PLAY PICKLEBALL AT WATTS + DIESEL
A mix of tennis, ping pong, and badminton, pickleball is taking the country by storm and is a great pastime for all ages! Watts + Diesel has added twelve official indoor pickleball courts on our new hardwood floor for members to use during scheduled "Open Play Times.” Bring your own paddle and pickleball to play.
All ages and skill levels are welcome and the game is easy to learn! Pickleball is free for members at Watts + Diesel, and non-members can purchase a drop-in pass or a pickleball membership to play.
OPEN PLAY TIMES
No need to sign up, just show up. Bring your friends, paddle, and pickleball to play!
Monday – Friday: 8am to 3pm
Game Formats
- Winners split (get a new partner) and stay on the court
- Losers go off until the next available court is open
- Watts + Diesel promotes inclusive play -- please be welcoming to new players
Court & Net Info
- 12 official painted indoor courts
- SwiftNets: Strong, carbon fiber system is very strong and durable; automatically sets proper height at 36" and 34" with outstanding net stiffness and top tape response
- Do not touch or move pickleball nets on the south court
- During the Pickleball Open Play Times, the nets and court are for pickleball ONLY
PICKLEBALL MEMBERSHIP
The Pickleball Membership is included in your Watts + Diesel membership. If you do not have a Watts + Diesel membership, you can purchase a "pickleball only" membership to access our pickleball court and nets at any time during "Open Play Times.” This membership type will not have access to the other areas of Watts + Diesel.
Package Options
- Unlimited Monthly $29
- Drop-in Pass $10
Perks
- NO Court Fee
- NO Player Fee
- NO Drop-in Fee
- VIP Invite for Tournaments & Events*
* You will be offered early entry to tournaments and special invitations to events.
MembershipsPICKLEBALL Open Play Rules & Guidelines
Pickleball Courts
In an effort to pair picklers (players) at the same level of experience, courts will be labeled as follows:
- Beginner/Social Play: 2.5 & Below
- Intermediate Play: 3.0 - 3.5
- Advanced Play: 4.0 & Above
Gameplay Notes
- Each court will have its own paddle line for open play game rotation
- Please set your paddle in line along the curtain - NO skipping ahead
- If you choose NOT to play when your paddle comes up, your paddle gets moved to the end of the rotation
- You may try any court you wish
- Please be respectful of other players and play on the court that most suits your skill level
House Rules
- Main 50-yard turf side with start the serve
- Each game will play to 11 points, win by 2
- Exception #1: If there are 10 or more paddles in line, play to 9 points & win by 1
- Exception #2: If there are 15 or more paddles in line, play to 9 points, win by 1, and all 4 players must come off after the game is finished
- Winners stay on the court & split (2 games maximum)
- HAVE FUN AND BE KIND!!!
NEW TO PICKLEBALL?
Check out the video below on how to play and then visit one of our beginner Open Play times to practice and learn from other players! The pickleball community is happy to help teach other players and offers beginners an opportunity to play with others on their skill level! View our "Open Play Times" to learn more.