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.

Inclement Weather Policy

• If school is cancelled, there will be no 1-3:30pm Pickleball. Morning Pickleball and 6-8pm Pickleball will not be affected.
• If school has early dismissal, there is no pickleball after the early dismissal has been announced, excluding the 6-8pm pick-up play on Tuesday/Thursday.
• If school has 2 hour delay, pickleball will not be affected.

Weekly Schedule

Indoor YMCA Court Schedule
*Schedule subject to change due to SCASD 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-11:30am
  • Gym A - 10am-11:30am
  • Gym A & B - 1-3:30pm
• Tuesday
  • Gym A - 8:00am - 8:45am
  • Gym B - 8:00am - 11:30am
  • Gym A - 10:00am-11:30am
  • Gym A & B - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Gym A & B - 6pm-8pm
• Wednesday
  • Gym A - 7am-8:45am
  • Gym B - 7am-11:30am
  • Gym A & B - 1-3:30pm
• Thursday
  • Gym A: 8:00am - 8:45am
  • Gym B: 8:00am - 10:00am
  • Gym A & B: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Gym A & B: 6pm-8pm
• Friday
  • Gym A - 7am-8:45am
  • Gym B - 7am-11:30am
  • 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: 11:30am-1:15pm

Beginner Pickleball Times
We have set aside dedicated time for beginners to learn and play! One court is reserved for beginners on Sundays from 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM and Fridays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. All other courts remain open for intermediate and advanced players during these times.

RESERVE YOUR COURT!! - Reserve your court for your group inside on Saturdays. We are also trialing additional reservation time slots on days that SCASD does not have school.  (State College Pickleball Reservation).

• • Make an account and sign-up at the link provided above.
  • Sign-up up to 1 week prior to date. Anyone found reserving court space earlier than 1 week in advance will no longer be able to reserve courts. 
  • 60-120 minute blocks per reservation, depending on the day and time.

Upcoming Events, Clinics & Classes:

Click here to view/register for upcoming clinics

• Clinic Levels
  • 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 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
  • Pickleball Speed and Agility Training
    • Get ready to move faster, react quicker, and up your pickleball game with Shane’s 4-week Pickleball Speed & Agility program! Designed for adults (and older teens) ages 15–75, this program focuses on improving your speed, agility, and overall court performance.
    • Wednesdays from 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

State College YMCA Pickleball is on Facebook! (Pickleball FB Link Here)

Equipment

The YMCA provides nets, paddles & balls. Whenever purchasing personal supplies, ask for code from Bo, to receive a discount on paddles from Gamma.