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Pickleball Complex

Pickleball, America's fastest growing sport is a game that combines the skills of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It’s played on a small court with a net, paddle and whiffleball. It’s easy to learn and has become one of the fastest growing recreational sports in the country for people of all ages!

PICKLEBALL FOR EVERYONE AND ALL SKILL LEVELS

Court information and rules:

• The courts are free to use seven days a week during park hours.

• Players of all skill level are welcome to play on these public courts. Please be welcoming and courteous to all players.

• Do not offer unsolicited criticism or instruction.

• Demonstrate sportsmanship, civility and appropriate language.

• Courts are first-come first serve. They cannot be reserved without the permission of the Town Supervisor including all special events.

• Individual players and informal groups do not have authority to reserve courts, exclude players or create additional rules.

• Organized lessons, tournaments and league play require prior Town approval.

• Rules and policies may only be established by the Town of New Hartford.

SHERRILLBROOK PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS

Six Public Courts - Two Ways to Play

COURTS 1–3: COMMUNITY & RECREATIONAL PLAY (LEFT SIDE)

  • Welcoming beginners, families, casual players and groups playing together.
  • Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • When others are waiting, court use is limited to 30 minutes or 3 games.
  • Rotate in IF you are invited, and you wish to do so.
  • The 30-minute period begins when play starts.
  • When no one is waiting, play may continue.
  • Open-play paddle rotation does not apply on these courts.

COURTS 4–6: OPEN PLAY ROTATION (RIGHT SIDE)

  • Open to players of all skill levels, but often used for competitive play.
  • Place your paddle in the next available position in the paddle rack.
  • The next complete group of four receives the next available court.
  • Games are played to 11, win by 2. Or played to 9 if the courts are busy.
  • When players are waiting, all four players rotate off after each game.
  • Players may place their paddles at the end of the line to play again.
  • Do not move or remove another person’s paddle.

Questions or concerns:
Contact the Town of New Hartford Parks Department.


ETIQUETTE

  • Please remain well in the waiting area while you are waiting your turn to play.
  • When your turn to play arrives, before crossing an active court, wait for the players to finish the point and cross BEHIND the court.
  • Refrain from coaching and making calls from the sideline.
  • DO NOT MOVE THE PADDLES!

BE FAIR — BE A GOOD SPORT — HAVE FUN ENJOY THE FELLOWSHIP

Players of all levels are welcome to join in on the fun!  For more pickleball information, go to the USA Pickleball Association site at usapa.org.

*Pickleball only, please.

*No bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, dogs, etc. are allowed on the courts.

*Please observe proper court etiquette and sportsmanship.

*Use proper footwear. Sneakers only.

Note: Tennis courts are available at the N.H. Rec Center, Chadwicks Town Park and the N.H. High School.