Pickleball Activities
The Town of Aurora is excited to offer Adult Pickleball Leagues (Beginner and Intermediate) and Learn to Play Lessons for both Adults and Youth. Programs are located at either the Aurora Family Leisure Complex or Aurora Seniors Centre. These programs are offered in partnership with our service provider Elevation Athletics, a proud affiliated club with both Pickleball Canada and Pickleball Ontario.
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Pickleball - Aurora Seniors Association |
The Aurora Seniors Association offers weekly Pickleball drop-ins at both the Aurora Seniors Centre and Aurora Family Leisure Complex for older adults 55 + yrs. For more information, please visit the Aurora Seniors Association website. |
Pickleball Courts
The following pickleball courts are available for use by residents and visitors.
- Edward Coltham Park
- 95 William Graham Dr. (2 pickleball courts)
- Fleury Park
- 5 Aurora Heights Dr. (4 tennis courts, all courts have lines for pickleball - effective May 29)
- Norm Weller Park
- 250 McClellan Way (2 tennis courts, both courts have lines for pickleball)
- Thomas Coates Park
- 234 Mavrinac Boulevard (2 pickleball courts)
- Trent Park
- 140 Thomas Phillips Dr. (2 pickleball courts)
Town of Aurora - General Committee Report - Pickleball Opportunities 2023
Public Courts & Pickleball Hours | ||||||||||||||||||
Note: Drop-in play at all shared tennis/pickleball courts shall be on a first-come, first-served basis, utilizing the paddle method for pickleball and rotating on the hour for tennis.
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Spring Registered Programs
Registration Dates
- Resident: Online/In-Person – March 13, 2023
- Non-Resident: Online/In-Person – March 20, 2023
Please take a look at the available programs. To register online, simply click on the code # and you will automatically be directed to our e-PLAY online registration system.
Adult: Pickleball League - Beginner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ADULT – PICKLEBALL LEAGUE – BEGINNERS Age: 18+ years Location: Aurora Family Leisure Complex – Gymnasium Offered by Elevation Athletics Association, this weekly pickleball league is a developmental doubles league where each player does not need to have a registered partner. Players will be assigned to matches competing for individual points and league ranking. Paddles will be provided for players that do not have their own. Limited experience required; this league is for players that may be new to Pickleball.
*No class on: May 4 ^No class on: May 5 |
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Adult: Pickleball League - Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ADULT – PICKLEBALL LEAGUE - INTERMEDIATE Age: 18+ years Location: Aurora Family Leisure Complex – Gymnasium Offered by Elevation Athletics Association, this weekly pickleball league is a developmental doubles league where each player does not need to have a registered partner. Players will be assigned to matches competing for individual points and league ranking. Paddles will be provided for players that do not have their own. This league is for more experienced Pickleball players.
*No class on: May 5 |
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Adult: Pickleball Learn to Play - Lessons | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ADULT – PICKLEBALL LEARN TO PLAY – LESSONS Age: 18+ years Location: *Aurora Family Leisure Complex – Gymnasium ^Aurora Seniors Centre – West McKenzie Players will learn pickleball basics and be able to play with confidence at the end of the 8 sessions. Coaches will cover the fundamentals of serve, return and volley. All players will be assessed based on the Canadian Pickleball Rating system on the last day. This program is offered by Elevation Athletics Association. All abilities and skill levels welcome. Paddles will be provided for players that do not have their own.
~No class on: May 22 >No class on: May 24 |
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Youth: Pickleball Learn to Play - Lessons | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
YOUTH – PICKLEBALL LEARN TO PLAY Age: 10 to 17 years Location: Aurora Seniors Centre – West McKenzie New to Pickleball? This is a fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Youth will learn pickleball basics and be able to play with more confidence at the end of this introductory learn to play program. This is a great opportunity for youth to try a new activity as Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Our coaches will cover the fundamentals of serve, return and volley. This program is offered by Elevation Athletics Association. All abilities and skill levels welcome. Paddles will be provided for players that do not have their own.
*No class on: May 22 ^No class on: April 29, May 6, May 27 |
Drop-In Pickleball Activities
- Open to participants ages 18+. Each drop-in will have a capacity of 32 players.
- Drop-ins are first-come, first-served, with admissions beginning 15 minutes prior to program time.
- Admission must be purchased in-person at the Customer Service Desk before participants may enter the courts. Due to high demand, participants are not permitted to pay and hold spots for others.
- Admissions for drop-ins at the Aurora Community Centre (A.C.C.) can only be purchased with cash or credit card (VISA and Mastercard only) or through redemption of punch pass tokens.
- To purchase punch pass tokens or reload a current punch pass in advance, please visit the Aurora Family Leisure Complex or Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. This feature is not available at the A.C.C.
- Regular drop-in rates apply. Pre-registration is not required.
- Family (6+) - $3.25 per single entry; $26.75 for 10 tickets
- Adult (18 to 54) - $4.25 per single entry; $36.25 for 10 tickets
- Older Adults (55+) - $3.00 per single entry; $25.50 for 10 tickets
- Drop-ins will be unstaffed. No instruction will be provided.
- Paddles will be provided for any players that do not have their own.
- Players asked to organize rotations as needed amongst themselves during drop-in times to ensure fair and equitable playing time for all.
- If players are unsure of their level of play, they should review the “Pickleball Levels of Play” for guidelines and recommendations. Players are asked to attend drop-ins geared to their level and playing ability only for the enjoyment of all participants.
- Schedules are subject to changes, updates and/or cancellations throughout the season. Players should check website prior to attending for most up to date schedules.
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For a guideline of individual's level of play, visit the IPTPA website (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association) to view the rankings and assessments. |
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Adult Pickleball Drop-Ins (18+) - Summer 2023: May 30 to July 27 | ||||||||||||||||||
Location: A.C.C. – McAlpine Ford Arena Floor
(Updated on May 25, 2023)
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A.F.L.C. Adult Pickleball Drop-Ins (18+) - Open Play, All Levels | ||||||||||||||||||
(Updated on May 12, 2023)
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A.F.L.C. Family Pickleball Drop-Ins - Open Play, All Levels | ||||||||||||||||||
(Updated on May 12, 2023)
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Contact
Franco DeMarco
Recreation Supervisor, Community Programs
365-500-3158
Email Franco DeMarco