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.
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
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
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10/20/23 | 10/1/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 120.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
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11/06/23 - 12/18/23
Intermediate Winter 1 - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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4 / 16 Available | $80 - $120 | Register | |
11/06/23 - 12/18/23
Advanced Winter 1 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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16 / 16 Available | $80 - $120 | Register | |
11/06/23 - 12/18/23
Beginner Winter 1 - Mo - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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11 / 16 Available | $80 - $120 | Register | |
01/29/24 - 03/11/24
Intermediate Winter 2 - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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16 / 16 Available | $80 - $120 |
Registration will open on 01/12/2024 |
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01/29/24 - 03/11/24
Advanced Winter 2 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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16 / 16 Available | $80 - $120 |
Registration will open on 01/12/2024 |
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01/29/24 - 03/11/24
Beginner Winter 2 - Mo - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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16 / 16 Available | $80 - $120 |
Registration will open on 01/12/2024 |
Intermediate and Advanced Pickleball Leagues
Intermediate and Advanced Pickleball League:
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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11/9/23 | 5/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 55.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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11/09/23 - 12/14/23
3.0 to 3.4 - Th - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Registration Closed on 11/23/2023 |
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11/09/23 - 12/14/23
3.5 to 4.0 League - Th - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Registration Closed on 11/23/2023 |
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 | |
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Private Lesson | 10/28/23 | 10/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 100.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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10/28/23 - 10/26/24
Private Lesson - 1 hr
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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 | |
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10/24/21 | 11/1/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 75.00 | $ 105.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
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11/01/23 - 10/31/24
1 Three & Me
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$25 - $35 |
Register Closes 10/31/2024 |