Scheduled Recreation

Badminton is a fast-paced racquet sport that combines agility, strategy, and precision. Played either one-on-one or in doubles, it’s a great way to stay active while having fun. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, badminton offers an exciting challenge for everyone. 

General Days and Times

• Tuesday and Thursday 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Badminton General Rules

1. Maximum participants: three nets – 12 players.
2. All nets will be set-up by Campus Recreation staff for the scheduled times.
3. Participants are not allowed on the courts until their scheduled times.
4. Free to Health and Recreation Center members.
5. Non-members must purchase a single entry pass to participate in scheduled recreation.
6. Must be 18 years or older unless a student of Harper College.
7. Free equipment rentals for members available at the Welcome Desk; non-members must provide their own equipment.
8. Harper Campus Recreation staff has the right to enforce and amend policies as needed.

Basketball is a dynamic and engaging sport that offers a great workout while building teamwork and coordination. Whether you're shooting hoops solo or joining a friendly game, it's accessible to players of all skill levels. Play will be divided between full-court games on Court A and open shooting or half-court games on Court B to accommodate different styles of play. 

General Days and Times

• Tuesday 6 to 8:45 p.m.
• Wednesday 6 to 8:45 p.m.

Basketball General Rules

1. Maximum participants: full court - 15 players; half court - 5 players.
2. One will be reserved for full court pickup games with teams and another will be reserved for half court play either open shot or half court games.
3. Participants are not allowed on the courts until their scheduled time.
4. Free to Health and Recreation Center members.
5. Non-members must purchase a single entry pass to participate in scheduled recreation.
6. Must be 18 years or older unless a student of Harper College.
7. Free equipment rentals for members available at the Welcome Desk; non-members must provide their own equipment.
8. Harper Campus Recreation staff has the right to enforce and amend policies as needed.

Pickleball is a fun, fast-paced paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Played on a smaller court, it's easy to learn and suitable for all skill levels, making it perfect for casual players and competitors alike. To ensure a positive experience for all participants, courts are divided into beginner/intermediate and competitive play. 

The current registration process will remain the same for the 2026 season! Please continue to sign-in at the welcome desk up to 30-minutes prior to the pickleball session you plan to attend.

General Days and Times

• Tuesday and Thursday 8 to 11 a.m.
• Monday 6 to 8:45 p.m.
• Friday 6 to 7:45 p.m.
• Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Pickleball General Rules

1. IN PERSON sign-in is available at the Health and Recreation Center 30-minutes prior to the scheduled pickleball time.
2. Maximum participants: three nets – 20 players; six nets – 40 players.
3. At maximum capacity, there will be a waitlist for participants to sign-in and then they must wait in the lobby until a spot opens. 
4. All nets will be set-up by Campus Recreation staff for the scheduled times.
5. Participants are not allowed on the courts until their scheduled times.
6. Free to Health and Recreation Center members.
7. Non-members must purchase a single entry pass to participate in scheduled recreation, but should do so only after securing a spot on the sign-in sheet.
8. Must be 18 years or older unless a student of Harper College.
9. Free equipment rentals for members available at the Welcome Desk; non-members must provide their own equipment.
10. Harper Campus Recreation staff has the right to enforce and amend policies as needed.

Pickleball Playing Rules

1. All scheduled recreation pickleball will be rotational after each game. Each pickler gets to rotate in and play using the win/lose paddle racks.
2. Paddle up as winners (W) or losers (L) after your game using the paddle racks.
3. Next 4 to play will alternate between the W & L side on the paddle racks.
4. Picklers that want to play together can paddle up together alternating between the W & L side, but must defer to picklers behind them if less than 4 are in front of the paddles in the paddle up line.
5. When six pickleball nets (2 courts) are available, Court A is competitive (intermediate to advanced) and Court D is recreational (beginner to intermediate). Participants will self-select whether they are competitive or recreational.
6. When three pickleball nets (1 court) are available, courts will not be allocated by skill level.
7. Games are up to 11 (win by 2) if less than 9 picklers are waiting on the respective court area.
8. Games are up to “first to 9 points wins” when 9 or more picklers are waiting on the respective court area.

2026 Pickleball League

Our seasonal pickleball leagues provide structured weekly match play for adult participants. Designed for both casual and competitive players, leagues offer a great opportunity to stay active, improve skills, and connect with others in the pickleball community. Leagues are open to adults ages 18 and older. You do not need to be a Harper College student or employee to join.

Pickleball Leagues

Pickleball Feedback Form

To request additional dates and times for scheduled recreation, please use the Additional Scheduled Recreation Request Form. This form must be submitted by the 15th of the prior month for the next months’ time slots. Unfortunately, not all requests can be accommodated, but all requests are welcome.