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Pickleball

Welcome, Pickleballers! Here you will find all the updates regarding all things Town of Riverhead Pickleball. To get immediate updates regarding registration, playtime, and cancellations please sign up for our AlertMedia text service so we can text you with any pertinent information. You can sign up for AlertMedia by clicking here. 

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FALL RESERVATIONS/CLOSED FOR LEAGUES & LESSONS
Stotzky Park Tennis/Pickleball Courts
Tuesday Oct 3rd 9a-10:30a (1-2 courts)
Thursdays Oct 12th 10a-11:30a (1-2 court)
Wednesday Nov 1st 830a-10a (1-2 courts)
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Wednesdays 10am-12pm

October 4th - November1st
*Rain date 11/8





Veterans Park Pickleball Courts
Wednesday Oct 18th 2-3:30pm
(1-2 courts)
Monday Oct 23rd 2-3:30pm
​(1-2 courts)


South Jamesport Tennis/Pickleball Courts
Thursdays
October 5th-November 2nd
*11/9 Raindate
​6pm-8pm


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Pickleball classes and leagues

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PICKLEBALL CRASH COURSES
Pickleball Crash Course 
Learn the popular game of pickleball in this 1.5-hour crash course. Our instructors will cover all of the rules, basic terminology, and specific skills to have you out there playing this game with ease.
Age: 16 and over
Instructor: Ashley Schandel & Al Tangredi

OCT/NOV Stotzky Park
Tues Oct 3rd, 9am-10:30am
Rain Date 10/10
Thurs Oct 12th, 10am-11:30am
Rain Date 10/19
Wed Nov 1st 830am-10am
Rain Date 11/8

OCT Veterans Park
Wed Oct 18, 2pm-3:30pm
Rain Date 10/25
Mon Oct 23, 2pm-3:30pm
Rain Date 10/30



Adult ladder League 
Pickleball Ladder League Rules & Regulations
"Just for Fun" Ladder League. For those Beyond the Beginner pickleball players who are looking for a little friendly competition. Open to players with a USAPA rating of 2.0-3.0.
Wednesdays Oct 4 - Nov 1
10am
Stotzky Park

Competitive League. Open to players with a USAPA rating of 3.0+
Thursdays Oct 5 - Nov 2
6pm
​South Jamesport Beach courts

Please see rankings and court assignments for current leagues down below.
Beyond the Basics Lessons
A continuation of our popular Pickleball Crash Course. During each class, we will focus on a different skill to improve on followed by some game play.
​Age: 18+
Instructor: Ashley & Al

Grown up and Me Pickleball
​Bond with your grandchild/child in this fun intergenerational pickleball workshop. Participants will learn some basic pickleball skills and create fun memories with their grown up. Each registered youth participant (Ages 6-11 years) is required to have a registered adult (18+ years)

OPEN COURT SCHEDULE
The open court schedule is not for organized play. This is a suggested time for players to come down and play in a group setting, meet new people, and set up some future play dates. All courts with permanent nets / portable nets available are open to play on a first come first serve basis.

Veterans Park:
Mondays: 9am-12pm
Fridays: 5pm-Dark

South Jamesport Beach:
Wednesdays: 5pm-Dark

Stotzky Park: Courts are now open! Nets are stored in the middle bench. Use on first come first serve basis. Please see program schedule above when in use.
NEWLY ADDED Traveling Pickleball Pros Clinics
BEGINNER CLINIC
Course#:23AS40SUAS
Age:16 and over
Instructor: Traveling Pickleball Pros
Location: Stotzky Park
Dates: Tuesday, August 29th
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Fee: $62.00 Non-Residents: $72.00
NOVICE CLINICS 
Course#:23AS40SUAS
Age:16 and over
Instructor: Traveling Pickleball Pros
Location: Stotzky Park
Dates: Tuesday, August 29th
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Fee: $62.00 Non-Residents: $72.00
OR
Course#:23AS40SUAS

Age:16 and over
Instructor: Traveling Pickleball Pros
Location: Stotzky Park
Dates: Wednesday, August 29th
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Fee: $62.00 Non-Residents: $72.00
ADVANCED CLINICS
Course#:23AS43SUAS
Age:16 and over
Instructor: Traveling Pickleball Pros
Location: Stotzky Park
Dates: Tuesday, August 29th
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Fee: $62.00 Non-Residents: $72.00
OR
Course#:23AS44SUAS

Age:16 and over
Instructor: Traveling Pickleball Pros
Location: Stotzky Park
Dates: Wednesday, August 29th
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Fee: $62.00 Non-Residents: $72.00

Seasonal  Pickleball  Leagues

FALL "Just for Fun" Pickleball Ladder League- Stotzky Park
Wednesdays, October 4 - November 1  (Rain Date Nov 8)
Games start at 10am. If you intend to warm up prior, please arrive earlier. 

FALL LADDER LEAGUE (Competitive) 
Thursdays, October 5 - November 2 (Rain Date Nov 9)
Games start at 6pm. If you intend to warm up prior, please arrive earlier.

RULES AND REGULATIONS



COURTS WILL BE ASSIGNED AND ANNOUNCED ON SITE TO ALLOW FOR EASIER ADJUSTMENTS TO NO SHOWS AND LESS CONFUSION TO PARTICIPANTS AND STAFF.

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THE FINAL RANKING/LADDER POSTING WILL BE YOUR OVERALL WIN PERCENTAGE BASED ON YOUR TOP 4 WEEKS TO ALLOW FOR A MISSED/OFF WEEK.
Multiple missed weeks are calculated in your win percentage as 0% weeks.
 FUN LEAGUE 2.0-3.0
WED AM STOTZKY PARK
​Current Standings


COMPETITIVE LEAGUE 3.0+
THURS PM South Jamesport
Current Standings



Town of Riverhead Recreation Department
60 Shade Tree Lane
Riverhead, NY 11901
​(631) 727-3200 x205
8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Town of Riverhead Parks Department 
55 Columbus Ave. 
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 727-3200 x737
​7:30 am to 3:00 pm
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    • Parks
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  • Community Projects
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    • Community Cookbook
    • Youth Planning Board >
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  • More Information
    • FAQ
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      • Community Center Use Application
      • Park and Beach Use Application
      • Park Maintenance Report
      • Memorial Plaque Application