Adult Pickleball

View Gym Schedule: February 

Meet Pickleball Instructor Mike Bilger!

Learn more about Coach Mike
 
Members have priority registration. Community participants may register 10 days prior to the start of a program.
 

Team J wants to keep you active and moving! Pickleball is the perfect exercise to keep fit while having a lot of fun. For the unversed, pickleball is something of a mix between tennis, racquetball and ping pong. Players use special paddles and a whiffle ball. Nets and court sizes are smaller than their tennis counterparts, and the most common game is doubles, although singles is also an option. It has its own set of quirky rules — for instance, try to stay out of the “kitchen”— but they’re easy to learn. It’s a fun sport quickly gaining popularity.

Classes / Programs

Adult Beginner Pickleball

Ages 18+
In this group clinic, participants will learn game fundamentals including serving, scoring, game play and overall player development.
Thu 11:00am–12:00pm | 1/15-2/12 | $90 fee/$75m | Register
Mon 11:00am–12:00pm | 2/23-3/23 | $90 fee/$75m | Register
Thu 11:00am–12:00pm | 2/26-3/26 | $90 fee/$75m | Register


Adult Intermediate Pickleball
Ages 18+
Led by pickleball pro, Mike Bilger, this program is for players who want to continue to advance their skills. Experience in pickleball is recommended.
Wed 10:30am–12:30pm | 3/4-3/25 | $140 fee/$120m | Register
Wed 10:30am–12:30pm | 4/1-4/29 | $140 fee/$120m | Register
No class 4/8.


Spring Smash Pickleball Leagues
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 16
Bring in the Spring season in one of our Adult Pickleball Doubles Leagues! Registrants must submit official ratings to participate.
Mixed Doubles 18+
Sun 1:00–3:00pm | 3/4-3/25 | $100 | Register
Women's 18+
Mon 5:30–8:30pm | 4/1-4/29 | $100 | Register
No programming on 4/7.
Men's 18+
Tue 5:30–8:30pm | 4/1-4/29 | $100 | Register


Get Rated!: Pickleball Matchplay

Ages 18+
Ready to join a Pickleball league or tournament but don't have an official rating? This 1-day Pickleball assessment clinic is your chance to get professionally evaluated! Participants will compete in match play and receive a skill rating based on performance, all guided by our Pickleball Pro! Sign up today and level up your game!
Wed 12:00–1:30pm | 3/25 | $20 | Register
Wed 12:00–1:30pm | 4/29 | $20 | Register
Wed 12:00–1:30pm | 5/13 | $20 | Register



Private Pickleball Lessons
Call Coach Mike at (901) 826-8398 to book a session today! All lessons must be registered for and PAID by calling the Member Services Desk at (901) 761-0810.
 
Members:
1-hour private lesson: $80
 
Non-members:
1-hour private lesson: $90
 
Buddy Sessions (1-4 players):
1-hour: $85
Each additional 1/2 hour: $40



Open Pickleball Court Times
Locations for Pickleball: Indoor Basketball Courts and NEW PICKLEBALL COURTS! Must be age 16+. MJCC members only.


Indoor Pickleball (Basketball Court #2 ONLY)

The indoor Pickleball courts are currently open and available for use.
 
Evening Indoor Hours:
Mondays and Thursdays
4:00–5:30pm

Outdoor Pickleball (Pickleball Courts)
8 New Outdoor Pickleball Courts are located west of the Judy and Larry Moss Pavilion.
 
Open Play - Pickleball Courts (no reservations required):
Monday-Thursday 7:00am - 9:00pm (Lights turned on by request).
Friday                 7:00am - 5:45pm
Saturday             12:00pm - 6:45pm
Sunday               8:00am - 5:45pm

 
Questions? Contact Jamison Knox, Assistant Sports & Leagues Director, at jknox@jccmemphis.org or (901) 259-9247.