Nonprofit plans world's largest pickleball lesson in Glendale
Posted 3/31/25
Shape Up Us, a Scottsdale-based 501c3 nonprofit organization, will lead one of its family fun events in Glendale this April. Dubbed the "World’s Largest Pickleball Lesson & Ninja Warrior …
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Nonprofit plans world's largest pickleball lesson in Glendale
(City of Glendale)
Pickleball courts debuted at Foothills Park in Glendale in 2022. On Saturday, April 26 the nonprofit Shape Up Us will lead what's called the World’s Largest Pickleball Lesson on the courts.
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Shape Up Us, a Scottsdale-based 501c3 nonprofit organization, will lead one of its family fun events in Glendale this April.
Dubbed the "World’s Largest Pickleball Lesson & Ninja Warrior Full Course," the event will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26 at Foothills Park, 5708 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale.
Shape Up Us has partnered with the city of Glendale, Monster Athletes Juniors and USA Pickleball for this event for all ages.
All donations will sponsor a teacher or school to allow them to receive The Hip Hop Healthy Program for Children Curriculum. This is the original online digital social emotional “whole child” wellness curriculum for Kindergarten through sixth grade that impacts education, health and financial wellness.
Shape Up Us aims to integrate a "Culture of Health" into school e-learning platforms and directly into homes. For information on the program, visit https://youtu.be/afkv2vMWXkQ
Shape Up Us is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a healthier future for children, families, seniors and community. The organization channels all of its donations toward providing the Hip Hop Healthy heart program to teachers and students.