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.
*To Book a Pickleball Court, please schedule a visit.
CHECK OUT OUR BEGINNERS GUIDE TO PICKLEBALL SCHEDULE A VISIT
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
OPEN PLAY
Already an experienced Player? Join fellow Pickleball enthusiasts for fun rotating doubles.
All levels welcome!
Current Schedule:
Rollingwood Open Play Schedule:
- Sundays 9:00-11:00am
- Mondays 8:00 - 10:30 (all levels), 9:00-11:00 (2.0-2.9)
- Tuesdays 8:00-10:30am and 5:00-7:30pm
- Wednesdays 8:00-10:30 and 5:00-7:30pm
- Thursdays 8:00-10:30am, 11:00am -1:00pm
- Fridays 8:00-10:30am, 2:00-3:30 (2.0-2.9)
- Saturdays 9:00-11:30am
Sacramento Central Open Play Schedule:
- Sundays
- 9:00-12:00 (2.0-2.9) Feb 9th, 16th
12:30-2:00 (2.0-2.9) Feb 2nd, 23rd
- 9:00-12:00 (2.0-2.9) Feb 9th, 16th
- Mondays
- 9:00-12:00 All levels
- NEW 4:30-6:30 All levels
- Tuesdays
- NEW 4:30-6:30 All levels
- Wednesdays
- 9:00-12:00 All levels
- NEW 1:30-3:30 All levels
- Thursdays
- 9:00-12:00 (2.0-2.9) Feb 6th
- NEW 4:30-6:30 (2.0-2.9) Feb 13th, 20th, 27th
- Fridays
- 9:00-12:00 All levels
- NEW 1:30-3:30 All levels
- Saturdays 9:00-12:00 (all levels)
Sacramento Indoor Hours:
- Mondays 11:00 - 1:00 (Rainy Days Only)
- Tuesdays 10:00-12:00pm (all levels)
- Thursdays 10:00-12:00 (2.0-2.9)
Yolo County Open Play Schedule:
- Mondays 11:00-1:00
- Wednesdays 11:00-1:00 pm
- Fridays 11:00-1:00 pm
Oroville Open Play Schedule:
- Tuesdays 9:00-12:00 pm
- Thursdays 9:00-12:00 pm
- Fridays/Saturdays 9:00-12:00 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):
- Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm Feb 12th, 26th
$12 for Y Members | $22 for Guests
Sacramento Central (max of 8 players):
- Thursdays Feb 13th & 20th | 9:30-10:45am
$12 for Y Members | $22 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):
- Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 pm February 12th, 19th, 26th
Sacramento Central (max of 8 players):
- There will be no Game Play for Beginners for the month of February- We look forward to you joining us in March!
$12 for Y Members | $22 for Guests
Pickleball 101 & Game Play for Beginners
Join our coach for 2 hours of pickleball training and play. This class includes an introduction and briefing of the game. Basic hit the ball techniques, rules, and scorekeeping. After training put those skills into game play. You'll have an hour of guided play. Put those techniques, skills, and rules into play with your classmates. Paddles/balls provided
- RW Sunday 9:00-11:00 am February 16th, 23rd (max 8 players)
- SAC Sunday 10:30-12:30 pm February 2nd, 23rd (max 8 players)
$22 for Y Members | $40 for Guests
Cardio Pickleball
Cardio pickleball is a high-energy workout that combines pickleball with aerobic exercise. Classes typically include drills, games, and other activities designed to keep players moving and increase their heart rate. Cardio pickleball can help improve footwork, hand-eye coordination, and stamina (levels 2.75 +)
Registration is required | Registration will be available 3 days in advance
Rollingwood (max of 6 players)
- Tuesday 5:00-5:50 February 11th/25th
Sacramento Central (max of 6 players)
- Thursday 9:30-10:20 February 27th
$12 for Y Members | $22 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 (2.0 - 2.9)
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Tuesday 6:00-7:00 pm February 11th, 25th
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- Level II (3.0 - 3.5)
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There will be no Level II Skills & Drills for the month of Feb- Please join us in March!
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$12 for Y Members | $22 for Guests
Sacramento Central (Max of 8 players):
- Level I (2.0 - 2.9)
- Sunday 9:15-10:15 am February 23rd
- Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm February 12th, 26th
- Level II (3.0 - 3.5)
- Sunday 9:15-10:15 am February 2nd
- Wednesday 6:00-7:00 pm February 12th, 26th
- All Levels
- Thursday 10:45-11:45 am February 13th, 20th, 27th
$12 for Y Members | $22 for Guests
Socials/Tournaments
Paddles & Brew Social
- at Rollingwood YMCA
- Canceled due to Rain- We will be back in March!
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
- Paddles & Pastries will be back in March- stay tuned!
A fun morning of Pickleball with rotating doubles, music and refreshments provided. All levels welcome!
$8 Y member / $15 guests
Interested in Using the Ball Machine?
- at the Rollingwood YMCA
Learn how to operate the ball machine, set up for dinks, drops, resets and more. The ball machine is a FANTASTIC drill partner once you know how to use it! Registration required, limited to 3 participants | $8 Y members only
Saturday, February 8th
- 11:00-11:30
- 11:30-12:00
Pickle-Bowl Mixer! (A Superbowl Sunday Social)
- at the Rollingwood YMCA
Sunday, February 9th | 10:00-12:30
Random partners, rotating doubles, refreshments, and a good time for all!
$15 Y members / $25 guests
"Two Paddles are Better Than One!" Pickleball Round Robin (3.0-3.5)
- at the Sacramento Central YMCA
Grab a partner…..teams are made up of either women's doubles or mixed doubles, your choice! (sorry no men's doubles this time)
Saturday, February 22nd | 12:00-3:00 PM
$25 per player Y member / $40 per player guests
Sign up individually, list your partners name when registering
Limited to 6 teams. Play all 5 teams, Rally scoring to 21
Calling ALL Ping-Pongers!
Ping Pong Social
Join us for a FUN afternoon of PING PONG play w Friends!
Saturday, Feb 8th 12:00 PM
- 1 table for Singles play
- 2 tables for Doubles play
Refreshments, music and a good time for all! Registration required | $12
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, Brian Newman 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 Kenney gkenney@ymcasuperiorcal.org
- Amber Lao alao@ymcasuperiorcal.org
- Brian Newman bnewman@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