Sports - Adults

Contact

Registration (non-league)

There are several ways to register for programs and activities. 

  1. 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. 
  2. Over the Phone using a credit card - Call the Parks office at 270-444-8508.
  3. By Mail - Download the Registration Form and mail to Parks and Recreation with a payment in the form of a check.
  4. 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

2025 Adult Futsal League

Registration for the March & April Adult Futsal League is underway and the registration deadline is Monday, February 24 at 4:30 pm. Games begin Sunday March 2. 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. Teams should register for either the A League or B League. 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 2025 March & April Adult Futsal League will be played on Sunday evenings at the Paducah Recreation Center located at 1527 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Games begin March 2 and continue through April 27. There will not be games on April 20 due to Easter. Schedules will be sent out after registration. 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

2025 Summer Adult Kickball League

The registration deadline for the Summer Adult Kickball League May 22 at 4:30 pm. Games begin June 5. 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 2025 Summer 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

Pickleball 101/Learn to Play Clinics

Pickleball 101/Learn To Play Clinics are being offered by Paducah Parks & Recreation and led by Professional Pickleball Registry Certified Coaches Bill Adkins and Kent Cadwell at the Noble Park Pickleball Courts. There will be two clinics starting at 6:00pm on Tuesday April 15 and Tuesday April 22. It is free to participate but spots are limited so we ask individuals to pre-register for each date they can attend.

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. 

 

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.

Online Registration for Paddles in the Park

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.

Tennis

Tennis Adult Wooden Racquet Mixer

Paducah Tennis Association is hosting a Wood Racquet Mixer, a free tennis event for those ages 15+. All ability levels are welcome. Plan to wear white! The Wooden Racquet Mixer is from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Noble Park Tennis Courts. You can pre-register or show up and register on site the night of the mixer.

Register online

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 five sessions from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Noble Park Tennis Courts. Tennis balls are provided. Cost is $70. 

2025 Dates: Clinics meet on Sundays and Wednesdays from April 13 -through April 30. There will not be clinics on April 20 due to Easter. Please register by Thursday, April 10. There will also be two free introductory clinics on April 2 and 9 at 6:00 pm that new tennis players are welcome to attend.

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. 

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 start at 10 a.m. on Saturdays at the Noble Park Tennis Courts. Sessions are $5. we ask all participants to pre-register. 

2025 Dates: March 1, March 8,  March 22, April 19, April 26, and May 10. Note: There is no charge for the May 10 date since May is National Tennis Month. Must pre-register. 

Teen Cardio Tennis - For teens, there will be Cardio Tennis at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025. FREE, but please pre-register.

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 Spring Fun League

The 2025 Tennis Spring Fun League will be Wednesdays from April 23 through May 28 at 6:30pm. The April 23 & 30 dates will be at Lone Oak Courts and May 7, 14, 21, & 28 will be at the Noble Park Tennis Courts. The cost is $25+ tax for the entire program or you can register using the Drop-In fee of $5 for each Wednesday night you plan to attend. Spring Fun League is conducted by Paducah Tennis Association.

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. 

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.

2025 Glow Tennis Night: October 17, 2025.  

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.

2025 Dates Coming Soon

 

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.

volleyball open gym