Indoor Play Options for LAP Members
Indoor Play Options for LAP Members
October - May
October - May
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Stay active and connected all year with Ludington Area Pickleball!
As we transition to indoor play starting this Sunday, October 4th, please review the following critical updates regarding registration rules, schedule changes, and court policies.
1. Weekly Sign-Up Rules (Pickleball Den)
1. Weekly Sign-Up Rules (Pickleball Den)
Sign-ups open every Sunday at 1:00 PM via Pickleball Den for the upcoming week.
1:00 PM – 4:59 PM: Members may sign up for a maximum of 3 time slots total for the week (including Round Robins).
5:00 PM Onward: The cap lifts! You may sign up for as many remaining slots as you like (including multiple slots per day).
Enforcement Policy: Rules enforced in previous seasons carry over.
1st Notice: Email/text warning detailing the rule.
2nd Notice: Immediate removal from all play slots for the entire week.
Note: If you received warnings last season, those remain on record as prior notice.
2. Pickleball Den System Updates
2. Pickleball Den System Updates
Self-Registration Only: The system now restricts accounts so you can only sign yourself up. You can no longer register other players. If you run into technical issues, contact an Administrator.
Update Your Phone Number: Please log in and ensure your current phone number is saved so we can reach you via text/call regarding last-minute openings or schedule changes.
3. WSCC Updates & New Challenge Court
3. WSCC Updates & New Challenge Court
Cap Increase: Player caps for ALL time slots at WSCC have increased from 15 to 16 players.
Trial Challenge Court (Through end of 2026): One court at WSCC is designated as a Challenge Court during the following times:
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sat: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
(Outdoor challenge court rules apply. A new paddle rack will manage play on all courts.)
Pre-9:00 AM Play (Mon–Fri): Members may use available courts prior to 9:00 AM if the gym is open. This informal time is ideal for pre-formed groups.
4. Player Etiquette & Venue Rules
4. Player Etiquette & Venue Rules
Mandatory Sign-In: ALL members MUST sign in at WSCC prior to playing (including SilverSneakers members).
Commit to Your Full Slot: Please plan to play your full 2-hour session. Leaving early disrupts games and deprives waitlisted players of a spot.
Takedown & Storage: If no group plays after your slot, you must take down nets and store all equipment in designated areas.
Church Venue Resurfacing: The church gym floors have been resurfaced. Specific facility rules are posted on-site—please review them upon arrival.
After you sign up on Sunday, check that you selected 3 or less spots by clicking on "FIND ME."
West Shore Community College
West Shore Community College
3000 N STILES RD, SCOTTVILLE
3000 N STILES RD, SCOTTVILLE
Begins 10/5/26 and ends 4/24/27
All players must be members of the Ludington Area Pickleball Club.
A non-member or guest may play ONE time in the 1pm-3pm time slot before deciding if they would like to join the club.
Pay the daily rate or buy a Rec Center membership.
Play Times:
Play Times:
Monday: 9-11 AM, 11 AM-1 PM, 1-3 PM
Tuesday: 9-11 AM, 11 AM-1 PM, 1-3 PM
Wednesday: 9-11 AM, 11 AM-1 PM, 1-3 PM, 6-8 PM
Thursday: 9-11 AM, 11 AM-1 PM, 1-3 PM
Friday: 9-11 AM, 11 AM-1 PM, 1-3 PM
Saturday: 8-10 AM, 10 AM-12 PM
How to Sign-up:
How to Sign-up:
Go to pickleballden.com
Sign-up will be available at 1:00 PM on Sunday each week. Sign-up on pickleballden.com is required to play. A player may only sign up for 3 play times that week, 1 slot daily. After 5 PM on Sunday a player may sign up for additional play times.
If you are signed up and cannot play please remove your name ASAP.
Each player must sign up themselves. No multiple signups by one person.
Check-in at the Rec office each day prior to play. Pay the daily rate or buy a Rec Center membership.
Three courts are available. Sixteen players maximum.
Policy for Sign-up Violations:
Policy for Sign-up Violations:
First "offense" = a verbal or text warning
Second "offense" = your name will be removed from the play schedule for the week.
Blackout Dates:
Blackout Dates:
Nov. 26th
Dec. 24th, 25th, 31st
Jan. 1st
Mar. 28th
Any additional dates will be communicated through Pickleball Den.
