Sports - Adults | City of Paducah

Contact

Parks & Recreation Department

2701 Park Avenue

(Located inside Robert Cherry Civic Center)

Paducah, KY 42003

Phone:

270-444-8508

parkinfo@paducahky.gov

Registration (non-league)

There are several ways to register for programs and activities.

In Office - Stop by the Paducah Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue to register with cash, check, or debit/credit card.
Over the Phone using a credit card - Call the Parks office at 270-444-8508.
By Mail - Download the Registration Form and mail to Parks and Recreation with a payment in the form of a check.
Online - A credit/debit card is required for online registration for an activity, reserve a shelter or to reserve ballfields. The online registration links allows for the viewing of programs, facilities, and activities. An account is required to register.

Online Registration

League Registration

Each team must complete and turn in a Team Registration Form when they register for a league. Also each player must complete and sign the Individual Player Waiver Form prior to playing in any league game. Forms must be turned into team captains and then turned into the Parks & Recreation office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue before the registration deadline. On the form, players must indicate the team and league on which they are playing. A separate form must be completed for each sports league. Players who do not complete the Individual Player Waiver Form and submit it to the Parks & Recreation office prior to league start will not be permitted to play in the league until Parks receives the form.

Team Registration Form Individual Player Waiver Form

Adult Sports Leagues and Activities

Rules of Conduct

The City of Paducah takes pride in its parks and has enacted the Rules of Conduct (Chapter 70 Paducah Code of Ordinances) for residents and visitors as they enjoy Paducah's parks and facilities.

Sportsmanship – All players, coaches and spectators are required to display good sportsmanship before, during and after all games on and off the court/field while at Paducah Parks and Recreation activities. Players, coaches, and spectators not displaying good sportsmanship may be ejected or suspended as determined by the Paducah Parks and Recreation staff in accordance with the Parks Behavior Policy.

Behavior Policy - Paducah Parks and Recreation under no circumstance will tolerate verbal and/or physical abuse of any staff member, umpire/referee, or program participant. The penalties for any of the above behaviors are strict and strongly enforced. First time offenders may be suspended for a minimum of 1-year from all Parks and Recreation programming. It is our mission that all participants as well as employees feel safe and are protected from any type of abuse.

Basketball

The Paducah Recreation Center offers Open Gym Basketball on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Participants must have a current Paducah Recreation Center membership to participate. Follow the link for an updated monthly calendar and information on membership rates.

Futsal

2024 Adult Futsal League

Registration for the Fall Adult Futsal League is underway and the registration deadline is Thursday, October 24 at 4:30 pm. Games begin Sunday November 3. You can register as a team or as an individual if you are looking to join a team. The cost to register a team is $250 + tax and Individual registration is $30+tax which must be done in person at 2701 Park Ave or over the phone at 270-444-8508. A team registration/roster form will need to be filled out at the time of registration. Individual Player Waivers will need to be filled out by every player on the roster by the first game. Forms can be returned to Paducah Parks & Recreation office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue or emailed to parkinfopaducahky.gov.

The 2024 Fall Adult Futsal League will be played on Sunday evenings at the Paducah Recreation Center located at 1527 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Games begin November 3 and continue through December 15. There will not be games on December 1 due to Thanksgiving weekend. Schedules will be sent out after registration. Registered teams will be invited to participate in a Jamboree on Sunday October 27 at 5:00pm. Games are 5 v 5 and teams can have a max of 10 players on their roster. Players must be at least 18 years of age.

Kickball

2024 Fall Adult Kickball League

The registration deadline for Fall Adult Kickball League has been extended to August 22 at 4:30 pm. Games begin August 29. You can register as a team. The cost to register a team is $200 (tax included) which must be done in person or over the phone. A team registration/roster form will need to be completed at the time of registration. Individual Player Waivers will need to be completed by every player on the roster at time of registration. Forms can be returned to Paducah Parks & Recreation office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue or emailed to parkinfopaducahky.gov.

The 2024 Fall Adult Kickball League will be played on Thursday evenings at the Noble Park Ball Fields. The season will include a SIX game regular season with a double elimination tournament for an EIGHT game guarantee. Teams must be coed with ten players in the field at once. Check the rules for additional information on male/female ratios. Players must be at least 18 years of age. There is a 20 player limit on Team Rosters.

Paducah Parks & Recreation offers Summer and Fall kickball leagues.

