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Pickleball

Sierra Recreation Center
26887 Recodo Lane
Mission Viejo
949-859-4FIT (4348), Option 3

Felipe Tennis & Recreation Center
17161 Nogal
Mission Viejo
949-859-4FIT (4348), Option 5

Junior Pickleball Programs

Pickleball Stars
Ages 7-14
This clinic will focus on developing hand-eye coordination, paddle skills, stroke development, footwork, rules and scoring. Games are designed to improve player's fundamentals. All levels are welcome. Players will be grouped based on age and skill level. *Members receive a discounted rate.

Registration opens on the first of each month for the following month.   
Coach: Senem Aktuccar, USPTA Certified Pro

#114040 / Mon / June 5 – 19 / 3:30 – 5 pm / $105* / FTR
#114041 / Wed / June 7 – 21 / 3:30 – 5 pm / $105* / FTR

#118739 / Mon / July 10 - 31 / 3:30 - 5 pm / $140* / FTR
#118740 / Wed / July 12 - 26 / 3:30 - 5 pm / $105* / FTR

#114044 / Mon / Aug. 2 – 28 / 3:30 – 5 pm / $175* / FTR
#114045 / Wed / Aug. 7 – 30 / 3:30 – 5 pm / $140* / FTR

Jr. Pickleball Match Play
Ages 7 - 14
For graduates of Pickleball Stars who are ready for match play, this class focuses on game play development while helping your child develop positive sportsmanlike skills and confidence. *Members receive a discounted rate.

Registration opens on the first of each month for the following month.   
Coach: Senem Aktuccar, USPTA Certified Pro

#114046 / Mon / June 5 – 19 / 3:30 – 5 pm / $90* / FTR
#114047 / Wed / June 7 – 21 / 3:30 – 5 pm / $90* / FTR

#118737 / Mon / July 10 - 31 / 3:30 - 5 pm / $120* / FTR
#118738 / Wed / July 12 - 26 / 3:30 - 5 pm / $90* / FTR

#114050 / Mon / Aug. 2 – 28 / 3:30 – 5 pm / $150* / FTR
#114051 / Wed / Aug. 7 – 30 / 3:30 – 5 pm / $120* / FTR

Junior Pickleball Round-Robin Tournaments

Introductory junior pickleball round-robin tournament designed to introduce players to match play in a fun environment. The competition format is round-robin to maximize the amount of play. Each match will be 11 game points win by 1. Players will be receiving instruction and feedback by pros to improve their pickleball and match play skills in a friendly setting while also learning and practicing match scoring. Awards ceremony will follow tournament.

#118265 / Sun / June 25 / 2:30 - 4:30 pm / $35* / FTR
#118266 / Sun / July 16 / 2:30 - 4:30 pm / $35* / FTR
#118267 / Sun / Aug 20 / 2:30 - 4:30 pm / $35* / FTR

Drop-in Play at Felipe - No reservation required 

Monday - Sunday (7 days a week) | 7:15 - 9:30 am
Monday / Wednesday / Friday | 5 - 6:30 pm

Show up and grab a game, no reservations required. Free for members, $8 drop-in fee for guests. Players are expected to adhere to our code of conduct and have good sportsman like behavior. Paddle holders are located for every 2 courts in the center. Players wishing to grab a game must use the paddle holders.

It's 2 on, 2 off when there are less then 4 paddles in the holders. Winners must rotate off after 2 games. When we have larger crowds (4 or more paddles in the holder), its four on, four off to keep games moving.

Courts are divided by skill level for player enjoyment, so please check the level of the court before playing. 

5-Week Organized Play Groups 

Join us at Felipe for our social pickleball play groups. Get a new group of players each week for round-robin matches. Scores won't be tracked in these friendly games, but balls are provided. Up to five players will be assigned to each court for weekly round-robin play. Cost is $15 for members; $45 non-members.

Note: This is not an instructional period but rather skilled matched play. All players should know how to play pickleball before registering. All players must know how to serve and score consistently and correctly prior to the start of each session.

