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Sierra Recreation Center
26887 Recodo Lane, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
949-859-4FIT (4348), Option 3

Felipe Tennis and Recreation Center
27161 Nogal, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
949-859-4FIT (4348), Option 5

Email us at pickleball@cityofmissionviejo.org or sign up for our newsletter! 

 

Skill Bracket Pickleball Ladder Social

16 - 48 player, no set partner, skill level ladder social. After each round, players will switch partners and change courts based on match results. Prizes will be awarded to the top court winners at the end of the social. *Member discounted rate is $20.

Saturday, July 12 Luau Themed! Come dressed to impress.

Father’s Day Pickleball Tournament 

Team up with Dad to form your doubles team in the double elimination Father’s Day Tourney! Participants are encouraged to wear matching outfits for a chance to enter the best dressed competition. All levels welcome, and paddles are provided. Awards ceremony will follow the tournament. Family members with multiple children can switch partners throughout the event. Registration is PER TEAM. (ages 7+)

Instructor: Senem Aktuccar

American Cancer Society - Paddle for the Battle

The American Cancer Society's Paddle for the Battle, in partnership with the City of Mission Viejo, will host a doubles team round-robin Pickleball Tournament August 24th. 3 game guarantee. 100% of your registration fees are TAX DEDUCTIBLE donations. Please note there are NO REFUNDS for this charitable tournament. Players can change partners for injuries. If you need help finding a partner, please email pickleball@cityofmissionviejo.org for assistance.

Saturday, August 23
Felipe Tennis and Recreation Center (27161 Nogal) 

1 – 3 pm Mixed Doubles

4 – 6:30 pm Women’s Doubles 

7 - 9:30 pm Men’s Doubles  

 

Adult Pickleball Programs

Adult Pickleball Socials

Skill Bracket Pickleball Ladder Social

16 - 48 player, no set partner, skill level ladder social. After each round, players will switch partners and change courts based on match results. Prizes will be awarded to the top court winners at the end of the social. *Member discounted rate is $20.

Saturday, July 12   Luau Themed! Come dressed to impress. 

Organized Play

Join us at Felipe for our social pickleball play groups. Get a new group of players each week for round-robin matches. Scores won't be tracked in these friendly games, but balls are provided. Up to five players will be assigned to each court for weekly round-robin play. Cost is $15 for members; $55-$65 for Mission Viejo Residents; $75-$90 Non-Residents.

  • Note: This is not an instructional period but rather skilled matched play. All players should know how to play pickleball before registering. All players must know how to serve and score consistently and correctly prior to the start of each session.

Players can only register for TWO Adjacent skill Levels.

  • Levels that offer a range such as 2.5-3.0, 3.0-3.5, 3.5-4.0 are designed for players who are not quite challenged at the lower level advertised but find the upper level listed too challenging.
  • If you are a 3.0 player, you could register for 3.0 Organized Play or 3.0 - 3.5 Organized play if your looking for a challenge. A 3.0 player would not be permitted to register for a lower level program (2.5 - 3.0, or 2.5) or an upper level programs (3.5, or 3.5-4.0). These guidelines help us keep advanced players from taking spaces away from intermediate players, and intermediate players from registering in levels they are not ready to play at to keep our advanced programs for advanced players. 

Summer Sessions: June / July / August

Member priority registration opens the first Tuesday of the month at 7 am for the next months session.  General public registration opens two days later. 

2.5 Friday11 am - 12:45 pm 
 June / #148777July / #148778August / #148779
2.5-3.0 Thursday11 am - 12:45 pm 
 June / #148774July / #148775August / #148776
 Sunday1:30 pm - 3:15 pm 
 June /#148762July / #148763August / #148764
3.0Monday11 am - 12:45 pm 
 June /#148765July / #148766August / #148767
 Saturday9:30 - 11:15 am 
 June /#148787July / #148788August / #148789
 Sunday11:30 - 1:15 pm 
 June /#148759July / #148760August / #148761
3.0-3.5Wednesday11 am - 12:45 pm 
 June /#148771July / #148772August / #148773
 Friday6:45 - 8:30 pm 
 June /#148784July / #148785August / #148786
3.5Friday11 am - 12:45 pm 
 June /#148780July / #148782August / #148783
 Saturday11:30 - 1:15 pm 
 June /#148790July / #148791August / #148792
 Sunday9:30 - 11:15 am 
 June /#148756July / #148757August / #148758
3.5-4.0Tuesday11 am - 12:45 pm 
 June /#148768July / #148769August / #148770

