Racquet Sports

No matter your level of ability, the GPYC Paddle and Racquet Sports programs have something for everyone. With four state of the art clay tennis courts, four fabulous pickleball courts, and two heated paddle (platform) tennis courts, the action can be compellingly competitive or relaxingly recreational. All courts for tennis, pickleball and paddle tennis can be reserved through the Skedda system used by the Club. For more information and to register, contact Tennis Pro Dmitri Diakonov, one of 47 PTR Masters of Performance tennis coaches worldwide. Many of our members keep in touch through text and email chains. If you are interested in joining these communications, send your information via email to the Chair of Paddle and Racquet Sports, Julie Granger at juls2959@comcast.net. Let her know which sport interests you, your level of ability, and what it is you are looking for (open play, lessons, finding people of your ability, and so forth) and she will connect you.
 

Pickleball

The fastest growing sport in these parts, pickleball is played daily weather permitting. The season tends to start in March and stretches into November. Our members started playing in the last four years and some have gone on to compete in national competitions at various levels. Our pickleball pro Dmitri can arrange lessons for beginners through the most advanced levels of play. Throughout the season there will be occasional tournaments of varying formats (member/member, individual entries, and member/guest), typically on weekends. Skill level will be assessed by Dmitri. 3.0 and above is intermediate and advanced. For drop in play, a rotation is used to get everyone in on the action. Especially for morning play it is good to check with the pickle community to see if there are people playing on particular days. The schedule, while subject to change, is:

Monday: 9-11 a.m. - drop in play for 3.0 and above; 5-8 p.m. - drop in play for 3.0 and above 
Tuesday: 5-8 p.m. - special play with varying formats
Wednesday: 9-11 a.m. - drop in play for 3.0 and above; 5-8 p.m. - drop in play for 2.0 and above
Thursday: 9-11 a.m. - drop in play for 2.0 and above; 5-8 p.m. - drop in play for 3.0 and above
Friday: 9-11 a.m. - drop in play for 3.0 and above
Saturday: 10-noon - drop in play for 3.0 and above 
Sunday: 10-noon - drop in play for 3.0 and above

 

Tennis

Our Tennis Pro Dmitri runs clinics for different levels of ability, is available for lessons, and runs an active program at the Club. Contact Dmitri at tennispro@gpyc.org for a schedule of activities.  

 

Paddle (Platform) Tennis

Played on a raised and heated surface (so ice won’t form) surrounded by chickenwire, Paddle Tennis, also known as Platform Tennis, is a great way to get outdoors in the winter.  While year round play is available, the main season is November through March. There is a warming hut available for socialization before, during, or after play and the combination to the locked door is available to members. There is no schedule for play so find some friends and come out to play. Paddles are available to borrow at the gate house to the Club. If interested in playing, contact the Chair of Paddle and Racquet Sports, Julie Granger at juls2959@comcast.net letting her know of your skill level and what it is you are looking for.

If you are interested in a tennis lesson or reserving a court, contact Dmitri Diakonov at tennispro@gpyc.org.