301 Doucet Road, Lafayette, LA (337) 984-7738
Fitness & Sports

Pickleball

Twelve lighted outdoor courts, a full-time pro, and something every week, from beginner socials to the Flex League. Red’s has played pickleball since 2021.

The outdoor pickleball courts at Red Lerille's under the court lights
The courtsTwelve permanent courts, all lighted
Pickleball At Red’s

From your first rally to league play

Pontus Lavefalk started Red’s pickleball program from the very beginning in 2021. It now has something for every level and every age.

Take a beginner clinic, book a lesson, join a social or a round robin, or play a whole season in the Flex League. New to the game? Start with the rules and how to rate yourself.

Book a court at the pro shop: call (337) 984-7738.

Court fees, per court, per hour
CourtFee
Outdoor pickleball court$6

All members must reserve a court, with all player names, before playing. Call (337) 984-7738 or reserve in person at the pro shop. Check in at the pro shop before your reserved time so staff can confirm the names. Please give at least 24 hours’ notice when canceling a court.

Coming Up

Socials, clinics, leagues and tournaments

Sign up for any of them in the member portal. Your details are filled in, and it goes straight to Pontus.

Wednesdays · 5:30pm–7:00pm

Adult beginner clinics

Clinic 102 once you have played some, November 18. $55, up to 6 players.

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Now playing · to November 22

Fall Flex League

Seven divisions, from 2.5 mixed doubles to 3.0+ men’s singles. Follow the standings as scores come in.

See the standings
February 1 – April 18, 2027

Spring Flex League

Singles, doubles and mixed for players rated 2.5 to 4.0 and up. Enter by January 24.

How the Flex League works
February 13, 2027 · 8:00am–1:00pm

Valentine’s Day Mixed Doubles

A morning tournament in three levels: 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 and up. Enter by February 7.

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Spring beginner clinics run on Wednesdays, January 27 to April 28.

Lessons

Private and group lessons

One-on-one, or bring up to three friends and split the cost.

Lessons for members, per person, since August 24, 2025
Lesson30 minutes1 hour
Private$35$70
2 people$20 each$40 each
3 people–$30 each
4 people–$25 each

Not a member? Add $20 a lesson, up to five lessons a year, paid at the front desk before the lesson.

If you need to cancel
  • Private lessons: cancel at least 24 hours before and there is no charge. Inside 24 hours, you pay for the lesson.
  • Group lessons and clinics: if you miss one, you still pay your share, so the others don’t pay more than they expected.
Pontus Lavefalk
Head Pickleball Pro, since 2021

Pontus Lavefalk

The first PPR-certified pickleball pro in Lafayette, and a USPTA tennis pro since 1992. He has more than 30 years of teaching behind him.

To reach Pontus, email pontus@redlerilles.com or call the front desk at (337) 984-7738.

Members playing doubles on the blue outdoor pickleball courts at Red Lerille's
On courtClinics and open play with Pontus
Find A Game

Looking for someone to play with?

Two lists, each one tap in the member portal. The hitting-partner list is for members only.

The hitting-partner list

Add yourself with your level and the days and times you can play. We send you the list of members looking for a game, so you can find a partner or a group at your level.

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The pickleball email list

Be the first to hear when a clinic, league or social opens. You can leave the list at any time.

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Playing open play with a big group? Use the paddle rotation so everyone gets a game. How the rotation works

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