Pickleball
Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It may be a silly name, but it’s a serious sport. It’s fast-paced and easy to learn, great exercise and fun for all!
To learn to play, you are invited to Pickleball Fundamentals class.
Our comprehensive pickleball program also includes open play, ladder league, After Hours, round robins, clinics, private lessons, Zero-Zero-Fit (pickleball fitness class), social activities and more!
Stay in the loop by watching the “Pickleball Wall” in the gym and joining the pickleball email list. (See Anne.)
Some of our activities are available to non-members!
Aiken YMCA Pickleball is for ages 8+.
Wilson YMCA pickleball is for ages 16+.
North Jefferson YMCA Pickleball is for ages 16+.
For more information about pickleball activities:
Wilson Family YMCA
Anne Rheins
[email protected] or 706 922 9626
Aiken County Family YMCA
Samantha Whittaker
[email protected] or 803-349-8080
North Jefferson Family YMCA
April Parker
[email protected] or 706-547-2653
Barnwell County Family YMCA
Chantsie Pickelsimer
[email protected] or 803-450-4151
After Hours Pickleball - Members & Non-members
The Y is open 6:00-9:00 pm for After Hours Pickleball on Saturdays. This program is for experienced players only. You should know and apply the fundamentals of pickleball before signing up. After Hours Pickleball is available to members and non-members. Registration in advance is required. The names of all registered participants for each session will appear on a roster. ONLY those on the roster will be admitted to the facility. During After Hours pickleball, the rest of the facility is off limits. Registration is limited to 35 members per session. If you register and are not able to come, no refund or transfer of registration is available. Fees are $5 Members, $8 Non-members (beginning 1/1/24). Registration is available at the front desk and online.
Important: Registration closes 4:00PM day of play. Direct any questions to Anne Rheins, Caitlin Barry, or Brian Hansen.
Aiken Pass
Open Play Pickleball
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday’s 8:00 AM -12:00 PM
Members: FREE
Nonmembers: $25 a week
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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9/4/24 | 12/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 25.00 |
Fundamentals Class
Free Fundamentals Pickleball Class for members!
Learn to play pickleball! Your first step is Fundamentals class, which is offered weekly on Tuesdays at 8:00AM. The class is one hour. But if you want to stay after class for more practice, instructors are usually available to play with you until about 10:00. Students and instructors all enjoy this extra “guided play” time together.
Each pickleball student may attend up to 6 consecutive classes. But you will learn the basics in one class! Registration opens one week in advance and is required for each session.
Please arrive a few minutes early to get checked in etc, so we can begin class right at 8:00AM. Wear sneakers. BRING WATER! Equipment is provided.
Questions? Text Anne 706-399-4958
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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8/31/20 | 12/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | - |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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12/03/24
Fundamentals Class - 8:00 am - 1 hr
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Register Closes 12/03/2024 |
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12/10/24
Fundamentals Class - 8:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 12/03/2024 |
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12/17/24
Fundamentals Class - 8:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 12/10/2024 |
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12/31/24
Fundamentals Class - 8:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 12/24/2024 |
Ladder League Winter - Afternoon
What is a ladder league?
Ladder League is individual performance based. Partner not required. The league captain will determine your match-up and format each week.
Ladder Divisions: Divisions are gender neutral and based upon overall skill level.
League Session: Ladder sessions are offered several times a year. Games will take place once a week for a total of 7 or 8 weeks of play. Players are encouraged, but not required, to be present to play every week.
Registration: Registration opens to Y members 4 weeks before start date of session. Registration opens to non-members 3 weeks before start date.
Weekly Schedule:
Monday Afternoon League: Everyone plays 12:15-1:45. **Please notify league captain by Saturday if you will not be present to play.
Thursday Evening League: The weekly schedule will be emailed to you on Tuesdays. There are two start times (5:45 & 7:15). Your start time may change week to week. **Notify league captain by Monday, if you will not be present to play.
Contact Anne or Brian (League Captain) for more info. Registration limited to ages 16+.
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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11/04/24 - 12/16/24
Mo - 1 hr, 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
Open Play
Open Play is offered M/W/F 8-12. Registration in advance is not required! However, all players must sign-in when arriving at the courts.
If you want to arrange more time to play on a private court with your pickleball partners and friends, please take advantage of our court reservations. Share the cost and the court, and everybody wins!
