200 Running Pump Road, Lancaster, PA 17603 | (717)-299-5631 | frontdesk@rcwathleticclub.com
Launching September 1st, 2023
Following our "trial" year of Pickleball at RCW, we will now launch our official RCW Pickleball Membership. Memberships run for 1 year from the date of purchase. Existing members can have the Pickleball Membership added on to current membership.
Pickleball Membership $59/year
Add-on Pickleball Membership to Current Membership +$50/year
Non-Members are welcome to participate in Pickleball Programming as space allows, at the Non-Member rate per program.
Limited to 8 players!
New to Pickleball
Series
a 4-week series to teach you the basics and get you started!
$80/person. No Membership Required.
In this 4-week series, players will work through a curriculum that teaches the rules, scoring, parts of the court, and foundations of the game. By the end of the series, you will be ready to participate in the Skill-Tiered Open Play Session, or participate in any pick-up pickleball play!
Each class is limited to 8 players in order to maximize your learning experience.
Find the series that suits your schedule and register now!
Sundays
6:30pm-7:30pm
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Wednesdays
12pm-1pm
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Pickleball Level 2
Clinic Series
Sundays 7:30pm-8:30pm
The perfect next step following the New to Pickleball Series. This 4-week, Level 2 series, will provide you with more practice and instruction of the key areas of the game, such as lobs, dinks, volley varieties, and strategy!
Limited to 8 players. $80/person. No membership required.
Fall Series 1 - September 10th, 17th, 24th, and October 1st
Fall Series 2 - October 15th, 22nd, 29th, and November 5th
Fall Series 3 - November 12th, 19th, December 3rd, 10th
Reserve A Court and
Contract Options
Tuesdays 8am-10am
We're bringing new options to our Pickleball Players! On Tuesday mornings this fall, we are dedicating 8 Pickleball Courts to be reserved for your very own use! Book a court week to week, or contact Pickleball Director, Scott Goebel, to learn more about Pickleball Court Contract options! Book a Pickleball Contract for the 15-week Fall Season! Court cost is $48 for 2 hours of play time. Courts will be set up in advance for you. Enjoy this option of having a guaranteed court for you and your selected group! Courts can be reserved 7 days in advance for RCW Pickleball Members, or 3 days in advance for Nonmembers.
Skill-Tiered Open Play
We are offering skill-tiered pickleball play to RCW! Come enjoy our beautiful indoor courts, and top-notch (brand new!) lighting...and make RCW your pickleball home this Fall and Winter!
All Pickleball Registration will go directly through our Court Reserve Portal. You must have a Pickleball Member or Nonmember Account completed in order to register/pay for any pickleball programs. Please also download the Court Reserve App on your mobile device for speedy check-in when you arrive!
*Advance registration/payment required.
Sunday Nights
Sept 10th - Dec 17th (15 weeks)
6:30pm-9:30pm
$150/full session (members only)
weekly rate: $12/member or $17/nonmember
*walk-ins charged $15/member or $20/nonmember
*be sure to find your appropriate playing level
Wednesdays
Sept 13th - Dec 20th (15 weeks)
12pm-2pm
$150/full session (members only)
weekly rate: $12/member or $17/nonmember
*walk-ins charged $15/member or $20/nonmember
Thursday Nights
Sept 14th - Dec 21st (14 weeks)
*skips Nov. 23rd
7:30pm-9:30pm
$140/full session (members only)
weekly rate: $12/week or $17/nonmember
*walk-ins charged $15/member or $20/nonmember
Group and Private
Lessons
Private Lessons
A private or individual lesson focuses on stroke execution and development for players at all levels. It includes basic strokes for beginners but also includes more advanced strokes for intermediate players such as spin shots, roll dinks, and advanced serving techniques.
Three and Me
This session is for three players. Actual games are played with a pickleball professional. Instruction at these sessions include some stroke execution, but really focus on the strategy of the game to include movement, decision making, and shot selection.
Pricing-
30 minute Private lesson - $50
1 Hour Private lesson - $100
"3 and me" Group lesson for 1 hour- $40/player
We are scheduling lessons now! Email us at pickleball@rcwathleticclub.com for availability and more information!
Meet the Pro:
Chris Riportella
Chris Riportella is offering his expertise to YOU this winter! Chris is a Level 2 Certified Pickleball Teaching Professional (CPTP) and a Certified Rating Specialist (CRS) with the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) allowing him to provide certified instruction and skill rating to players with a wide range of ability. Chris has also earned the designation of Master Teaching Professional (MTP) which is the highest level of certification with less than 20 in the country. He is a Regional Training Director through IPTPA where he certifies other teaching professionals to teach. He is an active member of the USA Pickleball, has multiple medals in tournament play and is a professional player sponsored by Onix Pickleball, one of the largest pickleball equipment companies.
