Pickleball

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: Pickleball open play – November 2023

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.

Player-Rating-Guidelines

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

Sinking Spring
11/6/23 - 3/11/24
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Beginner/ Intermediate/Advanced Pickleball Clinic:

Dates:

Winter 1: 11/20, 12/4, 12/18, 1/8

Winter 2: 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/11

Schedule:

Beginner: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Intermediate: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Advanced: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Instructor: Chris Riportella – Certified Master Teaching Professional

Cost:

Member: $80 for the 4-Clinic Package

Non-member: $120 for the 4-Clinic Package

Description: Led by certified Master Teaching Professional Chris Riportella, the intermediate/advanced level clinic focuses on the continued curriculum from Winter 1 including court positioning, playing with a partner, strategy, and probability, as well as new items introduced. Proper stroke execution is a requirement for the intermediate level. 

Beginner: This clinic is for people who have never played the game or have only played a handful of times. These clinics are focused primarily on proper stroke development and execution.

Clinic 1: The Basics- In this clinic players are introduced to the fundamentals of the court and some basic rules.  Dinking, serving, and returning are the focus strokes as they will also learn the basics of scoring, and rotating as they begin to play the game.

Clinic 2: Serving, Returning, and Movement- After a brief review of the previous week’s concepts we will focus on strategic serving and returning through the groundstroke as well as movement up to the NVZ line.  Again, games will be played to reinforce the concepts taught.

Clinic 3: The Punch Volley- Following a brief review of Clinic 2, the scope of this clinic includes the pickleball punch volley which is different than any other racquet sport.  Proper techniques of forehand and backhand are introduced to obtain the best accuracy.  The session finishes with some games as the punch volley is evaluated during play.

Intermediate: These players are fairly consistent when hitting slow to medium-paced shots, but are not comfortable with all strokes. They attempt to control when trying for direction, depth, or power on their shots but may miss their target. They are beginning to use dinks and lobs but struggle to use them to set up points. This player has become knowledgeable about the rules and communication with their partner during play.  They still prefer forehand shots however they do not shy away from backhand shots.  They are beginning to use drive and drop shots as 3rd shot choices.

Intermediate clinics are still focused on court positioning, playing with a partner, strategy, and probability however drills and modified games will be used to present designed situations.  Proper stroke execution is a requirement for the intermediate level.

Clinic 1: Why Did We Lose the Point?- Unforced errors, not winners are by far the main reason points end in Pickleball.  The top 8 reasons points are lost will be reviewed.  Simulated situations will be presented to demonstrate and explain each for the intermediate player.

Clinic 2: Mid-court and Forward- Concepts of transition zone play including half volleys and body attacks will be covered as you earn your way to the line.  Basic roll volleys and cut dinks will be introduced.

Clinic 3: Opponent Pressure Points- This clinic focuses on when and how to apply pressure to the opponents to increase the probability of winning the point.  Shot placement and pace are the main considerations given specific court situations.

Clinic 4: Third Shot Decision Making- This clinic reviews the choices for the 3rd shot and discusses decision-making as it relates to the court positioning and game situation of that specific point.  3rd/5th combinations including Shake n’ Bake and Ernes will be covered.

Advanced: These clinics are focused primarily on court positioning, playing with a partner, strategy, and probability.  Proper stroke execution is a requirement for the advanced level.

Clinic 1:The Soft Game- In this clinic players still focus on the use of dinks and lobs as strategic shots but with a greater emphasis on constructing offensive advantages.  The cut and roll dinks will be introduced.

Clinic 2: The Three Volleys- Players will review the block, drop, and punch volleys.  More detail on decision-making will be highlighted.  This clinic will touch on shot angles.

Clinic 3: Primary Power Game- The scope of this clinic includes what pace is needed to hit spots to your opponents.  Topspin will be demonstrated.

Clinic 4: First Three Shots- This clinic applies direction and depth as strategic uses for the serve, return of serve, and 3rd shot for each point.  Court control will be assessed as points are played for the first three shots.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
10/20/23 10/1/24 Online / Front Desk $ 80.00$ 120.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
11/06/23 - 12/18/23
Intermediate Winter 1 - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
4 / 16 Available $80 - $120 Register  
11/06/23 - 12/18/23
Advanced Winter 1 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
16 / 16 Available $80 - $120 Register  
11/06/23 - 12/18/23
Beginner Winter 1 - Mo - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
11 / 16 Available $80 - $120 Register  
01/29/24 - 03/11/24
Intermediate Winter 2 - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
16 / 16 Available $80 - $120
Registration
will open on
01/12/2024
01/29/24 - 03/11/24
Advanced Winter 2 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
16 / 16 Available $80 - $120
Registration
will open on
01/12/2024
01/29/24 - 03/11/24
Beginner Winter 2 - Mo - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
16 / 16 Available $80 - $120
Registration
will open on
01/12/2024

Intermediate and Advanced Pickleball Leagues

Sinking Spring
11/9/23 - 12/14/23
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Intermediate and Advanced Pickleball League:

LEAGUE OVERVIEW / INFORMATION: 
TEAMS: 
– A Team will consist of 4-6 players (recommended number is 5 players) that are between 3.0-3.4 skill level or 3.5 to 4.0 skill level. The team can consist of any combination of men or women.
– Each TEAM must have a Team Name and a Team Captain named. PLEASE NOTE: if you do not have a team to play on please enter “NEEDS TEAM” under team name / team captain
– Each player MUST individually register and pay
TIMING: 
3.0 to 3.4 skill level will be on Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm for 5 weeks excluding 11/23/23
3.5 to 4.0 skill level will be on Thursdays from 7pm to 8pm for 5 weeks excluding 11/23/23
FORMAT: 
15 Minute Games, playing against different players each time.

 

COMMUNICATION: 
All communication for the league will take place to TEAM CAPTAINS from either: Ryan Knarr (Director of Racquet Sports: YMCA)[email protected], or League Administrator: Amanda Nelson. The team captains will be responsible for communicating to their teams players. General emails will be sent out to all players if there is cancellation due to weather and a rescheduled date.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/9/23 5/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 30.00$ 55.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/09/23 - 12/14/23
3.0 to 3.4 - Th - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Registration
Closed on
11/23/2023
11/09/23 - 12/14/23
3.5 to 4.0 League - Th - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration
Closed on
11/23/2023

Private Lessons

Sinking Spring
10/28/23 - 10/26/24
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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 MemberNon-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
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Closes
11/22/2025

Three & Me

Sinking Spring
11/1/23 - 10/31/24
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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 MemberNon-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