#109635 / Sun / 3.5 / June 11 – July 9 / 9:30 – 11:30 am / $45* / FTR
#109636 / Mon / 3.0 / June 12 – July 10 / 11 am – 1 pm / $45* / FTR
#109637 / Tu / 3.5 – 4.0 / June 13 – July 11 / 11 am – 1 pm / $45* / FTR
#109638 / Wed / 3.0 – 3.5 / June 14 – July 12 / 11 am – 1 pm / $45* / FTR
#109639 / Th / 2.5 – 3.0 / June 15 – July 13 / 11 am – 1 pm / $45* / FTR
#109640 / Fri / 2.5 / June 16 – July 14 / 11 am – 1 pm / $45* / FTR
#109641 / Sat / 3.0 / June 17 – July 15 / 9:30 – 11:30 am / $45* / FTR

Member priority registration opens Tu / June 20
General public registration opens Wed / June 21
#112778 / Sun / 3.5 / July 30 – Aug. 27 / 9:30 – 11:30 am / $45* / FTR
#112779 / Mon / 3.0 / July 31 – Aug. 28 / 11 am – 1 pm / $45* / FTR
#112780 / Tu / 3.5 – 4.0 / Aug. 1 – 29 / 11 am – 1 pm / $45* / FTR
#112781 / Wed / 3.0 – 3.5 / Aug. 2 – 30 / 11 am – 1 pm / $45* / FTR
#112782 / Th / 2.5 – 3.0 / Aug. 3 – 31 / 11 am – 1 pm / $45* / FTR
#112783 / Fri / 2.5 / Aug. 4 – Sept. 1 / 11 am – 1 pm / $45* / FTR
#112784 / Sat / 3.0 / Aug. 5 – Sept. 2 / 9:30 – 11:30 am / $45* / FTR

Singles Competitive Ladder Leagues 

Challenge other members to a competitive single match. These co-ed games are open to members and non-members for play at either Sierra or Felipe. Non-members will be subject to guest fees at check in.

  • Games are First to 11, win by 2 | Best 3/5 games 
  • Players will report their scores to the front desk and staff will update the ladder league weekly after matches take place. 
  • Each player will have a starting position on the ladder to begin the season, with the goal being to challenge other players to take their spots and move up to the top. All leagues start by registration number, so the first to register will start in the number 1 space on the ladder.
  • Challenge matches follow a "bump" style format. 
    • If you challenge up and beat your opponent you will take their spot and they will go down one spot. If the lower ranked challenger loses, both players remain where they are.
    • Players are required to setup a challenge and play at least 1 match before every bump down period (2 weeks). The match can be scheduled flexibly around each player's schedule. 
    • If you do not play for 4 weeks in a row, you will be placed at the bottom of the ladder and we will mark you inactive.

March 1 – May 31
#109681 / Intermediate (3.0) / $30 / FTR
#109682 / Advanced (3.5) / $30 / FTR

June 1 - August 31 (Registration opens May 1)
#114031 / Coed Developing Player (2.5 - 3.0) / $30*/ FTR or SFIT
#114032 / Coed Intermediate (3.0) / $30* / FTR or SFIT
#114033 / Coed Advanced (3.5) / $30* / FTR or SFIT

 Evening 10-Week Pickleball Leagues 

Join us at Felipe for our year-round 10-week competitive 16 - 24 player round-robin doubles leagues with no set partner. Individual scores during the season determine the champion in each division. Subs are needed when regular players can’t play. Prizes include monthly membership, visors/hats, and more. Cost is $30 for members; $100 non-members. 

Note: This is not an instructional period but rather skilled matched play. All players should know how to play pickleball before registering. All players must know how to serve and score consistently and correctly prior to the start of each session.

Please note league levels below.

  • For leagues that offer a range such as 3.0-3.5, this league would be designed for players that are not quite challenged at the 3.0 level, but find the 3.5 level too challenging.
  • Players should only play in 1 league level. Please do not register for more than 1 league.

Current league sessions are underway (March - May 31). Subs are needed when regular players can't play. To add to a sub-list for the current season, please email ymartha@cityofmissionviejo.org or use the links below:

#107619 / Wednesday 2.5 Sub / Free / FTR
#107617 / Tuesday 3.0 Sub / Free / FTR
#107626 / Friday 3.0 / Sub / Free / FTR
#107615 / Monday 3.0-3.5 Sub / Free / FTR
#107624 / Friday 3.5 Sub / Free / FTR
#107622 / Thursday 3.5-4.0 Sub / Free / FTR

SUMMER LEAGUES:

2.5-3.0 Developing to Intermediate 

#112766 / Wed (2.5 - 3.0) / June 21 – Aug. 23 / 6:30 – 8:30 pm / $100* / FTR
#112767 / Sub / Free / FTR

