Pickleball Courts, Lessons & Leagues at the JCC Indianapolis
This paddle sport combining tennis, badminton, and ping pong has taken over the nation! The JCC Indianapolis has dedicated open play and lessons with resident pickleball pro Mindy for those looking to take their first steps onto the court or improve basic playing skills, as well as clinics and tournaments.
Benefits of Adult and Youth Pickleball
- The small court size means the ball is in play longer (and the volleys are fast and furious), but you don’t have to move very far to hit it.
- The soft wiffle ball and solid, but lightweight, paddle combined with the game’s underhand serve ensure your arms stay fresh for the duration of play.
Pickleball is a low-impact sport, so while you’ll definitely get a workout, the potential for injury is limited. Get your aerobic exercise in without straining your muscles or putting stress on your joints.
What to Expect from Pickleball
For JCC open play, all participants ages 11+ are welcome, no matter your level of experience.
Pickleball is held in the Cohen (big) and Schloss (small) Gymnasiums
While the Cohen gym is 6,664-square-feet (high school regulation size), an indoor pickleball court is 880 square feet – meaning multiple games can happen at once!
- Skills and Drills teach specific pickleball skills or give tips and tricks to new/beginner players
- Private Lessons are available for 1-4 players.
- In 3 and Me, play a game of pickleball with Mindy as she gives you pointers along the way.
- Kids Clinics coming soon!
For open play and special hours and clinic/tournament times, please see the Gym Schedule on our Schedules page or download the Play Time Scheduler app.
Register for JCC pickleball clinics/tournaments.
Fill out the Pickleball Private Lessons request form.
The Schloss (small) gym is available to members for hourly early bird rentals from 6-8 am Monday through Friday as a benefit of JCC membership. Reserve time at the Welcome Desk.
Pickleball clinics are generally $26 / $20 JCC members.
For private lessons, cost varies depending on the number of people in the session. Cost listed is per person.
| Private | Semi-Private (Two) | Trio | Quartet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Session | $85 | $65 | $50 | $40 |
JCC pickleball rental play time is available in the Schloss (small) gym. All fees may be paid at the Welcome Desk.
UPDATE:
- Open play in the gym is free for members as a benefit of membership.
- Early bird play in the gym is available to members only for $30/hour Monday through Friday, 6-8 am (must rent by the hour).
- Nonmembers may drop in for pickleball open play in the gym for the JCC’s standard guest pass rate of $15 for anyone 12+ and $10 up to age 12.
For open play, the JCC has a set of pickleballs that are stored at the Fitness Desk (no longer at the Welcome Desk). All other equipment (paddles, etc.) is player-provided.
To be added to the JCC’s pickleball email list, fill out the form at the link below.
Mindy Simon’s first introduction to pickleball was in the early 1990s, and she first participated in organized pickleball play at the JCC about 10 years ago. She then earned her Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor credentials through the Professional Pickleball Registry and USA Pickleball, and currently also teaches at Pickle on Penn. She has additional training specializing in Youth and Adult Development and has written and registered numerous youth pickleball curriculums.