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Pickleball at Princeton

The spirit-lifting, calorie-blasting, rabid-fan-creating, seriously social sport that is easy to learn and oh-so-fun to play.

Good For
A workout that doesn’t feel like a workout.
If You Love
A little friendly competition.
Get Ready To
Join the largest pickleball provider in the nation with 600+ courts.
What to Bring
Pickleball paddle if you have one, if not, we have everything you’ll need.

New Member Exclusive

Complimentary Intro to Pickleball


A fun, no-pressure class to help you feel comfortable on the court and learn rules and scoring. Your instructor will help you get started in other pickleball programs.

PICKLER’S PARADISE

A pickleball player dinking over the net during a game at Life Time

FOR THE LOVE OF SPORT

Grab a paddle, step onto the court, and kickstart a passion that gets stronger with every swat!

AN INVITING COMMUNITY.

Where paddles are popping and people enjoy a little healthy competition.

Pickleball player smiling and about to hit a serve

WHAT A WORKOUT

Both aerobic, getting heart rate up, and anaerobic, with short intense bursts building muscle. The amount of people who talk about how weight just falls off is mind-numbing.
Pickleball player on a Life Time court

More cushion means more court time.

Our courts are made with Laykold surfaces which layer-in a generous amount of gel to minimize impact on the knees, hips and back, keeping you on the court for longer.

your HAPPY PLACE

Good to know

IT REALLY IS FOR EVERYONE

One of the appeals of pickleball is its inclusivity. It’s pretty easy to pick up, making it accessible to beginners, yet can get competitive at higher levels. You’ll see so many generations playing at Life Time. Why not join them?

HOW DID IT BEGIN?

Back in 1965, on Bainbridge Island in Washington, three buddies named Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum got together and came up with something really cool. Today, there’s even a dedicated national governing body, and the likes of Bill Gates love to play.

BUT WHY’S IT CALLED PICKLEBALL?

There’s no straight answer. Some people swear it’s because of the Pritchard family dog, Pickles, who would go all out chasing those runaway balls during their early games. But hey, not everyone buys into that tale!

LEARN THE LINGO

Pickleball's got its very own language, full of quirky words like ‘dinking,’ which is just a fancy way to say making a soft, controlled shot over the net. And then there's the "Erne" move – that's when a player goes all ninja and jumps to the side of the court to swat the ball before it hits the ground. Learn the moves, win the game.

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Pickleball Faqs

We are excited to hear you are interested in getting started with Pickleball! With over 74,000 Life Time members in our pickleball community, we are confident you will fall in love with the nation’s fastest growing sport! To get started, we recommend an Intro to Pickleball class, which is offered at many of our Life Time locations and complimentary with your membership. This class is designed to help you learn the basics of how to play pickleball, focus on scoring, rules and all the intricacies of playing the game. 

The next step is getting involved in beginner Open Play pickleball. Open Play is a series of set times each week where all players with a reservation can participate in fun and challenging games. Play with a partner or rotate partners with each new game. Court Reservations are also available for players who already have established partners and opponents. Court Reservations are complimentary with a Signature Membership. In addition, most Life Time locations offer pickleball lessons, clinics and mixers. Our experienced pickleball leaders at the club can assist you with determining your player level and making recommendations!  

All pickleball schedules can be found in our Life Time Digital app. To reserve your spot, navigate to the pickleball tile within the app and select View Pickleball Schedule. To give pickleball a try, we recommend registering for an Intro to Pickleball class, which is offered at many of our Life Time locations and complimentary with your membership. This class is designed to help you learn the basics of how to play pickleball, focus on scoring, rules and all the intricacies of playing the game. The next step is getting involved in beginner Open Play pickleball. Open Play is a series of set times each week where all players with a reservation can participate in fun and challenging games.

We are excited to support you in improving your pickleball skills. Our experienced pickleball pros host a variety of options for you to get involved. This includes lessons and group clinics for players at all levels. We also offer private lessons through our experienced, certified professionals. Check out your Life Time Digital app or your home club’s pickleball webpage for more details or speak to the pickleball leader at your club.

Select Life Time locations do host pickleball tournaments. Check out your Life Time Digital app or your home club’s pickleball webpage for more details or speak to the pickleball leader at your club.

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