Nets & windscreens
Equipment that turns a tennis court or a gym floor into a pickleball court.
Membership
Fifteen bucks.
A whole county of pickleball.
Membership is how Pickleball Johnson County keeps the game growing: more places to play, more people to play with, and an easy way in for anyone who wants to try it.
What does membership mean?
Strength in numbers. Together, members have put over $25,000 into nets, windscreens, line painting and court improvements across Johnson County, and for $15 a year you get free lessons, club events, court news and 5% off at Pickleball Central.
What you get
Being a member means…
There's strength in numbers. The club's relationships with parks departments and private venues open up more places and more time to play, and members get:
- Free intro lessonsFor you, and for anyone you bring along.
- Club eventsThe Winter Party, jamborees and Ladder League play.
- Court news firstEmail updates on local events, court availability and pickleball news, including advance notice when court times change.
- 5% off at Pickleball CentralPaddles, balls and gear, with a code on your dues receipt. The club earns 5% on those orders too.
- Club storageAccess to the club storage box at Penn Meadows.
- PJC clothing and gearShirts, bags and more in the club shop.
- A voice with the citiesMembers give the club the numbers to ask cities to build and maintain courts.
Where your $15 goes
Over $25,000 back into the courts.
PJC has paid for nets, windscreens, line painting, paddle holders and benches, and contributed to court improvements in Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty, Solon, Tiffin and West Branch. Everyone on the cabinet is a volunteer.
Court improvements
Line painting, benches, paddle holders, and money toward city court projects.
Scheduling
Volunteers run PlayTime Scheduler for Johnson County and reserve court time at local venues.
Lessons & events
Free intro lessons, ladder leagues, jamborees and the Winter Party.
How the year works
One price, one calendar year.
January 1
The membership year starts. $15 per person covers January through December.
By March 31
Renew by the end of March to stay on the club mailing list.
October 1
New members who join from October onward are covered for the rest of this year and all of next year.
Questions
The quick answers.
Do I have to be a member to play?
No. Anyone can come to a free lesson or join a game through PlayTime Scheduler. Membership is how you back the club that makes those games possible.
Is it $15 per person or per household?
Per person. Paying for two? On the payment page, set the membership quantity to 2 and add the second person's name and email.
How do I pay by cash or check?
Use the printed membership form (PDF). It has the mailing address, or you can hand it to a club ambassador.
Can I add a contribution?
Yes, and thank you. The payment page lets you add any amount on top of dues.
Is my membership tax-deductible?
No. Pickleball Johnson County is a 501(c)(7) social club, so dues and contributions are not tax-deductible.
What happens if I tick "save my card"?
Each November we'll email you before charging that card for the next year's dues ($15 per person). Reply NO to skip that year. To remove your card at any time, email jc.ia.pball@gmail.com.