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Great Games. Good Vibes.
Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned player, the Y is ready to help you get your pickleball game on! We offer pickleball clinics and classes for all ages, as well as free play at our Hopkinton Outdoor Center and Framingham Branch.
Join us on the courts where you can connect with fellow players, enjoy some friendly competition, and have fun! Members and non-members are welcome. We accommodate beginner, casual, competitive, and family players.
Watch: How to Play Pickleball - USA Pickleball
Open Play & Community Clinics
MetroWest YMCA members enjoy open-play at the Framingham Branch and the Hopkinton Outdoor Center per the schedules (below).
Additionally, we hold periodic Pickleball Clinics (free to members! $25 for non-members) where anyone can learn to play America's fastest-growing sport! Our introductory clinics are led by Div Parekh, a long-time Ashland resident.
Click the titles below to register. (You will need to log into your Y account or create a new account in the process of registering).
Intro to Pickleball Clinic: August 14
Come learn the game of pickleball where we'll cover terminology, basic rules of play, equipment, and court etiquette.
Intro to Pickleball Clinic: August 28
Come learn the game of pickleball where we'll cover terminology, basic rules of play, equipment, and court etiquette.
Intro to Pickleball Clinic: September 13
Come learn the game of pickleball where we'll cover terminology, basic rules of play, equipment, and court etiquette.
Hopkinton Outdoor Center
45 East Street | Hopkinton, MA 01748
Open Pickleball (Ages 5+)
& Community Pickleball Clinics
Members can enjoy eight outdoor pickleball courts per the schedule
Additionally, we hold periodic Pickleball Clinics (free to members! $25 for non-members) where anyone can learn to play America's fastest-growing sport! Our Clinics are led by Div Parekh, a long-time Ashland resident.
Schedule
Weekdays:
Dawn - 7:30 AM
4:00 PM - dusk
Weekends:
Dawn to dusk
Questions?
Framingham Branch
280 Old Connecticut Path | Framingham, MA 01701
Open Pickleball (Ages 12+)
Open Pickleball at the Framingham Branch is available to members only. It is designed to foster participation from players of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you can enjoy friendly competition and social interaction with other players! Reserve your spot in YMCA360 beginning 48 hours in advance. Please be sure to read all reservation policies and other guidelines below. For the most up-to-date times, please check the YMCA360 app.
Schedule
Tuesdays:
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:45 PM
Thursdays:
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:45 PM
Sundays:
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Questions?
- Upon arrival, check-in with Gym Monitor (Y staff, if one is present) during peak times.
- Please arrive with your paddle labeled or label it upon arrival.
- Capacity is determined by number of courts available. 6 spots/ court available.
- Bring your own paddle and indoor pickleball.
- If a ball rolls onto your court, call it, stop and replay.
- Follow all gymnasium rules such as be honest, be respectful, be kind, be responsible.
- Good Sportsmanship and consideration of other players is expected. Please tone down games when playing with lower-level players, please treat all players with courtesy and kindness.
- For your safety and the gym floor, please wear non-marking tennis or court shoes
- Tap paddles and be friendly at the end of each game.
- When there is a Y staff present, their decision is final.
- Reservations are required.
- Reservation windows open in Y360 48 hours prior to the timeslot.
- Reserving a spot on Y360 guarantees you a spot to play at the start of the time block until 10 minutes into the timeslot.
- After 10 minutes into open play timeslot, any registered participants not present and checked-in relinquish their spot to a waitlist participant who is present until capacity is hit.
- If a waitlist participant is present at the start of the timeslot and the capacity has not been hit, the waitlist participant can play the first 10 minutes. After 10 minutes if all registered participants are present, the waitlist participant will be asked to leave if capacity is hit.
- Please cancel your reservation if you no longer are able to attend to allow someone on the waitlist to attend.
- Due to popularity, please only register for 1 timeslot within a 4-hour time period.
- If you would like to be considered to play at a back-to-back timeslot, you can register on the WAITLIST.
- If space allows, participants are allowed to play back-to-back timeslots, until capacity is hit.
- Doubles, 4 players/ court. Games are played to 11, win by 2.
- Rotation:
- If 1-4 people are waiting 2 on 2 off and winners stay --> split. After winning 2 games, step off.
- If 5-8 people are waiting (due to capacity limits, there should be no more than 8 people waiting) 4 on 4 off using a paddle line.
- During all play, after a player wins 2 games, they step off the court.
- Players finishing a game must place their paddles in appropriate bucket (Winners or Runner-Ups) if they wish to play again.
Become a Member
When you join the Y, you get more than just a gym and pool. You get a community of people who can support your goals. Member benefits include unlimited group exercise classes and 30-50% off programs like swim lessons, sports, fitness, adventure, and camp!
Financial Assistance
The Y believes that finances should not be an obstacle to healthy living. We are able to offer financial assistance to help cover the cost of membership and programs, thanks to generous donations to our Annual Campaign. Learn more about financial assistance options.