Pickleball Courts

Five pickleball courts are now open at the Centennial Park Outdoor Rink in Olds, Alberta. The courts are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

For rules on how to use the Centennial Park Pickleball Court, please review our Court Rules.

What Is Pickleball and How Is It Played?

Pickleball was first invented in 1965 in Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA, and has seen tremendous growth across North America and the world. Today, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in Canada with more than 1.3 million Canadians playing pickleball at least once a month. Anyone can play, it is a game for all ages and has something to offer every skill level and ability. (pickleballcanada.org)

Basic Pickleball Rules can be found on the Pickleball Canada website. 

Youtube Instructional Videos:

• Basic Rules To Get You Started
• How To Keep Score

Pickleball Equipment

You don't need much equipment to jump into a game of pickleball - a paddle, a pickleball, and running shoes is all you need. Wearing eye protection is also strongly encouraged.

As pickleball rises in popularity, more manufacturers are developing paddles and balls, so there are a wide range of options on the market. More big-box stores and online retailers are carrying pickleball paddles, which may be a good place to start for your first paddle.

Pickleball Clubs

Area clubs are a great source for regularly scheduled programming. The nearest pickleball clubs are in Sundre, Red Deer, and Airdrie. A full list of clubs across the country can be found at the Pickleball Canada website. 

An informal Olds group exists and a dedicated group of local pickleball players are formalizing the creation of an official club. Watch for details as they begin to promote the game and organize activity at the Centennial Park Outdoor Rink.

• Sunday – 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Monday – 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Tuesday – 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Wednesday – 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM & Competitive Play 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Thursday – Ladies Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Olds Pickleball Club communicates through email and the app TeamReach (group code: oldspickleball), for more information about the group contact oldspickleball@gmail.com.