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Pickleball
Serve up fun. Smash your stress. Join pickleball at Sinking Spring YMCA.
Discover why pickleball is the sport everyone’s raving about: easy to learn, fiercely social, and absolutely addictive. Whether you’re brand new or ready to level up, we’ve got you.
What We Offer
- Open Play
- Pickleball Events
- Learn-to-Play Events
- Private Lessons
- “Three & Me”
- Instructional Clinics: Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced
At the Y, we offer everything you need to get into the game, from open play sessions and learn-to-play clinics to private lessons, “Three & Me” small group instruction, skill-level clinics, and seasonal leagues and events. Whether you’re stepping onto the court for the first time or working to refine your shots, there’s a pickleball program designed for you.
FAQs / Helpful Info
Do I need gear?
If you already have a paddle and pickleballs, bring them along! If not, no worries, we’ve got paddles and pickleballs available for you to use.
What’s the player rating guideline?
Player-Rating-Guidelines – Understanding your pickleball player rating helps you find games and clinics that match your skill level. Y follows the USA Pickleball Player Skill Rating System, which ranges from 1.0 (beginner) to 5.0+ (advanced). Your rating reflects your ability to serve, rally, and use strategy during play. New players usually start around 2.0–2.5, while experienced competitors often play at 3.5 and above. Knowing your rating ensures fair, fun, and challenging matches, helping everyone grow and enjoy the game together.
Where & when do sessions run?
All sessions listed below are at Sinking Spring YMCA
How do pricing and membership benefits work?
Pricing varies by program and membership status. Click on the individual programs below to see member and nonmember rates. Not a member yet? Click here to learn how YMCA membership can save you money and keep you active year-round.
Policies & Procedures: For full racquet sports policies and make-up lesson details, click here.
How to play pickleball- https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/
1. Pickleball Open Play
Pickleball Open Play at Sinking Spring YMCA
At the Y, we believe pickleball is more than just a game, it’s a community. Our open play sessions are friendly, inclusive, and designed to help players of every skill level enjoy the sport in a supportive environment. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned player, open play offers something for everyone.
Open play is free for members, while nonmembers can participate by purchasing a day pass at the Welcome Center. Members and guests can view and reserve open play sessions through Court Reserve. YMCA members may book up to five days in advance, and nonmembers can reserve one hour before the session begins.
To join Court Reserve, visit this page and click “Create Account” at the top right corner. Start with a YMCA Guest account, then contact the Sinking Spring YMCA Welcome Center to have it upgraded to Member status. All open play participants must check in with the Welcome Center staff before heading to the courts.
Interested in learning more about pickleball open play at the YMCA? Call the Sinking Spring YMCA Welcome Center at (610) 678-0484, or register for the “Interested in More Info” session below. A staff member will follow up to help you get started.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/5/25 | 9/30/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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10/01/25 - 09/30/26
Interested in More Info
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Register |
4. Private Lessons
Need 1-on-1 instruction from an experienced Pickleball Professional to take your game to the next level? We’ve got you covered at the Sinking Spring YMCA!
Lessons are $80 for members and $120 for the community. Once registered, a Pickleball Professional will contact you within the next 48 hours to schedule your lesson!
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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11/04/24 - 11/03/26
Private Lesson - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
5. Three & Me
Three & Me
Cost:
Members: $75 ($25 / player)
Community: $105 ($35 / player)
This is an opportunity to play with and against a high-level Pickleball Professional while also receiving instruction.
The session allows for 3 players, and the Pickleball Professional will play in the foursome with the other three players.
As points unfold, moments of instruction will be reviewed using real, game time situations. Decision-making, shot selection, and setting up points are the focus of these sessions.
Once registered, a Pickleball Professional will contact you within 48 hours to schedule your lesson!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/21 | 6/30/26 | Front Desk | $ 75.00 | $ 105.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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08/01/25 - 03/01/27
Group Pay Three & Me
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$75 - $105 |
Registration Closed |
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08/01/25 - 03/01/27
Individual Pay Three & Me
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$25 - $35 |
Registration Closed |
7. Court Rentals and Access
Rental Contracts
Rental contracts are available for groups looking for consistent, guaranteed court time. Generally, rental contracts are limited to courts 5 and 6. To express interest in this service and to begin the registration process, contact Dawn Stump ([email protected]).
Court Rental
Courts may also be rented for one-time or short-term use. Rentals are a great option for those looking to secure court time for private play, practice, or casual matches. Standard rentals are for a maximum of 4 players per court. Courts can be rented at the following rates:
- YMCA Members: $20 per hour
- Non-Members: $35 per hour
For more information or to rent a court, contact the Sinking Spring YMCA Welcome Center by calling 610-678-0484 or emailing [email protected].
Court Access
YMCA members enjoy complimentary access to open court time on a walk-on basis or by reserving up to 24 hours in advance in the Court Reserve app. Courts may only be booked in advance for one hour of play per group of 4 players. If a court is unreserved, members or guests on a day pass may check in at the Welcome Center for immediate play.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/25 | 11/30/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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10/26/25 - 10/25/26
Interested in More Info
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Register |