Pickleball
IRC East | 8 Pickleball Courts
Court Rates
- IRC East Club Hours
- Club Membership
- Court Time
- Pickleball Rating & Assessment
- Adult Pickleball Programs
- Pickleball Ball Machine
- Pickleball Pro Cart Rental
- Pickleball Private Lessons
- Pickleball Resources
| Weekdays | |
|---|---|
| 2 hours | $8/person | 1.5 hours | $6/person | 1 hour | $4/person |
| Weekends | |
|---|---|
| 2 hours | $8/person | 1.5 hours | $6/person | 1 hour | $4/person |
| Junior Walk-On | |
|---|---|
| Not available | |
| Guest Fees | |
|---|---|
| All guests | $12/per play |
| Ball Machine | |
|---|---|
| Per court reservation | $10/visit |
Pickleball @ Indianapolis Racquet Club East
IRC has 8 pre-lined Pickleball courts at our IRC East location at 4901 N. Shadeland Avenue. These 8 pickleball courts are available for member rental and for IRC Pickleball programming.
*The pricing table refers to single day reservation pricing. This does not include permanent court rental pricing
Contact Us: IRC East @ 317-545-2228 | Member Services @ 317-516-5617
IRC East Club Hours
Club Hours | October 3, 2025 – May 22, 2026
| Monday – Thursday | 7:30am – 10:00pm |
| Friday – Sunday | 7:30am – 9:00pm |
IRC Facilities may close early if court usage does not support hours.
Club Membership
IRC offers year round play opportunities to players of all skill levels and competitiveness. Contact Member Services at (317) 516-5617 or irc@indyracquet.com today for more information.
Membership Benefits
- Exclusive access to session programs
- Priority registration for drop-in programs
- Reserve courts 14 days in advance
- Enjoy permanent court time
- Priority access to IRC Teaching Pros
Pickleball Only Membership*
- Adult (ages 19-64) | $75
- Senior Adult (ages 65+) | $65
- Junior (ages 6-18) | $50
- Couple (adult spouses) | $125
*All memberships are valid for one year.
Full tennis & pickleball memberships also available. Contact Member Services or visit our website for full membership requirements, limitations and rules
Court Time
Open Court Time
Members may reserve a court 14 days in advance while guests are limited to 1 hour in advance*. All players’ names must be given to the East Front Desk at booking or 4 hours prior to the reservation time via email or phone.
Members may book a maximum of 3 pickleball courts for a maximum of 3 hours per day. Larger court bookings would be considered a special event and must be booked through Member Services 48 hours in advance.
*All court reservations are subject to a 24 hour cancellation fee of $16 per hour (effective August 12, 2024). Court pricing is per person per hour. Minimum of 2 people per pickleball court
Permanent Court Time
Members may reserve on a permanent basis allowing for consistent play. Permanent courts must reserve for entire season (mid-August through mid-May), and must be two pickleball courts. Contact Member Services for available times and permanent court policies.
Recurring Doubles Court Time
Pickleball members have a unique opportunity to reserve courts for doubles on a recurring basis during our program sessions. Recurring court time cost is based on the open court per person pricing with an additional $100/full tennis court session reservation fee to guarantee the courts. Minimum 2 pickleball courts, maximum 6. Contact Member Services for available times and details.
Guest Play
IRC is a member facility that welcomes guest play when space allows. Guests pay a per time guest fee regardless of age and is applicable unless otherwise noted.
Pickleball Rating & Assessment
Before signing up for any session classes or drop-in programs, please view the USAPA Rating Chart & Self Assessment links down below to determine your pickleball rating.
Adult Pickleball Programs
Adult Programs
IRC offers adult session programs for beginners (PB101 & Intro to PB). Session long programs allow players a guaranteed day/night of play and require a commitment to the session. Membership is required for all session programs, except for the two week Intro to PB.
Pop Up Drop-in Programs
Drop-in programs allow for play with commitment to a single day & will feature organized match play. Members may reserve a drop-in spot 14 days in advance while guests may register 1 hour in advance (guest fees apply).
Pickleball Ball Machine
Using a ball machine as a partner you will be able to repeatedly challenge yourself, whether that means learning new strokes, or perfecting your footwork for developing an all-court game.
Please watch the video below and read the court pricing & safety document on getting started.
- Court pricing is per person per hour. Minimum of 2 people per pickleball court plus ball machine fee: $10 per court reservation.
- In consideration of surrounding players, ball machines may only be used on specific courts.
- Ball machine availability may vary, please call the front desk to schedule your court time with the ball machine.
- All first time users are asked to see the Front Desk prior to use for a demonstration on proper use.
Pickleball Pro Cart Rental
Members are now able to rent out our pickleball pro ball carts for their court reservations. Availability may vary, please reach out to the front desk for assistance with ball cart rentals.
- $10 per court reservation
Pickleball Private Lessons
Private lessons are available with any of IRC’s Teaching Professionals. Private lessons may be created as an individual or group lesson on a schedule of your choosing*.
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- Christie Ewing | view profile
- Carole de Monclin | view profile
*All private lessons are subject to a 24 hour cancellation fee. Guest fees apply.
Pickleball Resources
If you are new to pickleball or need a refresher on the rules, please view the PDF resource documents below.