Pickleball is a paddle-racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Played on a small court, singles and doubles use strategy and positioning to score up to 11 points. Forgiving enough for beginners, and yet fast-paced and competitive enough for advanced players this sport is taking the world by storm.
The City offers both registered and drop-in recreational play and registered lessons and skill development experiences for a variety of skill levels across the city.
Drop-In Pay As You Play |
The Drop-In Pay As You Play option offers flexibility and variety of times and locations to play. First come-first serve. No commitment required. If you would like a guaranteed space to play at a dedicated time and location, refer to Register to reserve your spot to play. Learn more about drop-in fees, passes and membership options. |
Reserve Your Spot to Play |
If you would like to guarantee your spot on the court for an entire session at a specific time and location, then this option is for you. Each location has a limited number of ‘reserve your spot’ opportunities available. Those who are interested must register for a specific day, time, location and session. Choose from the following Pickleball courses:
Explore and Register: Sport - Pickleball If you would like more flexibility in times and location on where to play, see Drop-In Pay as You Play below. |
Pickleball Lessons and Skills Development |
Do you want to learn how to play or practice your skills? All registered lessons follow a progression according to skill level. Identify the level that suit your abilities best. Instructors and staff are happy to assist. The following registered lesson and skill development options are available.
Explore and Register: Sport – Pickleball |
Fall/Winter 2019-2020 Pickleball Schedule
Understanding your level is important to join lessons or recreational play with others of similar skills.
Know Your Skill Level to Get in the Game |
Pickleball programming is organized by player skill level. To help determine your level of play, we have developed a rating chart starting with beginners at a 1.0 to advanced players at a 5.0. Please determine your skill level to fit into a program that is best suited for you. Explore and Register: Sport – Pickleball |
Due to size of location and types of facilities available there are capacity limitations in effect to ensure everyone can play.
Locations |
Pickleball is offered around the city at six different locations. Locations include the following community centres: |
Please familiarize yourself with the following expectations that will help all players enjoy a respectful game with clear guidelines. These guidelines are intended to orient players to procedures in place, sportsman-like conduct expected, and to help ensure clarity on controversial calls.
City of Burlington pickleball programs and Recreational Play opportunities are designed to create welcoming and inclusive play environments where interactions are respectful, social, and encourage success.
Pickleball Player Etiquette |
Please note that it is not the role of staff members to police appropriate court behavior. It is the expectation that all players agree to the following guidelines and self-regulate to ensure compliance. Staff will monitor issues, and ask players not adhering to guidelines to remove themselves from the program if they contravene etiquette rules of play. Repeated incidents will result in enforcement of the City of Burlington Zero Tolerance Policy.
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