Pickleball

To ensure that you receive ample gameplay opportunities during a given session, we will be requiring registration for the specific days & times that pickleball will be offered. There will be no additional fee to sign up for sessions. However, there will be a maximum number of players allowed at a given session (24 players for full gymnasium sessions, 8 players for half gymnasium sessions). All sessions will have a designated skill level assigned to them. You must play within your skill level. The skill levels will be as follows:

• Beginners
• Advanced Beginners/Casual
• Emerging Intermediate
• Intermediate

Please consult the Pickleball page on our website for descriptions of each level, or feel free to take the USA Pickleball self-assessment found here: https://usapickleball.org/skill-level/

This schedule is always subject to change. Please note that any new initiatives will be announced in advance. Please make sure our system has your updated email and check our various platforms for communication regularly. Note that pickleball offerings will be reduced as usual during Summer Camp.

All Pickleball offerings, including Open Play, are ONLY available for West Morris Area YMCA Members.  Guests and Nationwide members will no longer be able to play.

Annual Program Registration will be required to participate in Open Play. All participants must register for Pickleball - Open Play. There is a $25 fee for the registration, and it only needs to be completed once per year. This will provide us with participant registration information and will facilitate better communication. 

Evaluations for NEW players/members by appointment only. These sessions will cover pickleball basics, balance assessments, and will allow you to join Open Play. There is a one-time $20 fee for the evaluation, and it is available only to West Morris Area YMCA members. Book your mandatory evaluation below or reach out to Colin S. at fitnessinfo@wmaymca.org.

Balance Assessments will be performed by our certified Health & Wellness staff.  While we recognize many of you have been playing for quite some time, we know that accidents can and do happen.  Having a baseline balance test will help to keep everyone safe and free from balance related injury.

Individuals can sign up for monthly (approximately 4) lessons.  This is available for individuals at all levels wishing to improve their play. The fee is $50 a month.  Registration will open on the 15^th of the prior month. Lessons are for West Morris Area YMCA members only.

Paddles and pickleballs will be available for use at the Welcome Center.  You will need to provide collateral which will be returned upon our receipt of the equipment.