Pickleball

'The expert in anything was once a beginner'. Waterloo Pickleball Club welcomes all ages and abilities - no membership is required. Connect with other pickleballers in our Facebook group.

On this page

  1. Booking a game
  2. Fees
  3. Learn to play clinics
  4. RIM Park schedule
  5. Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex schedule
  6. Free games
  7. League registration
  8. League standings
  9. Contact us

Booking a game

Equipment is available for use. All pickleball activities take place at the RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex, or Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex. Review the schedule carefully when booking as it may change.

All participants must pre‐register online on ActiveWaterloo. Registration will open 72 hours prior to each pickleball time. 

Levels of play

Beginner (2.0 - 2.5 skill rating)

  • Players should be new to the sport, and wanting to learn in a fun environment. Staff are there to provide guidance as needed with rules, etiquette, and game play.

Novice (2.5 - 3.0 skill rating)

  • Players know the basic rules of how to play the game, and are working on more consistent play.

Intermediate (3.0 - 3.5 skill rating)

  • Players should be skilled in most aspects of the game and have a good understanding of the rules.

Advanced (3.5 + skill rating)

  • Players are able to demonstrate strategy, are working on more consistent control, and ball placement, allowing less unforced errors.

Open (all skill levels)

  • All skill levels are welcome. It is an asset when attending to know the basics of how to play.

Family

  • This program is for multigenerational/family play. All skill levels are welcome. Participants under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Fees

This chart outlines single admission costs and multiple visit costs using our FitPass. FitPasses can be purchased online using ActiveWaterloo.

  Single admission 10 visits 25 visits

50 visits

(Pickleball only)
Adult (18+) $5.65 $50.65 $118.18 $225.10

Youth* and older adult (55+)

 $4.25 $38.04 $88.75 $169.05

*Youth age is 10 to 17 years old

* Youth 14 and younger must be with an adult

Learn to play clinics

If you are new to the sport of pickleball and prefer to have some basics before coming out to drop in, we offer clinics. Participants will leave with:

  • an understanding of the basic rules of pickleball
  • the proper way to hold a racquet
  • how to keep score
  • how to serve

All participants must pre‐register online on ActiveWaterloo.

Winter clinics will open as of December 7, 2022 for registration. Additional dates will be added based on need and space availability.

RIM Park schedule

The winter schedule is effective January 9.

Game format:

  • maximum of 52 players, 4 per court
  • players get 1 hour and 20 minutes of continuous play, rotation amongst courts is allowed
Day of the week Time

Monday
  • Intermediate: 9:00 to 10:20 a.m.
  • Intermediate: 10:30 to 11:50 a.m.

Tuesday
  • Open: 9:00 to 10:20 a.m.
  • Open: 10:30 to 11:50 a.m.
  • Beginner: noon to 1:20 p.m. (28 spots)

Wednesday
  • Intermediate: 9:00 to 10:20 a.m.
  • Intermediate: 10:30 to 11:50 a.m.

Thursday
  • Open: 9:00 to 10:20 a.m.
  • Open: 10:30 to 11:50 a.m.
  • Advanced: noon to 1:20 p.m. (28 spots)
Friday
  • Intermediate: 9:00 to 10:20 a.m.

Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex schedule

The winter schedule is effective January 9.

Game format:

  • maximum of 20 players, 4 per court
  • players get 1 hour and 20 minutes of continuous play, rotation amongst courts is allowed
Day of the week Time

Monday
  • Beginner: 9:00 to 10:20 a.m.
  • Intermediate: 10:30 to 11:50 a.m.
  • Open: noon to 1:20 p.m.
Tuesday
  • Novice: 9:00 to 10:20 a.m.
  • Intermediate: 10:30 to 11:50 a.m.
  • Open: noon to 1:20 p.m.
  • Open: 5:00 to 6:20 p.m.

Wednesday
  • Beginner: 9:00 to 10:20 a.m.
  • Intermediate: 10:30 to 11:50 a.m.

Thursday
  • Novice: 9:00 to 10:20 a.m.
  • Beginner: 10:30 to 11:50 a.m.
  • Open: noon to 1:20 p.m.

Friday
  • Beginner: 9:00 to 10:20 a.m.
  • Intermediate: 10:30 to 11:50 a.m.

Saturday
  • Family: 10:30 - 11:50 a.m. (10 spots only)
  • Family: Noon - 1:20 p.m. (10 spots only)
  • Family: 3:30 to 4:50 p.m.
  • Open: 5:00 to 6:20 p.m.

Sunday
  • Open: noon to 1:20 p.m.
  • Beginner: 1:30 to 2:50 p.m.
  • Intermediate: 3:00 to 4:20 p.m.

Free games

Thank you to our sponsor, Chartwell Retirement Residences for these complimentary pickleball sessions that are provided to the community at no charge. Register in advance, up to 72 hours prior to the game. 

