Indoor Play Options for LAP Members
October - May
LAP members will receive an email from Pickleball Den each Sunday at 1 p.m. as a reminder to register for play times for the week. The Indoor Committee requests that you initially limit your sign-ups to only three times during the week. This allows others to sign up for times as well. You can add additional times starting at 5 p.m. on Sunday.
The committee also asks that there be no guest sign-ups, including signing up other members of our club. Please sign up only for yourself. If you have a special circumstance, reach out to the Indoor Committee (Carmen Chapman).
Note about the construction at WSCC Rec Center: The entryway and stairs will remain open for everyone to access the facility. Enter the building from main entryway, walk down the stairs, turn left and walk straight thru the door entering the gym. You will then turn left alongside the wall and exit the gym via the north doors and sign in to WSCC. They will have a table setup to do so in the hallway. The elevator will not be available during their construction phase. The hallways will be blocked off so all guests using the facility (pool, weight area, staff, pickleball courts) will access the signup desk and various areas via the gym.
West Shore Community College
3000 N STILES RD, SCOTTVILLE
Begins 10/7/24 and ends 4/26/25
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
Monday: 9 - 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 - 3 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 - 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 - 3 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 - 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 - 3 p.m.
Thursday: 9 - 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 - 3 p.m.
Friday: 9 - 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5- 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 - 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For those wishing to play before 9 AM at WSCC, No sign-up is required. Recommended to call WSCC to ensure the gym is not occupied. Here are the open hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6 - 9 a.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 7 - 9 a.m.
Saturday: 8 - 9 a.m.
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. After 5pm on Sunday a player may sign up for additional play times.
You may sign up for 1 slot daily. If a player wishes to play more than once a day and there are openings available they may sign up after 5 p.m. the day before.
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.
Blackout Dates
Oct. 30th, 31st
Nov. 1st, 8th, 28th
Dec. 13th, 24th, 25th, 31st
Jan. 1st, 10th, 22nd
Feb. 14th
Mar. 14th
Apr. 11th
Any additional dates will be communicated through Pickleball Den.
St. Johns Church
209 N ROWE, LUDINGTON
Begins on 9/30/24 and ends on 4/30/25.
All players must be members of the Ludington Area Pickleball Club.
The seasonal fee is $20, 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.
All 6-8 p.m. groups are required to set tables and chairs up for the next day. Check inside the closet door for instructions.
Play times
Monday: 9 - 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 6- 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 - 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 6- 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 - 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 - 3 p.m., 3 - 5 p.m., 6 - 8 p.m.
How to sign up
Pay St. John's dues ($20) 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. 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.
You may sign up for 1 slot daily. If a player wishes to play more than once a day and there are openings available they may sign up after 5 p.m. the day before.
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 Knoedel.
Please follow the written cleanup directions at the church.
Blackout Dates
Oct. 25th
Dec. 4th, 11th, 18th,
Mar. 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Apr. 2nd, 9th
Apr. 18th - 9-3 p.m. only
No play during advent and lent except Mon & Fri. Any additional cancellations will be communicated through Pickleball Den. Note: St. John’s is open on 12/25 and 1/1
Freesoil Community Centre
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.
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
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 2025!
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.