The rules are simple and the game is easy, fun, and friendly.
This highly addictive game is a combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Using a Pickleball paddle, whiffle ball, and a low net makes it ideal for all ages and abilities.
CHECK OUT OUR BEGINNERS GUIDE TO PICKLEBALL
Pickleball is offered at Rollingwood, Sacramento Central, Yolo County and Oroville YMCA locations (scroll down to learn more at each branch)!
Paddles and balls provided at all locations, but you’ll soon want your own because you will get hooked!
Reservations available for both single and doubles play.
Open Play
Already an experienced player? Join fellow pickleball enthusiasts for fun Rotating Doubles play.
All levels welcome!
Current Schedule:
ROLLINGWOOD Open Play Schedule:
MONDAY | 8:30 - 10:30 am & Singles play 7:00 - 8:30 pm
TUESDAY | 7:30 - 9:30 am & 6:30 - 8:30 pm
WEDNESDAY | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
THURSDAY 7:30 - 9:30 am
FRIDAY | 8:30 - 10:30 am
SATURDAY | 8:30 - 10:30 am (No Open Play 7/27)
SUNDAY | 8:30 - 10:30 am (No Open Play 7/21)
SACRAMENTO CENTRAL Open Play Schedule:
MONDAY | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
TUESDAY | 8:30 - 12:00 pm (2.0-2.9 levels)
WEDNESDAY | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm (2.0-2.9)
THURSDAY | 8:30 - 12:00 pm (2.0-2.9), 6:30 - 8:30 pm (All Levels)
- July 4th: 8:30 - 12:00 pm (All Levels)
FRIDAY | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
SATURDAY | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm (No Open Play 7/20)
SUNDAYS 7/14 & 7/21 | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm (2.0-2.9)
WOODLAND Open Play Schedule:
WEDNESDAY | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
FRIDAY | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
OROVILLE Open Play Schedule:
TUESDAY | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
THURSDAY | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
FRIDAY/SATURDAY | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (By reservation only)
Pickleball 101
This class is for anyone new to the game of pickleball... first time players or have played a few times! This is not meant for players who understand scoring and have played for a while. We will go over the parts of the court, scoring, and basic strokes.
Registration is required | Registration will be Available 3 days in advance
Rollingwood (max of 8 players):
- Sunday 7/14 & 7/28 8:00 - 9:00 am
- Wednesday 7/17 6:30-7:30 pm
$8 for Y Members | $18 for Guests
Sacramento Central (max of 8 players):
- Sunday 7/7 9:15-10:15am
- Tuesday 7/9 6:00-7:15pm
- Thursdays 7/11 & 7/18 9:00-10:15 am
$8 for Y Members | $18 for Guests
Game Play for Beginners
This class is for players who have taken PB 101 or understand scoring and played a few games. This is a great opportunity to get more experience on the court with players at your level in a game play setting. Our instructor will coach you along and soon you will be ready to join in "Open Play"!
Registration is required | Registration will be Available 3 days in advance
Rollingwood (max of 8 players):
- Sunday 7/14 & 7/28 | 9:15-10:15am
Sacramento Central (max of 8 players):
- Sunday 7/7 | 10:30-11:30 am
$8 for Y Members | $18 for Guests
Skills & Drills
Work on your skills with a variety of drills to help improve your game and get you to the next level!
Registration is required | Registration will be Available 3 days in advance
Rollingwood (Max of 8 players):
- Level I (2.5 - 2.9)
- Wednesdays 7/10 & 7/31 6:30-7:30 pm
- Sundays 7/14 & 7/28 10:15-11:15am
- Level II (3.0 - 3.5)
- Wednesdays 7/17 7:45-8:45 pm
$8 for Y Members | $18 for Guests
Sacramento Central (Max of 8 players):
- Level I (2.5 - 2.9)
- Tuesdays 7/2, 7/16, 7/30 6:30-7:30 pm
- Level II (3.0 - 3.5)
- Tuesdays 7/2, 7/16, 7/30 7:45-8:45 pm
- All Levels
- Thursdays 7/11 & 7/18 10:15-11:15 am
$8 for Y Members | $18 for Guests
Skills in Play with Coach
- at Rollingwood YMCA
Put your skills to play in a game play setting, while partnered with your coach!
- Wednesdays | 7/10 & 7/31 7:30-8:30 pm
$8 for Y Members | $18 for Guests
Socials/Tournaments
Paddles & Brew Social
- at Rollingwood YMCA
- Friday July 12th | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
A fun night of Pickleball with rotating doubles, music and beverages provided. All levels welcome!
Must be 21 years of age or older
$8 Y members / $18 guests
Paddles & Pastries Pickleball Social
- at Sacramento Central YMCA
A fun morning of Pickleball with rotating doubles, music and refreshments provided. All levels welcome!
- Saturday, July 20th | 8:30-11:00 am
$8 Y member / $15 guests
Limited to 8 Teams
Singles Round Robin: Two Night Event!
- at Rollingwood YMCA
Limited to 12 players, 2 groups of 6
Play everyone in your group, Top 3 players in each group make up the next weeks group, while the bottom 3 players in each group make up the next weeks group
Play games to 15 win by 1- Prizes for the winner of each group on the 2nd night!
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Monday July 15 & 22 (4.0-5.0) 7:00 pm
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Monday July 29 & Aug 5 (3.0-3.5) 7:00 pm
$30 per participant
Pickleball Doubles Match: YMCA vs Del Norte
- at Rollingwood YMCA
2 Divisions | 6 Teams in each Division
YMCA teams will play all Del Norte teams in their division, with rally scoring to 21. Sign up and list your partners name!
- Sunday July 21st
- 2.5-3.0 Division | 8:00-10:00 am
- 3.25-3.5 Division | 10:30-12:30 pm
$15 Y Members
Registration closes July 17th
Family Night
- at Rollingwood YMCA
Gather the family, ages 6 and up, for pickleball this summer, followed by a fun game of dodgeball and a special treat!
No experience necessary and paddles supplied.
Free for members and $5 for community.
- Friday, July 26th, from 6:30-8:00 PM
Pickleball Social: 2.0 - 2.9 Players
- at Rollingwood YMCA
Calling all Pickleball players 2.0-2.9, join us for a fun morning of rotating doubles with players at your level. A great opportunity to meet players at your level, enjoy refreshments, music and a good time for all.
- Saturday, July 27th | 8:30 - 11:00 am
$8 Y members / $15 guests
Private Pickleball Lessons Now Available!
Looking to improve your Pickleball skills? Ready to get to the next level of play? The Y now offers Private Pickleball lessons at Rollingwood and Sac Central from our Certified Instructors:
Gail Kenney and Amber Lao
- Private (60 minutes) - $55
- 2 Person (75 minutes) - $35 per player
- 3-4 Persons (75 minutes) - $25 per player
To set up a lesson time contact Gail or Amber:
- Gail Kenney gkenney@ymcasuperiorcal.org
- Amber Lao alao@ymcasuperiorcal.org
PRIVATE PICKLEBALL COURT RENTALS AVAILABLE
Available at both Sacramento Central and Rollingwood YMCA’s
Did you know you can rent the Pickleball courts for a Private Event?
Birthday Parties
Girl Friend get togethers
Work events
Just Because Parties!
Whatever the event, 3-5 courts are available for you to use with your group!
For more information contact Pickleball Director Karla Allen at kallen@ymcasuperiorcal.org