To build and grow an all-inclusive Pickleball program and community at ARC by providing resources, support, and opportunities for players of all skill levels in a friendly, inclusive, fun, and competitive environment.
To become a pickleball club known for professional instruction, diverse social and competitive events, and a commitment to fostering enjoyment and camaraderie on the court. By utilizing the DUPR system, we ensure fair and competitive play, setting clear standards and expectations for all members.
Provide top-notch professional instruction to help players improve their skills. All pro instructors are certified by Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR)
Create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages social interaction and strong connections among members and players.
Offer a variety of social and competitive events, including social play, king of the court ladder play, recommended level sessions, rated level sessions, DUPR sessions, leagues, tournaments, and more. Each event is tailored to accommodate different skill levels
Implement the DUPR rating system to accurately measure skill levels through performance play, ensuring fair and competitive sessions. This system provides a structured environment for players seeking a more competitive and organized experience.
Emphasize the importance of having fun on the court as the foundation of our community’s success
ARC Pickleball
Have you tried pickleball yet?? ARC South has 4 dedicated indoor courts in addition to 8 dedicated pickleball courts outdoors!
- We offer “Pickleball 101” to introduce you to the growing game. This clinic is offered every Saturday from 10:30a-11:30a for $15.00. To sign up, please call the front desk of ARC South at (828) 274-3361.
- For our ARC Platinum and Gold members, pickleball is included in your membership. For our Silver members & non-members, there is a charge of $15 to use the pickleball courts in addition to regular court fees. Whether you have played before or not, we welcome and encourage you to come to give it a try! It is a great sport to play with the entire family.
- We want to encourage non-members to come to see our courts and find a pickleball community that they love and want to belong to. Non-members will be able to use a guest pass three times per year at $15 per guest pass. After the three guest passes are used membership is required to continue using the club.
- We have pickleball paddles available for rent at the front desk and paddles available for sale. We do not have pickleballs available to rent please bring your own or purchase some at the front desk.
- Balls will be provided for private lessons and clinics only.
- If you are interested in clinics or private lessons, please email our Director of Pickleball, Cenyu Yang at cyang@ashevilleracquetclub.com.
- Pickleball is something of a mix between tennis, badminton, and ping pong. Players use special paddles and a whiffle ball, and games can take place on tennis courts with dedicated pickleball lines or specific pickleball courts. Nets and court sizes are smaller than their tennis counterparts, and the most common game is doubles, although singles are also an option.
- To learn more about pickleball please watch this video.
- Pickleball is an easy to learn family sport and is growing in popularity.
- ARC has Pickleball paddles that members are able to rent or purchase at the front desk of ARC South.
- Sign up on playtimescheduler.com to see drop-in times and ladder signups. It is required to sign up for all sessions via playtime. To learn about private clinics and to sign up please email Cenyu Yang at cyang@ashevilleracquetclub.com.
- To make a private court reservation, please call the front desk of ARC South. Please note if all names are not provided for indoor reservations only the names provided will be charged court fees.
- All pickleball events will be done outdoors on the hard courts at ARC South. In the event of rain, all pickleball events will be canceled. Cancellations will be posted in the notes on the listing on playtimescheduler.com.
For all other Pickleball questions, you can contact the Director of Pickleball
Cenyu Yang at cyang@ashevilleracquetclub.com
Pickleball Policies & Etiquette
- Have good sportsmanship and respect all players regardless of skill levels.
- Be courteous of others by demonstrating appropriate behaviors and using appropriate language. I.e. Not hitting the balls in anger into the net or throwing paddles, and no cursing or profanity especially when there are younger children around.
- The team on the tall fence/wall side generally serves first in recreational play.
- The default format for drop-in and open play is one game to 11 wins by 1 in order to keep players mixing and reduce waiting time.
- Make sure your opponents are ready before serving. If you are not ready, put your paddle up in the air.
- Line calls are the responsibility of the receiving side. You are welcome to politely disagree, but their call stands unless they defer to the other team. Unless you are 100% sure the ball is out, it must be called in.
