Originating 50 years ago, Pickleball is a delightful combination of tennis, ping pong, and badminton. Designed for every age and skill level, it ensures fun, fitness, and easy-to-follow rules in a social setting.
Interested in diving deeper into rules or the sport’s history? Explore more at www.usapa.org.
Join the movement and be part of the 2.5 million Pickleball players in the US right here at Summit Area YMCA!
To keep play fair and enjoyable for all members, please note the following policies:
•Age Requirement: Ages 13+ for Beginner sessions. Ages 16+ for Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, and Competitive sessions.
•Reservations: Players must reserve a spot in advance. Walk-ins are welcome only if spots remain open.
•Eligibility: Open to Summit Area YMCA members only. Reciprocal YMCA members and guests may not register.
•Registration Window: Members can register up to one week in advance.
•Back-to-Back Play: Players may not register for consecutive sessions unless space is available in the second session.
•Waitlist: If you are already scheduled to play that day, you will be removed from other waitlists so every interested member has a chance to play.
•Attendance & Fees: A $10 no-show fee applies if you reserve a spot and do not attend. Sessions start promptly, and late arrivals will not be admitted.
Our lessons build a strong foundation in pickleball, rooted in fun, fitness, and fundamentals. Participants learn the basic rules of the game, serving, net play, teamwork, and court positioning.
Beginner
•Brand new to the game.
Advanced Beginner
•Moves around the court in a balanced, safe manner.
•Gets some serves in and understands basic court positioning.
•Familiar with the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, and volley.
Intermediate
•Demonstrates broad knowledge of the game’s rules and strategies.
•Communicates well with partners and uses a range of shots, including lobs, groundstrokes, and drop shots.
•Plays consistently, limits unforced errors, and mixes soft and power shots.
| Berkeley Heights YMCA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Time | Level |
| Monday | 9:30 – 11:00 AM | Advanced Beginner |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Competitive | |
| 12:30 – 1:30 PM | Beginner | |
| 7:45 – 9:20 PM | Intermediate | |
| Tuesday | 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Intermediate |
| 9:30 – 11:00 AM | Advanced Beginner | |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Competitive | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 – 10:30 AM | Intermediate |
| 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Advanced Beginner | |
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Advanced Beginner | |
| 1:30 – 2:30 PM | Beginner | |
| 7:45 – 9:20 PM | Intermediate | |
| Thursday | 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Intermediate |
| 9:30 – 11:00 AM | Advanced Beginner | |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Competitive | |
| Friday | 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Competitive |
| 9:30 – 11:00 AM | Advanced Beginner | |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Intermediate | |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Intermediate |
| 1:30 – 3:00 PM | Advanced Beginner | |
| 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Beginner | |
| Summit YMCA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Time | Level |
| Wednesday | 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Advanced Beginner |
| Friday | 6:00 – 7:30 PM | Intermediate |
Fast Hands Pickleball: Attack & Counterattack
A high-energy clinic focused on quicker hands, stronger paddle control, and smarter attacking and counterattacking at the kitchen line.
Summit YMCA
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Pickleball 101: Learn to Play
New to pickleball? Learn serving, returning, dinking, scoring, and the rules of the game in a fun, welcoming clinic. No experience necessary!
Summit YMCA
Beginner
Play With the Coach: Guided Play
Structured game play with hands-on instruction and real-time feedback on positioning, shot selection, and strategy from an experienced coach.
Summit YMCA
Level-Based Guided Play
Third Shot Academy
Master the third shot drop and drive, sharpen placement and control, and learn smarter strategies for advancing to the kitchen.
Summit YMCA
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
•Pickleball was invented in 1965 by three dads on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
•It has nothing to do with pickles! A popular story credits a family dog named Pickles, but co-inventor Joan Pritchard said the name came from the “pickle boat,” the crew in rowing made up of leftover rowers.
•It’s a sport for all ages and abilities, and there are even official wheelchair rules.
•Getting “pickled” means losing a game without scoring a single point (like losing 11–0).
•The “kitchen” is the non-volley zone near the net, not a place for food!