Direct your questions to Anne Rheins. 706-399-4958
Pickleball Court Reservations
Court reservations are for 2 hours. ONE member reserves court and pays $16 and can invite up to 7 players to share the court and the fee. NEW GUEST POLICY: The member can invite non-members to play but must add their name to the registration. The non-member must check in at the front desk. It is the member’s responsibility to make sure they do so. They will need to show their ID and pay $5 guest fee.
Any questions, please see Anne. Thank you.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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6/22/20 @ 08:00 AM |
12/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 16.00 | - | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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12/03/24
Reservation - Tu - 10:00 am - 2 hrs
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- | Session is Full | |
12/04/24
Reservation - We - 12:00 pm - 2 hrs
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3 / 3 Available |
Register Closes 12/04/2024 |
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12/05/24
Reservation - Th - 8:00 am - 2 hrs
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Yes | Register | |
12/05/24
Reservation - Th - 10:00 am - 2 hrs
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Yes | Register | |
12/06/24
Reservation - Fr - 12:00 pm - 2 hrs
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Yes | Register | |
12/10/24
Reservation - Tu - 10:00 am - 2 hrs
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Yes |
Registration will open on 12/03/2024 @ 08:00 am |
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12/11/24
Reservation - We - 12:00 pm - 2 hrs
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3 / 3 Available |
Registration will open on 12/04/2024 @ 08:00 am |
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12/12/24
Reservation - Th - 8:00 am - 2 hrs
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Yes |
Registration will open on 12/05/2024 @ 08:00 am |
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12/12/24
Reservation - Th - 10:00 am - 2 hrs
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Yes |
Registration will open on 12/05/2024 @ 08:00 am |
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12/13/24
Reservation - Fr - 12:00 pm - 2 hrs
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Yes |
Registration will open on 12/06/2024 @ 08:00 am |
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12/17/24
Reservation - Tu - 10:00 am - 2 hrs
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Yes |
Registration will open on 12/10/2024 @ 08:00 am |
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12/18/24
Reservation - We - 12:00 pm - 2 hrs
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3 / 3 Available |
Registration will open on 12/11/2024 @ 08:00 am |
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12/19/24
Reservation - Th - 8:00 am - 2 hrs
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Yes |
Registration will open on 12/12/2024 @ 08:00 am |
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12/19/24
Reservation - Th - 10:00 am - 2 hrs
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Yes |
Registration will open on 12/12/2024 @ 08:00 am |
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12/20/24
Reservation - Fr - 12:00 pm - 2 hrs
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Yes |
Registration will open on 12/13/2024 @ 08:00 am |
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12/26/24
Reservation - Th - 10:00 am - 2 hrs
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Yes |
Registration will open on 12/19/2024 @ 08:00 am |
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12/27/24
Reservation - Fr - 12:00 pm - 2 hrs
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Yes |
Registration will open on 12/20/2024 @ 08:00 am |
Private Pickleball Lessons
WARNING: CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES MUST BE MADE A MINIMUM OF 1-WEEK PRIOR TO SCHEDULED LESSON.
STAFF : Please make sure members are aware of above.
This is your opportunity to have a certified pickleball instructor all to yourself for an hour, or you can share the lesson (and the cost) with up to 3 other players of your choosing. One individual registers and pays $25 fee. If the available times do not work for you, contact Ryan for other arrangements.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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2024 | 9/9/24 | 12/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 35.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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09/09/24 - 12/31/24
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Register |
ZERO-ZERO-FIT Pickleball Fitness Class
ZERO-ZERO-FIT is a 50-minute pickleball clinic for all abilities, taught by a certified pickleball instructor and functional fitness trainer. NEW Fee is $50.
Due to the popularity of this program, until we can offer enough sessions to meet the demand, the class will only be open to members for the foreseeable future.
Please bring water and paddle.
The class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 and 11:00 in the youth gym. (No classes during Masters week.)
Fee payment gives you access to all the classes in the monthly session you register for (usually 8 classes).
When there are two back to back classes offered (10:00 AND 11:00), participants must choose ONE class and cannot register for both, due to the demand for this class.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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8/12/19 @ 08:00 AM |
12/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 50.00 | $ 50.00 | $ 50.00 |