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Pickleball
Pickleball is one of the fast growing sports in America!! The YMCA offers open pickleball time for all and also different classes and events that allow people to learn and compete with others in the community!
For more information on how to sign up for classes or reserve courts, please read the Pickleball Sign-up Instructions.
Pickleball Private Lessons - West Washington
Pickleball Private Lessons
Interested in working on your pickleball skills with a private instructor? Check out our private lesson option:
Individual: Four 30 minute lessons
Small Group (max 4 people): Four 30 minute lessons
*You can break up the lessons however works best in your schedule and the instructors schedule
Instructor: Neil Friedenburg
Neil Friedenberg is one of the owners of Prolite Pickleball, a company that for over 40 years, has been dedicated to promoting the sport of pickleball while manufacturing high performance pickleball paddles, grips, edge tape, bags, and accessories. Neil took over the company from his father Mark “Yoda” Friedenberg, a National Champion and Pickleball Hall of Famer, after working with him for several years. The nickname “Yoda” was given to Mark because of his skill and wisdom in all aspects of pickleball and his ability to always be ahead of his competition on the court. Neil grew up in Federal Way, Washington and started playing pickleball in the late 1980’s, with most of his games with or against his father and other nationally recognized players. Neil moved the company from Seattle, Washington to Wisconsin to be near his family.
Neil currently has over a 5.0 DUPR rating and competes in tournaments at the highest level. Some of his best tournament results include:
-Gold in the Packerland Invite 2014
-Bronze in the New Year Invite in Terre Haute, IN (5.0 Men’s Division)
-Bronze in the Shamrock Shootout in Vancouver, WA-against Enrique Ruiz and numerous national champions (5.0 Men’s Division)
-Silver in the Spring Swing Tourney in Rockford, IL in Men’s Doubles and (2015)
-Gold in the Spring Swing Tourney in Rockford, IL in Men’s Doubles (2016)
-4th place finish at the Pickleball Fever in the Zoo Open Men’s Doubles Kalamazoo, MI (2015-16)
-Bronze Great Lakes Open Men’s 5.0 in Traverse City, MI
-Gold in both Men’s and Mixed Doubles 2016 Englewood, FL Suncoast Pickleball Classic
-Bronze in 2016 US Open 5.0 35+ Men’s Doubles in Naples, FL
-Bronze in 2018 Meijer State Games of Michigan-5.0 Men’s Doubles
-Silver in 2019 PROLITE Invitational Winter Classic-5.0 Men’s Doubles
The Friedenberg and Prolite names are widely known in the pickleball community. Neil and Prolite continue to promote pickleball around the globe.
Location: West Washington Branch
If you are interested in private lessons please contact Brittany Boyer.
Brittany Boyer – Youth Sports Director
262-247-1029
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| Must Contact Youth Sports Director | 11/27/24 | 9/1/25 | Front Desk | $ 120.00 | $ 170.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
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12/01/24 - 09/01/25
Individual: Must schedule and purchase lessons through Youth Sports Director
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Register at front desk |
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12/01/24 - 09/01/25
Semi Private: Must schedule and purchase lessons through Youth Sports Director
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$75 - $100 |
Register at front desk |
Summer: Youth Pickleball Ages 7-12 - West Washington
Learn the basics of pickleball!
Ages: 7-12
Location: West Washington Track Gym
Questions?
Brittany Boyer – Youth Sports Director
262-247-1029
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| Member Registration | 4/7/25 | 4/13/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 13.00 | - |
| Member & Non Member Registration | 4/14/25 | 7/21/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 13.00 | $ 31.00 |
Available Sessions
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06/16/25 - 06/18/25
2 Day Class: Ages 7-12, Track Gym - Mo,We - 9:15 am - 10:00 am
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Registration Closed Opens on 04/07/25 |
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07/21/25 - 07/23/25
2 Day Class: Ages 7-12, Track Gym - Mo,We - 9:15 am - 10:00 am
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Registration Closed Opens on 04/07/25 |
Youth Pickleball Mini Clinic Ages 6-14 - West Washington
Learn the basics of pickleball!
Location: West Washington Track Gym
4 week class
Questions?
Brittany Boyer – Youth Sports Director
262-247-1029
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/6/25 | 4/13/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 26.00 | $ 57.00 |
Youth Pickleball Mini League Ages 8-13 - West Washington
Looking to elevate your pickleball play? Join our youth pickleball mini league. The first day will be practice play. The remaining 3 days will be round robin game play.
Location: West Washington Track Gym
2 week mini league that meets 4 days
Questions?
Brittany Boyer – Youth Sports Director
262-247-1029
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| Member Registration | 4/7/25 | 4/13/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | - |
| Member & Non Member Registration | 4/14/25 | 8/11/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 65.00 |
Available Sessions
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08/11/25 - 08/20/25
Ages 8-13: Track Gym - Mo,We - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Registration Closed Opens on 04/07/25 |
