Effective 03-Nov-2025, pickleball will not be available on Saturdays, Sundays or Wednesdays at Fern Bell. Play will still be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Normal play will resume after basketball season is over.
Challenger Gym Schedule
Challenger Gym’s pickleball hours for October 27 – October 31 are as follows:
Monday October 27: not available
Tuesday October 28: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday October 29: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday October 30: 4:30pm – 8:00pm
Friday October 31: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Challenger Gym Schedule
Challenger Gym’s pickleball hours for October 20 – October 24 are as follows:
Monday October 20: not available
Tuesday October 21: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday October 22: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday October 23: 4:30pm – 8:00pm
Friday October 24: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Challenger Gym Schedule
Challenger Gym’s pickleball hours for October 13 – October 17 are as follows:
- Monday October 13: not available
- Tuesday October 14: not available
- Wednesday October 15: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Thursday October 16: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
- Friday October 17: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Note: Please check back each week as schedule varies.
Challenger Gym Schedule
Challenger Gym’s pickleball hours for September 29 – October 3 are as follows:
Monday September 29: 4:00pm -8:00pm
Tuesday September 30: 4:00pm -8:00pm
Wednesday October 1: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday October 2: not available
Friday October 3: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Please check back each week as schedule varies.
Don’t Miss Glow Play 2025 – Free for HPC!
It’s time to GLOW PLAY again! This year, HPC has teamed up with Rocket City Pickleball Club (RCPC) and SportsMed to offer a new version of Glow in the Dark Pickleball.
See the attached flyer for details and join us
When: Friday, October 10
Time: 6-9pm
Where: 3228 Leeman Ferry Rd SW.
We will have 8 courts to offer play for all skill levels. Be sure to wear white or neon colored clothing!! We will have body paint available and neon tape to decorate your paddles. Please refrain from bringing large bags, so we can keep floor space and walkways clear.
This event is FREE for all HPC members, so if you haven’t renewed your membership, please do so at the link below. You can also renew on-site at the event by bringing $10 check/cash.
Please register at the link below (or use the QR code on the flyer), which accesses RCPC through the Court Reserve app. If you have trouble registering, you can always reach out to RCPC directly at (256) 203-6376.
Link for HPC membership…
https://www.pickleball-huntsville.com/membership.php
Link to register for GLOW PLAY 2025…
https://app.courtreserve.com/Online/Public/EmbedCode/13936/43120/1554335?orgLayout=true

Rocket City Labor Day Indoor Classic
Sandra Moon Event Limited Courts Available
Sandra Moon Event – Limited Courts Available
Hello Huntsville Pickleball Club, we wanted to give you fair warning that there is an event at Sandra Moon Courts this weekend, so courts 7-12 will be reserved, this Saturday, August 2nd, 2025.
Fern Bell Recreation Center
107A Sanders Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35802
If you are looking for a place to play this weekend, don’t forget Fern Bell Recreation center for indoor play!
- Saturday 9am-12pm
- Sunday 1pm – 4pm
Remember to check court scheduled each week as they may change from week to week.
See you on the courts!
Optimist Rec Center Schedule Edit
Optimist Recreation Center’s pickleball hours will change for July 24th and 25th.
During these two days play time is as follows:
- Thursday July 24: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
- Friday July 25: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
On the following Monday, play will resume per regular schedule.
Evening Training Sessions at Challenger Aug 4th and 5th!!
The Huntsville Pickleball Club has partnered with the Huntsville Parks and Recreation Department to offer beginner and intermediate training and drill/skill sessions.
Everyone is welcome!
- When: August 4th and 5th
- Time: 6-8 pm at Challenger Gym.
Beginner Training
This session is for newer players that want to start with the basics and get started on the right foot! This is a two part training so plan to attend both sessions.
Beginner training sign up will be done using the Civic Rec Link at
https://secure.rec.com/AL/huntsville-al/catalog . If you have any questions or issues
with the sign up please contact Mr. Dean Noblitt, Community Center Supervisor at
Challenger Gym and he will assist you with the sign up process. His number is 256-
883-3715 and email is dean.noblitt@huntsvilleal.gov
Drills and Skills
The Drills and Skills training is for players at 3.0 – 3.5 level who want to improve their skills and consistency.
In order to provide drill/skill opportunities for as many people as possible, we are asking that you sign up for only one session using Playtime Scheduler. You can access the free
app at http://playtimescheduler.com
Hope to see you at Challenger gym!