- Don’t offer unsolicited coaching.
- If you are crossing an active court to get onto an open court or leaving a court, wait until the current point is over. This also applies when a playing ball rolls onto a different court. Walking behind a playing court to retrieve the ball may cause a distraction.
- For everyone’s safety, if a ball rolls into your court or your ball rolls into another court, immediately yell “BALL ON COURT!” to prevent any players from sustaining a possible injury.
- Drop-In Session Etiquette: At drop-in sessions, you are required to mix in with all the players that signed up. ***If you do not want to mix and play, please make a private reservation on available courts with the front desk. If more players are present than courts available, the default system is to stack paddles to play in the next open court. Winners stay and split on the court as the runners-up come off the court and stack paddles. Whenever possible, partner with someone you have not yet played with.
- Open Play Etiquette: At open play, all levels are welcome and are required to mix in and play with everyone regardless of skill level listed on playtime. We encourage players to help each other grow and learn from one another even though some games may not be challenging or competitive. It’s about building a positive and welcoming environment that is inclusive for all levels. If more players are present than courts available, the default system is to stack paddles to play in the next open court. Winners stay and split on the court as the runners-up come off the court and stack paddles. ***If you do not want to mix and play, please make a private reservation on available courts with the front desk.
- When making private reservations, please have the first and last name of each person who will be on the court. This is especially important for indoor court reservations, to make sure court time charges are spilled correctly. ***For example, if one person calls to make the reservation for the court and doesn’t add the additional names to the reservation, they will be charged the full amount for the court fee. For liability purposes, all names of players must e provided so ARC knows who is on the property at all times.
- When bringing a guest, please have them stop by the front desk. They will need to have a profile created if they have never been here before. (This can take some time if the desk is busy, having them come to the desk before your scheduled reservation will give you access to the full time of your reservation.) They also need the sign the liability waiver and pay the guest fee prior to playing and will not be allowed to play until these steps are completed.
Staff Members
Sarah Davis
Pickleball & League Coordinator
ARC Team member since 2024
Jenn Moore
Pickleball Coordinator & Junior
Pickleball Instructor
ARC Team member since 2023
Helen Hyatt
Pickleball Coordinator
ARC Team member since 2023
Tadd Hall
Pickleball Coordinator
ARC Team member since 2023
GET TO KNOW OUR PICKLEBALL PROFESSIONALS
MICHAEL KINNEAR
Director of Pickleball
Michael is the Director of Pickleball for ARC and a Pickleball Pro Instructor.
Michael loves helping students exceed their own expectations of their abilities.
He is committed to welcoming newcomers to the sport, growing our amazing community, and helping
everyone improve their skills to reach their full potential.
He hopes to inspire in his students his passion for learning, improving, and competing.
Michael teaches pickleball to all ages and at any level.
CENYU YANG
Coordinator and a Pickleball Pro Instructor
Cenyu is the Pickleball Coordinator and a Pickleball Pro Instructor at ARC South.
She graduated from Western Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education and a minor in Special Education.
Cenyu loves playing pickleball, working with kids and adults by helping them to be active learners who strive to enjoy, value, and lead a healthier and physically active lifestyle through pickleball.
Cenyu believes that by teaching pickleball to others, she is not only teaching the players just the technicals and tactics/strategies of pickleball but also teaching life skills such as respect, perseverance, teamwork, integrity, decision-making, and much more.
Cenyu teaches pickleball to all ages and at any level.
TANNER WILHOIT
Teaching Professional
Tanner played both basketball & tennis for Montreat College, and now competes in pickleball tournaments across the East coast where he has medaled in multiple 5.0 singles, mixed, and men’s doubles events.
He loves to teach all levels from juniors and beginners all the way to advanced competitors.
He is currently the #4 rated doubles player in NC and the #2 rated singles player in NC.
He is currently sponsored by TMPR Sports, OS1st, Kitch Pickleball Apparel, and Core Pickleball.