 

Pickleball Leagues

8-Week Co-Ed Singles Flex League

Looking for Flexible Singles Match Play? Look no further then our Co-Ed singles pickleball flex league. Over the 8-week period, a suggested weekly schedule will be emailed out to players based on registration, allowing for players to arrange matches based on availability at a mutually agreed upon time. Games are first to 11, win by 2, with the best 2/3 games taking the win. Individual scores will be tracked over the 8-week season and prizes will be issued to the winner. *Please note Non-members are subject to guest fees upon check-in. Matches can take place at Felipe, Sierra, or a mutually agreed upon location. 

#145512 / 3.0 Intermediate Co-ed Singles / April 15 – June 13 - / $30*

Leagues will resume in Fall 2025; stay tuned for registration information. 
 

Evening 10-Week Pickleball Leagues 

Individual scores during the season determine the champion in each league division. Prizes include monthly membership, visors, hats, and more. Cost is $50 for members; $200 non-members (if space be available).

Players can only register for ONE LEAGUE due to program popularity.

Please use your DUPR rating as a guideline when registering for league. If you do not have a DUPR rating, please register by your known skill level. League players must earn a minimum of 40 points a night (over 6 games) to stay in their registered league. Players who cannot reach this threshold may be removed and replaced with another player from program waitlists. 

If you are unable to register because your desired league level fills up, please waitlist.
Waitlisted players will be contacted when spots open throughout the season and to SUB! 

Member priority registration opens Tu / May 13 at 7 am. 
General public registration opens Th / May 15 at 7 am.

2.5 – 3.0 (Dev-Inter) – Limit 16 Players - DUPR Submitted
#149165 / Wed / July 2 – Sept 3   / 6:45 – 8:45 pm / $200* / FTR
#149166 / Sub / Free / FTR

3.0 (Intermediate) – DUPR Submitted 
#149163 / Tu / July 1 – Sept 2/ 6:45 – 8:45 pm / $200* / FTR
#149164 / Sub / Free / FTR

Monday 3.1 – 3.4 (Inter to Advanced) DUPR submitted / ratings enforced
#149161 / Mon / June 30 – Sept 1 / 6:45 – 8:45 pm / $200* / FTR
#149162 / Sub / Free / FTR

Friday 3.3-3.6 (Advanced) DUPR submitted / ratings enforced
#149171 / Fri / July 4 – Sept. 5 / 6:45 – 8:45 pm / $200* / FTR
#149172 / Sub / Free / FTR

Thursday 3.5-3.8 (Advanced Plus) DUPR submitted / ratings enforced
#149169 / Th / July 3 – Sept 4 / 6:45 – 8:45 pm / $200* / FTR
#149170 / Sub / Free / FTR

Wednesday 3.8-4.2+ (Elite) – Limit 16 DUPR submitted / ratings enforced
#149167 / Wed / July 2 – Sept. 3 / 6:45 – 8:45 pm / $200* / FTR
#149168 / Sub / Free / FTR
 

Adult Pickleball Instruction

Please view our refund policy prior to registering for classes. All instruction based pickleball programs require a full weeks notice in order to withdrawal and receive a refund. 

Adult Pickleball Camps

4-Hour Skills & Drills Pickleball Boot Camp (Intermediate Players)

All the essential shots from dinking and soft game to volleys, serves and returns, transition play and the all-important third shot. This camp is designed for the intermediate level player and is not for beginners. *Discounted rate for members.

Instructor: Kevin Chaidez


BASE Pickleball 2 day camp (Beginner/Developing Players)

Base Pickleball top-notch curriculum combines individual player analysis, skill development, with drills and games customized for under 3.0 level players in developing a soft game (dinking, block volleys, 3rd shot drops, etc) and improving offense (drives, punch volleys, speed ups, etc).  Last hour involves instructed point-play and small round-robin doubles. Players will be assessed and placed in groups based on level. Low camper to pro ratio.

