Pickleball
We have four dedicated, outdoor pickleball courts at Drake Sports Park, as well as two courts outlined on tennis courts at Drake and Keith Sports Park. We have also partnered with Lone Pine Elementary to offer indoor classes during the colder months.
Hours: All parks are open 8:00 am to dusk.
Pickleball Clinics and Ladders
Resident registration begins 12/11/23 and nonresident begins 1/2/24.
These classes are held indoors at Lone Pine Elementary, 2601 Lone Pine Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323. Receive a $5 discount by registered at least 7 days prior to the class start date.
Pickleball 100: Intro to Pickleball
Instructor: Maryanne Copley
This clinic is an introduction to the game of pickleball. Participants will learn the terminology, rules, basic skills, and will enjoy playing a game by the end of the class. Participants must wear gym shoes. Protective eyewear and water bottles are recommended. Paddles provided.
Date | Day | Time | Fee | Age |
1/23 | Tu | 6-7:30 pm | $45/$50 | 18+ |
2/2 | F | 6-7:30 pm | $45/$50 | 18+ |
2/6 | Tu | 6-7:30 pm | $45/$50 | 18+ |
2/16 | F | 6-7:30 pm | $45/$50 | 18+ |
2/20 | Tu | 6-7:30 pm | $45/$50 | 18+ |
3/1 | F | 6-7:30 pm | $45/$50 | 18+ |
3/19 | Tu | 6-7:30 pm | $45/$50 | 18+ |
3/29 | F | 6-7:30 pm | $45/$50 | 18+ |
4/2 | Tu | 6-7:30 pm | $45/$50 | 18+ |
4/12 | F | 6-7:30 pm | $45/$50 | 18+ |
Pickleball 200: Beginner Drills
Instructor: Maryanne Copley
This clinic will help you get better control of the ball by drilling with dinks, volleys, serves, and return of serves. Practicing each shot over and over will help you develop and control that shot. No paddles provided.
Date | Day | Time | Fee | Age |
1/26 | F | 6-7:30 pm | $45/50 | 18+ |
1/30 | Tu | 6-7:30 pm | $45/50 | 18+ |
2/13 | Tu | 6-7:30 pm | $45/50 | 18+ |
2/23 | F | 6-7:30 pm | $45/50 | 18+ |
2/27 | Tu | 6-7:30 pm | $45/50 | 18+ |
3/22 | F | 6-7:30 pm | $45/50 | 18+ |
3/26 | Tu | 6-7:30 pm | $45/50 | 18+ |
4/5 | F | 6-7:30 pm | $45/50 | 18+ |
4/9 | Tu | 6-7:30 pm | $45/50 | 18+ |
Pickleball: River League
Instructor: Maryanne Copley
This six-week program will move participants up and down on 6-courts based on results of their play. First week will be a random draw. Results of the first week will determine court assignments for the following weeks. Timed games each night will allow winners and losers to move up and down the courts after each rotation block. Designed for 2.5-3.5 play. No paddles provided
Date | Day | Time | Fee | Age |
1/23-2/27 | Tu | 7:45-9:15 pm | $95/$105 | 18+ |
1/26-3/8 | F | 7:45-9:15 pm | $95/$105 | 18+ |
3/5-4/16 | Tu | 7:45-9:15 pm | $95/$105 | 18+ |
3/15-4/19 | F | 7:45-9:15 pm | $95/$105 | 18+ |
Pickleball: Advanced League
Instructor: Maryanne Copley
This six-week program will move participants up and down on 3-courts based on results of their play. First week will be a random draw. Results of the first week will determine court assignments for the following weeks. Timed games each night will allow winners and losers to move up and down the courts after each rotation block. Designed for 4-4.5 play. No paddles provided
Date | Day | Time | Fee | Age |
1/23-2/27 | Th | 6-7:30 pm | $95/$105 | 18+ |
Pickleball Doubles Ladder
Coming this spring!
This is a six-week ladder event. First week will be a random draw. Based on your results, you will be placed on courts with players of similar skill level. Players will move up or down the ladder based upon their results. Each week, players will be placed in groups of 4 in the order of their ranking on the ladder for match play.
Games are played to 15 points. First team to reach 15 points wins. Each week, players will be placed in groups of 4 in the order of their ranking on the ladder for match play.
All players will play three games in a round robin fashion with the other three players of the foursome. At the start of the game, players will decide which team serves first and choice of side. Players change sides at 8 points to minimize the effect of the sun, wind, or other factors that may affect outdoor play.
If courts have 5 players, games will be played to 11 points, switch at 6 points, allowing each player to have a bye round.
You are expected to play every week unless you inform the scheduler that you will be absent one week before the event. Absences will result in a zero score. No subs will be required.
This program will be held at the Drake Sport Park Pickleball courts.
In case of rain and the course is cancelled, please check Drake sheets with 30 minutes before class.
Cancelled matches due to weather are not made up. Pickleball Refund Policy: There are no refunds within 24 hours of first ladder event. Please call our offices at (248) 451-1900 for additional refund and transfer information.
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