30-minute lesson and $145 for a one-hour lesson. For semi-private lessons, the cost will be $65 per guest for a 30-minute lesson and $115 per guest for a one-hour lesson. Custom group rates are $85 per guest for a one-hour lesson.