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 8:00-10:30am
- Tuesdays 8:00-10:30am and 5:30-7:30pm
- Wednesdays 8:00-10:30 and 5:30-7:30pm
- Thursdays 8:00-10:30am
- Fridays 8:00-10:30am
- Saturdays 9:00-11:30am
Sacramento Central Open Play Schedule:
- Sundays
- 11:30-1:30 (2.0-2.9) Dec 1 &15
- 9:00-12:00 (2.0-2.9) Dec 22 & 29
- Mondays
- 9:00-12:00 (all levels)
- NEW 5:00-7:00pm INDOORS
- Tuesdays
- NEW! 9:00-12:00 (2.0-2.9)
- NEW! 10:00-12:00 All levels INDOORS
- Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 (all levels)
- Thursday
- 9:00-12:00 (2.0-2.9) Dec 26 ONLY
- NEW 10:00-12:00 (2.0-2.9) INDOORS
- Friday 9:00-12:00 (all levels)
- Saturday 9:00-12:00 (all levels) NO OPEN PLAY SAT 12/21
Sacramento Indoor Hours:
- Tues 10:00-12:00pm (2.0-2.9)
- Thurs 10:00-12:00 (all levels)
- Mon/Wed 5:00-7:00pm (beg Nov 25-Dec 30)
Yolo County Open Play Schedule:
- WEDNESDAY 11:00-1:00 pm
- FRIDAY 11:00-1:00 pm
Oroville Open Play Schedule:
- TUESDAY 9:00-12:00 pm
- THURSDAY 9:00-12:00 pm
- FRIDAY/SATURDAY 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):
- Wed 6:00-7:00 Dec 11 & 18
- Sun 9:00-10:00 Dec 15 ONLY
$8 for Y Members | $18 for Guests
Sacramento Central (max of 8 players):
- Sun 9:15-10:30 Dec 1&15
- Thurs 10:15-11:30 Dec 5, 12, 19
$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):
- Wed 7:00-8:00 Dec 11 & 18
- Sun 10:15-11:15 Dec 15
Sacramento Central (max of 8 players):
- Sun 10:30-11:30 Dec 1 & 15
$8 for Y Members | $18 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.
Registration is required | Registration will be available 3 days in advance
Rollingwood (max of 6 players)
- Tuesdays 6:00-6:50 Dec 3rd,10th, & 17th
Sacramento Central (max of 6 players)
- Wed 5:00-5:50 & 6:00-6:50 | Dec 11 ONLY INDOORS
$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)
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Sun Nov 3/10/17 10:15-11:15 am
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Thurs Nov 14 5:30-6:30 pm
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- Level II (3.0 - 3.5)
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Tues Nov 12 & 26 7:00-8:00 pm
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Thurs Nov 14 6:30-7:30 pm
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$8 for Y Members | $18 for Guests
Sacramento Central (Max of 8 players):
- Level I (2.5 - 2.9)
- Sun Nov 17 9:15-10:15 am
- Level II (3.0 - 3.5)
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Sun Nov 17 10:15-11:15 am
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- All Levels
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Thurs Nov 7 & 14 8:30-9:30 am
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$8 for Y Members | $18 for Guests
Socials/Tournaments
Paddles & Brew Social
- at Rollingwood YMCA
- December 6th | 6:00 - 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
- December 21st | 9:00 - 11:30 am
A fun morning of Pickleball with rotating doubles, music and refreshments provided. All levels welcome!
$8 Y member / $15 guests
"Jingle Up, Jingle Down" Pickleball Social
- at both Sacramento & Rollingwood YMCA's
Calling all Picklers! Join us for some FUN Pickleball with Friends
5 rounds of timed play, with the 6th round game to 11. Winners move up the court, split partners. Low score team moves down the court, split partners.. The winners on the top court will be CHAMPIONS OF THE COURT!
$20 Y members / $30 guests
Sac Central YMCA
- Sunday Dec 8th
- 9:30-11:30am (2.5-2.9)
- 12:00-2:00pm (3.0-3.5)
- Limited to 16 players in each division
Rollingwood YMCA
- Thursday Dec 12th (Ladies only) | 6:00-8:00pm
- Limited to 24 players
"Jack Frost" Men's Doubles Round Robin
- at the Rollingwood YMCA
Calling all the Guys! Join us for a FUN afternoon of Pickleball!
- 2 Divisions: 3.0 & 3.5 6 Teams in each division
- Round Robin, play all 5 teams in your division
- Rally scoring to 21
Saturday, December 14th | 11:30-1:30 both divisions
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