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Pickleball

Sierra Recreation Center
26887 Recodo Lane, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
949-859-4FIT (4348), Option 3

Felipe Tennis and Recreation Center
27161 Nogal, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
949-859-4FIT (4348), Option 5

Email us at pickleball@cityofmissionviejo.org or sign up for our newsletter!

American Cancer Society Paddle for the Battle Charity Pickleball Fundraiser

Saturday August 24 | Felipe Tennis and Recreation Center

Join us for a 1 day doubles tournament to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Help fund rides for patients to and from treatment appointments, provide services to families with loved ones battling cancer, fund research to find the cure, and play pickleball! 

  • Please note this event is a Non-Refundable Charity Event.
  • 100% of your entry fee is tax deductible.
    Players will receive a charitable receipt at check in for their donation. 
  • Players can swap out partners prior to the event for injuries but event fees will not be refunded in the event a player cannot participate. 

Space is LIMITED to 16 teams per division: $100 PER TEAM.

3 Game Round-Robin Guarantee

Saturday August 24 | Felipe

If you need help locating a partner, replacing a partner, or wish to volunteer, please contact Tournament Director Amanda Bassett (949-452-8326) / Abassett@cityofmissionviejo.org

If your division is full, please waitlist.

 

Skill Bracket Pickleball Ladder Social

16 - 48 player, no set partner, skill level ladder social. After each round, players will switch partners and change courts based on match results. Prizes will be awarded to the top court winners at the end of the social. *Member discounted rate is $15.

Priority registration: Members 6/1 | Residents 6/15 | General 7/1

 

Dad and Me Round-Robin Jr. Pickleball Tournament

Ages 7+
Team up with Dad to form your doubles team! Participants are encouraged to wear white and blue for a chance to enter the best dressed competition. All levels welcome, equipment provided. Family members with multiple children can switch partners throughout the event.  

Coach: Senem Aktuccar, USPTA Certified Pro 
#134056 / Sun / June 16 / 2:30 – 4:30 pm / $60 PER TEAM / FTR
 

 

Adult Pickleball Programs

Adult Pickleball Socials

Skill Bracket Pickleball Ladder Social

16 - 48 player, no set partner, skill level ladder social. After each round, players will switch partners and change courts based on match results. Prizes will be awarded to the top court winners at the end of the social. *Member discounted rate is $15.

Priority registration: Members 6/1 | Residents 6/15 | General 7/1

Saturday July 13

   
Organized Play

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; $55-$65 for Mission Viejo Residents; $75-$90 Non-Residents effective August 1.

  • 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.

Players can only register for TWO Adjacent skill Levels.

  • Levels that offer a range such as 2.5-3.0, 3.0-3.5, 3.5-4.0 are designed for players who are not quite challenged at the lower level advertised but find the upper level listed too challenging. If you are a 3.0 player, you could register for 3.0 Organized Play or 3.0 - 3.5 Organized play if your looking for a challenge. A 3.0 player would not be permitted to register for a lower level program (2.5 - 3.0, or 2.5) or an upper level programs (3.5, or 3.5-4.0). These guidelines help us keep advanced players from taking spaces away from intermediate players, and intermediate players from registering in levels they are not ready to play at to keep our advanced programs for advanced players. 

#128787 / Fri / 3.0 / June 21 – July 19 / 6:45 – 8:30 pm / $55* / FTR
#128780 / Sun / 3.5 / June 16 – July 14 / 9:30 – 11:15 am / $55* / FTR
#128781 / Sun / 3.0 / June 16 – July 14 / 11:30 am – 1:15 pm / $55* / FTR
#128782 / Mon / 3.0 / June 17 – July 15 / 11 am – 12:45 pm / $55* / FTR
#128783 / Tu / 3.5 – 4.0 / June 18 – July 16 / 11 am – 12:45 pm / $55* / FTR
#128784 / Wed / 3.0 – 3.5 / June 19 – July 17 / 11 am – 12:45 pm / $55* / FTR
#128785 / Th / 2.5 – 3.0 / June 20 – July 18 / 11 am – 12:45 pm / $55* / FTR
#128786 / Fri / 2.5 / June 21 – July 19 / 11 am – 12:45 pm / $55* / FTR
#128788 / Sat / 3.0 / June 22 – July 20 / 9:30 – 11:15 am / $55* / FTR
#128789 / Sat / 3.5 / June 22 – July 20 / 11:30 am – 1:15 pm / $55* / FTR

