Pickleball

Pickleball

Pickleball is one of the fast growing sports in America!! The YMCA offers open pickleball time for all and also different classes and events that allow people to learn and compete with others in the community!

For more information on how to sign up for classes or reserve courts, please read the Pickleball Sign-up Instructions.

CO-ED Pickleball League - West Washington

West Washington
1/7/25 - 3/25/25
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*If there is a waitlist, please register on the waitlist. If spots become available you will be contacted. 

CO-ED PICKLEBALL LEAGUE; AGES 18+

Register to play in our recreational 6-week pickleball league. This is a self-officiated league, with winners earning bragging rights! Each week you will be paired with a different playing partner. You will keep track of your individual wins and loss record each week.

Intermediate Level League

Limited Spots Available

PICKLEBALL LEVELS

INTERMEDIATE Rating 3-3.4
• Moves around the court in a balanced and safe manner.
• Fully understands the aspects of scorekeeping, rules, where to stand on the court during serve, receive of serve, and general play.
• Has stroke skills, backhand, forehand, volley with consistency and control.
• Familiar with where to stand in doubles play.
• Starting to work with a partner in communicating, covering court, and moving to net.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/19/24 2/18/25 Online / Front Desk $ 50.00$ 50.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/07/25 - 02/11/25
East Gym - Tu - 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
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Registration
Closed on
01/07/2025
02/18/25 - 03/25/25
East Gym - Tu - 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
13 / 20 Available Register  
Closes
02/18/2025

Family Intro to Pickleball - West Washington

West Washington
2/2/25 - 2/9/25
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Come learn one of the fastest growing sports in America! This class will introduce the basics of pickleball including the fundamentals of serving, return of a serve, dinking, scoring, etc. This class is geared towards beginners and those who want to learn how to play pickleball.

Paddles will be provided to participants for the use during the program, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Max 6 Participants per class

Ages: 8+ (each family member needs to be registered and kids must be accompanied by a registered adult)

Location: West Washington – Studio 3

Limited spots available!

Questions?

Brittany Boyer – Youth Sports Director

[email protected]

262-247-1029


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/10/25 2/2/25 Online / Front Desk $ 26.00$ 57.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
02/02/25 - 02/09/25
Family Ages 8+: 2 Day Class, Studio 3 - Su - 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
6 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
02/02/2025

Intro to Pickleball - West Washington

West Washington
1/31/25 - 3/11/25
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Come learn one of the fastest growing sports in America! This class will introduce the basics of pickleball including the fundamentals of serving, return of a serve, dinking, scoring, etc. This class is geared towards beginners and those who want to learn how to play pickleball.

Paddles will be provided to participants for the use during the program, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Max 6 Participants per class

Ages: 18 +

Location: West Washington Studio 3

Limited spots available!

Questions?

Brittany Boyer – Youth Sports Director

[email protected]

262-247-1029


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/13/24 3/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 26.00$ 57.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/31/25 - 02/07/25
Ages 30+, 2 Day Class: Studio 3 - Fr - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
4 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
01/31/2025
02/02/25 - 02/09/25
Ages 18+, 2 Day Class: Studio 3 - Su - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
6 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
02/02/2025
02/04/25 - 02/11/25
Ages 30+, 2 Day Class: Studio 3 - Tu - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
6 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
02/04/2025
02/17/25 - 02/24/25
Ages 18+, 2 Day Class: Studio 3 - Mo - 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
2 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
02/17/2025
02/18/25 - 02/25/25
Ages 30+, 2 Day Class: Studio 3 - Tu - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
6 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
02/18/2025
03/03/25 - 03/10/25
Ages 30+, 2 Day Class: Studio 3 - Mo - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
6 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
03/03/2025
03/04/25 - 03/11/25
Ages 30+, 2 Day Class: Studio 3 - Tu - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
5 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
03/04/2025

Pickleball Private Lessons - West Washington

West Washington
12/1/24 - 9/1/25
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Pickleball Private Lessons

Interested in working on your pickleball skills with a private instructor? Check out our private lesson option:

Individual: Four 30 minute lessons

Small Group (max 4 people): Four 30 minute lessons

*You can break up the lessons however works best in your schedule and the instructors schedule

Instructor: Neil Friedenburg

Neil Friedenberg is one of the owners of Prolite Pickleball, a company that for over 40 years, has been dedicated to promoting the sport of pickleball while manufacturing high performance pickleball paddles, grips, edge tape, bags, and accessories. Neil took over the company from his father Mark “Yoda” Friedenberg, a National Champion and Pickleball Hall of Famer, after working with him for several years. The nickname “Yoda” was given to Mark because of his skill and wisdom in all aspects of pickleball and his ability to always be ahead of his competition on the court. Neil grew up in Federal Way, Washington and started playing pickleball in the late 1980’s, with most of his games with or against his father and other nationally recognized players. Neil moved the company from Seattle, Washington to Wisconsin to be near his family. 

Neil currently has over a 5.0 DUPR rating and competes in tournaments at the highest level. Some of his best tournament results include:
-Gold in the Packerland Invite 2014
-Bronze in the New Year Invite in Terre Haute, IN (5.0 Men’s Division)
-Bronze in the Shamrock Shootout in Vancouver, WA-against Enrique Ruiz and numerous national champions (5.0 Men’s Division)
-Silver in the Spring Swing Tourney in Rockford, IL in Men’s Doubles and (2015)
-Gold in the Spring Swing Tourney in Rockford, IL in Men’s Doubles (2016)
-4th place finish at the Pickleball Fever in the Zoo Open Men’s Doubles Kalamazoo, MI (2015-16)
-Bronze Great Lakes Open Men’s 5.0 in Traverse City, MI
-Gold in both Men’s and Mixed Doubles 2016 Englewood, FL Suncoast Pickleball Classic
-Bronze in 2016 US Open 5.0 35+ Men’s Doubles in Naples, FL
-Bronze in 2018 Meijer State Games of Michigan-5.0 Men’s Doubles
-Silver in 2019 PROLITE Invitational Winter Classic-5.0 Men’s Doubles

The Friedenberg and Prolite names are widely known in the pickleball community. Neil and Prolite continue to promote pickleball around the globe.

Location: West Washington Branch

If you are interested in private lessons please contact Brittany Boyer.

Brittany Boyer – Youth Sports Director

[email protected]

262-247-1029


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Must Contact Youth Sports Director 11/27/24 9/1/25 Front Desk $ 120.00$ 170.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/01/24 - 09/01/25
Must schedule and purchase lessons through Youth Sports Director
Register at
front desk

Youth Pickleball Mini Clinic Ages 6-14 - West Washington

West Washington
4/2/25 - 4/23/25
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Learn the basics of pickleball!

Location: West Washington Track Gym

4 week class

Questions?

Brittany Boyer – Youth Sports Director

[email protected]

262-247-1029


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/25 1/5/25 Online / Front Desk $ 26.00-
1/6/25 4/13/25 Online / Front Desk $ 26.00$ 57.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/02/25 - 04/23/25
Ages 6-8: Track Gym - We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
8 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
04/13/2025
04/02/25 - 04/23/25
Ages 9-14: Track Gym - We - 5:50 pm - 6:35 pm
10 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
04/13/2025