Pickleball
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States!
It is a fun, relatively easy to play game providing good exercise to all. This all-ages, co-ed game is played both inside and out; combining the elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong using paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over the net. Games can be played in singles or doubles.
Nick Walker, Director of Sports & Recreation
Email: nwalker@edwymca.com • Phone: 618-655-1460 x 2231
Bill Kobler, Coordinator of Sports & Recreation
Email: bkobler@edwymca.com • Phone: 618-655-1460 x 2244
Open Pickleball
We offer Pickleball in our Skate Center at the Meyer Center & in the Gymnasium at our Niebur Center. For more information please call 618.655.1460 (Meyer) or 618.656.0436 (Niebur).
Adult Pickleball Rental
Did you know that you could rent a pickleball court or two after Open Pickleball is over, at the Meyer Center? Below, are the details!
Only on Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00pm!
Pickleball Rental Fee (Members):
$20/hr/court
$100/hr (Entire Space)
Pickleball Rental Fee (Non-Members):
$25/hr/court
$125/hr (Entire Space)
To reserve a court(s), please contact our Director of Sports and Recreation, Nick Walker, at nwalker@edwymca.com or 618-655-1460 ext 2231. When you arrive, please notify the front desk of your arrival and they will verify your court and point you in the right direction!
Pickleball League
Pickleball League *NEW*
Winter 2025 Adult Pickleball League!!!
In this league, we will have both a Beginner/Intermediate & an Advanced division. Please choose the correct division during registration. League play will be on Monday nights from 5:00 – 8:00pm starting on January 27th (no games February 17th). Both divisions will have a 10 week season that includes 2 matches each night. The last night of the season will be a single elimination tournament where we will crown our champions who will receive Champion Shirts!
Pricing: $50 per individual ($100/Team)
When completing registration below, please indicate your partners name & your team name, as well as which division you would like to be placed in. Please remember, both members of your team must complete registration. This league will be housed on our all new platform (IMLeagues) that will provide scheduling, and update standings throughout the season! Players will be contacted to get added to their team page where they will access their schedule and standings for the season. If you have any other questions, please contact our Director of Sports & Recreation, Nick Walker at nwalker@edwymca.com or 618-655-1460 ext. 2231!
Registration: November 19th – January 17th
League: January 27th – April 7th (No Games Feb. 17th)
Monday • 5:00 – 8:00pm • Meyer Skate Center
Individually $50 • Team Of 2 Fee $100
Pickleball Lessons
Let’s Learn To Play Pickleball!
Lessons taught by PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) Certified Instructors, Bob Biarkis or Steve Horrell
Looking to elevate your game to the next level? Sign up below for Pickleball Lessons with our PPR certified instructors Bob Biarkis or Steve Horrell. Bob has an extensive history with the game, and years of experience both playing and instructing. As an instructor, Bob loves to help both new and experienced players grow their skills on the court. Steve has taught and coached in public and private schools for years. For the past five years, he has been a member of the One More Game Pickleball Club, playing recreationally, in tournaments, and leagues, as well as teaching Skills & Drills to beginners and intermediate players. He teaches the fundamentals and reinforces them with drills and small games. By doing so, he hopes to help players reach their potential and, above all, have fun doing it.
If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Sports and Recreation Nick Walker at nwalker@edwymca.com.
Pickleball Lessons (Beginner Series - Bob Boarkis)
Interested in jumping into the fastest-growing sport of Pickleball? Sign up below for Pickleball Lessons with our PPR-certified instructor Bob Biarkis!!!
Bob has an extensive history with the game, and years of experience both playing and instructing. As an instructor, Bob loves to help both new and experienced players grow their skills on the court.
For our beginner players, this series focuses on learning the game through basic court movement, developing skills, and furthering the understanding of the game. All lessons will be group lessons of 3-4 at the Meyer Center. Unlike our intermediate/advanced lessons, these groups will meet consecutively for three weeks to ensure proper development! Please fill out registration below, and your information will be shared with Bob to square away a date and time for your lesson! If you have any questions, please get in touch with our Director of Sports and Recreation Nick Walker at nwalker@edwymca.com or our Coordinator of Sports and Recreation Bill Kobler at bkobler@edwymca.com.
Members: $60 • Non-Members: $90
Register Online ›Pickleball Lessons (Beginner Series - Steve Horrell)
Interested in jumping into the fastest-growing sport of Pickleball? Sign up below for Pickleball Lessons with our PPR-certified instructor Steve Horrell!!!
Steve has taught and coached in public and private schools for years. For the past five years, he has been a member of the One More Game Pickleball Club, playing recreationally, in tournaments, and leagues, as well as teaching Skills & Drills to beginners and intermediate players. He teaches the fundamentals and reinforces them with drills and small games. By doing so, he hopes to help players reach their potential and, above all, have fun doing it.
For our beginner players, this series focuses on learning the game through basic court movement, developing skills, and furthering the understanding of the game. All lessons will be group lessons of 3-4 at the Meyer Center. Unlike our intermediate/advanced lessons, these groups will meet consecutively for three weeks to ensure proper development! Please fill out registration below, and your information will be shared with Steve to square away a date and time for your lesson! If you have any questions, please get in touch with our Director of Sports and Recreation Nick Walker at nwalker@edwymca.com or our Coordinator of Sports and Recreation Bill Kobler at bkobler@edwymca.com.
Members: $60 • Non-Members: $90
Register Online ›Pickleball Lessons (Intermediate/Advanced - Bob Biarkis)
Looking to elevate your game to the next level? Sign up below for Pickleball Lessons with our PPR certified instructor Bob Biarkis!!!
Bob has an extensive history with the game, and years of experience both playing and instructing. As an instructor, Bob loves to help both new and experienced players grow their skills on the court.
For our more experienced players, these skills will be fine tuned with an emphasis on court movement, point building, and a deeper dive into strategy. All lessons will be group lessons of 3-4 at the Meyer Center. Please fill out registration below, and your information will be shared with Bob to square away a date and time for your lesson! If you have any questions, please get in touch with our Director of Sports and Recreation Nick Walker at nwalker@edwymca.com or our Coordinator of Sports and Recreation Bill Kobler at bkobler@edwymca.com
Members: $20 • Non-Members: $30
Register Online ›Pickleball Lessons (Intermediate/Advance - Steve Horrell)
Looking to elevate your game to the next level? Sign up below for Pickleball Lessons with our PPR certified instructor Steve Horrell!!!
Steve has taught and coached in public and private schools for years. For the past five years, he has been a member of the One More Game Pickleball Club, playing recreationally, in tournaments, and leagues, as well as teaching Skills & Drills to beginners and intermediate players. He teaches the fundamentals and reinforces them with drills and small games. By doing so, he hopes to help players reach their potential and, above all, have fun doing it.
For our more experienced players, these skills will be fine tuned with an emphasis on court movement, point building, and a deeper dive into strategy. All lessons will be group lessons of 3-4 at the Meyer Center. Please fill out registration below, and your information will be shared with Steve to square away a date and time for your lesson! If you have any questions, please get in touch with our Director of Sports and Recreation Nick Walker at nwalker@edwymca.com or our Coordinator of Sports and Recreation Bill Kobler at bkobler@edwymca.com
Members: $20 • Non-Members: $30
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