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Welcome to RFPA! Serving the Roaring Fork Valley since 2013, the Roaring Fork Pickleball Association (RFPA) is your hub for all things pickleball—from local court locations and upcoming events to clinics, tournaments, and member news. Explore to get involved, stay updated, and connect with our vibrant community on and off the court! |
 | Meet the instructor: THOMAS FARRELL I
grew up with a passion for sports and competition, played college
lacrosse, and later discovered pickleball. Since then, I’ve been
competing in tournaments at the 4.5 to pro level and have spent the past
three summers coaching. I’m excited to help players improve their game,
have fun, and fall in love with pickleball the way I did. | INTERMEDIATE SERIES April 16, 18, 23, 25 & 30 / 8am–10am These 2 hour clinics will cover skills such as: getting to the kitchen, navigating the hard and soft game, varying own game, sustaining longer rallies, court positioning, stacking. Pricing: $50 per session |
| Meet the instructor: SCOTT ZEVIN Scott has been playing and instructing locally for many years and recently got his Pickleball Rating Certification from PCI (Pickleball Coaching International. |
HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOUR RATING IS? WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW?
April 22 & May 1 / 5:30-6:30 & 6:30-7:30 pm The PCI Rating Assessment Tool offers a consistent way to evaluate skill level in an objective and relevant way with clearly defined standards. This is meant to give a good idea of your baseline skill - not to measure your maximum playing ability! Pricing: $30 per session |
| Meet the instructor: NANNETTE WEINHOLD Nanette is a PPR certified coach and a teaching pro at Maroon Creek Club. She spends countless hours living a life of play in her recent retirement and strives to elevate skills and confidence in her students. | BEGINNER'S CLINIC MAY 13 / 5-7:00pm New to PB, or just need a refresher? Learn the game in a fun, supportive environment! Get a solid foundation and good habits from Day 1! Pricing: $50 per session DRILLING CLINIC MAY 14 & MAY 28 / 12:00-1:30 PM Designed for 3.0+-4.0. Focused drills to sharpen technique, strategy and movement. Pricing: $30 per session CARDIO PICKLEBALL MAY 5, 12 & 19 / 8:00-9:15 am High Intensity workout that will be a combination of drills that build stamina, enhance footwork, upgrade shot placement and improve court coverage and positioning. Pricing: $25 per session |
| Meet the instructor: MAURINE FITZPATRICK I discovered the sport of pickleball 13 years ago, then started competing and teaching clinics a year later. Pickleball is my year-round lifestyle. I love drilling, playing and teaching strategy. IPTPA certified. | TOURNAMENT READY CLINIC MAY 3 / 8:00-10:00 am Sharpen your competitive edge! This clinic focuses on strategy, mental toughness, and pressure-tested drills to help you perform your best in tournament play. Learn how to prepare, adapt, and close-out matches like a pro! Pricing: $50 per session |
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STAY UP TO DATE
There's always something exciting happening at the RFPA in Carbondale—from competitive tournaments and lively social events to clinics and community mixers. Stay in the loop by checking out our Events page regularly so you don’t miss a chance to play, connect, and have fun!