Pickleball

2025 Paddles in the Park Pickleball Tournament

Parks & Recreation is hosting the inaugural Paddles in the Park Pickleball Tournament at the Noble Park Pickleball Courts on March 22, 2025. Men’s Singles will start at 10:00 a.m. Women’s Singles begin at 1:00 pm.

Early bird registration for the Paddles in the Park Pickleball Tournament ends on Thursday, February 27. This deadline guarantees participants a t-shirt in their size. The final deadline is set for Thursday, March 13. The cost is $30 (tax included) per person.

There are four skill levels offered to players at registration. The levels are 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0.

Players must be at least 16 years of age or older.

Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each skill level.

2024 Paddle Up Paducah Pickleball Tournament

Pickleball Tournament Note (posted 9-30-2024): The Paddle Up Paducah Pickleball Tournament originally scheduled for September 28 & 29 was postponed due to rain. The tournament has been rescheduled for November 9 & 10. Registration will be open for new players through Thursday, October 17. If you are ALREADY signed up no further action is needed. Your registration has been transferred to the new dates. Additional information can be found below. Paducah Parks & Recreation is hosting the Paddle Up Paducah Pickleball Tournament at the Noble Park Pickleball Courts. The tournament was originally scheduled for September 28 & 29 but has been rescheduled due to rain that weekend. Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles will play Saturday, November 9. Mixed Doubles will play Sunday, November 10. Division days may change based on enrollment. There are four skill levels offered to players at registration. The levels are 2.5, 3.0, 3.5,and 4.0. The skill rating definitions are listed on the following websites: www.usapa.org and www.ifpickleball.org.

Participants are responsible for ensuring they have a partner for the event and provide the name of their partner when registering. Since all events are in a doubles format, both partners will need to register for each event in which they are participating. Medals will be handed out in each division for first, second, and third place teams for each skill level. There is a four match guarantee. Men's Doubles will begin at 9:00am on Saturday. Women's Doubles will begin at 1:00pm on Saturday. Mixed Doubles will start at Noon on Sunday.

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors: BFW Engineering & Testing/Marcum Engineering, LLC, Robinson Excavating, Pickleball Passion Paducah, Golfmart, Omni Family of Services,

Registration

Registration begins August 1. Early bird registration for the Paddle Up Paducah Pickleball Tournament ends on Thursday, August 29. This deadline guarantees participants a t-shirt in their size. The final deadline is now October 17 for the rescheduled tournament on November 9 & 10. The cost is $25 per person (tax included). The player can compete in two events for an extra $10 fee (tax included). Players must be at least 16 years or older.

Register at the Paducah Parks & Recreation office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue, call the office at 270-444-8508 or register online. All participants will need to fill out a Paddle Up Paducah Pickleball Tournament Registration Form/Waiver. Both players on a doubles team must register.

Tournament Information

This tournament will have a running schedule so you will have to stay on site and be ready to play. We will do our best to be efficient and keep waiting times in between matches to a minimum
This is a non-sanctioned tournament.
We expect all players and spectators to show good sportsmanship during this tournament. Failure to do this could result in ejection from the tournament.
All games will be self-officiated.
Tournament matches will be one game to 15, win by 2
The start of the match will be determined by coin flip. The winner of the coin flip may either serve first or defer and choose which side of the court to start on.
There will only be one timeout allowed per team, per match. Each timeout will last one minute.
Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
It’s crucial that you arrive 30 minutes prior to start time to check-in at the registration desk and to pick-up your swag bag. You must check in each day that you play.
We will go over the format of each bracket, each day before starting to make sure you and your partner understand how each bracket is being played.
There will be a practice court available to warm-up before or in between your matches.
The tournament brackets will be released the week of the tournament and emailed to players
Please be sure that you stay HYDRATED! Make sure to bring your own bottle for hydration.
Dress appropriately for the weather.
Restrooms will be available on-site.

Tournament Brackets

Sponsorship Opportunities

$500 Gold Sponsorship: Company name and logo on all marketing materials and social media posts for the event. Single court sponsorship during tournament. Company logo on athlete t-shirts. Company flyer/item in athlete participation bag. Company representative can assist with handing out medals at awards ceremony.
$300 Silver Sponsorship: Single court sponsorship during tournament. Company logo on athlete t-shirts. Company flyer/item in athlete participation bag.
$100 Bronze Sponsor: Company flyer/items in athlete participation bag

Contact Drake Stepter at 270-444-8528 or dstepterpaducahky.gov to discuss sponsorship opportunities with Paddle Up Paducah Pickleball Tournament.