Member priority registration opens Tu / July 2
Resident priority registration opens Wed / July 3
General public registration opens Th / July 4

NEW CALLENDAR MONTH FORMAT (NO BYE WEEKS)

#132860 / Fri / 3.0 / Aug. 2 – 30 / 6:45 – 8:30 pm / $15-90* / FTR
#132853 / Sun / 3.5 / Aug. 4 – 25 / 9:30 – 11:15 am / $15-75* / FTR
#132854 / Sun / 3.0 / Aug. 4 – 25 / 11:30 am – 1:15 pm / $15-75* / FTR
#132855 / Mon / 3.0 / Aug. 5 – 26 / 11 am – 12:45 pm / $15-75* / FTR
#132856 / Tu / 3.5 – 4.0 / Aug. 6 – 27 / 11 am – 12:45 pm / $15-75* / FTR
#132857 / Wed / 3.0 – 3.5 / Aug. 7 – 28 / 11 am – 12:45 pm / $15-$75* / FTR
#132858 / Th / 2.5 – 3.0 / Aug. 1 – 29 / 11 am – 12:45 pm / $15-90* / FTR
#132859 / Fri / 2.5 / Aug. 2- 30 / 11 am – 12:45 pm / $15-90* / FTR
NEW!!!!!!  #138999 / Fri / 3.5 / Aug. 2- 30 / 11 am – 12:45 pm / $15-90* / FTR
#132861 / Sat / 3.0 / Aug. 3 – 31 / 9:30 – 11:15 am / $15-90* / FTR
#132862 / Sat / 3.5 / Aug. 3– 31 / 11:30 am – 1:15 pm / $15-90* / FTR

Pickleball Leagues

Singles Ladder Leagues 

Challenge other club members to a competitive single matches in our Singles Ladder League. Games are first to 11, win by 2, with the best 3/5 games taking the win. Players simply contact another player on the ladder and book a court based on player availability. If the lower ranked player beats the upper level player, they take their rank and knock them down one space on the ladder! Players will be provided a match score card and a basket of balls at check in, and staff will update the ladder after scores are turned in. Players must play 1 match every 15 days or they will be automatically knocked down one space on the ladder.

Non-members are subject to guest fees upon check in.

Please check back for Fall registration information. 

Registration will remain open until each ladder reaches the maximum of 16 players. 

  • Ladder divisions are co-ed singles. Each players starting position on the ladder is based 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.

Evening 10-Week Pickleball Leagues 

Individual scores during the season determine the champion in each league division. Prizes include monthly membership, visors, hats, and more. Cost is $45 for members; $125 non-members (if space be available). Please note: Players can only register for ONE LEAGUE due to program popularity. Please note the following league levels:

Leagues that offer a range such as 2.5-3.0, 3.0-3.5, 3.5-4.0 are designed for players who are not quite challenged at the lower level but find the upper level listed too challenging.

As always, if you are unable to register because your desired league level fills up, please waitlist. Waitlisted players will be contacted when spots open. 

Member priority registration opens Tu / April 30
Resident priority registration opens Wed / May 1
General public registration opens Th / May 2

2.5 – 3.0 (Dev-Inter)
#132652 / Wed / June 26 – Aug. 28 / 6:45 – 8:45 pm / $125* / FTR
#132653 / Sub / Free / FTR

3.0 (Intermediate)
#132650 / Tu / June 25 – Aug. 27 / 6:45 – 8:45 pm / $125* / FTR
#132651 / Sub / Free / FTR

3.0 – 3.5 (Inter to Advanced)
#132648 / Mon / June 24 – Aug. 26 / 6:45 – 8:45 pm / $125* / FTR
#132649 / Sub / Free / FTR

3.5 (Advanced)
#132656 / Fri / June 28 – Aug. 30 / 6:45 – 8:45 pm / $125* / FTR
#132658 / Sub / Free / FTR

3.5 – 4.0 (Advanced Plus)
#132654 / Th / June 27 – Aug. 29 / 6::45 – 8:45 pm / $125* / FTR
#132655 / Sub / Free / FTR

 

Adult Pickleball Instruction

Please view our refund policy prior to registering for classes. All instruction based pickleball programs require a full weeks notice in order to withdrawal and receive a refund. 

