Pickleball
Pickleball can be played in the gymnasium during specified Open Picklball times, see
Schedules for details.
We want everyone to enjoy pickleball at the fitness center. Please review the following etiquette and guidelines.
PICKLBALL ETIQUETTE
Have fun, it’s only a game.
Follow rotation guidelines so everyone has a chance to play regardless of ability.
Follow the rules and schedule.
During open play, players play with all levels.
You may play on any available court. However, we ask that you play according the designated court level.
If you are unsure of your level of play and/or ranking – a self-ranking guide is available on the USAPA.ORG website.
Please review USAPA rule summary in the Pickleball binder located at the fitness desk and in the PIckleball basket.
RULES & GUIDELINES
COURT ROTATION will be used at all times unless no players are waiting to play.
- First game: Winners stay on and split. Losers come off and next two players waiting come on.
- Next Game: Losers come off and next two waiting players come on.
- 2-4 players are waiting then no player plays more than two games in a row.
- 5+ players waiting – the Paddle Stacking System will be utilized.
PADDLE STACKING RULES
- When you come off the court after your game, put your paddles at the end of the paddle line.
- Stack paddles left to right.
- The clip on the paddle marks the next to play.
- Paddles must always be placed at the end of the line.
- Those willing to give up play time to play with a certain group or partner have that option.
- Please do not change paddle line up without permission of players.
