Check here daily for updates announcements about the camp.

5-9-22

Player Groups
The player groups have been updated and can be viewed at www.  For the first session, find your name and group.  Then you will see your court and pro for your first session.  After this session, you will rotate to the next court for your second session.  The rotation is similar to the Evaluation Session from yesterday.  The Player Groups can be found online or posted on the easel in the lobby by check-in, or at the tennis center.

Schedule

There have been some slight changes to the schedule.  You can view it on the website, on the easel in the lobby by check-in, or at the tennis center.

Weather

It is cold this morning with temperatures in the mid-40s and going up to the low 70s by the afternoon.  There is a widget at the top of the camp page with the daily weather.  You can click on it for more information about the weather for the day.  Don’t forget your jacket and some warm clothes

Parking

Please do not park in the spaces at the Assembly Inn or Tennis Center that are marked “Reserved for Suncoast Pickleball.”  These spaces are reserved for Coach Russell and Norm.

Private Lessons from the Pros
Private and small group lessons are a great way to get personal instruction to develop your Pickleball skills in a private or semi-private setting.  These lessons will allow you to receive individual instruction on the specific skills that you want to improve.  You can do a session with 1 and a pro, 2 and a pro, 3 and a pro, or 4 and a pro.   

Each instructor will set their lesson price, make their own reservations, and collect payment for the lesson.  It is best to schedule your private lessons before camp because these private lessons generally sell out quickly.  Don't miss out on this chance to get private or small group instruction from these superb Pickleball Pros and Trainers!!!  See the pro of your choice on the courts.

5/7/22 Update at 10:50 am ET

CAMP T-SHIRTS

Due to delivery issues, camp t-shirts are not scheduled to be in Black Mountain until Monday afternoon.  We will give out the t-shirts at the courts on Tuesday morning from 8:45 am to 9:30 pm.  Due to this matter, we will not take the camp picture until Wednesday morning at 9:20 am,

5/7/22

CAMP CHECK-IN

• Check in to the camp begins at 12 noon on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the Bill Wilde Tennis Center.  After checking in, you can play Pickleball on the courts.  If your hotel room at the Montreat Conference Center is ready, you may check in to your room.
• Beginning at 2 pm there will be a mandatory evaluation session.  It is important that you attend this session in order to be put in a group with similar level players. 
• After the Evaluation Session, you can check in the hotel.  Dinner will be from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, then we will have announcements at the Barn after dinner.
• For your convenience, below are some links for you to get information about the camp.  Click on the heading to get to the website.

CAMP WEBSITE

This includes information about the camp.  Scroll to the bottom of the page to see daily announcements, player groups, and how to contact the pros at that camp for private lessons.

FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about camp.  If you have any other questions, please send an email to us.

SCHEDULE

The schedule will provide you will the days, times, and information about the training sessions.  Note, the subject is scheduled to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

You will find current announcements about the camp.  These announcements will provide information about the camp or changes to the schedule for the day.

PRIVATE LESSONS WITH THE PROS

The Montreat Pickleball Camp Pros will be available for private and small group lessons on Friday morning, and before and after the training sessions. Some instructors may start earlier or later than 8 am. They may also have times available before and after each daily training session. Private and small group lessons are a great way to get personal guidance for developing your Pickleball skills in a private or semi-private setting. These lessons will allow you to receive instruction on the specific skills that you want to improve. You can do a session with 1 and a pro, 2 and a pro, 3 and a pro, or 4 and a pro. Each instructor will set their lesson price, make their own reservations, and collect payment for the lesson. It is best to schedule your private lessons before camp because these private lessons generally sell out quickly. Don't miss out on this chance to get private or small group instruction from these superb Pickleball Pros and Trainers!!!

PLAYER GROUP RATING EVALUATIONS

In order to get everyone in a similar skillset group, players will be evaluated on the Sunday arrival date of your camp on their self-rated skill set. Player evaluation will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the courts.  For evaluations you will play games. Winner will move up a court and split.  Losers will move down a court and split.  At the end of the session, you should be with similar level players.  Be sure to get warmed up and ready to play so that you will be in the right group.