RIM Park:

  • April 11, 10:30 to 11:50 a.m. (open to all skill levels)
  • May 18, 10:30 to 11:50 a.m. (open to all skill levels)

Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex:

  • March 30, 10:30 to 11:50 a.m. (beginner skill level)
  • June 5, 12:00 to 1:20 p.m. (open to all skill levels)

League registration

Spring Pickleball Mondays (18+)

Register as a team or as a free agent by April 3.

Spring Pickleball Tuesdays (18+)

Register as a team or as a free agent by April 3.

League standings

Monday League

Intermediate Division 1 

Team NameGPWLTFFSetsSWSLSTPFPAPDTP
Bread & Butter 12 10 2     18 14 4   159 79 80 20
Double Dinkers 12 8 4     15 10 5   115 110 5 16
Pickle Rick 12 7 4 1   16 11 5   149 90 59 15
Shake and Bake 12 7 4 1   17 11 6   146 106 40 15
T-Bones 12 5 7     16 8 8   137 109 28 10
The Eradicators 12 4 8     13 5 8   61 120 -59 8
Wiffle Waffle (INDY #2) 12 3 9     20 4 16   99 182 -83 6
Gherkins 12 2 10     17 2 15   82 152 -70 4

Intermediate Division 2

Team NameGPWLTFFSetsSWSLSTPFPAPDTP
One Hit Wonders 12 10 1 1   18 15 3   169 115 54 21
San&Di 12 10 2     18 15 3   174 68 106 20
Mom's Meet Pickleball 12 5 3 4   18 11 7   163 112 51 14
Pickled Pink 12 6 4 2   17 11 6   139 118 21 14
Mad Scientists 12 5 6 1   15 6 9   99 109 -10 11
Hockey Moms 12 3 9     15 3 12   78 146 -68 6
Hockey Moms 2 12 2 8 2   19 4 15   104 185 -81 6
INDY #1 12   10 2   16 2 14   57 155 -98 2

Tuesday League

Intermediate Division 1

Team NameGPWLTFFSetsSWSLSTPFPAPDTP
Wonder Wifflers 15 15       21 21     220 67 153 30
Team Merry 15 11 3 1   22 18 4   218 92 126 23
Skilly's 15 7 6 2   21 11 9 1 157 148 9 16
Team Clairmont 14 6 6 2   17 8 9 1 138 143 -5 14
Team Rowe 15 6 9     18 6 12   126 168 -42 12
The Davids 14 5 8 1   20 8 12   126 161 -35 11
Critical Dinkers 15 3 11 1   16 3 12 1 90 181 -91 7
Davron 15 2 12 1   19 2 16 1 90 191 -101 5

Intermediate Division 2 

Team NameGPWLTFFSetsSWSLSTPFPAPDTP
The Skovs 15 11 4     19 15 4   187 114 73 22
Lakers 15 11 4     18 14 4   176 118 58 22
Jolly Volleys 15 9 4 2   22 14 8   183 147 36 20
M&Ms 15 9 5 1   19 12 7   151 135 16 19
BVs 15 8 5 2   21 13 8   178 137 41 18
Sum-O-Dat 15 3 10 2   22 6 16   132 198 -66 8
Team Bergeron 15 4 11     18 5 13   119 258 -139 8
McDougall Ballers 15 1 13 1   21 2 19   118 208 -90 3

Rec Division 1

Team NameGPWLTFFSetsSWSLSTPFPAPDTP
Sugarwoods 15 12 1 2   18 14 3 1 167 125 42 26
Drop Shots 15 11 2 2   21 17 4   209 111 98 24
Huskies 15 7 8     16 8 8   135 135 0 14
Ballerz 15 6 7 2   18 8 9 1 143 149 -6 14
Pickled Pink 15 5 7 3   20 8 12   148 177 -29 13
VTM 15 6 9     17 7 10   136 151 -15 12
Be a Hobby 15 5 10     16 5 11   105 144 -39 10
Team Sidez 15 3 10 2   20 5 15   123 176 -53 8

Rec Division 2 

Team NameGPWLTFFSetsSWSLSTPFPAPDTP
The Real Dill 15 12 3     18 14 4   172 92 80 24
INDY #1 13 10 2 1   16 12 4   154 86 68 21
Healthy Scratches 15 8 5 2   20 11 9   157 155 2 18
Spin Doctors 15 8 7     22 15 7   180 123 57 16
Up a Creek Without a Paddle 15 7 8     19 9 10   137 149 -12 14
Team Engel 15 5 10     16 5 11   96 130 -34 10
Tennis Dropouts 15 4 11     16 4 12   97 149 -52 8
Dill With It 14 2 11 1   17 3 14   79 170 -91 5

Contact us

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To contact City of Waterloo staff regarding Pickleball, email pickleball@waterloo.ca or call 519-884-5363 x17239.