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Programs & schedule

Every way to play.

Court rentals, open play, clinics, Live Ball, leagues and kids camps on seven indoor courts. Session times change weekly, so the live schedule and sign-ups are in the NOLA PicklePlex app.

01 — Ways to play

Find your game.

Reserve a court for your own group, or join a session grouped by level so you're always playing people at your speed. Session times change weekly — the app always has the latest.

See the full schedule →

Which level is right for you?

Choosing the right level helps you get the most out of every session. Not sure where you fit? Stop by the front desk and we'll point you to the right one.

Beginner

  • You understand basic rules and scoring
  • You're still building consistency with serves and returns
  • You're learning proper court positioning
  • You're working on keeping rallies going
  • You're beginning to learn dinks, drops and other shots

Intermediate

  • You can consistently serve and return
  • You're comfortable playing full games
  • You understand basic positioning and strategy
  • You sustain rallies with fewer unforced errors
  • You use dinks, drops and placement on purpose

Advanced

  • You're an experienced, consistent player
  • You're comfortable in fast hands battles
  • You execute drops, drives, resets and dinks
  • You recognize attackable balls and anticipate shots
  • You keep control under pressure and at higher speeds

Beginner Open Play

For players who recently started, are learning scoring and positioning, and want a welcoming environment.

General Open Play

Fun, social games with a mix of skill levels. Great for meeting new people.

Intermediate Open Play

Consistent rallies and faster-paced games for players looking to improve.

3.3+ Open Play

For players rated 3.3 and up who want strategy, advanced gameplay and strong competition.

Sessions, explained.

Open play isn't the only way to get on the court. These sessions are built to help you learn, improve and level up, wherever you're starting.

Court rentals

Reserve a private court by the hour for your own group. Free or discounted for members, from $20 an hour for non-members.

Free Learn to Play

A beginner clinic covering rules, scoring and fundamental techniques. Equipment is provided, so just wear comfortable clothes and court shoes. All ages welcome.

Skills & Drills

Coach-led practice on dinks, volleys and third shot drops. Offered at Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced levels.

3 & Me

Three players sign up and each plays a game with the instructor as their partner. Real-time coaching in a live game setting.

Live Ball

A fast-paced, coach-led session of realistic points and game situations, with rotating players and nonstop movement.

Ladder Leagues

Weekly league nights grouped by rating, with competitive games and a chance to climb the ladder.

Kids Camp

Mornings with Coach Neal for ages 8 to 14: drills, games and skill-building. Sign up by the day or by the week.

Women's Only Open Play

Thursdays, 5 to 7 PM. Free for members, $10 for non-members.

Ball machine & paddle demos

Rent Erne, our ball machine, for solo reps at your own pace, or demo JOOLA paddles on court before you buy.

Find a session in the app
Pickleball players meeting at the net after a game at NOLA PicklePlex
No experience.
No pressure.
Just show up.
02 — New to pickleball?

Your first game is on us.

Free Learn to Play walks you through the rules, scoring and basic shots — then you play. Most people are hooked by the end of the hour.

  1. 1
    Grab a free Learn to Play spot
    Sign up in the app — all ages welcome.
  2. 2
    Show up in sneakers
    Athletic clothes, court shoes, water. Paddles and balls are here.
  3. 3
    Jump into Beginner Open Play
    Not sure of your level? The front desk will point you to the right session.
Sign up for Learn to Play