Softball

Paducah Parks and Recreation will not be offering Adult Softball in 2024 at Stuart Nelson Park.

Tennis

Adult Tennis Beginner Clinics

Paducah Tennis Association and Paducah Parks & Recreation are offering Tennis Adult Beginner Clinics for individuals interested in playing tennis for the first time or picking the sport back up after time away. There will be eight sessions from 6:00 to 7:15 pm at the Noble Park Tennis Courts. Tennis balls are provided.

2025 Dates: Clinics meet on Sundays and Wednesdays from March 23 through April 23. There are no clinics on April 6 and 9. Please register by Thursday, March 20.

To register, contact Paducah Parks & Recreation at 270-444-8508, register at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue or register online.

Adult Mixed Doubles League

Paducah Tennis Association and Paducah Parks & Recreation offers an adult mixed doubles league at the Noble Park Tennis Courts. The cost is $25 plus tax per person. Both partners have to register and pay the $25 fee. Teams must provide one can of balls per match.

Stay tuned for upcoming dates.

To register, contact Paducah Parks & Recreation at 270-444-8508, register at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue or register online.

Glow Tennis

We are excited to invite tennis players to the Glow Tennis Night at the Noble Park Tennis Courts. This is a free event typically held on a Friday from 7 until 9 p.m.

Stay tuned for upcoming dates.

To pre-register, contact Paducah Parks & Recreation at 270-444-8508, register at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue or register online .

Cardio Tennis

Cardio Tennis for Adults is being offered by Paducah Parks & Recreation and the Paducah Tennis Association and will be led by local instructors. This is for tennis players of all ability levels with a fun atmosphere that includes plenty of moving. Please bring a racquet and water. All sessions will be at the Noble Park Tennis Courts. Max of 8 participants per session. Sessions are FREE however, we ask all participants to pre-register.

Stay tuned for upcoming dates.

To pre-register, contact Paducah Parks & Recreation at 270-444-8508, register at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue or register online.

Tennis Apprentice 2

Tennis Apprentice 2 is for graduates of Tennis Apprentice 1 or tennis players wanting more instruction. This program is being offered by the Paducah Tennis Association and Paducah Parks & Recreation. Balls are provide. Please bring a racquet or the PTA will provide one. All sessions will be at the Noble Park Tennis Courts.

Stay tuned for upcoming dates, registration information, and costs.

To pre-register, contact Paducah Parks & Recreation at 270-444-8508, register at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue or register online.

Tennis Fall Fun League

Tennis Fall Fun League is held at the Noble Park Tennis Courts on Tuesday evenings in the fall. The cost is $25+ tax for the entire program or you can register using the Drop-In fee of $5 for each Tuesday night you plan to attend. Fall Fun League is conducted by Paducah Tennis Association.

Stay tuned for upcoming dates.

Pre-registration is preferred. To pre-register, contact Paducah Parks & Recreation at 270-444-8508, register at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue or register online.

Adult Red Ball Tennis

The Paducah Tennis Association hosts Adult Red Ball Tennis. This free league is for tennis players of all ability levels and is held at the Noble Park Junior Tennis Courts. Adult Red Ball is designed specifically for beginners and those returning to the sport, this program offers a fun, engaging, and low-pressure environment to learn and improve your tennis skills while playing.

Stay tuned for upcoming dates.

To pre-register, contact Paducah Parks & Recreation at 270-444-8508, register at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue or register online.

Tennis Draw Your Partner Doubles

Come and enjoy Tennis Draw Your Partner Doubles, a social event for tennis enthusiasts where doubles teams will be randomly drawn throughout the night. You can attend by yourself or with a group, and it is open to tennis players ages 16 and older. Tennis players of all playing abilities are welcome to play. It is FREE to participate, and door prizes will be drawn for those who attend! You can register at the Noble Park Tennis Courts when you arrive.

2024 Dates

Monday, June 10 at 6 p.m.
Monday, July 29 at 6 p.m. (rescheduled from rained out July 8 date)
Monday, August 26, at 6 p.m.

Volleyball

Volleyball Open Gym

Paducah Parks & Recreation offers Volleyball Open Gym at the Paducah Recreation Center located at 1527 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on Tuesdays (6:30 - 9 p.m.), Thursdays (6:30 - 9 p.m.) and Sundays (1:30 - 4:30 p.m.)

Typically 12-20 people attend. Volleyball Open Gym is open to all playing abilities. A Paducah Recreation Center Membership is required in order to play.