BASE Pickleball 2 day Camp (Intermediate/Advanced Players) 

Base Pickleball top-notch curriculum combines individual player analysis, skill development, with drills and games customized for 3.0 and higher-level players in building a soft game (defensive dinks, block volleys, 3rd & 5th shot drops, etc), improving offense (punch/roll volleys, spin dinks/drives, speed ups, etc) as well as mastering serve and return. Last hour involves instructed point-play and small round-robin doubles. Players will be assessed and placed in groups based on level. Low camper to pro ratio. 

Cardio Pickleball

Cardio Pickleball

High-energy opportunity to play pickleball while achieving a full-body workout. Class includes a dynamic warmup featuring pickleball focused footwork followed by hitting drills and high-intensity moves set to upbeat music. Stations are used to keep you moving in this all levels
program.

Instructor: Senem Aktuccar

New Player Pickleball Clinics

Learn game fundamentals including serving, scoring, game play, and player development in this group clinic. Suitable for all players with or without paddle or racket sport backgrounds. Use the links below to register.

Instructor: Mel Seagle 

Instructor: Kevin Chaidez 

Instructor: Somchai Moy 

Instructor: Senem Aktuccar

Instructor: Yvonne Bustamante

Instructor: Stuart Wilson

Instructor: Sue Heravi

Developing Player Pickleball Clinics

Developing Player Pickleball (2.5 – 3.0)

Improve stroke development, learn different serves, control height/depth of shots, and transition to the net. Please note, you must be able to accurately serve and score a match correctly before registering for this program. These skills are covered in our new player course, which is recommended before enrolling in developing player. Please do not register for "developing player" because a new player class is full. Instead, please waitlist for the desired level as we may be able to add additional classes based on demand. Use the links below to register.

Instructor: Mel Seagle 

Instructor: Kevin Chaidez 

Instructor: Somchai Moy

Instructor: Yvonne Bustamante

Instructor: Stuart Wilson

Instructor: Sue Heravi

Intermediate Player Pickleball Clinics

Intermediate Pickleball (3.0+): 

Control the ball, improve court movement, accuracy with shots and serves. Combine shot selection with court strategy. Suitable for 3.0+. Use the links below to register.

Instructor: Mel Seagle

Instructor: Yvonne Bustamante

Instructor: Sue Heravi

Intermediate Clinic + Live Play (90 mins): 

Control the ball, improve court movement, accuracy with shots and serves. Combine shot selection with court strategy. Class concludes with 30 mins of Live Play. Use the links below to register.

Instructor: Kevin Chaidez

Instructor: Yvonne Bustamante

Instructor: Senem Aktuccar

Instructor: Stuart Wilson

Advanced Pickleball Clinics

Advanced Pickleball

Advanced court strategy, pro level serving, the all important dink, transition play, perfecting the third shot, communication, and advanced team play. Use the links below to register.

Instructor: Kevin Chaidez

Advanced Clinic + Live Play (3.5+)

This class combines drills with live ball play format.  Must have ability to control stroke and rally ball with directional placement.

Instructor: Senem Aktuccar 

Play Strategies & Drill/Skill Clinics

Live Ball Drills (3.5+ Advanced) 

This class combines drills with live ball play format.  Must have ability to control stroke and rally ball with directional placement.

Instructor: Somchai Moy

Instructor: Yvonne Bustamante

Private & Semi-Private Group Lessons By Appointment

If you are looking for private or semi-private lessons with a set group, you may contact one of our pickleball professionals directly for availability and booking:

General Information

Drop-in Play

Monday - Sunday (7 days a week) | 7:15 - 9:30 am
Monday / Wednesday / Friday | 5 - 6:30 pm

Show up and grab a game, no reservations required. Drop-in play is free for members. Guests and non-members are subject to guest fees. Players are expected to adhere to our code of conduct and have good sportsman like behavior. Paddle holders are located on the patio for courts 1-8. Players wishing to grab a game must use the paddle holders.

  • Courts 7-8 Social Play / Developing Players
  • Courts 5-6 Intermediate / 3.0 Level Play
  • Courts 1-3 Advanced / 3.5 level Play
  • Court 4 Challenge Court. 

