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Pickleball
CAN YOU HAN-DILL THE PICKLE?
The craze that is sweeping the nation has made it to the YMCA of Greater Erie….PICKLEBALL!!
Pickleball is a paddleball sport (similar to a racquet sport) that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, with 26-40 round holes, over a net.
We offer Adult Open Play times & Adult Instructional Sessions for members (see branch specific schedules below) as well as an Adult League for everyone and instructional clinics for the kiddos, too!
OPEN PLAY
No registration required for general play! Instructor led sessions require registration.
Nets/Pickleballs are provided by the YMCA during Open Play Sessions, but require setup/teardown by participants.
Downtown YMCA (North Gym)
Monday: 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM (1 court- Intermediate/Advanced Only)
Friday: 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM (1 court- Intermediate/Advanced Only)
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:45 PM thru May 27th
Glenwood Park YMCA (Gilmore Gym)
*Unless noted otherwise, Pickleball is Social Play, open to ALL LEVELS with no restrictions/reservations of levels on specific courts – everyone plays with everyone
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Monday:
9:00 AM – 10:45 AM (2 Courts Only)
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Beginner/Novice Only)
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Intermediate/Advanced Only)
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 10:45 AM (2 Courts Only)
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Intermediate/Advanced Only)
11:00 AM – 12:25 PM (Beginner/Novice Only)
Friday:
9:00 AM – 10:45 AM (2 Courts Only)
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Eastside Family YMCA
Monday:
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Intermediate/Advanced Play – Gym 1)
Tuesday:
11:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Beginner/Novice Play – Gym 1)
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Intermediate/Advanced Play – Gym 1)
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Beginner/Novice Play – Gym 1)
Friday:
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Intermediate/Advanced Play – Gym 1)
County YMCA
Monday:
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday:
8:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
County Y Adult League (18+)
League Info (Doubles)- males, females, or mixed allowed
- Begins March 26, 2025
- Wednesdays at County YMCA
- Times: 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Two Divisions: Novice (2.0 to 2.9) & Intermediate (3.0 to 4.0)
- Not sure which to register for? You can do a self-evaluation of skill rating
- 6 pre-determined matchups plus playoffs for top teams
- Playoffs
- May 7 and/or May 14
- Seeded by total points
Registration
- Have a team? Sign up individually (*LIST PARTNER’S NAME WHEN REGISTERING*)
- Just you? No problem! Register and we’ll place you with another individual who registers
Sub List
- Can’t commit for the season, but want to play when needed? Register for our sub list. NO FEE
- Signing up for the sub list DOES NOT GUARANTEE you’ll be contacted
- Sub list is backup option if teams don’t already have a sub
To learn more, contact Caleb.
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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03/26/25 - 05/14/25
Novice Division - We - 6:00 pm - 45 mins
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Registration Closed |
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03/26/25 - 05/14/25
Sub List - We - 6:00 pm - 45 mins
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$0 |
Registration Closed |
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03/26/25 - 05/14/25
Intermediate Division - We - 7:00 pm - 45 mins
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Registration Closed |
Skills Clinic
Looking to take your pickleball game from beginner to novice? Join Level 1 certified pickleball instructor Sherry Elchynski for a four week clinic to develop your skills. Each week will have learning objectives but not limited to the objectives only.
Week 1: Learn the rules, proper grip, court layout and dinking game
Week 2: Improving dinking, serving and serve return
Week 3: Third shot drops and lobs
Week 4: Game situation strategy
NO CLASS JULY 3rd
To learn more, contact Ellen at [email protected] OR 814-899-9622 Ext. 3237
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Only | 5/27/25 | 6/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 20.00 | $ 20.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 6/2/25 | 6/20/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 20.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 40.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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06/19/25 - 07/17/25
Skills Clinic - Th - 11:00 pm - 1 hr
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Registration Closed Opens on 05/27/25 |