Roaring Fork Pickleball Association upcoming events

Advanced Beginner Clinic 8:00-10:00am (08/17/2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Designed for players who know the basics and are ready to improve consistency and strategy. This clinic focuses on key skills like serves, returns, dinks, and net play, along with court positioning and doubles strategy.

Ideal for: Players who understand the rules and can rally, but want more control and confidence.

Includes: Drills, coaching feedback, and game-based practice in a fun, supportive environment.

Coach Tracey Rubinstein

PRICING: $50 PER CLINIC

4.5-5.0 Round Robin, 5:15pm-7:15pm (08/18/2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:15:00 GMT

Must have a 4.5+ rating, have competed in a 4.5-level tournament, or be vetted and approved to participate.

2.5 Round Robin, August 20, 2026 5:30pm-7:30pm (08/20/2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Fun Round Robin for 2.5 level players. 12 minute games. Nancy Heard will be running the 2.5 Round Robins this year. Thank you Nancy!

First 16 players will secure a spot. We will keep a waitlist and those people on the waitlist will have first dibs on the next 2.5 level Round Robin.

If you do not show up day of the event, or are more than 5 minutes late, you will not be able to play in the next Round Robin. It is very much an inconvenience to the person in charge and the participants. Please give a minimum of 24 hours notice so someone on the waitlist can be notified and confirmed. Thank you in advance for understanding.

2.5 Skills:

More consistent serve and return
Attempts soft shots
Developing control at net and with volleys
Learning positioning

3.5 Round Robin, August 27, 2026 5:00-7:00 (08/27/2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Fun Round Robin for 3.5 level players. 12 minute games. Leslie Pope Neveu will be running the 3.5 Round Robins this year. Thank you Leslie!

First 16 players will secure a spot. We will keep a waitlist and those people on the waitlist will have first dibs on the next 3.5 level Round Robin.

If you do not show up day of the event, you will not be able to play in the next Round Robin. It is very much an inconvenience to the person in charge and the participants. Please give a minimum of 24 hours notice so someone on the waitlist can be notified and confirmed. Thank you in advance for understanding.

Road to 4.0 - Part 1 (09/06/2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join the Road to 4.0 - Part 1
with coaches Marc Nelson & Bonnie Scott:

1. Precision Under Pressure: Advanced Consistency & Targets
2. Third Shot Mastery: Drop, Drive, or Hybrid
3. Win the Kitchen: Patterns, Pressure & Setups
Note: Minimum of 8 participants must be signed up for the clinic by Sept 1 or clinics will be cancelled.

Marc has over three years of coaching experience at The Picklr, Mile High Pickleball, and TeachMe.to. His coaching philosophy emphasizes strong fundamentals, smart decision-making, and building repeatable skills that translate into improved match play—rather than drilling for the sake of drilling.

Whether working with beginners or competitive players, his goal remains the same: to help players understand the “why” behind each shot, build confidence, and improve in a way that lasts. He prides himself on creating a learning environment where players feel supported, challenged, and clearly coached—because improvement happens fastest when players feel seen and understood.

Marc began playing pickleball in 2020 after discovering the sport during the pandemic, and it quickly became more than just a game. What drew him in was the combination of strategy, movement, and community—elements that closely align with his background in high-level officiating and athlete development.

Prior to pickleball, Marc spent 23 years as a USA Rugby referee, including serving as a National Referee Manager for Major League Rugby and USA Rugby. He is also a World Rugby Trainer of Education, specializing in teaching officials how to break down complex concepts within the Laws of the game and communicate them clearly under pressure. That experience directly informs and shapes his approach to coaching pickleball today.

Join the Road to 4.0 - Part 2
with coaches Marc Nelson & Bonnie Scott:

Mon, Sept 7th

1. Dominate the Transition Zone
2. Hands Battle & Speed Control
3. Advanced Doubles IQ: Anticipation, Poaching & Partner Play

3.0 Round Robin, September 10, 2026 5:30pm-7:30pm (09/10/2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Fun Round Robin for 3.0 level players. 12 minute games. Nancy Heard will be running the 3.0 Round Robins this year. Thank you Nancy!

First 16 players will secure a spot. We will keep a waitlist and those people on the waitlist will have first dibs on the next 3.0 level Round Robin.

3.0 Skills:

Consistent and purposeful serve.
Sustains dink rallies
Controls pace at net
Basic shot selection