It's 2 on, 2 off when there are less then 4 paddles in the holders. Winners must rotate off after 2 games. When we have larger crowds (4 or more paddles in the holder), its four on, four off to keep games moving.

Courts are divided by skill level for player enjoyment, so please check the level of the court before playing. Challenge Court winners should rotate off after 2 games.

How to Make a Reservation

Non-members can make a same day request by phone should courts be available. Call 949-859-4348 and select option 5 for the Felipe Tennis and Recreation Center, then option 2 for same day court conditions. After 2 pm non-members may inquire about early release for morning courts for the following day. 

Members can book courts three-days in advance starting at 7 AM each day. To make a reservation request, email pickleball@cityofmissionviejo.org after 7 am and include the following information:
 
Please note: Each court request must be listed in a separate email. 

  • Your First and Last Name:
  • Day and Date you are requesting a court:
  • Preferred Reservation Time: (Include a second option in case your first choice is taken).
    • Example: If requesting a 9 / 9:30 am court, list your alternate time of 7:30 / 8 am    OR    10:30 / 11 am.
  • Location Preference: Felipe / Sierra / or Both

ALL requests for courts must include at a minimum of the First and Last Name of at least two players playing in your group.  If you are requesting two courts for the same time (the maximum allowed), you must have at least two members playing on each court and you must have at least 6 player names included in your request (3 per court).

Felipe Tennis and Recreation Center 90- Minute Set Reservation times: 

  • 7 or 7:30 am  / 9 or 9:30 am / 10:30 or 11 am / Noon or 12:30 pm / 3 or 3:30 pm / 5 pm* / 6:45 pm*
  • *Felipe closes at 5 pm on Sundays, and 7 pm on Saturdays. 

Sierra Recreation Center 90-Minute Set Reservation times: 

  • 8 am / 9:30 am / 11 am / 12:30 pm / 2 pm* / 3:30 pm* / 5 pm*  / 6:30 pm*
  • *Sierra closes at 5 pm on Sundays, and 7 pm on Saturdays. 

Pickleball Machine Rentals

The Felipe Tennis and Recreation Center is now taking advanced pickleball machine reservations requests during operating hours for morning courts at 11 am and Noon and evenings at 3 pm and 4 pm. To request a pickleball machine reservation, please email pickleball@cityofmissionviejo.org and request Pickleball Court 6 for the Ball machine, listing desired times. 

  • Prime time reservations for 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 5 pm, 6pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm are made same day by phone based on court availability. 

Pricing:

  • $10 per hour (Non-members must also pay $8 guest fees per person).
  • $45 3-Month Unlimited Pass (Members Only)
  • $150 Annual Unlimited Pass (Members Only)

Membership and Guest Fees

Affordable Pickleball Membership options are available to access the Felipe Tennis and Recreation Center (8 dedicated and 8 joint use courts with lights) and the Sierra Recreation & Fitness Center (4 joint use courts with lights). Membership includes all site amenities at both locations.

Pass TypeMission Viejo ResidentNon-Resident
Single$50 (Monthly) / $550 (Annual)$65 (Monthly) / $715 (Annual)
Couple$65 (Monthly) / $715 (Annual)$85 (Monthly) / $935 (Annual)
Family$75 (Monthly) / $825 (Annual)$95 (Monthly) / $1045 (Annual)

10% discount is available for individuals over the age of 55 years and for active and retired Veterans. Please see our membership page for more details. The City of Mission Viejo accepts Silver Sneakers, Prime, Renew Active, and Silver & Fit for pickleball at the Sierra Recreation Center only.

Pickleball Guest Fees
$10 daily drop-in (14 years and older) | Mission Viejo Resident
$15 daily drop-in (14 years and older) | Non-Resident
$5 daily drop-in (Youth 13 and under)

Pickleball Event Rentals (Tournaments, Socials, Parties, and Fundraisers)

If you are interested in hosting a Pickleball Tournament, Social or Birthday party, or a Charity Fundraiser, please email pickleball@cityofmissionviejo.org for pricing options. 

