April 2026 Pickleball Newsletter

IN THIS MONTH'S NEWSLETTER

American Riviera Classic Tournament, May 15-17
Pickleball Slam Viewing Party (Free) - April 15th
Westmont Pickleball Tournament - May 30th
Ojai's First Pickleball Tournament - June 5-7
Courtesy Matters!
PICKLR Grand Opening on May 2nd
Protect Muni court fencing
New Courts at Manning Park - see "Places to Play"
New "Court Etiquette" signs are posted on all courts.

Muni Operating Hours
Lessons, Clinics & Instructor Information
Special Opportunity for Beginners!
Other (Nearby) Places to Play
Discount Coupon Codes; Clothing, Paddles, Balls, & Accessories
Used Paddle Donations
Lost & Found Policy
Links to Group Website & Facebook Page
Santa Barbara Pickleball Board Member Information

PLAY. SHOP. STRETCH. SNACK.

MOVE TO THE BEAT. REPEAT.

Join us at the

American Riviera Classic Tournament

May 15–17

Now Registering!

All registered players will receive exclusive JOOLA swag plus 2 raffle tickets for our prize-packed raffle table.

This year, 18 Pickleball paddles will be given away, courtesy of JOOLA and Santa Barbara Pickleball Shop.

Early Registration Bonus:

Register by Friday, April 10th and receive 5 additional raffle tickets. At the tournament, visit the raffle table and say “TOURNAMENT 5” to claim your bonus entries for our loaded raffle table.

Don’t miss out—secure your spot and be part of the tourney!

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

PICKLEBALL SLAM VIEWING PARTY!

Four top ranked Pickleball players compete for a $1M purse. Anna Leigh Waters, Genie Bouchard, Andre Agassi, and James Blake will be competing!

Come join your fellow Pickleball friends as we eat, drink, & watch this match on big screen TVs!

When: Wednesday, April 15th, 4:00pm-6:00pm

Pickleball matches begin at 4:00 PM.

We recommend arriving around 3:30 to get seated and

to receive a complimentary glass of starter wine.

Where: La Lieff Winery (Funk Zone)

210 Gray Ave., Santa Barbara

The winery will provide 2 viewing venues

and offer wine specials.

(Use password 'Pickleball' when at the wine bar.)

Food Options: White Caps Food Truck will be providing a variety of dining options and snacks for purchase.

Other Details:

There is no charge for this event, however please RSVP to

lesliewine@aol.com if you can attend. We would just like to let the winery know how many guests to expect. Walk-ins between 4:00-6:00 will still be welcomed without RSVP's.

It is highly recommended that attendees car pool, Uber, or bike as parking is limited.

Just For Fun: Wear your favorite Pickleball-themed clothing!

Add this fun event to your calendar!

COURTESY MATTERS!

Please help keep our shared courts clean

and enjoyable for everyone.

Before leaving your court, take a moment to look around and pick up any trash you’ve generated—this includes broken balls, banana peels, gum, drink cups, wrappers, band aids, and more.

We’ve also received complaints about spilled coffee and other drinks on the courts. These stains are very difficult to remove, so please keep all beverages in secure locations where they cannot be tipped over.

The clear bags hanging on fences are designated only for broken ball disposal—they are not trash bags. Please use the trash cans located outside the courts for all other waste.

Thank you for your cooperation and respect for the courts!

The tournament will feature three divisions — Recreational, Intermediate, and Advanced — with women playing in the morning from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and men competing in the afternoon from 1:00 PM–4:00 PM with a silent auction and raffles throughout the event.

All funds raised will go directly toward scholarships for kids to attend the FCA Performance Camp this summer at Westmont College.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER.

Enjoy Ojai's First Pickleball Tournament!

New courts at Libbey Park.

Information and Registration:

www.ojaipickleball.org

Every day, we’re one step closer to our Grand Opening on May 2nd—and you can feel the momentum building inside the club. The courts are being painted, the finishes are going in, and our lounges and amenities are coming to life, creating an experience that’s just as incredible off the court as it is on it.

Big milestone: Tier 1 Founder Memberships are officially SOLD OUT and Tier 2 Founder Memberships—at $197/month—are moving fast and limited to just 250 total members. And best of all, you lock in your Founder rate for life. It’s only a $1 deposit and a one month commitment that will bring a lifetime of value!

Founder Memberships Include:

Unlimited Play
Priority Court Reservations
Club Leagues & Tournaments
4 Clinics per Month
4 Guest Passes Monthly
Early Access to New Paddle Launches
Nationwide Access to all Picklr locations

Coming this week: Our full May programming schedule drops—your first look at leagues, clinics, and organized play as we kick things off in style. The energy is real. The countdown is on. We’ll see you on the courts soon!

