Pickleball – Open
PickleBall has the combined features of badminton, tennis and ping pong, but also has its own unique features as well. The ball is plastic and contains several small holes, much like a wiffle ball. Anyone can play Pickleball as players come in all ages. You don’t have to be strong, quick, tall or overly athletic to play, just able to keep the ball in play and have fun.
Open Pickleball is for players of all levels. If the courts are full and people are waiting to play, players need to rotate in and out so everyone can play. For example, there is only one court (two nets) available on Wednesday nights. Games should be played to 15. If people are waiting players will need to exit the court at the end of their game so others can play. There is a maximum of two games played in a row if people are waiting – moving from one net to the other. This rule is in place so everyone can play somewhat equally.
During Open Pickleball times listed below, generally doubles is played. Court 4 is available for Pickleball play from open to 3 p.m. on weekdays and any night after 9 p.m.
Open Pickleball is only available from 8-11 a.m. on courts 5 and 6 during off days at Sun Prairie HS and special events. Like other sports on the basketball courts (badminton, playing catch with a baseball or football, etc.) setting up a Pickleball net is at the manager’s discretion at all times. Days off for the 2022-23 SPHS school year are at the bottom of this page.
Open Pickleball
Monday
5-7:30 a.m., 3.0-4.0, court 4
5-7:30 a.m., 4.0+, court 6
5-7:30 a.m., Court 5, overflow of either 3.0-4.0 or 4.0+ players
7:30-10 a.m., 2.0-3.0, courts 4-6
10-noon, all levels, courts 4-6
Noon-2 p.m., beginner/newer players, court 6
Noon-2 p.m., 2.0-3.0, courts 4-5
Wednesday/Friday
5-7:30 a.m., 3.0-4.0, court 4
5-7:30 a.m., 4.0+, court 6
5-7:30 a.m., Court 5, overflow of either 3.0-4.0 or 4.0+ players
7:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 2.0-3.0, court 4
7:30 a.m.-10 a.m., court 5, overflow of 2.0-3.0 or 4.0+ players
9 a.m.-noon, 4.0+, court 6
10-noon, all levels, courts 4-5
Noon-2 p.m., beginner/newer players, court 6
Noon-2 p.m., 2.0-3.0, courts 4-5
Tuesday/Thursday
5-7:30 a.m., 3.0-4.0, court 4
5-7:30 a.m., 4.0+, court 6
5-7:30 a.m., Court 5, overflow of either 3.0-4.0 or 4.0+ players
8 a.m.-11 a.m., 3.5+, courts 5-6
8 a.m.-11 a.m., 2.0+, court 4
Saturday
7-9:30 a.m., 3.0, court 6
10 a.m.- 1 p.m., all levels, courts 4-6
Sunday
7-9 a.m., 3.0, court 6
8-noon, all levels, courts 4 and 5
9-noon, 4.0, court 6
8 a.m.-noon, all levels, courts 4-5
Not sure what level of play you are at? Check out the USA Pickleball skill rating definitions HERE.
Pickle Play & Social-NEWLY ADDED!
New monthly event at Prairie Athletic Club. Scheduled to help bring players of all levels together. Join us for our most popular pickleball event! Feel free to mix in with others, play with your own foursome or a little bit of both on all of the courts! This event is designed to have fun, meet new people and enjoy the day!
Shamrock Shenanigans
Monday, March 13 | 9-11:30 a.m.
Members: FREE
Non-Members: $12
- 3 month unlimited pickleball membership $195 +tax
- $17 after 3 p.m. on weekdays and before 3 p.m. on weekends
- $12 before 3 p.m. on weekdays and after 3 p.m. on weekends
- Punch card with 10 punches available for $100. Good for use before 3 p.m. on weekdays and after 3 p.m. on weekends
Sun Prairie Days off School:
September 30, October 14, November 18, 23-25, December 25-30, January 1-2, 16, 27, February 17, March 20-24, April 7, May 26, 29