 

Junior Pickleball Programs

Youth Clinics 

Pickleball Stars

Ages 7-16
This clinic will focus on developing hand-eye coordination, paddle skills, stroke development, footwork, rules and scoring. Games are designed to improve player's fundamentals. All levels are welcome. Players will be grouped based on age and skill level. *Members receive a discounted rate.

Registration opens on the first of each month for the following month.   
Coach: Senem Aktuccar, USPTA Certified Pro
 

#149309 / Mon / June 9 – 30 / 4 – 5 pm / $120* / FTR
#149313 / Wed / June 11 – 25 / 4 – 5 pm / $90* / FTR
#149315 / Fri / June 13 – 27 / 4 – 5 pm / $90* / FTR

#149310 / Mon / July 7 – 21 / 4 – 5 pm / $90* / FTR
#149314 / Wed / July 2 – 23 / 4 – 5 pm / $120* / FTR
#149316 / Fri / July 11 – 25 / 4 – 5 pm / $90* / FTR
 

Junior Intermediate Match Play 

Ages 7-16

This class is for players who want to start competing in tournaments. Players will learn and train for match play, excel on all shots and strategies to improve their game. Player must know how to serve and be able to hold consistent rallies to attend this class. 

Registration opens on the first of each month for the following month.   
Coach: Senem Aktuccar, USPTA Certified Pro

#149318 / Tu / June 10 – 24 / 4 – 5 pm / $90* / FTR
#149320 / Th / June 12 – 26 / 4 – 5 pm / $90* / FTR
#149322 / Fri / June 13 – 27 / 4 – 5 pm / $90* / FTR

#149319 / Tu / July 1 – 22 / 4 – 5 pm / $120* / FTR
#149321 / Th / July 3 – 24 / 4 – 5 pm / $120* / FTR
#149323 / Fri / July 11 – 25 / 4 – 5 pm / $90* / FTR
 

Junior High Performance Pickleball

Ages 9-16

This class is reserved for junior tournament players 9-16 years of age who compete in Junior PPA tournaments. Players will train on individual needs, strategies, advanced skills to improve their game and are expected to participate in tournaments. Please contact Coach if you are a tournament players. Do not register if you do not have an invitation. 

Registration opens on the first of each month for the following month.   
Coach: Senem Aktuccar, USPTA Certified Pro

#151567 / Mon & Wed /  June 9 - July 16 / 4-5 pm / $240* / FTR 

JR Round-Robin

Mission Viejo Junior Pickleball Tournament 

Double elimination co-ed junior tournament (singles and doubles). Players can pick which category to compete (singles, doubles, or both). Each match is 11 game points win by 2. Players will be receiving feedback by pros to improve their match play skills. Players are expected to be able to serve and rally in order to participate. Award ceremony will follow. 


Father’s Day Pickleball Tournament 

Team up with Dad to form your doubles team in the double elimination Father’s Day Tourney! Participants are encouraged to wear matching outfits for a chance to enter the best dressed competition. All levels welcome, and paddles are provided. Awards ceremony will follow the tournament. Family members with multiple children can switch partners throughout the event. Registration is PER TEAM. (ages 7+)

Instructor: Senem Aktuccar

JR Pickleball Camps

BASE Pickleball Junior Summer Camp 

Ages 7-14
Grab a paddle and join our youth pickleball summer camp! Fun and friendly drills will teach proper technique of all essential shots, with games and rallies to increase the fun! Healthy snacks are provided. Students should bring a sack lunch each day to camp with a water bottle.

Coach: Senem Aktuccar, USPTA Certified Pro

#146094 / M-F / June 9-13 / 10:30 – 1:30 pm / $355* / FTR
#146095 / M-F / June 16-20 / 10:30 – 1:30 pm / $355* / FTR
#146096 / M-F / June 23-27 / 10:30 – 1:30 pm / $355* / FTR
#146098 / M-Th / June 30 – July 3 / 10:30 – 1:30 pm / $290* / FTR
#146099 / M-F / July 7-11 / 10:30 – 1:30 pm / $355* / FTR
#146100 / M-F / July 14-18 / 10:30 – 1:30 pm / $355* / FTR
#146102 / M-F / July 21-25 / 10:30 – 1:30 pm / $355* / FTR

 
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