Pickleball Leagues
Competitive League
Level 3.0 – 3.4
Tuesdays | June 9 – July 28* | 6:00 – 7:30pm
*No league June 30
Level 3.5 and above
Tuesdays | June 9 – July 28* | 7:30 – 9:00pm
*No league June 30
A formal league structure providing weekly match play, official scoring, standings tracking, and a competitive environment aligned to participants’ skill tiers. Players sign up individually and are paired up with partners of similar skills.
Doubles League
Level 5.0 – 6.5
Mondays | June 8 – July 27* | 6:00 – 7:30pm
*No league June 29
Level 6.5 and above
Mondays | June 8 – July 27* | 7:30 – 9:00pm
*No league on July 29
A formal league structure providing weekly match play, official scoring, standings tracking, and a competitive environment aligned to participants’ skill tiers. Players come in with their partner, and games will be matched according to the combined skill levels of players.
Women's League
A women-only league offering structured match play with an emphasis on competitive development, camaraderie, and consistent weekly court assignments.
Ladder League
A coeducational competitive league in which players advance or descend weekly based on recorded match or outcomes, ensuring alignment of skill levels and competitive integrity.
Group Round Robin
Sundays | June 7 – July 26*
9:00 – 10:30am or 10:00 – 11:30am or 10:30am – 12:00pm
*No league on July 5
Wednesdays | June 10 – July 29* | 6:00 – 7:30pm
*No league July 1
JCC Member Price: $105
Pickleball+ Price: $94.50
A coordinated round robin session specifically organized for a defined group, allowing systematic partner/opponent rotations and enhanced competitive fairness.
Play & Learn pickleball classes
Pickleball 101 - New/Beginner
Skill Level: 0.0 – 2.0
SUNDAYS | June 7 – July 26* | 1:00 – 2:00pm
*No class July 5
MONDAYS | June 8 – July 27* | 10:00 – 11:00am
*No class June 29
WEDNESDAYS | June 10 – July 28* | 3:00 – 4:00pm
*No class July 1
JCC Member Price: $105
Pickleball+ Price: $94.50
Pickleball 101 is the first part of the beginning player pathway to playing pickleball at the JCC of Greater Columbus. In this class, you will be introduced to the different types of paddles, importance of investing in a pickleball shoe, working on the foundation part of the game: grips, contact point, footwork, swing basics, and serving.
Pickleball 201 - Beginner
Skill Level: 2.0 – 2.5
SUNDAYS | June 7 – July 26* | 2:00 – 3:00pm
*No class July 5
MONDAYS | June 8 – July 27* | 11:00am – 12:00pm
*No class June 29
WEDNESDAYS | June 10 – July 28* | 4:00 – 5:00pm
*No class July 1
JCC Member Price: $105
Pickleball+ Price: $94.50
Pickleball 201 is the second part of the beginning player pathway to playing pickleball at the JCC of Greater Columbus. In this class, you will review important key-concepts of Pickleball 101, move more in-depth into footwork, court positioning, dinking, serving and groundstrokes. Before moving to 301, you must be able to get your serve in, return from the baseline and be able to keep the ball in play.
Pickleball 301 - Advanced Beginner/Low Intermediate
Skill Level: 2.5 – 3.0
SUNDAYS | June 7 – July 26* | 3:00 – 4:00pm
*No class July 5
WEDNESDAYS | June 10 – July 28* | 5:00 – 6:00pm
*No class July 1
JCC Member Price: $105
Pickleball+ Price: $94.50
Pickleball 301 is the third part of the beginning player pathway to playing pickleball at the JCC of Greater Columbus. In this class, you will learn the essential parts of playing the game: how to properly warm-up, review the rules, court positioning, how to keep score, and play a game. Our teaching staff will be on court the whole time, guiding you to a successful and enjoyable game. Before moving to 401, you must be able to keep score independently, know where to stand on court and can keep the ball in play.
Pickleball 401 - Intermediate
Skill Level: 3.0 – 3.5+
SUNDAYS | June 7 – July 26* | 3:00 – 4:00pm
*No class July 5
WEDNESDAYS | June 10 – July 28* | 6:00 – 7:00pm
*No class July 1
JCC Member Price: $105
Pickleball+ Price: $94.50
Pickleball 401 is the fourth part of the beginning player pathway to playing pickleball at the JCC of Greater Columbus. In this class, you must know how to keep score and understand court positioning. Focus will be on consistency, how to transition from the baseline to the NVZ (No Volley Zone) line, proper footwork, serving and playing strategies
Open Play & clinics
Open Play
A rotating-play environment in which players of comparable skill levels join courts as they become available, promoting inclusivity, social engagement, and continous play. Must reserve a spot.
Free Play
Unstructured, first-come-first-served pickleball play that allows participants to engage in spontaneous matches without predetermined pairings or formats. Free for all JCC Members.
Mon-Thurs: 1:30-3:30pm
Fri: 8:00 – 9:00am
AK 65+ Open Play
Coach Game Clinic
An immersive session in which participants play alongside a certified teaching professional, receiving personalized feedback, strategic insights, and high-level demonstration of advanced concepts.
Drills and Game Clinic
A combined training session that alternates between targeted stroke development drills and structured game play to reinforce techniques under realistic match conditions.
Drive the Ball Clinic
A technique-focused clinic centered on generating effective pace, improving drive mechanics, footwork efficiency, and incorporating offensive drives into point strategy.
Youth Clinics
K-2nd Grade
Session 1: Fridays | June 5 – 19 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Session 2: Fridays | July 10 – 24 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
3rd-4th Grade
Session 1: Fridays | June 5 – 19 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Session 2: Fridays | July 10 – 24 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
5th-6th Grade
Session 1: Fridays | June 5 – 19 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Session 2: Fridays | July 10 – 24 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
7th-8th Grade
Session 1: Fridays | June 5 – 19 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Session 2: Fridays | July 10 – 24 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Our three week youth pickleball clinics are designed to take players from beginner to confident in just three sessions. Each week builds on the last — starting with core fundamentals, progressing through skill development, and finishing with full game play and fun challenges. By the end of the clinic, every participant will have the skills and knowledge to play a complete game of pickleball, including all the rules. Curriculum thoughtfully adjusted as needed to meet each age group where they are.
Danilets Pickleball managed by Elijah Danilets is instructing this program. Their PPR-certified coaches follow a structured yet fun approach to every session. Every child gets personalized attention and plenty of court time. Each clinic begins with focused drilling and station rotations to build muscle memory and confidence, then transitions into game play so players can put their new skills to the test in a real match setting. They believe the best learning happens when kids are having fun — so expect plenty of energy, encouragement, and competition along the way.
Contact Farrel Golden, Pickleball Director, at fgolden@columbusjcc.org or Jeanna Brownlee, Sports & Wellness Director at jeannabrownlee@columbusjcc.org for questions and more information.