Pickleball

 

Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, much like a wiffle ball, with 26-40 round holes, over a net.  

If you would like to be added to our Pickleball distribution list, please complete a short interest form HERE. 

The J has a pickleball machine that can be reserved free of charge to active members. Reservations are available in 60-minute time slots, with 1 reservation per time slot. Book your appointment here.  

Weekly Pick-Up Play

Pickleball may be played on our outdoor courts & indoors in the Gymnasium. A maximum of 4 players can be on the court at one time; if there are subs, they should rotate in after each game is completed. 

  • Indoor Weekly Pick-up Play:  
    • Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 8 - 10 AM
    • Wednesday, 7 - 9 AM
    • Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:30 PM (ages 18+ only)
    • Wednesdays, 2 - 3:30 PM
    • Wednesdays, 6 - 8 PM
    • Wednesdays, 8 - 9:30 PM (ages 18+ only, half-gym)
    • Saturdays, 3 - 5 PM
    • Sundays, 10 AM - 12 PM
  • Outdoor Weekly Pick-up Play: Weather permitting
    • Monday-Friday, 9 - 11 AM
    • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2 - 4 PM

We use Playtime Scheduler to find additional times to get together to play. Follow these instructions to create your account. Please be sure to enable email notifications so you get alerted when others are adding play times. Please note that Playtime Scheduler is not a court reservation system and does not give groups special rights to a court. If you would like to reserve a court for a private rental, please contact Steph Kegelman at stephkegelman@siegeljcc.org. 

For first-time players seeking instruction, please see Joel during his outdoor play times:

  • Mondays/Wednesdays, 9 - 11 AM
  • Tuesdays/Thursdays, 2 - 4 PM

Interclub:

Join us for recreational league play with other local pickleball clubs, featuring home & away matches. Matches each week will include men's and women's doubles as well as mixed doubles. Select the weeks you are able to play. Availability each week is not required.

Cost: $18/member

Guidelines for Spring Interclub are as follows:

  • Skill level 3.0-3.5. If your level is slightly below or above (2.75/3.75), you may register.
  • There are two options:
    • Monday evenings: Matches will be played at 6 PM with warm-ups at 5:30 PM
    • Wednesday afternoons: Matches will be played on Wednesdays at 1 PM with warm-ups at 12:30 PM.
  • There will be 2 Men's Doubles, 2 Women's Doubles, and 4 Mixed Doubles Matches weekly.
  • Matches will be at the Siegel JCC and away at opponents' locations.
  • The lineup of players will be emailed weekly. You are not guaranteed to play every week.
  • The number of times you play will be determined by the number of team members and your availability.
  • Matches will be 2 out of 3 games to 11 points, win by 2.
  • The season will run from:
    • May 5th through June 23rd with makeup matches on June 30th for Monday evening Interclub.
    • April 16th through May 28th with makeup matches on June 4th for Wednesday afternoon Interclub.

Ladder Leagues:

The main goal of these leagues is to create consistent play opportunities for like-skilled players with friendly yet competitive play.

Players should be able to commit to at least 5 of the 7 weeks of league play before registering. Players can use the league sub list to find a replacement when necessary.

Cost: $18/member

These are social and recreational leagues which provides the opportunity to meet new players and make new friends.

Pickleball Clinics

We will be holding clinics this summer! Use the links below to sign up for upcoming clinics on the Outdoor Courts. Join Joel Mirmelstein for clinics to either teach new players the game of Pickleball or to practice drills and instruction that will help build the skills of intermediate and advanced Pickleball players. 

Check our events calendar for upcoming clinics.

Pickleball Lessons

Pickleball private & semi-private lessons are available with the J's Pickleball Pro, Joel Mirmelstein.

  • Private Lessons: $60/60-minute session. $35/30-minute session.
  • Semi-private lessons: $40/person/60-minute session
  • Non-members will be assessed a $10 guest fee.

To schedule a lesson, please contact Joel Mirmelstein at joelmirmelstein@siegeljcc.org or pickleball@siegeljcc.org. 

Instruction or any form of personal training are to be conducted only by employees of the JCC that are certified personal trainers and/or approved fitness, recreation, or aquatics staff.  No outside contracting or non-approved private instruction is allowed.

Additional Notes:

  • When the Outdoor Courts are not in use for pickup play or for an event, they can be used by members without a reservation. However, the Tennis Court WILL require a reservation. Click here to reserve your time on the Tennis Court.
  • Please make sure your paddles are labeled when you come to play. We will have a label maker available if needed.
  • Please feel free to fill out the fillable Medical ID Card. We will have luggage tags available that you can use to attach it to your bag for use in the event of an emergency.

101 Garden of Eden Road

Wilmington, DE 19803

302-478-5660

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