GROUP PICTURE

The group picture will be taken on Monday morning at 8:45 am on the Tennis Courts in Montreat, NC. All participants and Pros are asked to wear their camp shirts for the picture.

GREEN INITIATIVE AT MONTREAT CONFERENCE CENTER

Montreat Conference Center has launched a Green Initiative in an effort to reduce waste. As a result, they are requesting that we use water bottles for drinking water instead of paper cups. Don't forget your water bottle so we can work to reduce waste at the Montreat Conference Center.

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING

• Refillable water bottle (cups are not provide by Montreat Conference Center due to a green initiative)
• Notepad and Pen/Pencil
• Chair
• Sunscreen
• Cooler
• Hiking Shoes
• Playing Cards
• Board Games
• Plenty of Clothes
• Other Outside Gear as Needed

WARM UPS AND STRETCHES ON THE COURTS

Consider doing appropriate stretches, exercises, or a short brisk walk-in order to avoid potential injuries.

HYDRATION

Remember to stay hydrated during camp.  At the courts we will have Igloo coolers with ice water.  You will need water bottle for drinking this water.  You should start your hydration process before coming to camp to ensure your body is hydrated.

COVID PROTOCOLS

We will adhere to all Covid protocols mandated by the local and national government.  Click the link for an update on the Covid protocols by the Montreat Conference Center.

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS 

The Montreat Conference Center provides a variety of options for people with dietary restrictions. 

The kitchen routinely handles peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, seafood, wheat flour, dairy, onions, garlic, and other potential allergens. While we follow all NC Environmental Health Department guidelines for proper food handling and preparation, we are not an allergen free kitchen.

We strive to accommodate special requests/dietary restrictions but are limited in our offerings. Extremely restrictive diets, outside of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free, may be challenging. Those with other dietary restriction should consider bringing supplementary foods such as snacks, cereals, breads, and salad dressings. Or your own portioned, ready to microwave meals.

Assembly Inn rooms are not equipped with refrigerators, you may request one and we will do our best to fulfill your request. 

We encourage guests to contact the kitchen on their arrival, to go over specific needs during their stay. Please note that if you have a special diet (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free) you may be instructed to retrieve your meals directly from the kitchen. This is to ensure we have enough food on hand to meet your needs.

Important Allergy/Intolerance Disclaimer:
Montreat Conference Center food service department makes every attempt to identify ingredients that may cause allergic reactions for guests with food allergies. Along with employee training, our food service team labels items that contain the big 8 FDA allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, and soybeans); however, there is always a risk of contamination. There is also a possibility that manufacturers of the commercial foods we use could change the formulation at any time, without notice. Guests concerned with food allergies need to be aware of this risk. Guests with food allergies or other food intolerance should consult a chef for specific ingredient questions. Montreat Conference Center will not assume liability for adverse reactions to foods consumed, or items one may come in contact with while eating in the Galax Dining Room, at pre-ordered food/beverage breaks or at events catered by the Assembly Inn kitchen.

LUNCHES

There will be no more box lunches. Lunches will be served at the Assembly Inn Dining Hall, so we will have to walk to the cafeteria at the Assembly Inn for lunch. It’s about a 5-minute walk. We have added 15 minutes to lunch to accommodate everyone.

WEATHER (CURRENT)

Morning temperatures are dipping into the upper 40's and lower 60's and day temperatures are getting up to the upper 70's and lower 80's, so bring a light jacket and appropriate clothing.

MASSAGES AVAILABLE

There will be a Sports Massage Therapist on-site providing massages.  Contact Charlie Wright at (828) 200-3478 to schedule your massage. 

MONTREAT PRAYER PATH AND LABYRINTH

Prayer Path: http://www.montreatlandcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Master-Outdoors-Brochure-March-2018.pdf

Prayer Labyrinth: https://www.prayerideas.org/outdoor-prayer-labyrinth-montreat-north-carolina/

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT

For Thursday Night Out everyone will be on their own for dinner. Below is a list of restaurants in Black Mountain. Two restaurants that are not on the list are Trailhead and Foothills Butcher Shop. From 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm after dinner, everyone is invited to the Mountain Ale House to hear live music and mingle with the pros and other campers. This is a fun time for everyone.

CLICK HERE for directions to the Mountain Ale House.