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Scheduled Recreation

What is scheduled recreation?

Scheduled recreation offers days and times to participate in recreational sports such as badminton, basketball, and pickleball. These scheduled times give participants the opportunity to have fun, be active, meet others and build a community. All scheduled recreation activities are drop-in and are held at the Rec Center (Building M) in the four-court fieldhouse.

Who can participate?

Scheduled recreation is open to all members and non-members over the age of 18 with a valid I.D. Scheduled recreation activites are FREE to members of the Rec Center. Non-members are required to purchase a single entry pass.

What to expect

• Courts are open and shared during scheduled recreation play
• Casual and inclusive environment
• All skill levels welcome
• Court rotation may occur during high participation to allow fair play
• Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment

Note: Depending on interest, the scheduled recreation program may evolve to include pre-registration, fee for high usage times and/or member only privileges.

Before you play

• The schedules on this webpage may change last minute due to events or facility needs including dates, times, and space availability.
• Check schedules below for the most up to date schedule and availability.
• No scheduled recreation from Thursday, August 13, 2026- Thursday, August 20, 2026 

Schedules

Pickleball General Rule

1. IN PERSON sign-in is available at the Health and Recreation Center 30-minutes prior to the scheduled pickleball time.
2. Maximum participants: three nets – 20 players; six nets – 40 players.
3. At maximum capacity, there will be a waitlist for participants to sign-in and then they must wait in the lobby until a spot opens.
4. All nets will be set-up by Campus Recreation staff for the scheduled times.
5. Participants are not allowed on the courts until their scheduled times.
6. Free to Health and Recreation Center members.
7. Non-members must purchase a single entry pass to participate in scheduled recreation, but should do so only after securing a spot on the sign-in sheet.
8. Must be 18 years or older unless a student of Harper College.
9. Free equipment rentals for members available at the Welcome Desk; non-members must provide their own equipment.
10. Harper Campus Recreation staff has the right to enforce and amend policies as needed.

Pickleball Playing Rules

1. All scheduled recreation pickleball will be rotational after each game. Each pickler gets to rotate in and play using the win/lose paddle racks.
2. Paddle up as winners (W) or losers (L) after your game using the paddle racks.
3. Next 4 to play will alternate between the W & L side on the paddle racks.
4. Picklers that want to play together can paddle up together alternating between the W & L side, but must defer to picklers behind them if less than 4 are in front of the paddles in the paddle up line.
5. When six pickleball nets (2 courts) are available, Court A is competitive (intermediate to advanced) and Court D is recreational (beginner to intermediate). Participants will self-select whether they are competitive or recreational.
6. When three pickleball nets (1 court) are available, courts will not be allocated by skill level.
7. Games are up to 11 (win by 2) if less than 9 picklers are waiting on the respective court area.
8. Games are up to “first to 9 points wins” when 9 or more picklers are waiting on the respective court area.

2026 Pickleball League

Our seasonal pickleball leagues provide structured weekly match play for adult participants. Designed for both casual and competitive players, leagues offer a great opportunity to stay active, improve skills, and connect with others in the pickleball community. Leagues are open to adults ages 18 and older. You do not need to be a Harper College student or employee to join.

Pickleball Leagues

Pickleball Feedback Form

For more information, please contact Tommy O’Donnell, at ot37118@harpercollege.edu