adult pickleball
Pickleball is fun, social and friendly! The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game.
pickleball basics
A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.
--Played on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net.
--Played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes.
--Played as doubles or singles.
--Can be enjoyed by all skill levels.
pickleball at the y
PICKLEBALL AVAILABLE AFTER HOURS WITH 24/7 ACCESS - STARTING JANUARY 2024
Apply for 24/7 Facility Access to play Pickleball in the Community Gym after facility hours. A $5/month fee applies to members having 24/7 privileges.
SPRING CO-ED PICKLEBALL LEAGUE; AGES 18+
Register to play in our recreational 8-week pickleball league. This is a self-officiated league, with winners earning bragging rights! Players will get a number each week and play round-robin style (signed up as an individual play as doubles). Play up to 7 games in the timeframe. Players will tally individual win/loss in provided score sheet. YMCA team member will update standings each week. This is NOT an instructional class. Player substitutions are allowed and will be coordinated by YMCA staff. ONLY 14 SPOTS AVAILABLE PER LEVEL!
*If you cannot make over 50% of the nights please consider substituting.
PICKLEBALL LEAGUE SUBSTITUTION:
Please give at least a 24-hour notice if you are unable to make league. Fill out substitution form if you need a sub.
SUBSTITUTION FORM
Beginner Level: Monday Nights | 6:00-8:00 pm | March 18th–May 13th (NO LEAGUE APRIL 1ST)
Intermediate Level: Tuesday Nights | 6:00-8:00 pm | March 19th–May 14th (NO LEAGUE APRIL 2ND)
Advanced Level: Wednesday Nights | 6:00-8:00 pm | March 20th–May 15th (NO LEAGUE APRIL 3RD)
OPEN PICKLEBALL
Open pickleball is scheduled in the Community Gym with availability for open, beginners, or intermediate/advanced play times. Scheduling for pickleball may change when gym schedules change; please see our Community Gym schedule for available times. Schedules may be adjusted to accommodate for events, programs or other Y activities.
INTRO TO PICKLEBALL
Thinking about playing pickleball, but don’t know how? NOW IS THE TIME! This 4-week class will introduce the basics of pickleball; including but not limited to the fundamentals of serving, return of a serve, dinking, scoring, etc. The importance of having fun will be enforced. Paddles will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Check our programs page for availability. Ages: 18+
PICKLEBALL101
Must have completed “Intro to Pickleball” or have knowledge of scoring and rules. This 4-week class will help you advance your pickleball knowledge. Skills such as: serving, return of a serve, dinking, technique, etc. will be developed. The importance of having fun will be enforced. Limited spots available! Ages: 18+
SKILLS & DRILLS
Recommended that you have at least one year playing experience (intermediate level player). This 4-week class will critique your skills through drills and game play. The importance of having fun will be enforced. Limited spots available! Ages: 18+
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For news, updates, and information about pickleball at the Y, please register your contact information to stay connected.
ONLINE ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
All Y Members will need to complete the online account set-up process before you will be able to register online to stay connected to pickleball and/or manage your account. Please click on MY ONLINE ACCOUNT below for information on how to properly create your Online Account before beginning to register.
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CONTACT INFO
If you have any questions about pickleball at the Y, please contact:
Natalie Wondra, Youth Sports & Adaptive Program Coordinator, x306