Combining elements of badminton, tennis and ping pong, pickleball is easy to learn and fun for all ages. Below are court rules and frequently asked questions.
Pickleball Court Rules
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The Y supports open and inclusive pickleball. Courts are available to everyone at all skill levels, from novice to expert.
Using our "paddle-up" skill system, players will play at their self-assessed skill level the majority of the time. This enables proper playing ability alignment. Players will also have the option to play up or down to fill a court as needed.
The Pickleball courts are available exclusively to members for playing pickleball between 8 a.m. and dusk. All activities other than pickleball are prohibited. Court availability is based on Y programming.
Athletic, court-type shoes are required, and protective eyewear is strongly recommended. Please observe proper court etiquette. Players play at their own risk.
No single or private group play if players are waiting. Non-YMCA staff are not allowed to provide personal or group instruction at the Sewickley Valley YMCA. Those found conducting and participating in such activities will be asked to leave immediately and will be prohibited from using the facility in the future.
If you have any concerns while using the courts, please contact the YMCA at 412-741-9622 ext 0.
If you recently upgraded your pickleball racquet, please consider donating your gently used racquets to the Sewickley Valley YMCA. We regularly loan pickleball racquets to new and beginner players, and with the sport's growing popularity, we would love to have more racquets to loan out to members.
Gently used racquets can be dropped off at the Y's front desk.
