PICKLEBALL PROGRAMMING
How Do I Know What Program To Sign up For?
Not sure which pickleball program is right for you? Start with our Intro to Pickleball Clinic—a 90-minute session that covers the basics in a fun, beginner-friendly setting. If you’ve already tried the game and want to build your skills, our Beginner Pickleball Lessons offer structured weekly instruction and practice. Feeling competitive? Sign up for our Pickleball Ladder Leagues, where you’ll be matched by skill level and play weekly to climb the ranks. There’s a program for every level—start where you feel most comfortable!
INTRO TO PICKLEBALL CLINIC
Curious about pickleball? Join us for a one-time, 90-minute clinic designed to introduce you to the basics of the game in a fun and welcoming environment. Participants will learn rules, scoring, court positioning and fundamental techniques. All equipment is provided. Registration is coming soon!
BEGINNER PICKLEBALL LESSONS
Take your game to the next level in our beginner pickleball lessons. These one-hour classes focus on building foundational skills through structured drills and practice play. It’s a great way to meet other players while getting hands-on instruction in a supportive environment.
PICKLEBALL LADDER LEAGUES
Ready for a little friendly competition? Pickleball Ladder Leagues offer a structured, skill-based league experience. Players are grouped by ability—beginner, intermediate, or advanced—and compete weekly to climb the ladder. Matches rotate weekly, and players must provide their own subs (indicated during registration). Space is limited based on available courts and time slots.
PICKLEBALL SCHEDULES
- Adult Pickleball: Ages 18+
- Teen and Adult Pickleball: Ages 13+
- Youth, Teen and Adult Pickleball: Ages 9+; please note that children ages 9 to 12 must always have an adult in the facility.
- Family Pickleball: For all ages; please note children ages 8 and under must be under adult supervision.
PICKLEBALL PADDLE-UP SYSTEM
STACKING PADDLES: Players who are waiting for a game must place their paddles in a designated rack, stacking them in groups of four. This represents the next group to play.
ROTATING IN: When a court opens, the next four paddles in the stack are the players who will head onto the court to play.
SPLITTING AFTER A GAME: Once a game finishes, all four players exit the court and place their paddles back into the stack separately. They will be paired with new players in the next available group of four.
SPORTSMANSHIP GUIDE
- Treat all members and staff with courtesy and respect while playing and waiting to play.
- Apply the official rules of pickleball fairly and cooperate in any situation that is not expressly covered by the rules. Please note that a USA Pickleball Official Rulebook is available in the branch to reference.
- When making line calls, respect your opponents’ rights to make calls on their end of the court.
- Call a fault on yourself or your partner as soon as the fault occurs, regardless of whether your opponents are aware of the fault.
- Claim a replay only if a hindrance affects your team’s ability to play the ball.
- In social play, rotate on and off courts fairly, courteously, and in accordance with the “Paddle Up” system.
- Make safety a priority.
- Be considerate when playing with players of all skill levels.
- Be respectful of all people and property.
- Please be mindful of other gym activities. Set up equipment only at the designated time according to the gymnasium schedule. Avoid setting up early or exceeding your allotted time.
Reach out to your family YMCA today if you have any questions about Pickleball!