Court Reservations
Pickleball court reservations take place on our indoor tennis courts, with each tennis court consisting of two pickleball courts. You are renting both pickleball courts when booking a court, which can accommodate up to ten people.
Reservation details:
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$44 per tennis court (2 pickleball courts) per hour
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Pickleball court reservations only take place on courts 2, 3, and 4.
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Court reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance.
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Cancellations must be made at least 24-hours in advance to receive a refund.
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If you choose to share or split your rental with another group, you are welcome to make a private agreement with them, but the primary party is responsible for the payment to MRC.
Pickleball Open Play
Leveled Play
Leveled Play is similar to Open Play, but with a higher intensity and more structure, provided by a pickleball pro who creates games in which players are matched with others of their approximate level. Organization may vary by session: challenge courts, ladder play, seeded singles, pre-set round robins, skill-based sessions and more. Pre-registration and attending is critical as the structure is built around the roster.
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Open – All are welcome to attend. New to MRC? Shoot an email to pickleball@midcoastrec.org with an indication of your experience and/or level.
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Intensity: 2/5
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Advanced – Designed for advanced players to test their skills with others at their level. Structured to allow for the most competitive and balanced games.
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Intensity: 5/5
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Open Play
Open Play is just that: open to everyone who understands the rules of pickleball! Partners are determined through paddle-stacking, winners stay on the court & split allowing new players to join. Players who win twice in a row step off if there are others waiting.
Pre-registration is requested, as there is often more demand than space allows. To register, click on the red "Register" button at the top of the screen.
We have intensity options for Open Play:
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All Levels – Super friendly, welcoming all levels (as long as you know the rules). Focus is on honing skills and having fun. Great for new players and an excellent place for intermediate players to work on new skills.
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Intensity: 1/5
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Experienced – This is the place for seasoned players who have a firm grasp of the game & want to play with a variety of players in mixed-level games. Games are competitive, however targeting the weaker player and icing out are frowned upon.
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Intensity: 2/5
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No-Call, No-Show Open Play Policy
Due to the limited number of spaces for Open Play, please arrive ON TIME or cancel at least 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Please call the Front Desk if you are running late. If you haven't arrived 10 minutes after the session starts, your spot will be forfeited and given to the next person on the waitlist.
Skills & Drills
Want to improve your game? Drill!
Whether you're a new player intimidated by the idea of jumping right into Open Play, a regular player looking to improve, or a returning player wanting to dust off your skills, our Skills & Drills program chance to work on skills without the pressure of the score. Learn techniques, tactics & strategies in a supportive environment where making mistakes is part of the process.
We currently offer 2 levels of Skills & Drills:
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All Levels: Perfect for newer players or those who want more individualized attention. Players should know the rudimentary rules of pickleball and have basic skills. (8:1 student:instructor ratio)
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Experienced: Best suited for players who can hold a rally & have a fair amount of pickleball experience. (16:1 student:instructor ratio)
Learn to Play
A great program to introduce new players to one of the fastest growing sports in the country, our Learn to Play Pickleball program is offered in monthly 4-week long sessions.
No experience or equipment required! This class will teach you the fundamentals of the sport—including rules, scoring, strategy, and more—with class time split between general instruction and open play. Please bring clean court shoes to change into, no outdoor shoes are allowed on the court. All other equipment is provided!
Updated 7/18/2025
Private Lessons
MRC offers private and group lessons for both those looking for an introduction to the game and those wanting to improve their skills!
