Pickleball
Pickleball
Pickleball is a fun, fast activity that combines tennis, ping pong, racquetball and badminton. It is a great way to get a good workout and have fun while doing it. It is the fastest growing sport in North America.
Fee:
- Free for Community Center member
- $3/non-member or
- Purchase a 10x punch card for $25/non-member
2019 Indoor Program
Beginner to advanced players will have the opportunity to learn the sport and/or work on their game with other Pickleball enthusiasts. Please bring your own racquet.
Online gymnasium schedule Please check here for the most reliable and up to date schedule, including all skip dates
IFP Rating Guide (use to determine your level of skill)
Pickleball Safety and Etiquette Guidelines
Advanced (skill levels 3.5+)
- Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. (June 6 - August 31)
- Saturdays, 4-6 p.m. (June 6 - August 31)
- Sundays, 10 a.m.-noon (June 6 - August 31)
Beginner-Intermediate (skill levels 1.0-3.0)
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. (June 6 - August 31)
- Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. (June 6 - August 31)
Open Play (all levels)
- Fridays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. (June 6 - August 31)
* All indoor pickleball is played at Veterans Memorial Community Center located at 8055 Barbara Ave. E., Inver Grove Heights. All participants must check-in with a membership and/or pay and receive a wristband.*
Summer Pickleball
Pickleball Intro
Learn the basics and try your hand at a volley or two! All equipment is provided. Class size will be small, so register early! Fee is $5. Register here.
- Tuesday, May 28
- 6:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. classes
- Veteran's Memorial Community Center Gymnasium
- Register by Monday, May 20
Pickleball Instruction
In this class you will learn the rules of the game, techniques in serving, volleying and game strategy. All equipment is provided for classes. If you are still a beginner but have some experience under your belt and want to improve your game, sign up for the “Adv. Beg" class. It will teach strategy and techniques which will advance your game to the next level. Only one rain-out will be made up per session (make-up date is Tuesday, July 9). Fee is $53.
- Tuesdays, June 4-25
- Beginner 1: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Advanced Beginner: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- Salem Hills Park
- Register by Tuesday, May 28
Pickleball Open Play
Join this fun and social open play session on Thursday evenings. Beginner to advanced players will have the opportunity to learn the sport and/or work on their game with other Pickleball enthusiasts. No scheduled matches; come ready to play so group play can start on the hour at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Please bring your own racquet and balls. Fee is $25.
- Thursdays, July 11 - August 29 (Skip August 15)
- 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. start times
- Veteran's Memorial Community Center Gymnasium
- Register by Thursday, July 4