Adult Pickleball Camps

LADIES ONLY TWO-DAY PICKLEBALL CAMP

Come and enjoy the first of its kind action packed two-day camp with skills and drills, a round-robin tournament and a very special guest appearance from one of the foremost authors in the game of pickleball. Book signing and an hour-long Q&A session with our special guest will be held on Sunday. * Discounted rate for members

Instructor: Marc Freije 
#132637 / Sat & Sun / June 8 – 9 / 12:30 – 4:30 pm / $299* / FTR 
 

Dink & Drive 3 Hour Pickleball Camp (3.0 & up) 

Address specific needs and increase your fundamental knowledge of the game. 90 mins of skills and drills covering all fundamental shots, shot selection strategies, court positioning, and doubles strategies; followed by 90 mins of structured coached play.  *Discounted rate for members

Instructor: Senem Aktuccar

New Player Pickleball Clinics

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: Somchai Moy 

Instructor: Senem Aktuccar

Instructor: Yvonne Bustamante

Developing Player Pickleball Clinics

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: Somchai Moy

Instructor: Yvonne Bustamante

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

Instructor: Yvonne Bustamante

Intermediate Player Pickleball Clinics

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: Senem Aktuccar 

Instructor: Yvonne Bustamante

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: Yvonne Bustamante

Cardio Pickleball Clinics

High-energy opportunity to play pickleball while achieving a full-body workout. Class includes a dynamic warmup featuring pickleball focused footwork followed by hitting drills and high-intensity moves set to upbeat music. Stations are used to keep you moving in this all levels
program.


Instructor: Senem Aktuccar

Advanced Pickleball Clinics

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

Instructor: Senem Aktuccar

Play Strategies & Drill/Skill Clinics

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

Drill & Skills (3.5 - 4.0)

For players who want to improve consistency in their shot selections and strokes. Must be able to rally all shots. Advanced players preferred.

Instructor: Somchai Moy

Private & Semi-Private Group Lessons By Appointment

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:

 

General Information

Drop-in Play

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. Drop-in play is free for members. Guests and non-members are subject to drop-in fees. Players are expected to adhere to our code of conduct and have good sportsman like behavior. Paddle holders are located on the patio for courts 1-8. Players wishing to grab a game must use the paddle holders.

  • Courts 1-2 Social Play / Developing Players
  • Courts 3-4 Intermediate / 3.0 Level Play
  • Courts 5-6 Advanced / 3.5 level Play
  • Court 7 Advanced / 3.5+)
  • Court 8 Challenge Court. 

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. Challenge Court winners should rotate off after 2 games.

How to Make a Reservation

Non-members can make a same day request via phone should courts be available. You can contact the facility after 2 pm to inquire about morning courts for the next day. Members can book courts three-days in advance starting at 7 AM each day. To make a reservation request, email pickleball@cityofmissionviejo.org after 7 am and include the following information:
 
Please note: Each court request must be listed in a separate email. 

  • Your First and Last Name: 
  • Day and Date you are requesting a court:
  • Preferred Reservation Time: (Include a second option in case your first choice is taken). 
    • Example: If requesting a 9 / 9:30 am court, list your alternate time of 7:30 / 8 am    OR    10:30 / 11 am.
  • Location Preference: Felipe / Sierra / or Both

ALL requests for courts must include at a minimum of the First and Last Name of at least two players playing in your group.  If you are requesting two courts for the same time (the maximum allowed), you must have at least two members playing on each court and you must have at least 6 player names included in your request (3 per court).

Felipe Tennis and Recreation Center 90- Minute Set Reservation times: 

  • 7 or 7:30 am  / 9 or 9:30 am / 10:30 or 11 am / Noon or 12:30 pm / 3 or 3:30 pm / 5 pm* / 6:45 pm* 
  • *Felipe closes at 5 pm on Sundays, and 7 pm on Saturdays. 

