Springfield
Pickleball
Clinics
Beginner and Intermediate Clinics
Looking for a way to improve your skills, our beginner and intermediate clinics will have you working with a certified instructor. A max ratio of 8 players and 1 instructor for each clinic. The clinics will start with the basics/foundation to expand upon and explaining the basic concepts of the sport
Dinks/Drops/Drives Clinic
Improve your dink, the shot that is a soft shot hit on a bounce or out of the air. Drops, a shot that is usually hit from deep within the court and drive the powerful, low trajectory shot aimed at an opponent’s feet.
Intermediate/Advanced Ladder Play
Ladder play in pickleball is a competitive format designed to provide players with a dynamic and engaging way to improve their skills while enjoying the game. In a ladder play, players are arranged in a ranked list, or “ladder,” based on their skill levels. Matches are typically scheduled between players who are close in ranking, allowing for balanced and challenging gameplay.
Private Pickleball Lessons
Private pickleball lessons offer a personalized and focused way to learn and improve your pickleball skills, whether you are a beginner or an experienced player looking to refine your game. Here is a detailed description of what you can expect from private pickleball lessons:
- Private lessons: Private lessons can be booked with one-on-one coaching, allowing the instructor to focus entirely on your specific needs and skill level. You can also book semi private lessons with 2 people or small group private instruction with 3 or 4 people.
- Fundamental Techniques: Learn and perfect the basics of pickleball, including proper grip, stance, and swing techniques.
- Scheduling: Private lessons offer flexible scheduling to fit your busy lifestyle, allowing you to book sessions at times that are convenient for you.
Pickleball Court Reservations
- Courts are $10/hour, $15/1.5 hours, $20/2 hours.
- Courts can be reserved up to seven days in advance. Courts can be reserved for no less than one hour and no more than two hours.
- Fees are due at time of booking.
- A 24-hour notice is required to cancel a reservation and receive a refund in the form of a service credit. If a 24-hour notice not given, a refund will not be issued.
- Court usage and reservations are for CYEDC members only.
- SY members can book online or call the Front Desk. RY /LY members must call the SY Front Desk to book.
- Courts cannot be reserved 6-8pm on Mondays through Fridays. These reservations guidelines are subject to change.
Pickleball Open-Play Times and Guidelines
Open Play Times
All Levels Open Play – For Members 18+
Monday 6pm – 8pm (Clinics held on Monday 6pm – 8pm on Courts 1-4) Tuesday 6pm – 8pm
Wednesday 6pm – 8pm
Thursday 6pm – 8pm
Friday 6pm – 8pm
Open Play Guidelines
- We have a YMCA Monitor who controls the flow of the courts.
- Members attending open play must complete Guidelines of Play form prior to play.
- Everyone who enters the YMCA must treat others with respect.
- One paddle per person in racks.
- Use circular number signs on net to indicate what# game you are playing.
- Alternate between paddle racks on first come first serve basis.
Meet our Coaches
Cameron is a PPR-Certified Level 1 Coach who specializes in clinics and private lessons. As a former tennis instructor and DIII tennis player, he has spent a lot of time on the court playing, teaching, and inspiring new players. His favorite part of the game is that it is equal parts brain and body, strategy and skill.
As a father of three children, he knows the importance of keeping instruction engaging. Cam focuses on building a welcoming and supportive environment where students can ‘embrace the miss’ as a part of learning. He loves hosting private lessons, where he can give mindful, focused attention to the students. He also enjoys introducing new players to the sport in the clinics, knowing they will certainly ‘catch the bug’ as he did.