A reminder from the

Parks & Recreation Department

Players are not permitted to hop, climb, step on, lean on, or sit on the fencing between courts. Please use the designated gates when moving from one court to another. If you notice this occurring, please remind players of this rule. Your cooperation helps protect the facilities and keep the courts in good condition for everyone.

Additionally, please do not sit on the ball/cup holders between the benches, as they are beginning to crack. Please hang bags and clothing on the fence and keep the benches available for players who are waiting.

Thank you.

MUNI OPERATING HOURS

Gates open daily at 8:00am and close at Sunset.

Open Play on all courts, every day (including holidays).

Rental courts available from 12 noon - 5:00 pm

on courts 11 & 12. Rental information click here

There is a $6 Daily Use Fee for visiting players who do not hold an annual pass. (Note: Credit Card payment is now required at the gate in lieu of cash.)

Don't have an annual pass? The City prorates the annual fee and now is a good time to purchase one.

Click here to get your semi-annual permit

LESSONS AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

For information about group lessons, clinics, private instruction (beginner, intermediate, & advanced levels) please contact Richard Salzberg at resalzberg@gmail.com

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR BEGINNERS

Are you new to Pickleball, or would simply like to play at a lower skill level? Now there's a place where like-minded players can get together and have fun! Please go to dynamitepickleball.com for details.

LOST AND FOUND POLICY

Valuable items can now be given to the Parks & Recreation Department's gate monitor for safe keeping (only paddles, phones, valuable jewelry). The items will be held in the office until the end of each month. After that, the items will be returned to the blue bin outside court #1. Please note that the Parks & Recreation Department cannot be held responsible for un-recovered, lost or stolen items.

Note: The blue Lost and Found box will also be emptied at the end of each month.

IMPORTANT!

Please I.D. the handle of your paddle by tagging your name and phone # along the paddle rim or on the handle.

OTHER PLACES TO PLAY

New Courts at Manning Park

Four blended line courts shared with one tennis court.

Time limits when players are waiting.

Private teaching prohibited.

First come, first served.

BRING YOUR OWN NET!

No lights.

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

633 E Cabrillo Blvd. Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Open 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset

$27 per two hour intervals. Details and reservations

https://www.resortpass.com/hotels/hilton-santa-barbara-beachfront-resort

Santa Barbara Family YMCA

36 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

A great place to play on rainy days or to limit your UV rays!

Four indoor courts and one outdoor court. Clinics upcoming!

Please call the Y at (805) 687-7727 or email Gus Rendon at Gus.Rendon@ciymca.org for information about future clinics.

Cost: Members - Free; Non-Members - $20 Drop-In

Note: Be sure to inquire about student, senior, and financial aid

membership programs.

Montecito YMCA

591 Santa Rosa Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Four outdoor courts and clinics upcoming!

Please call the Y at (805) 969-3288 or email Ben Oler at ben.oler@ciymca.org for promotional information.

Cost: Members - Free; Non-Members - $20 Drop-In

Oak Park Tennis Courts

Tallant Road near Alamar Avenue

Hours: Daily Sunrise - Sunset

Two tennis courts located at the end of Oak Park.

Two blended line Pickleball courts. Bring your own net. Cost: Free

Kellogg Tennis and Pickleball Courts

North Kellogg Ave, Goleta, CA 93117

Hours: 8am-8pm, 4 courts

Open play, paddle system available all day Cost: Free

Evergreen Park

7524 Padova Dr., Goleta, CA 93117

Bring your own net. 2 courts. Hours: 8am-8pm. Cost: Free

Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park

170 S Kellogg Ave, Goleta, CA 93117

One court. Hours: 8am-8pm. Cost: Free

Goleta Community Center (GCC formerly GVCC)

5679 Hollister Ave, Goleta CA 93117

Hours: 8am - 8:30pm, 5 Courts

Open play Monday - Friday 4pm-8:30pm

Saturday & Sunday 8am-1:00pm

All other times by reservation.

Cost: Free

Click here to view court availability or to reserve a court.

Earl Warren Showgrounds

3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

Mon -Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00pm

Saturday, 11:00 AM - 8:00pm

Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00pm

Cost & Details: https://www.dynamitepickleball.com/

Discount Coupon Codes for April

Need a new paddle, balls or Pickleball accessories?

Shop locally!

Santa Barbara Pickleball Shop

835 N. Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Also visit their store in Ventura at

1960 E Thompson Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001

Prefer to shop online?

Visit www.sbpickleballshop.com

or call (805) 680-5366 to place an order.

Use code: MUNI10 for 10% off

Bite Size Pickleball

Bite Size has tees, hats, hoodies, coffee mugs and even Pickleball puzzles! Click "SB Collection" on the main menu for local swag and use the discount code

VIPcustomer10 for 10% off!

Click here to shop

Pickleball Central

Offers a 5% discount on purchases (plus another 5% donation goes to our group court improvement fund).

Use Discount Code: CRSBP Click here