Sierra Recreation Center 90-Minute Set Reservation times: 

  • 8 am / 9:30 am / 11 am / 12:30 pm / 2 pm* / 3:30 pm* / 5 pm*  / 6:30 pm* 
  • *Sierra closes at 5 pm on Sundays, and 7 pm on Saturdays. 
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 Noon and evenings at 3 pm and 4 pm. To request a pickleball machine reservation, please email pickleball@cityofmissionviejo.org and request Pickleball Court 6 for the Ball machine, listing desired times. 

  • Prime time reservations for 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 5 pm, 6pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm are made same day by phone based on court availability. 

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 active and retired 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 (14 years and older)
$4 daily drop-in (Youth 13 and under)

NEW RATES AUGUST 1, 2024

Pass Type Mission Viejo Resident Non-Resident
Single $50 (Monthly) / $550 (Annual) $65 (Monthly) / $715 (Annual)
Couple $65 (Monthly) / $715 (Annual) $85 (Monthly) / $935 (Annual)
Family $75 (Monthly) / $825 (Annual) $95 (Monthly) / $1045 (Annual)

10% discount is available for individuals over the age of 55 years and for active and retired 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
$10 daily drop-in (14 years and older) | Mission Viejo Resident
$15 daily drop-in (14 years and older) | Non-Resident
$4 daily drop-in (Youth 13 and under)

Pickleball Event Rentals (Tournaments, Socials, Parties, and Fundraisers)

If you are interested in hosting a Pickleball Tournament, Social or Birthday party, or a Charity Fundraiser, please email abassett@cityofmissionviejo.org for pricing options. 

Junior Pickleball Programs

Pickleball Stars

Pickleball Stars

Ages 7-16
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

#128883/ Mon / May 6 - 27 / 4 – 5 pm / $120* / FTR
#128886/ Wed / May 1 – 29 / 4 – 5 pm / $120* / FTR

#134065 / Mon / June 3 -17 / 4-5 pm / $90* / FTR
#134066 / Wed / June 5 – 19 / 4-5 pm / $90* / FTR

#134067 / Mon / July 8 - 29 / 4-5 pm / $120* / FTR
#134068 / Wed / July 10 – 31/ 4-5 pm / $120* / FTR
 

JR Round-Robin

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.

Coach: Senem Aktuccar, USPTA Certified Pro

 

JR Pickleball Camps

Junior Pickleball Day Camp

Ages 7+
Learn the rules of the game, develop basic skills with drills and rally play in this one-day camp format. Focus on developing paddle skills, stroke development, footwork, and scoring. All levels welcome. Equipment will be provided if needed. Players will be grouped based on age and skill level. No prior experience is necessary. 

Coach: Senem Aktuccar, USPTA Certified Pro


 

Pickleball Stars Summer Camp 

Ages 7-14
Grab a paddle and join our youth pickleball summer camp! Fun and friendly drills will teach proper technique of all essential shots, with games and rallies to increase the fun! Healthy snacks are provided. Students should bring a sack lunch each day to camp with a water bottle.

Coach: Senem Aktuccar, USPTA Certified Pro
#129058 / Mon – Thurs / June 3 – 6 / 10:30 – 1:30 pm / $290 / FTR
#129059 / Mon – Thurs / June 10 - 13 / 10:30 – 1:30 pm / $290 / FTR
#129060 / Mon – Thurs / June 17 - 20 / 10:30 – 1:30 pm / $290 / FTR
#129061 / Mon – Thurs / July 8 - 12 / 10:30 – 1:30 pm / $290 / FTR
#129062 / Mon – Thurs / July 15 – 19 / 10:30 – 1:30 pm / $290 / FTR
#130799 / Mon – Thurs / July 22 - 26 / 10:30 – 1:30 pm / $290 / FTR
#138979 / Mon - Thurs / July 29 - Aug 1 / 10:30 - 1:30 pm / $290 / FTR
#138980 / Mon - Thurs / Aug 5 - 8 / 10:30 - 1:30 pm / $290 / FTR

Pickleball players