Opelika Pickleball Club
Please reach us at info@opelikapickleball.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
No, there are no reserved courts for play. Everything is run on a first-come, first-serve basis.
No organized challenge courts.
We suggest you check the live feed and show up if you are visiting. If players are playing, we suggest you observe with a paddle in hand. When they break, ask if you can join in.
Dues are not prorated. Membership is from Jan 1-Dec 31 each year.
There is a ball machine available for active, paid club members. It is generally available Monday-Friday from 8:30-10:30. It can be reserved for 30 minutes one day ahead of time. After joining OPC you can request to be added to the ball machine GroupMe.
The Pickleball courts are available free of charge to anyone who wants to use them. It is not necessary to join the sportsplex.
After joining OPC you will be added to the club GroupMe generally within two weeks of enrollment.
The Opelika Sportsplex is open 24/7. There is open play except when a tournament has been scheduled.
While you can play anytime, there are times when certain levels of players are on the courts. You can also post questions on the club GroupMe (after you join the club) or the club's Facebook page, Opelika Pickleball, to arrange to play at the level you request.
Beginner and 3.0
There is a group at this level most Tuesday and Thursday mornings: The Dinkers. There is also a Monday evening group that gets together at about 5 pm.
3.5-4.0
Players at this level are usually on the courts Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.
4.5 and up
At this level, it is best to post a message in the club Groupme or our Facebook page.
Please reference the club calendar found on the club website, OpelikaPickleball.com, for a list of club activities. Tournaments that require registration can be found on Pickleball.com.
All questions regarding the facilities i.e., how they were constructed, cost, scheduling private tournaments etc. , should be directed to the Director of Parks and Red, Sam Bailey. His email address is SBailey@opelika-al.gov; phone # 334-7580-3281.