St. Johns Church
St. Johns Church
209 N ROWE, LUDINGTON
209 N ROWE, LUDINGTON
Begins on 10/5/26 and ends on 4/24/27.
All players must be members of the Ludington Area Pickleball Club.
The seasonal fee is $40, payable at pickleballden.com. Pay prior to the first time playing.
A non-member or guest may play ONE time before deciding if they would like to join the club.
Members are required to set up and tear down equipment (net, balls) and placing all garbage bins back to their original locations. If there is a gap between play times, our equipment MUST be taken down and put away.
Non Marking Shoes: members must wear indoor court shoes (white, black or multi colored shoes).
Members will inspect the gym floor prior to playing and report any damages to LAP’s Indoor Committee.
The last group to use the floor for the day must sweep the floor.
Play Times:
Play Times:
Monday: 9-11 AM, 11 AM-1 PM, 5:30-7:30 PM, 7:30-9:30 PM
Wednesday: 9-11 AM, 11 AM-1 PM, 1-3 PM, 5-7 PM, 7-9 PM
Friday: 9-11 AM, 11 AM-1 PM, 1-3 PM, 5-7 PM, 7-9 PM
Sunday: 3-5 PM, 5-7 PM
How to Sign-up:
How to Sign-up:
Pay St. John's dues ($40) on pickleballden.com prior to the first play.
Sign-up on pickleballden.com is required to play. A player may only sign up for 3 play times that week, 1 slot daily. After 5pm on Sunday a player may sign up for additional play times.
Each player must sign themselves up. No multiple signups by one person.
If you are signed up and cannot play, remove your name ASAP.
One court is available. Six players maximum for each time slot.
Sign the church’s waiver before playing for the first time.
If the church is not open a key will be available from Julie Knodel.
Please follow the written cleanup directions at the church.
Policy for Sign-up Violations:
Policy for Sign-up Violations:
First "offense" = a verbal or text warning
Second "offense" = your name will be removed from the play schedule for the week.
Blackout Dates:
Blackout Dates:
October 25
November 8
December 2, 9, 16 from 5-9 PM
Non-LAP Indoor Play Options
Non-LAP Indoor Play Options
These places offer indoor pickleball in the Ludington area. You do not need to be a Ludington Area Pickleball Member to participate. Some locations have their own membership requirements.
Freesoil Community Centre
Freesoil Community Centre
8480 N Democrat St, Free Soil, MI 49411
8480 N Democrat St, Free Soil, MI 49411
For those interested in participating in pickleball at Freesoil's Community Centre, please follow these registration steps:
Download the Team Reach app and use the code "Freesoil"
Current play schedule: Friday mornings, 10 AM - 12 PM
Administrator: Julie Braboy
Participation requirements:
Minimum of 6 players
$5 per player to cover facility rental
Sign up on the Team Reach calendar and monitor announcements for any changes
To request alternative play times, please contact Julie through the app. The facility accommodates three courts, with Julie providing nets and balls. Please note that a minimum of six players is required for any session to proceed.
5756 US-10, Ludington, MI 49431
5756 US-10, Ludington, MI 49431
Please check website for the most up-to-date information: 24-7golf.com/ludington-pickleball
Indoor Play Courtesies
Indoor Play Courtesies
As a safety measure, please call "ball!" if a ball from your court goes into another court. Toss or hit the ball back to the appropriate court. Balls rolled on the ground can be a trip hazard for unsuspecting players.
At the end of the game, please secure the ball before touching the net with your paddle.
What is the rule for rotating players in and out when there are players waiting? Generally, the agreed-upon practice is that only the winning two players stay on and split, while two more players join for the first game. After the first game, rotate out after playing two games to give everyone a chance to play.
Pickleball Den
Pickleball Den
Sign up and pay for Membership with Ludington Pickleball via Pickleball Den.
Search for Ludington Area Pickleball Club to join.
$30/annually
Leagues, indoor play, and a supportive community!
New members can join LAP at any time of the year!
New members can join LAP at any time of the year!
LAP members can still pay dues for 2026!
LAP members have access to nets and dedicated indoor play times at WSCC!
LAP provides the pickleballs in the plastic bins by the Oriole Field courts. These are available to use during drop-in and open play!
LAP volunteers provide access to the Oriole Field bathrooms by unlocking and locking them daily! Additionally, LAP contributes to bathroom maintenance for all pickleball players.
The annual $30 Ludington Area Pickleball membership dues include the Pickleball Den fees.
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