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!

Adult League (18+)

Branch: Eastside Family Y, Glenwood Park

Dates: 7/12/26 - 8/23/26

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League Info (Doubles)- males, females, or mixed allowed

Begins July 12, 2026
Sundays at Glenwood Park YMCA or Eastside YMCA
- teams will be assigned at both locations throughout season
Times*: 12:00pm and 12:50pm (Are subject to change depending on # of teams)
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 weeks of round-robin games with playoffs for top teams
Playoffs
- August 23rd
- Seeded by Wins/Losses – total points used as tiebreaker

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
- Teams who need a sub will have to pull from sub list

To learn more, contact Alex Jay at [email protected]

Registration Information

	Open	Close	Register At	Metro	Branch	Non-Member
Summer: Open Registration	5/28/26	7/5/26	Online / Front Desk	$ 25.00	-	$ 50.00

Available Sessions

	Date(s)
	07/12/26 - 08/23/26 Summer Pickleball League - Su - 12:00 pm - 50 mins	Registration Closed

Skills Clinics (Beginner & Intermediate)

Branch: Eastside Family Y

Dates: 7/16/26 - 10/15/26

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Looking to improve your pickleball game? Join PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor Sherry Elchynski for a four-week clinic at the Eastside YMCA designed to help players build confidence and develop their skills in a fun, supportive environment.

Beginner Clinic: Perfect for those new to the game or looking to strengthen the fundamentals. Participants will learn the basic rules, scoring, court positioning, serving, dinking, and essential shot techniques.

Intermediate Clinic: Designed for players with a solid understanding of the game who are ready to advance their skills. Participants will focus on shot selection, strategy, consistency, court awareness, and competitive play.

Each week will feature specific learning objectives while allowing flexibility to address participants’ individual goals and skill development.

To learn more, contact Cait at [email protected]