Helena Township Pickleball Court Lottery
Fall/Winter 2025–2026
Helena Township is now accepting entries for indoor pickleball court scheduling for the Fall/Winter 2025–2026 season. Court time slots will be assigned by lottery, using a new digital process designed for fairness, clarity, and accessibility.
Important Dates
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Deadline to Enter: Tuesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Public Drawing: Tuesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Township Hall
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Season Start: Monday, September 8, 2025
September 8–13 will be first-come, first-served open play.
How to Enter
Helena Township residents may submit up to five preferred time slots using our online entry form:
Click here to enter the Pickleball Court Lottery
Only Helena Township residents may submit an entry.
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You may include non-residents on your team, but the registered entrant must reside in the township.
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Each household may submit one form.
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Entry confirmation will be sent by email.
Details
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Cost: $12 per assigned slot (payable after confirmation)
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Slot Length: 1.5 hours
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Total Available Slots: 30
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Slots are held weekly from Monday through Saturday
(Tuesday evenings and Saturday afternoons included)
Note: Friday and Saturday slots may be preempted by hall rentals around holidays. If a conflict arises, we will work with affected teams.
How the Lottery Works
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Each valid entry is randomized digitally and drawn live at the township office.
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One slot per person will be assigned during the initial round to ensure fairness.
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Entrants will be notified by email and must confirm within 48 hours to secure their time.
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Three additional slots will be held back for new residents and released later in the season.
❓ Questions?
Contact: clerk@helenatownship.com
Phone: 231-331-4643
Address: 8751 Helena Road, Alden, MI 49612