3.0 Intermediate 

#112764 / Tu (3.0) / June 20 – Aug. 22 / 6:30 – 8:30 pm / $100* / FTR
#112765 / Sub / Free / FTR

#112772 / Fri (3.0) / June 23 – Aug. 25 / 6:30 – 8:30 pm / $100* / FTR
#112773 / Sub / Free / FTR

3.0-3.5 Intermediate to Advanced 

#112761 / Mon (3.0 - 3.5) / June 19 – Aug. 21 / 6:30 – 8:30 pm / $100* / FTR
#112763 / Sub / Free / FTR

3.5 Advanced  

#112774 / Fri (3.5) / June 23 – Aug. 25 / 6:30 – 8:30 pm / $100* / FTR
#112775 / Sub / Free / FTR

3.5-4.0 Advanced Plus 

#112768 / Th (3.5 - 4.0) / June 22 – Aug. 24 / 6:30 – 8:30 pm / $100* / FTR
#112770 / Sub / Free / FTR

Pickleball Day Camp (2.5- 3.5)

Enjoy a four-hour camp with three hours of skills and drills covering all the essential shots in Pickleball from dinking and the soft game, to volleys and overheads, serves and returns, and the third shot drop! Water and breakfast bars will be provided; The 4 hour camp will consist of 3 hours of skills and drills with the last hour of coached play

Instructor: Marc Freije

#113677 / Sat / June 10 / 8:30 am - 12:30 pm / $125 / SFIT 

Intermediate Pickleball Liveball

A fun, cardio way to play doubles pickleball where the challenging team attempts to win three points in a row in order to knock out the “champs.” If the first person misses the shot, they are out but their “partner” stays in, and forms a new team. Once the first ball goes over the net and in, the team is formed. If the challenging team loses any point, they are out. If the challenging team wins all three points, they run to the winner side, while a new ball is fed into play. *Membership discounted price is $85.

Instructor: Jamil Atcha

#115082 / Th / May 18 – June 8 / 6:45 – 7:45 pm / $90* / FTR 
#116217 / Th / May 18 - June 8 / 7:45 -8:45 pm / $90* / FTR 

#115083 / Th / June 29 – July 20 / 6:45 – 7:45 pm / $90* / FTR  Registration opens 6/8
#116218 / Th / June 29 - July 20  / 7:45 - 8:45 pm / $90* / FTR Registration opens 6/8

#115084 / Th / Aug. 10 – 31 / 6:45 – 7:45 pm / $90* / FTR Registration opens 7/13
#116219 / Th / Aug. 10 - 31 / 7:45 - 8:45 pm / $90* / FTR Registration opens 7/13 

 Winter Adult Group Lessons

New Player Pickleball: Learn game fundamentals including serving, scoring, game play, and player development in this group clinic. Suitable for all players with or without paddle or racket sport backgrounds. Use the links below to register.

Instructor: Mel Seagle

Instructor: Kevin Chaidez

Instructor: Marc Freije

Instructor: Somchai Moy | No Class April 29 - 30

Instructor: Jamil Atcha

Developing Player Pickleball (2.5 – 3.0): Improve stroke development, learn different serves, control height/depth of shots, and transition to the net.

Please note, you must be able to accurately serve and score a match correctly before registering for this program. These skills are covered in our new player course, which is recommended before enrolling in developing player. Please do not register for "developing player" because a new player class is full. Instead, please waitlist for the desired level as we may be able to add additional classes based on demand. Use the links below to register.

Instructor: Mel Seagle

Instructor: Kevin Chaidez

Instructor: Marc Freije

Instructor: Somchai Moy 

Instructor: Jamil Atcha

Developing Player Clinic + Live Play (90 mins) Improve stroke development, learn different serves, control height and depth of shots, and transition to the net. Class will conclude with 30 minutes of Live Play. Use the links below to register.

Instructor: Kevin Chaidez

Intermediate Pickleball (3.0+): Control the ball, improve court movement, accuracy with shots and serves. Combine shot selection with court strategy. Suitable for 3.0+. Use the links below to register.

Instructor: Mel Seagle

Instructor: Kevin Chaidez

Instructor: Somchai Moy 

Instructor: Jamil Atcha

Intermediate Clinic + Live Play (90 mins): Control the ball, improve court movement, accuracy with shots and serves. Combine shot selection with court strategy. Class concludes with 30 mins of Live Play. Use the links below to register.

