Play Pickleball at the Y
Being a leader in health and fitness, we are proud to be a host for one of the fastest growing sports in America: pickleball! Combining elements of badminton, tennis and ping pong, pickleball is a sport that works for all ages and skill levels.
The rules are simple and the game is easy to learn. While it does have its own set of quirky rules, these unique rules favor players with less mobility and allow active adults to compete successfully with younger competitors. Build a little skill that can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game.
Playing pickleball, like other forms of exercise, can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, increase flexibility, and lead to a better, healthier you. But unlike walking on the treadmill or using other machines in the wellness center, this is a socially oriented game that keeps you engaged from beginning to end!
WHERE TO PLAY
We offer many different program options for anyone looking to expand their skills or play for the love of the game.
- Open play
- Tournaments
- Clinics (varies by branch)
- Private lessons
LOCATIONS
Border View Family YMCA
- Indoor courts are in the gymnasium.
- Check out equipment at the Welcome Center.
- Open play is for both members and nonmembers.
- All levels:
- Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 –11:00am
- Questions: Chad Prokop, cprokop@ymcasd.org.
Rancho Family YMCA
- Indoor courts
- Open Play: Tuesday/Thursday, 11:00am – 1:00pm
- Questions: Contact Sebastian Rodriguez, srodriguez@ymcasd.org.
Dan McKinney Family YMCA
- Outdoor courts
- Available to members for open play.
- Courts are shared spaces and available throughout the day unless otherwise reserved for programming.
- Please check in at the Welcome Center before attending.
- Check out equipment at the Welcome Center. Members are responsible for setup/take-down.
- Indoor courts
- Open play schedule (all levels)
- Mornings: Monday & Wednesday, 8:00-11:00am | Tuesday, 10:30am-12:30pm | Friday, 8:00-9:45am
- Afternoons: Friday, 5:30-8:00pm | Saturday, 3:00-6:00pm
- Nets will be set up prior to open play. Equipment available for checkout at the Welcome Center, but we encourage you to bring your own.
- Open play schedule (all levels)
- Questions: lgonzalez5@ymcasd.org.
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA
- Indoor courts
- Advanced: Monday and Thursday, 8:30am – 11:00am
- All levels:
- Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday, 8:30am – 11:00am
- No reservations required.
- Tournaments: Upcoming dates — Sign up now to compete!
- Questions: Jasmine Monterroso, jmonterroso@ymcasd.org.
Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA
- Indoor courts
- All levels:
- Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 6:00am – 9:00am
- Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30am – 9:00am
- Sunday, 10:00am – 12:00pm
- Questions: Brian Wagner, bwagner@ymcasd.org.
McGrath Family YMCA
- Outdoor Courts – Check out our two courts next to the soccer arena! Courts are first come first served, check in at the Welcome Center to receive a pass for your chosen time slot.
- Open Play – Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00-10:00am and 10:00-11:00am
- Bring your own equipment. Limited equipment is available for check out at our Welcome Center.
- Members are responsible for set up and take down, keeping score, rules, monitoring and etc.
- Nonmembers may reserve a court with a $5 drop-in fee. You must have a government-issued ID for reservation.
- Questions: Tyler Rutter, trutter@ymcasd.org.
Mission Valley YMCA
- Indoor courts
- Open Play
- Advanced/high intermediate:
- Monday/Wednesday, 7:00am -11:00am and Friday, 7:00am – 9:25am
- Low intermediate/beginner:
- Tuesday/Thursday, 8:00am – 11:00am and Friday, 9:30am – 11:00am
- All levels:
- Friday, 5:30pm – 9:00pm
- Saturday, 3:45pm – 6:00pm
- Family Play:
- Sunday, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
- Advanced/high intermediate:
- House Rules: Read the house rules for playing pickleball at the Mission Valley Y.
- Clinics: Learn the game or build your skills at one of our clinics (schedule varies).
- Workshops:
- Cardio pickleball
- Injury prevention
- Questions: Barb Madsen, bmadsen@ymcasd.org.
- To schedule your private, small group lessons, clinics and packages, contact Cara Beltran at cbeltran@ymcasd.org.
T. Claude and Gladys B. Ryan Family YMCA
- Indoor courts located in the gymnasium.
- Weekly court schedule (all levels):
- Monday and Friday | 9:00am-9:45am
- Wednesday | 9:00am-10:00am
- Sunday | 9:00am-12:00pm
- Check out equipment at our Welcome Center.
- Members are responsible for set up and take down, keeping score, rules, monitoring, etc.
- Questions: Jeff Bence, jbence@ymcasd.org.
Toby Wells YMCA
- Indoor courts: Studio 4
- Two courts are available for open play
- Open play available for all levels:
- Tuesday and Thursday, 1:15pm – 4:30pm.
- Sunday, 10:30am – 1:00pm
- Bring your own equipment.
- Clinics available; schedule varies.
- Courts available for rent on Saturdays and Sundays! Reserve your court today.
- Questions: Rex Nowak, rnowak@ymcasd.org.
How To Play
The ball is served underhand so contact with the ball is made below waist level. The server hits from behind the baseline on one side of the center line and aims diagonally to the opponent’s service zone. Only the serving side may score. Play ends for a point when one side commits a fault. The first side scoring 11 points, leading by at least two points, wins the game. Tournament games may be played to 15 or 21 points.
Rules of Pickleball
A pickleball game is 11 points, and players can only score points when they, or their team, has the serve. Matches must be won by two points – meaning if one team as 11 points and another has 10, play continues until the higher scoring team is 2 points ahead.
Much like tennis or other racket sports, there are rules about serving and receiving a serve, places on the court that are out of play, etc. Visit USAPA and read a comprehensive list of rules.
Who Can Play
Pickleball is enjoyed by people of all ages and athletic abilities thanks to its ease of play, making it a great family sport. The game is being introduced to kids and teens in physical education classes, and its popularity is catching on with all age groups. Additionally, retirement communities have adopted pickleball as an activity for residents. It is a unique sport in that teens and seniors can play each other.
