Pickleball

Join us in playing one of the fastest growing sports in America. Along with programs to teach you how to play, the Lauri Ann West Community Center offers open play pickleball sessions throughout the week to accommodate players.

In the event of inclement weather, outdoor pickleball sessions will be cancelled. You will receive notification through MindBody of any cancellations.

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May Pickleball Schedule

Social Pickleball

This type of game is for players of various skill levels who are looking for a fun, comfortable, social experience. Players are expected to know the rules of the game, how to score, serve, return a serve and volley.

Registration: Available through the Mindbody App at 6am two days in advance of each session for members. (Guests/drop-ins call 412-828-8566.)
Pricing: Free to most members. $10 for all other guests.

How does it work?

Upon arriving, line your paddle up in the stack in the center of the gym.

Games are not timed, but played to 11 points (sudden death; no win by two). When a game ends:

Both members of the losing team leave the court and rejoin the end of paddle line.
The winning team stays and splits up for the next game, unless one member of the winning team has already played two games in a row, in which case they also leave the court.
As a result, after each game either two or three people are leaving the court.
The remaining players should signal to the front of the line how many players they need – two or three – and the paddles at the front of the line should be picked up and join that court.
Play then restarts on the court.

Other Notes:

Unlike round robin, members can choose to leave early or sit out longer without causing disruption to the system by simply not adding their paddle to the stack or waiting awhile before rejoining the end of the line. However, no show, late cancel and waitlist policies will remain the same as group ex; if there is a waitlist and a member is not present at the start of class, someone on the waitlist will be able to take their open spot.
To keep play moving, the people on the court are responsible for clearly signaling how many new players they need after a game ends, and the people at the front of the line are responsible for paying attention when summoned. Paddles whose owners are not in the gym will be skipped over.

Competitive Pickleball

This category is for players who play a solid, fast-paced game. These games require quick movement to the net, strategic placements and exceptional reaction time.

How does it work?

Upon arriving, line your paddle up in the stack in the center of the gym.

Games are not timed, but played to 11 points (sudden death; no win by two). When a game ends:

Both members of the losing team leave the court and rejoin the end of paddle line.
The winning team stays and splits up for the next game, unless one member of the winning team has already played two games in a row, in which case they also leave the court.
As a result, after each game either two or three people are leaving the court.
The remaining players should signal to the front of the line how many players they need – two or three – and the paddles at the front of the line should be picked up and join that court.
Play then restarts on the court.

Other Notes:

Unlike round robin, members can choose to leave early or sit out longer without causing disruption to the system by simply not adding their paddle to the stack or waiting awhile before rejoining the end of the line. However, no show, late cancel and waitlist policies will remain the same as group ex; if there is a waitlist and a member is not present at the start of class, someone on the waitlist will be able to take their open spot.
To keep play moving, the people on the court are responsible for clearly signaling how many new players they need after a game ends, and the people at the front of the line are responsible for paying attention when summoned. Paddles whose owners are not in the gym will be skipped over.

Reserve Your Four

For all players who prefer to prearrange their pickleball group. One Member reserves the court for your group of four players. Guest fees ($10) apply to non-members.

How does it work?

One member reserves a court for their group of four. Any non-members in that group of four must come into the building to complete paperwork and pay their $10 guest fee.

The group of four is responsible for running their game as they see fit.

Beginner Pickleball

If you are new to pickleball and are learning the rules, scoring, how to serve, etc., then this is the session for you! If you are enrolled in our beginner program or have just completed these lessons, this category will allow you to practice what you have learned in live games.

How does it work?

Upon arriving, line your paddle up in the stack in the center of the gym.

Games are not timed, but played to 11 points (sudden death; no win by two). When a game ends:

Both members of the losing team leave the court and rejoin the end of paddle line.
The winning team stays and splits up for the next game, unless one member of the winning team has already played two games in a row, in which case they also leave the court.
As a result, after each game either two or three people are leaving the court.
The remaining players should signal to the front of the line how many players they need – two or three – and the paddles at the front of the line should be picked up and join that court.
Play then restarts on the court.

Other Notes:

Unlike round robin, members can choose to leave early or sit out longer without causing disruption to the system by simply not adding their paddle to the stack or waiting awhile before rejoining the end of the line. However, no show, late cancel and waitlist policies will remain the same as group ex; if there is a waitlist and a member is not present at the start of class, someone on the waitlist will be able to take their open spot.
To keep play moving, the people on the court are responsible for clearly signaling how many new players they need after a game ends, and the people at the front of the line are responsible for paying attention when summoned. Paddles whose owners are not in the gym will be skipped over.

General Policies

Registration

You may not sign up for more than one session per day. Being on a waitlist counts as a session sign-up.
If you are registered for a session, please arrive before it starts to ensure your spot. If you are not signed in by the time the session begins, members on the waitlist and in the building can fill your slot.

Waitlist Policy

You can add yourself to the waitlist through the MindBody app if a session is full. If you are moved from the waitlist to the session, you will receive an email and/or text message alerting you.
If you get added to a session, please arrive before it starts to ensure your spot. If you are not signed in by the time the session begins, members on the waitlist and in the building can fill your slot.
If you receive notification that you have been added to the session from the waitlist and cannot attend, please cancel your reservation promptly. You can do this through the MindBody app or by calling the welcome desk at (412) 828-8566 and choosing option 4. Pickleball players are asked to cancel at least 90 minutes in advance to give fellow players a chance to fill the opening.

Pickleball Policies

To see all Pickleball registration policies, click here.

Who Can Participate

Fitness members
SilverSneaker Plus, RenewActive Plus and FitonHealth Plus members. SilverSneaker Basic, RenewActive Basic and FitonHealth Basic members do not have access to pickleball sessions without paying a guest pass fee.
Guests who pay the $10 drop-in fee.