SVCA Pickle Ball

Pickle Ball Membership , Court Rules and 720 Club

Pickle Ball Events - See the Events/Calendar Tab for details on events.

Fundrasing

We have one temporary court that is open for playing while we wait for the contractor to finish the courts.

Beginning 1/14/25, you will need an active SVCA membership with a signed Pickleball Waiver for every member of the household that wants to play.  Please visit the SVCA office to be given access for the lock app to access the courts. If you are bringing guests, there is a $30 fee that will coincide with the expiration date of your SVCA membership.

REMINDER: the SVCA is a separate membership from the SVBET (ferry pass, boat ramp, kayak ramp)  

Sign up process for Pickle Ball

  1. Please sign up for a SVCA Membership using the Membership tab on this website.  Membership are good for one year.
  2. Go into the SVCA Office to fill out a waiver of liability for each player in the household and to get you gate code. Each gate code is tied to an email address. If you need separate gate codes for you family, please provide an email for them.
  3. If you want to bring guests, please sign up in the office for a guest membership.  Guest membership costs $30 for the year and coincides with the membership date.

Pickle Ball Court Rules:

  • Courts are for paid members and their guests.
  • Members are responsible for their guests.
  • Use courts at your own risk.
  • Court hours: 8:00 AM until dusk. Hours can be modified for special events or Hall Rentals.
  • Children under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult member.
  • Call 911 for Emergencies
  • Courts are for pickleball play only. No other activities allowed.
  • No food, glass, bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, or scooters on courts.
  • Players should demonstrate good sportsmanship, and always respect others.
  • No profanity.
  • Rubber-soled shoes only.
  • A game is played to 11 points, with a win by 2 points.
  • If all courts are in use, paddles up with 2 on 2 off, winners split.
  • If 12 paddles up, 4 on 4 off.
  • Permits required for lessons, leagues, and tournaments.
  • No solicitation or commercial activity, unless permitted.

The Pickle Ball 720 Club is the official club that manages the courts. You can join the club for free. Members of the 720 Club help manage the courts, plan social gatherings, pickle ball tournaments, help people learn to play pickle ball, and much more.  See one of the 720 Club members on the court to sign up or email svca@southvenice.org for more information.

If you want to help with the project, help with fundraising, or make a cash or check donation please contact the SVCA office (svca@southvenice.org ) or Paul Gilmartin (boardmembergil@gmail.com)

The SVCA is renovating the current basketball court and creating 4 pickle ball courts for the membership in the back of the SVCA Hall at 720 Alligator Drive. Construction is February 28th.

The next phase of the project will be to add a walkway from the parking lot to the courts.  We will also add benches.  The final phase of the project is landscape changes and wind screens.

If you want to help with the project, help with fundraising, or make a cash or check donation please contact the SVCA office (svca@southvenice.org ) or Paul Gilmartin (boardmembergil@gmail.com)

Key Milestones:

$12000 - Pickleball court renovation phase begins - Money raised, renovations scheduled for February 2025

$15000 - Shuffleboard/cornhole court renovation phase begins.  Working on this phase now!

$20000 - Landscaping, benches and Walkway renovation phase begins