Play Pickleball at the Y
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.
Playing pickleball, like other forms of exercise, can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, increase flexibility, and lead to a better, healthier you. What’s more, 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.
Check out your nearest branch below to see all pickleball offerings! We offer a variety of program options for players of all levels, including open play, tournaments, clinics (varies by branch) and private lessons.
Check out the program finder to see all pickleball offerings across the county!
LOCATIONS
Border View Family YMCA
Indoor Courts
Indoor courts are located in the gymnasium, with equipment available for checkout at the Welcome Center front desk. Open play is available to both members and nonmembers.
- Indoor Open Play Schedule (All Levels):
- Monday through Friday, 7:00am-12:00pm
Questions?
Contact Jennifer Estrada at jestrada2@ymcasd.org.
Dan McKinney Family YMCA
Outdoor courts
Outdoor courts are available to members for open play and are shared spaces accessible throughout the day unless reserved for programming. Please check in at the Welcome Center before playing. Equipment is available for checkout at the front desk, and players are responsible for their own setup and takedown.
Indoor courts
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.
- Indoor Open Play Schedule (All Levels):
- Mondays, 8:00am–12:30pm
- Tuesdays, 9:00am–12:30pm
- Wednesdays, 10:30am–12:30pm
- Thursdays, 8:00am–11:00a
- Fridays, 8:00am–11:00am and 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Saturdays, 4:00pm–6:00pm
pickleball clinics and leagues
You can check out all upcoming pickleball clinics and leagues by visiting the program finder.
- Pickleball Youth Clinics (Ages 8-13)
- Adult Tournament League (Ages 18+)
- Adult Clinics – Beginner and Intermediate available (Ages 18+)
- Drop-in sessions also available!
Rules & Information
Please see our Pickleball House Rules.
Questions
Contact Kyle Kluis at kkluis@ymcasd.org.
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA
Indoor courts
Indoor courts are located in the gymnasium, with equipment available for checkout at the front desk. Members are responsible for setup, takedown, scorekeeping, rules and monitoring play. No reservations required; courts are first come first served.
- Advanced Play:
- Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30am–11:00am
- All Levels:
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30am –11:00am
Tournaments
Visit the program finder to see all upcoming dates!
Questions?
Contact Blanca Mendoza at bmendoza@ymcasd.org.
Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA
Indoor courts
Indoor courts are located in the gymnasium, with equipment available for checkout at the front desk. Members are responsible for setup, takedown, scorekeeping, rules and monitoring play. No reservations required; courts are first come first served.
- Indoor Open Play Schedule (All Levels):
- Monday through Friday, 7:30am–9:30am
- Sundays, 10:00am–12:00pm
Questions
Contact Brian Wagner at bwagner@ymcasd.org.
McGrath Family YMCA
Outdoor Courts
Check out our two courts next to the soccer arena! Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis — please check in at the Welcome Center to receive a pass for your selected time slot. We recommend bringing your own equipment, though a limited supply is available for checkout at the front desk. Players are responsible for setup, takedown, scorekeeping and monitoring play. Nonmembers may reserve a court with a $5 drop-in fee and must present a government-issued ID.
- Outdoor Open Play Schedule (All Levels):
- Mondays, 6:00pm–9:00pm
- Wednesdays 8:00am–11:00am and 6:00pm–9:00pm
- Fridays, 8:00am–11:00am
- Saturdays, 9:00am–1:00pm
QUESTIONS?
Contact Josh Ichull at jichullingya@ymcasd.org.
Mission Valley YMCA
Indoor courts
Equipment available for checkout at the Welcome Center, but we encourage you to bring your own.
- Indoor Open Play Schedule
- Advanced/high intermediate:
- Mondays and Wednesdays
- One court: 7:00–11:00am
- Two courts: 8:00–11:00am
- Fridays
- One court: 7:00–9:25am
- Two courts: 8:00-9:25am
- Mondays and Wednesdays
- Low intermediate/beginner:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00–11:00am
- Fridays, 9:30–11:00am
- All levels:
- Fridays, 5:30pm–8:50pm
- Saturdays, 5:00pm–5:50pm
- Family Play:
- Sundays (one court), 1:00pm–5:000pm
- Advanced/high intermediate:
Outdoor courts
Come enjoy a few games of pickleball outdoors with fellow members! Check out the pickleball net at the front desk, ID required. One court available, YMCA house rules apply. Members are responsible for setup and take down.
- Outdoor Open Play Schedule
- Low intermediate/beginner:
- Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00am–1:00pm
- Fridays, 9:00–11:00am
- Advanced/high intermediate:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00am–1:00pm
- Fridays, 11:00am–1:00pm
- Family Play:
- Sundays, 1:30–5:00pm
- All Skill Levels:
- Saturdays, 1:00–5:00pm
- Low intermediate/beginner:
(Schedule subject to change)
Special Programming
- Clinics: Learn the game or build your skills at one of our clinics (schedule varies). Register today!
- Workshops:
- Cardio pickleball — Register today!
- Injury prevention — Register today!
- Lessons:
- We offer private pickleball lessons — Register today!
- Special Events:
- Year-round events and tournaments — Register today!
RULES & INFORMATION
Read the house rules for playing pickleball at the Mission Valley YMCA.
Questions & Inquiries
For all general questions, please contact Barb Madsen at 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
Indoor courts are located in the gymnasium, with equipment available for checkout at the front desk. Members are responsible for setup, takedown, scorekeeping, rules and monitoring play.
- Indoor Open Play Schedule (All Levels):
- Mondays, 8:30am–9:45am
- Wednesdays, 8:30am–10:00am
- Fridays, 9:00am–9:45am
Questions?
Contact Jeff Bence at jbence@ymcasd.org.
Toby Wells YMCA
Indoor Courts
We have two indoor courts, located in Studio 4. We require that members please bring their own equipment. Players are responsible for setup, takedown, scorekeeping, rules and monitoring play.
- Indoor Open Play Schedule (All Levels):
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:15pm–4:30pm.
- Sundays, 10:30am –1:00pm
Upcoming Clinics
Clinics are available, with schedules varying by location. Visit our Program Finder to view all upcoming clinics .
Questions & Inquiries
To inquire about private court rentals or general questions, please contact Rex Nowak at rnowak@ymcasd.org.
- Courts are available for rent on Saturdays and Sundays.
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.
House Rules
- The YMCA courts are for open play. No challenge courts.
- Must play on designated level days based on level and experience.
- Players set up and tear down the courts.
- Line up paddles to see who plays next; first four players start game on court.
- Winners of game stay on court and split sides; two new players join game.
- All players coming off the court will put paddles at the end of the line.
- Winners can stay on court for up to two games max.
- If over eight players waiting, then four players on, then off, win or lose. Add paddle to win or lost line up.