Instructor: Kevin Chaidez

Instructor: Marc Freije

Play Strategies (3.0 Skills): Achieve proficiency and improve your game during recreation and tournament play. This skills-and-drills course will improve not only your pickleball game but your fitness and strength. 

Advanced Pickleball (3.5 - 4.0): Advanced court strategy, pro level serving, the all important dink, transition play, perfecting the third shot, communication, and advanced team play. Use the links below to register.

Instructor: Kevin Chaidez

Play Strategies (3.5 - 4.0 Skills): Achieve proficiency and improve your game during recreation and tournament play. This skills-and-drills course will improve not only your pickleball game but your fitness and strength. Suitable for 3.5-4.0 players. 

Instructor: Somchai Moy / No class - April 29 - 30

If you are looking for private or semi-private lessons with a set group, you may contact one of our pickleball professionals directly for availability and booking:

How to make a pickleball reservation at Sierra or Felipe: Updated 12/28/22

Sierra Recreation Center

  • Monday - Friday (8 am - 8 pm)
  • Saturday (7 am - 7 pm)
  • Sunday (7 am - 2 pm)
  • Reservations are for 90 Minutes. Set reservation times: 
    • 8 am / 9:30 am / 11 am / 12:30 pm / 2 pm / 3:30 pm / 5 pm / 6:30 pm 

Felipe Tennis and Recreation Center 

  • Monday - Friday (7 am - 1 pm) & (3 - 9 pm)
  • Saturday (7 am - 7 pm) 
  • Sunday (7 am - 5 pm) 
  • Reservations are for 90 Minutes. Set reservation times:
    • 8 am / 9:30 am / 11 am / 12:30 pm / 3:30 pm / 5 pm / 6:30 pm 
    • OVERFLOW COURTS (release 1 day in advance after 12:30 pm if available)
      • 7:30 am / 9:00 am / 10:30 am / Noon / 5 pm / 6:30 pm

Members can book courts on Monday morning at 7 am for Tuesday through the following Monday.
Non-members can make a reservation one day in advance for any remaining courts after 7 am.

If you do not have an account with PerfectMind, (missionviejo.perfectmind.com) please take a moment to go and create an account. All players are required to have an account. If you need assistance with creating an account, please contact the centers directly.

To make a reservation, email pickleball@cityofmissionviejo.org and include the following information:

  • Your Name: 
  • Date of court
  • Preferred Reservation Time: (please list 1st and 2nd choices for court times)
  • Facility Preference:
  • First and Last Name of those playing in your group 

Once your reservation email is received, staff will send you a confirmation email with your playing time and location.

Pickleball machine rentals

The Felipe Tennis and Recreation Center is now taking advanced pickleball machine reservations requests during operating hours for morning courts at 11 am and 12:30 pm; and evenings at 3:30 pm, 5 pm, 6:30 pm. To request a pickleball machine reservation, please email pickleball@cityofmissionviejo.org and request Pickleball Court 6 for the Ball machine, listing desired times. 

Pricing:

  • $10 per hour (Non-members must also pay $8 guest fees per person).
  • $45 3-Month Unlimited Pass (Members Only)
  • $150 Annual Unlimited Pass (Members Only)

Membership and guest fees:

Affordable Pickleball Membership options are available to access the Felipe Tennis and Recreation Center (4 dedicated and 10 joint use courts with lights) and the Sierra Recreation & Fitness Center (4 joint use courts with lights). Membership includes all site amenities at both locations.

Pass Type Mission Viejo Resident Non-Resident
Single $40 (Monthly) / $400 (Annual) $50 (Monthly) / $550 (Annual)
Couple $55 (Monthly) / $550 (Annual) $70 (Monthly) / $745 (Annual)
Family $70 (Monthly) / $700 (Annual) $85 (Monthly) / $920 (Annual)

10% discount is available for individuals over the age of 55 years and for Veterans. Please see our membership page for more details. The City of Mission Viejo accepts Silver Sneakers, Prime, Renew Active, and Silver & Fit for pickleball at the Sierra Recreation Center only.

Pickleball Guest Fees
$8 daily drop-in 

General guidelines:

Players must remove water bottles, personal belongings, and trash from the courts.

Disruptive behavior is not allowed in the facility, including inappropriate language.

Court reservations are made for 90 minutes.  Be respectful of the players who will follow you.

Players must check-in at the front office when they arrive and fill out a general waiver upon arrival.

All players, including guests, must have a PerfectMind account on file prior to playing. 

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