As we are reviewing the information collected from the survey, we are also further monitoring the court reservation process. Although the current system has been in place before our tenure, observing the reservations fill up this morning when the week’s schedule was released was quite revealing. As we gather more data from the surveys and explore solutions to the current issues, we kindly request that you adhere to the existing “rules,” which are prominently displayed at the top of the sign-up site. We appreciate your feedback and patience as we navigate this together. Thank you!
Aiken Pickleball News
The next New Players Clinic at Odell will be on Friday, February 13th. The clinic will be held in Gym 2 on court 4. The clinic is for people new to the game of pickleball. Schedule as follows:
845-9am - Check-in
9 - 11 am - Instruction
The clinic will include proper court position, how to keep score, how to make the transition from tennis and other racquet sports to pickleball and much more. Maximum 5 players - minimum 3 - balls and paddles provided. Players should wear tennis shoes and bring something to drink.
Cost is $15 per person which includes the daily access fee. Sign up and pay at the Odell Weeks front desks to reserve your slot in advance. Bring your receipt to the clinic. The clinic also includes a 90 minute practice play session the following Friday from 11-1230.
Just 25 days into our new roles, your Board and API Officers are deeply engaged, eager to connect, and committed to further understanding the heart of our organization. We've been busy learning the ropes, visiting the various park facilities (we truly value every introduction and concern shared), and are extremely grateful for the support from our Leadership Team. We've truly appreciated hearing your thoughts and concerns so far, and we're committed to building a vibrant future, continuing to strengthen and maintain our partnership with the City of Aiken, and earning your trust by upholding our mission. To truly make a difference and ensure we're addressing what matters most, we need your valuable input.
Please take a few minutes to complete our survey, sharing any concerns, needs, or ideas you might have so we can foster growth together. Your voice is crucial, and we eagerly await your insights to assist in shaping our path forward.
Link to survey: (https://forms.gle/YVEzLQaYRbwg8M8q6)
Just a friendly reminder that drop in play hours are strictly for drop in play and are not for personal groups to meet and play on a specific court. Drop in play hours are from 8:45 - 11 AM, with skill level/court designation starting at 9:45 - 11 AM. During the skill designation period, courts 1-3 are for new players up to a 3.0 rating, with court 3 designated for beginners, and courts 4-6 are for skill levels 3.5 and higher.
The minutes for the January Leadership Team meeting held on Monday, January 5, 2026, have been posted. Click here to read the full report.
The minutes for the December Leadership Team meeting held on Monday, December 1, 2025, have been posted. Click here to read the full report.
Starting in February, the drop-in-play mixed level at Gregg Park on Fridays will be from 1045am-1pm. It was moved from Friday evenings so players would not have to drive in the dark under possible icy conditions.
If you need help with anything, send an email to aikenpickleballinc@gmail.com and someone will get back with you. We can help you with making and editing court reservations or adding your name to the "Looking for games" list, among other things. What we cannot tell you is the access code. That is for our use only. After 8 pm Wednesday evening, the Sign-up Genius is locked down, requiring an access code while the new time slots for the following week are being added. The signupgenius is then unlocked after 8 am Thursday morning and an access code is no longer required. But if you need help with anything else send an email to aikenpickleballinc@gmail.com and one of us will get back to you.
Players Rating Session - Contact Harve Mobley to schedule an individual rating appointment - pbharve333@gmail.com.