Pickleball

Welcome to Mudsock Pickleball

The Mudsock Pickleball recreational league is open to all participants in grades 5th - 10th. The league is designed to teach fundamental pickleball skills that participants can build on throughout their years in the program and foster a love for a game that extends years beyond their youth.

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Our annual meeting and election will be January 13th at 6:30 PM. Please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] if you have any question or want to express interest in running for a position. Positions that are up for election are:

President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Commissioner(s)

Board of Directors

President - Steve Gillig
Vice President – Paul Simonetti
Treasurer – Kevin Lingg
Secretary – Lilia Hutchinson

For all questions, please email [email protected].

Season Overview

Season Overview
The first week of practices will begin on April 22nd, with games beginning on May 4th.

Practices/Games
Practices (one-hour) will take place once per week, M - TH at 6 p.m. or after. Location will be released soon. Games will take place on Saturdays at both Fishers YMCA locations and match day is schedule for one hour as well. Every player will play three games to 11 points during their scheduled hour. If games are completed before the hour is over, players are encouraged to continue playing non-scoring matches.

Participants will be grouped by skill level and the emphasis will be on teaching the fundamentals.

Uniforms
Every participant will receive a Mudsock Pickleball shirt as part of their registration. Participants should attend practices/games with athletic shoes and clothing. Participants will be encouraged to wear their Mudsock Pickleball shirts on "match" day.

Equipment
Every player is required to have their own pickleball paddle. We ask that your participant brings their own if they have one, or let us know if you would like to borrow one for the season. Please email [email protected] ASAP if you plan to borrow a paddle so we can ensure we have enough for everyone to play.

Registration Information

Open spring registration will be held the month of January 2024. Registration will be accepted online at myathletics.com. Spring fees (early bird pricing) will be as follows:

5th - 10th grade ($100)
*Paddles will be available to rent to participants who do not have them. This will be offered for an additional cost or may require a deposit.

Please find the 2024 pickleball information packet here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is pickleball?
A racquet based game that is played on a level court with short-handled paddles and a perforated plastic ball volleyed over a low net by two players or pairs of players. Imagine a perfectly designed sport that marries tennis and table tennis into a fast-paced, highly addictive game.

Who are the coaches?
We rely on parent/guardian volunteers, like other Mudsock Youth Athletics leagues. We invite parents/guardians who already play pickleball to sign up to be a coach. While our board is comprised of many individuals who love to play, we welcome the assistance and experience of all ages and skills.

Do you take requests?
You may add a request in the comments section of your online registration form at myathletics.com. Please note, we do not guarantee requests.

My participant doesn’t fall within the age group, can they still play?
Please reach out to [email protected] for more information on this. While we’d love to accept players of all ages, we want to ensure that there are enough coaches and that a competitive balance is maintained.