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Pickleball
Come see what the fastest-growing sport in the world is all about at The Sinking Spring Family YMCA! We offer a full catalog of pickleball services including…
Open Play –
YMCA Members Free
Non-Members- $10 per visit
Click here for the November 2023 open play schedule:April 2024 open Play
Private Rentals – Tuesdays, 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Additional times available depending on schedule; $25.00 for 1 hour of play, $40.00 for 2 hours – Each player will also cost a $5 entry fee or one punch on their punch card. To book a private rental for you and your friends, or to inquire about additional openings, please email Ryan Knarr at [email protected]
Private Lesson – Member $80.00 / Non-member $100.00 Lesson: One-on-one instruction with one of our Pickleball Professionals.
“Three & Me” – Member $75.00 ($25/player) / Non-member $105.00 ($35/player) Session: This is an opportunity to play with, and against a high-level Pickleball Professional while also receiving instruction. The session allows for 3 players. The pickleball professional will play in the foursome with the other three players. As points unfold, moments of instruction will be reviewed using real, game time situations. Decision-making, shot selection, and setting up points are the focus of these sessions.
Instructional Clinics: Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced
New clinics every other Monday, with Certified Master Teaching Professional, Chris Riportella.
As of August 2021, our facility is home to 4, brand-new, state-of-the-art pickleball hard courts! With 4 additional wood courts, we have ample space for players of all ages and ability levels. To learn more about the game, please click the link below
https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/
If you are planning on attending a clinic or want to participate in open play, please examine our “Player Rating Guidelines” before committing to an open play session or clinic.
At The YMCA, we strive to build community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our services are AVAILABLE FOR ALL!
To view the open play schedule and become part of our online Pickleball community, download the Court Reserve app: https://app.courtreserve.com/Online/Portal/CreateAccountAndRequestAccessToOrg/11034
**All YMCA Racquet Sports Scheduling as of November 1, 2023, will now go through Court Reserve. The YMCA will not be utilizing Google Calendar or Team Reach.
Non-members will not have exclusive access to the Court Reserve app.
Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Pickleball Clinic
Bridge to Intermediate Pickleball Clinic:
Dates:
3/25, 4/8, and 4/22
Schedule:
3/25 and 4/8: 6:00pm-7:00pm
4/22: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Instructor: Chris Riportella – Certified Master Teaching Professional
Cost:
Member: $85 for the 3-Clinic Package
Non-member: $105 for the 3-Clinic Package
Description: Led by certified Master Teaching Professional Chris Riportella, the Bridge to Intermediate pickleball clinic builds on the Y’s Beginner pickleball clinic and is designed to help beginner players take their game to the next level. The first two sessions (3/25 and 4/8) will focus on rounding out the player’s skills and equip them with drills to implement in their practice outside of the clinics. The third session (4/22) will be 90-minutes and will orient players to the world of pickleball outside of Y clinics. Much of the time in this session will be spent playing games with the instructor and receiving individualized instruction.
Session Details:
Session 1 (3/25):
- Improving the Basics
- Elevating Player Movement Forward/Backward and Side/Side
- Serving Form and Direction Progression
Session 2 (4/8):
- Return of Serve Choices
- Better Volley Technique
- Lobs and Overheads
Session 3 (4/22):
- What to Expect When You Come to Open Play Sessions
- Understanding Paddle Stacking Rack
- Learning the Types of Game Rotations
- Live Play Teaching Moments with Pro (Mini 3 & Me’s)
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/23 | 10/1/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 85.00 | $ 105.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
03/25/24 - 04/22/24
Bridge to Intermediate Pickleball - Mo - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
|
- | $85 - $105 | Session is Full |
Private Lessons
Need some 1-on-1 instruction from an experienced Pickleball Professional to take your game to the next level? We’ve got you covered at The Sinking Spring YMCA!
Purchase a lesson HERE for members $80.00, non-members $100, and one of our Pickleball Professionals will contact you in the next 48 hours to schedule your lesson!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Lesson | 10/28/23 | 10/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 100.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
10/28/23 - 10/26/24
Private Lesson - 1 hr
|
Register Closes 11/22/2025 |
Three & Me
Three & Me
Cost:
Members: $75 ($25 / player)
Non-member: $105 ($35 / player)
This is an opportunity to play with and against a high-level Pickleball Professional while also receiving instruction.
The session allows for 3 players, and the Pickleball Professional will play in the foursome with the other three players.
As points unfold, moments of instruction will be reviewed using real, game time situations. Decision-making, shot selection, and setting up points are the focus of these sessions.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/21 | 11/1/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 75.00 | $ 105.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
11/01/23 - 10/31/24
1 Three & Me
|
$25 - $35 |
Register Closes 10/31/2024 |