Pickleball
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America. It is played on a badminton-sized court with a paddle and a plastic ball (similar to a whiffle ball). It’s easy to learn and good exercise. Give it a try!
Locations
PICKLEBALL clinics
Livonia Parks and Recreation is excited to offer intro to pickleball clinics for ages 10 and up!
Adult clinics will be taught on Friday nights in MAC 2 at either 5:45 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. running for 75 minutes weekly. Youth Clinics will run on Saturday afternoons in MAC 2 for 90 minutes across four weeks. No classes on Nov. 24 or 25 for Fall II 2023.
| Session | Ages | Day | # of Classes | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall I | 18+ | Fridays | Seven | 5:15-7 p.m. or 7:15-8:30 p.m. | Member - $53 | Res. - $67 | NR - $79 |
| Fall I | 10-17 | Saturdays | Four | 12:45-2:15 p.m. | Member - $99 | Res - $119 | NR - $149 |
| Fall II | 18+ | Fridays | Six | 5:15-7 p.m. or 7:15-8:30 p.m. | Member - $47 | Res. - $57 | NR - $67 |
| Fall II | 10-17 | Saturdays | Four | 12:45-2:15 p.m. | Member - $99 | Res. - $119 | NR - $149 |
PICKLEBALL LADDER LEAGUES
Livonia Parks and Recreation offers two nights of ladder league indoor play at the Kirksey Recreation Center. Basic knowledge of pickleball rules is expected in addition to participants bringing their own paddles. Balls will be provided.
Players will provide their rating at the time of registration which will be used to schedule the first night of games. Participants will sign up as an individual and play four rounds of doubles each night with a different partner each game. Depending upon the total number of points accumulated each week, participants can move up and down the ladder each week with leagues running for seven weeks.
If a participant cannot attend a week, they are responsible for finding a substitute player to replace them
fall 2023 ladder leagues
- Monday Nights - Designed for recreational players or those with a rating of 3.25 and below.
- Tuesday Nights - Designed for intermediate/competitive players or those with a rating of 3.25 and above.
- All league play will occur in the MAC Gyms of the Kirksey Recreation Center from 8-10 p.m.
- Participants should arrive 10-15 minutes early for check-in purposes.
| Session | Open Registration | Tentative Start |
|---|---|---|
| Fall I | Aug. 2-Sept. 6 | Sept. 11-12 |
| Fall II | Oct. 4-30 | Nov. 6-7 |
| Cost: Kirksey Recreation Center Member - $30 | Resident - $35 | Non-Resident - $40 | ||
| Fall Pickleball Ladder League Online Registration | ||
| Fall I Ladder League Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday Night Ladder League Standings | Tuesday Night Ladder League Standings | |
| League standing will be updated within 48 hours | ||
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENTS
Livonia Parks and Recreation will be hosting pickleball tournaments throughout the year. All tournaments are non-sanctioned and self-scored. All tournaments will run at Bicentennial Park Pickleball Courts 1-6 and teams are guaranteed a minimum of five games. Games are played to 11 points with no need to win by two points.
Congratulations to our 2023 Summer Racquet Tournament Champions!
Team: ADDGOLES | Players: Sumukh Nori & Vicky Chen (Right)
2023 Pickleball Tournaments
| Title | Date | Divisions Offered | Rating Level | Registration Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Face-Off | Sept. 30 | Men's and Women's | 3.5 and above (competitive) | Aug. 7-Sept. 24 |
| 2023 Pickleball Tournament Online Registration | ||||
All tournaments cost $30 per team and each team must have at least one person who is 18 years of age participating in the tournament. Only one person per team needs to register and the individual registering must be at least 18 years of age. The second participant must be at least 14 years of age to participate in any tournament.
Schedules will be sent out to teams at least 48 hours in advance. All tournaments will tentatively begin at 8:30 a.m. on their scheduled date.
For questions regarding upcoming pickleball tournaments, leagues, and clinics, please contact Ethan Engel, Athletic Coordinator, at eengel@livonia.gov.