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Black Mountain Pickleball
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About
Black Mountain Pickleball
Who We Are
Black Mountain Pickleball is an informal group, not a membership-based club, that exists to promote Pickleball in the Town of Black Mountain and the greater Swannanoa Valley. Benefits include a sense of community, organized play, and much more.
Mission Statement
Black Mountain Pickleball promotes Pickleball in Black Mountain and to the broader Swannanoa Valley plus to anyone planning a visit to the area. The group provides activity for all ages and skill levels in a diverse, friendly, inviting, and inclusive environment.
Vision Statement
Black Mountain Pickleball strives to provide the highest quality environment for the sport of Pickleball. This will be achieved through new, dedicated facilities for play, and providing instruction for all levels of players, while maintaining a diverse, inviting, and highly social environment recognized by residents and visitors alike.
Our Values
Our core values are to provide a social activity in a diverse, friendly, inclusive, and welcoming environment for a sport that has a low barrier to entry in terms of cost and skill. We are also working to improve and expand our public Pickleball courts in the Town and Valley plus assist in developing the quality and skill levels of all our players.
Uniqueness is Formidable!
Pickleball Benefits
Mood & Mental Health
Cut your risk of depression, you will socialize more and feel less lonely
Burn Calories
Gives you a good aerobic workout without as much stress and strain on joints and muscles
Improve Balance & Agility
Older adults who play Pickleball regularly improve their reflexes and balance, which can help you live independently for longer
Reduce Health Risks
Increased daily movement reduces risk of disease
Make New Friendships
Develop a sense of community and support
Self-Improvement
Learn a new skill and improve coordination
A Transition Sport
Ease in to increased physical activity, doesn’t require sports ability
It’s Fun!
Requirements for Playing
Requirements for Playing are minimal.
Sign Up
Fill out and sign the information form here.Payment
$2 is requested per session, per player.Meet with the host
When you show up at the courts for your first time, please ask to meet the host in order to receive an orientation and instructions on setting up and storing equipment as well as packing the lockbox.
Beginners
If you’ve never played Pickleball, please start on the Beginner Court.Guests
If you bring a guest to play, be sure to play the first game together.
Fall-Winter 2025 Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time: 9:00 AM to Noon
Location: Cragmont Assembly
Cost: $2.00 per person
Address:
Cragmont Assembly
1233 North Fork Rd., Black Mountain NC 28711
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Time: 9:00 AM to Noon
Location: Lower Tennis Courts*
Cost: $2.00 per person
Address:
Lower Tennis Courts
105 Swannanoa Ave., Black Mountain NC 28711
*We will play outside weather permitting. If weather does not permit, there may be indoor play available. Be sure to sign up for our email notices to get up-to-date play information.
Wednesday Evenings
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30PM
Location: Cragmont Assembly
Cost: $2.00 per person
Address:
Cragmont Assembly
1233 North Fork Rd., Black Mountain NC 28711
Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM to Noon
Location: Lower Tennis Courts
Cost: No charge
Address:
Lower Tennis Courts
105 Swannanoa Ave., Black Mountain NC 28711
Outdoor play only. If weather does not permit, we will not play.
Beginner Lessons
Serve & Tell: Updates from Black Mountain Pickleball
12/10/2025
Each year, Black Mountain Pickleball proudly participates in Deck the Trees, the community fundraiser supporting SVCM’s Fuel Fund. Our 2025 tree was lovingly created by our talented elves—Chery Morrison (Lead Elf), Larry Pearlman, Candie Moore, Faye Simmons, Tania Griffin, and Sharon Tobias—who brought creativity and holiday spirit to this year’s display. You can support both our tree and this important cause by clicking the Vote button below. Every vote helps our community stay warm this winter.
Click the button below to watch the WLOS news video about the Deck the Trees fundraiser. The BMT Pickleball tree gets some great airtime.
Locations
Cragmont Assembly
Lassiter Family Center (Gym)
1233 North Fork Rd.
Black Mountain, NC
All play will be indoors.
Lower Tennis Courts
105 Swannanoa Ave.
Black Mountain, NC
We will play outside weather permitting these days.
If the weather does not permit outdoor play, we will play indoors at Cragmont Assembly.
Bad weather is below 40, raining, or snowing.
Volunteering
Volunteers are an integral component to the smooth running of Black Mountain Pickleball. Once you’ve completed the information form, you will begin receiving our Newsletter and emails. Be sure to look for volunteer opportunities from Candie Moore and respond accordingly.
JOIN US
Certified Pickleball Instructors
Yira Pía,
IPTPA Certified instructor level II
PPR Certified Pro instructor
IFP Certified Master instructor
IFP World Ambassador
Email: yirapia33@gmail.com
BMP does not promote or warrant these instructors. We do attest they are certified by the US Professional Tennis Association and/or the Professional Pickleball Registry and/or have received favorable reviews by players in our group.
If you are a Certified Pickleball Instructor and would like to be included in this link, contact us at info@blackmountainpickleball.org and include your certification material, experience, and contact information.
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