PICKLEBALL

The Decatur Athletic Club offers pickleball, a fun and exciting combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Our certified PPR Coach will get you up to speed with drills and practice sessions, as well as introductory courses. Come join the fun and start playing pickleball today!

Pickleball Court Fees

The pickleball court rate is $10 per court per hour except for the following days/times/dates listed in the table below.

Rate Type Time Period
$20Mondays - Thursdays, 4 pm to 8 pmSeptember 1st through May 31st
$20Saturdays, 7:30 am to 12 pmSeptember 1st through May 31st
$20Sundays, 12 pm to 5 pmSeptember 1st through May 31st
$6SummerJune 1st through August 31st

Permanent Court Time:

Interested in always having the same reservation on a weekly basis, either for yourself or a group? Permanent Court Time (PCT) may be your answer! Email Josie at josie@dacfit.org for more information.

Private Pickleball Lessons

Private lessons are a great way to fine tune your skills by receiving specialized attention. Private lessons with two, three, or four friends can be a very motivating and fun way to learn the game of pickleball while getting detailed feedback and guidance from an instructor.

The rates below represent what each participating person pays for a one-hour lesson.

TYPE Member Non-member
1-on-1$69$79
2-on-1$39$49
3-on-1$29$39
4-on-1$25$35

GET A FREE LESSON! Purchase nine lessons of the same type in advance – prior to the first lesson – and receive a tenth lesson of the same type for free!

Private Lesson Guidelines

Non-members do not need a visitor or guest pass when only attending a lesson.

A lesson can be completed with any available DAC pickleball instructor.

The payment must be made in advance with cash, personal check, or credit card.

If you pay with a credit card, a 3% service fee will be added. There are no refunds.

If a lesson is cancelled less than 24 hours before the scheduled appointment, the client will be charged for the lesson.

Interested in private lessons?

Pickleball Open Play

Click here to sign up for pickleball open play slots or create a DAC profile then download our free DAC app (Apple or Android) to register for classes and programs.

DAC PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

Pickleball Open Play (POP) is a casual, recreational setting where players of all skill levels can join in to play pickleball without pre-arranged matches, essentially allowing anyone to show up and rotate partners on the court to play against different people. It's a great way to meet new players and enjoy the game in a social environment without pressure to compete at a high level.

Members and Pickleball Permit holders can participate in POP for free.

Non-members need to pay $10 per time slot.

Non-members must have a guest profile set up at DAC prior to participating in POP.

DAC lists time slots on Playtime Scheduler five days before; however, participants must sign up for POP time slots on the DAC app to be officially rostered for the respective time slot.

Once a profile is set up, the member or non-member can download the free DAC app.

On the app, go to classes, categories, and select Pickleball Open Play.

The player limit is six people per court. The number of courts available may vary.

Rosters are “first-come, first-served.” Sign-ups open eight days before the respective time slot on the DAC app.

There is a waiting list, limited to four people per court. If a spot becomes available, the app automatically contacts the first person on the waiting list. That person has 30 minutes to accept the spot, or it will be offered to the next person on the waiting list.

The app also allows a person to remove themselves from the roster. If someone rosters for a time slot and is still on the roster when the time slot begins - and then does not show up - they will be charged a no-show fee of $3. Because space is limited, it is important that the rosters are accurate.

Participants must check in at the front desk prior to entering the court area.

Competitive Pickleball Open Play


Some POP time slots may be designated as competitive for players who have 3.5+ ratings. These time slots are for those wanting to play at a higher level with others who have a comparable skill set. Please respect these special time slots.

Basic Weekly Schedule

Time slots may change due to holidays and special events hosted at DAC.

Monday:

8:00 am to 10:30 am                 2 courts available

10:30 am to 1:00 pm                 2 courts available

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm                   2 courts available

 

Tuesday:

8:00 am to 10:30 am                 2 courts available

10:30 am to 1:00 pm                 2 courts available

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm                   2 courts available

7:00 pm to 9:30 pm                   4 courts available

 

Wednesday:

8:00 am to 10:30 am                 2 courts available

10:30 am to 1:00 pm                 2 courts available

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm                   2 courts available

7:00 pm to 9:30 pm                   4 courts available for Competitive POP

 

Thursday:

8:00 am to 10:30 am                 2 courts available

10:30 am to 1:00 pm                 2 courts available

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm                   2 courts available

 

Friday:

8:00 am to 10:30 am                 2 courts available

10:30 am to 1:00 pm                 2 courts available

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm                   2 courts available

 

Saturday:

8:00 am to 10:30 am                 2 courts for POP & 2 courts for Competitive POP

10:30 am to 1:00 pm                 2 courts for POP & 2 courts for Competitive POP

 

Sunday:

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm                 2 courts for POP & 2 courts for Competitive POP

2:30 pm to 5:00 pm                   2 courts for POP & 2 courts for Competitive POP

 

DAC is not “policing” POP. It is designed to be social and recreational. It is not designed to be a “free” reservation for a specific group of players. Players should rotate appropriately, so everyone has an opportunity to participate.

PICKLEBALL PERMIT: If a player does not want to join DAC but wants to participate in a lot of open play during the fall and winter, then consider the Pickleball Permit. It is only $59 per month and can be cancelled anytime after three months. Permit holders get free and unlimited open play!

Pickleball 101

PICKLEBALL 101


This is a 90-minute clinic for those who have never played pickleball, would like a refresher, or are not sure they understand the rules and basic strategies. USA Pickleball rules and basic technique and strategy will be covered. The class size will be a minimum of 2 and maximum of 4.

If you are wanting to sign-up or just want more details, please email Peggy at peggy@dacfit.org. Peggy will set up a time that works foreach small group of players.

Communication

Email Updates


Do you want to stay up-to-date with all of the pickleball activities happening at the DAC? Fill out the form to sign up for future email communication regarding pickleball lessons, pickleball events, pickleball clinics, and pickleball court information.

Do you have suggestions or questions about pickleball at DAC? We'd love to hear from you!