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Pickleball is a fun game that is played on a badminton-sized court. It combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It is played with a net, paddles and a ball similar to a whiffle ball. Pickleball can be played as doubles or singles, but is primarily played as doubles.

 

DROP-IN PICKLEBALL 

Already an experienced player?  Join fellow pickleball enthusiasts for fun Round Robin play.

All levels welcome!  

  • LOCATION: Sacramento Central YMCA, 2021 W Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
  • AGES: Co-Ed, All ages welcome
  • WEEKLY SCHEDULE
    • Monday: 9:00am-12:00pm (Drop- in)
    • Tuesdays: 9:00am-12:00pm (Drop- in)
    • Wednesday: 9:00am-12:00pm 1 Court (lower level area), 10:00am-12:00pm 2 Courts (upper level area)
    • Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm (Drop-in)
    • Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm (Drop-in)
  • COST: Free for Y Members, $12 Day Pass required for Non-Members

 

BEGINNER PICKLEBALL: 

Interested in learning how to play Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the US?  Join Les and Karla Thursday mornings, learn the basics and get hooked.  Paddles and balls provided.  Bring a water bottle and wear court shoes. Be prepared to have FUN!  

· When: Thursday mornings 10:00am-12:00pm

· COST: Free for Y Members, $12 Day Pass required for Non-Members

 

 

Upcoming Events:

 

"S'MORE PICKLEBALL" FUNdraising Round Robin:

· When: Saturday, October 1st, 8:30am-2pm 

· Location: Sacramento Central YMCA

· Description: Join us for FUN round robin play! There will be music, refreshments... and lots of Pickleball! All Levels welcome!

$25 for YMCA members, $40 for non-members. 

CLICK HERE to Register!

 

Positive Dinking Instructional Clinic

Looking to improve your Pickleball game? Whether you have been playing for awhile or fairly new to the game, these clinics are for you.  We are excited to have teaching Duo, Mo/Reine of "Positive Dinking" here to break it down. 

Learn how to hit a "drop shot".  "Court movement" gets us in the right place for the next shot and helps prevent injuries.  When to "attack" and "shot selection" are important components to Pickleball as well.  We are excited to offer these helpful clinics at our home courts.  Y members will have priority registration from August 19th - September 8th.  Then non members will be able to register... 

Don't delay, sign up today!   

 
Sept 20th  
9:00-10:30am
"Drop Shots & Court Movement"
$40 YMCA members
$52 for non-members
Max of 12 Players
CLICK HERE to Register!
 
Sept 27th
9:00-10:30am
“Attacks & Shot Selection"
$40 YMCA members
$52 for non-members
Max of 12 Players
CLICK HERE to Register!
 
 
"Battle of the Paddles" Social
 
When: Saturday, September 24th, 8:30-11:00 AM
 
Location: Rollingwood YMCA
 
$10 Members/$15 Guests
Featuring music, refreshments, and LOTS of Pickleball!