Welcome to the State College YMCA Pickleball Page!
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- Policies & Guidelines
- Pickleball Accessories Order
- Weekly Schedule
- Upcoming Events & Clinics
- Pickleball Facebook Page
- Inclement Weather Policies
- Equipment Information
- Questions?
Policies & Guidelines
- Stop at front desk to check-in prior to playing on outdoor pickleball courts to receive wristband for play. Wrist band MUST be worn and displayed while using courts.
- Schedule subject to change at YMCA's discretion.
- Advanced and intermediate level players currently have OUTDOOR reserved courts every day for play. (see the posted schedule at the courts or on the YMCA website)
- During open play, when players are waiting, players are expected to rotate off the court.
Weekly Schedule
Pickleball Outdoor Court Schedule
- Weekdays – 6:30am – 8:00pm
- Saturday – 8:00am – 8:00pm
- Sunday – 8:00am – 8:00pm
- Sunday: please check-in when facility opens.
- Please note that restrooms and inside water fountains will be unavailable when facility is closed.
- How do we organize play with large numbers? Pickleball Paddle Rack System
- Please see Skill Level play schedule below!
Indoor YMCA Court Schedule
*Schedule subject to change due to weather in-service days or other facility programs.
**Please follow the below schedule.
***Participants must set-up and take down pickleball nets.
Weekly Pickleball Indoor Schedule
- Monday
- Gym A - 7am-8:45am
- Gym B - 7am-10am
- Gym A - 10am-11:30am
- Gym A & B - 1-3:30pm
- Tuesday
- Gym B: 8:15am - 10:00am
- Gym A: 8:15am - 9:45am
- Gym A & B: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
- Gym A & B: 6pm-8pm
- Wednesday
- Gym A - 7am-8:45am
- Gym B - 7am-10am
- Gym A & B - 1-3:30pm
- Thursday
- Gym B: 8:15am - 10:00am
- Gym A: 8:15am - 9:45am
- Gym A & B: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
- Gym A & B: 6pm-8pm
- Friday
- Gym A - 7am-8:45am
- Gym B - 7am-10am
- Gym A - 10am-11:30am
- Gym A & B - 1-3:30pm
- Saturday
- Gym B: 8:00am-10:00am (*Reservation Time- See below)
- Small Gym: 3:00pm-5:45pm (*Reservation Time - See below)
- Sunday
- Gym A & B: 9am-12pm
RESERVE YOUR COURT!! -- Reserve your court for your group inside on Saturday's. (State College Pickleball Reservation).
- Sign-up at the link provided above. Simple and easy to use.
- Sign-up up to 1 week prior to date.
- 90-120 minute blocks per reservation.
Upcoming Events, Clinics & Classes:
- Group Pickleball Lessons: Please note that there are no refunds after 72 hours prior to clinic date.
- Beginner - January 12 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Indoors - Register HERE!
- Clinic Details
- Intermediate Level 1, Improve Your Slow Game
- warm-up by playing the Bridge Game
- get-to-the-line game & part II
- practice lob with practice defense
- 3rd shot drop, backhand only
- slowing up the slam/blocking
- practice game with feedback
- Intermediate Level 1, Improve Your Slow Game
- Intermediate Level 2, Improve Your Fast Game
- warm-up game: Make the Banger’s Pay
- reaction drill
- lob, drop or drive exercise
- full court ground stroke with partner
- angled ground strokes, 2 players, 1 hits straight ahead, the other diagonally
- attack and block exercise
- practice
- Intermediate Level 2, Improve Your Fast Game
State College YMCA Pickleball is on Facebook! (Pickleball FB Link Here)
Inclement Weather Policy
- During SCASD Inservice Days (also snow days), PM Pickleball location and schedule may change.
Equipment
The YMCA provides nets, paddles & balls. Whenever purchasing personal supplies, ask for code from Bo, to receive a discount on paddles from Gamma.