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 and intermediate 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, JP4K (JCC Pickleball 4 Kids) is happening June 3rd-July 15 (No Clinic on July 1)!

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.

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.

Fill out the JCC pickleball contact form

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.

Tennis & Pickleball Players: How to Set Up CourtReserve on Your Mobile Device

1. Download the app directly to your smartphone; Visit the App Store (for iPhone users) or Google Play Store (for Android users)

2. Welcome to CourtReserve! To get started, you will need to create an account. Follow these steps:

· Enter your email and tap Continue.

· If this is your first time using CourtReserve, tap Get Started to create one.

· If you have used CourtReserve before, select add location, select JCC Indy. You will need to type the first 4 letters (JCC I) to find the JCC as a location.

· On the Create Account page, enter & confirm your password, tap Continue.

· On the Join Organization screen, enter at least the first four letters of JCC Indy in the Search field.

· Use the radio button to Select JCC Indy and tap Continue.

· You will be prompted to fill out any required information requested by JCC Indy. Once completed, tap Continue.

· Select the Membership Option below (Memberships are “Free” but court time must be paid to play).

· You will be shown a summary based on your selection. Tap Review & Finalize.

· You’re All Set! You are now ready to use CourtReserve to reserve & pay for your pickleball court.

JCC Pickleball Players: How to Book a Court on Mobile App

1. Log in to CourtReserve using the Mobile app.

2. CourtReserve will display your primary club. If you play at only one club, this is the Club you will see. If you have multiple Clubs/Organizations added to CourtReserve, ensure you are viewing the one where you want to make a reservation.

3. Tap Reservations, Reserve Now, or Book a Court.

4. Tap Book a Court. You will see a court view based on menu selection.

5. Tap to navigate to your preferred Date.

6. Find your desired Court 3A & 3B.

7. Find your preferred Start Time from the column on the left, scrolling down to see more times if needed.

8. Tap Reserve for your desired Date, Court Type, and Start Time.

Finalizing the Reservation: On the Create Reservation screen, you will update or accept the reservation settings.

1. Enter the Reservation Type field if is it not auto filled.

2. Duration is two hour play times. The End Time will update automatically.

3. Court(s): Review the court(s) you’ve selected.

4. Additional fields you may see (depending on Club’s settings):

a. Information: Add any notes you’d like the Club to see.

b. Open Reservation: Select Yes if you’d like to make your reservation open for additional players to join.

5. Disclosures / Cancellation Policies: Confirm you’ve read and agree to the JCC policies.

6. When finalized, tap the CONFIRM button.

Total Due:

1. The JCC requires payment up front.

2. The Process Payment page will display.

3. Follow the prompts to finalize payment.