WELCOME TO THE 2023/2024 PADDLE SEASON!
Club Programs
- Ladies' Intro to Paddle
- Ladies' Intermediate Paddle
- Ladies Daytime Series Level In-House League
- Ladies' Monday Night In-House League
- Ladies' Friday Morning In-House League
- Ladies' Open Drill and play
- Men's Intro to Paddle Class
- Men's Intermediate Paddle Class
- Mixed Doubles Evening In-House League
- Co - Ed Drill
- Cardio Paddle Drill Class
- Adult Mixers
Ladies’ Intro to Paddle class is for students with little or no knowledge of platform tennis knowledge. Students will learn the mechanics of basic strokes, scoring and paddle etiquette in a fun environment.
Monday: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Session #1: September 11 – October 23 (7 weeks)
Session #2: October 30 – December 11 (7 weeks) (No class on 9/25 & 10/9)
Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Session #1: September 6 – October 18 (7 weeks)
Session #2: October 25 – December 13 (8 weeks) (No class on 11/22)
COST: 7 weeks – $177.00 8 weeks – $207.00
This class is designed for students who know paddle basics and/or have successfully completed the Introduction to Paddle Class. We will be reviewing basic strokes, positioning and screen play. Class time will focus on consistency in strokes and doubles strategy.
Monday: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Session #1: September 11 – October 23 (7 weeks)
Session #2: October 30 – December 11 (7 weeks) (No class on 9/25 & 10/9)
Wednesday: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Session #1: September 6 – October 18 (7 weeks)
Session #2: October 25 – December 13 (8 weeks) (No class on 11/22)
COST: 7 weeks – $177.00 8 weeks – $207.00
The Glenbrook Ladies’ In-House League is a social program that promotes the game of paddle during the off-season. League play offers the advantage of regularly scheduled matches against the players of similar ability. To ensure competitive matches, please sign-up for appropriate series below.
Option #1: September 14 – November 2 (ALL SERIES)
Duration per Session: 8 weeks
Day: Thursdays
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (ALL LEVELS)
Cost: $200.00
This In-House League is designed for all skill levels to enjoy! If you are an avid platform tennis player and do not have the time to play during the day due to your busy work schedule you should not have to give up your favorite sport. Playing paddle at night is your opportunity to keep yourself in the game. This In House League is for those that are not on a Night Travel team but who would like to participate in the evenings!
Monday
Session #1: September 11 – October 23 (7 weeks) (No class on 9/25 & 10/9)
Session #2: October 30 – December 11 ( 7 weeks)
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
COST: $210.00
APRIL 7 – MAY 26
Is a great way for you to get out and play doubles matches in a fun, competitive, unsupervised but coordinated low-key environment.
WHO CAN PLAY? Any woman that has the flexibility to sneak away from work/kids/etc. on Friday mornings. Novices are welcome to join. You don’t need to have a lot of experience with match play, however, you need to make sure you’re comfortable with the basic understanding of the game, scoring, and getting your serves and returns in.
COST: $200.00
Raise your game while making friends and having a blast playing paddle. All levels are welcome to sign-up for 45 minutes of various skill – based drills and 45 minutes of live ball point play. Participants will be divided into groups based on their level. During the afternoon, students will be given detailed instructions and personalized guidance to help develop and improve their platform tennis skills.
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Session #1: September 9 – October 21 (7 weeks) (No class on 9/16)
Session #2: October 28 – December 15 (8 weeks)
Cost: $263.00 per session (7 weeks) / $300.00 per session (8 weeks)
This class is designed for those who have little or no knowledge of platform tennis. Students will learn the mechanics of the basic strokes, scoring and paddle etiquette.
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm or 2:00 pm -3:30 pm
Session #1: September 9 – October 21 (7 weeks) (No class on 9/16)
Session #2: October 28 – December 16 (8 weeks)
Cost: $263.00 (7 weeks) / $300.00 (8 weeks)
This class is designed for students who know paddle basics and/or have successfully completed the INTRODUCTION to Paddle Class. In this class, we will review basic strokes, positioning, and screen play. Class time will focus on consistency in strokes and doubles strategy.
Saturday: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm or 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Session #1: September 9 – October 21 (7 weeks) (No class on 9/16)
Session #2: October 28 – December 16 (8 weeks)
Cost: $263.00 (7 weeks) / $300.00 (8 weeks)
If you are looking for a fun Sunday night out and a little competition, look no further. We are proud to introduce our Mixed Doubles In-House League. This league will consist of matches for all levels of play, so don’t delay get your spot today. Please register individually.
Friday: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Session #1: September 8 – October 22 (7 weeks)
Session #2: October October 27 – December 17 (8 weeks)
Cost:
7 weeks: $175.00 per player
8 weeks: $200 per player
This aerobic drill is just this … AEROBIC! Offered to both Members and Non – Members, Men and Women who are looking for a fast paced workout with music and tons of stroke repetition.
MOVE, MOVE, MOVE .. this is the THEME for this drill !!
This is a fun and dynamic format of learning all the basics of platform tennis including court positioning, stroke technique, screen play, communication, scoring and rules of the game. We combine men and women together but pair players up on their specific courts according to each persons level!
Wednesday: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Session #1: September 6 – October 18 ( 7 weeks)
Session #2: October 25 – December 13 (8 weeks)
Sunday: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Session #1: September 10 – October 22 (7weeks)
Session #2: October 29 – December 17 (8 weeks)
Cost:
7 weeks: $210.00
8 weeks: $240.00
This drill is for those that want an aerobic workout. The theme here is MOVE, MOVE, MOVE! This drill is offered for Members and Non-Members, Men and Women who want a fast paced drill with music and tons of stroke repetition! This is offered as a DROP IN drill!
Monday: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Wednesday: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Saturday: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Cost: $25.00 per class
Come and have some fun at Glenbrook !!! Courts are open and events are planned! Sign up for one of our GREAT events! Make new friends on the paddle court and enjoy the warm, inviting paddle hut. BYOB and BYOS (snacks). Singles and couples welcome. All levels are invited! Sign up as a couple or as an individual!
Saturday: October 28 Halloween event 6:00 pm – 12:00 am
Sunday: November 5 Paddle the Turkey 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Thursday: November 23 Thanksgiving Tourney 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Sunday: December 10 Holiday Round Robin 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cost: $40.00 per person per event
Paddle has an extremely fun geometric quality embedded into the structure of the sport. Unlike tennis, once the ball hits the court surface it can be played off the screens until it hits the surface a second time. This gives players in the back-court ample time to play a shot.
The result?
A much more dynamic and strategic version of tennis with the potential for longer, more creative points.
Aside from the unique physical properties of the sport, there are many other reasons to play paddle. It is one of the only sports that can be played outdoors during the winter! Snow and ice are cleared using heaters located underneath the raised platform surface.
It is also well heralded for the social atmosphere it provides as there are many leagues and events throughout the season.
We will offer the following Paddle Programs:
- LESSONS & DRILLS
- OPEN PLAY
- RESERVED COURT TIMES
- LEAGUES & TOURNAMENTS
- PARTIES & EVENTS
The regular paddle season runs from the beginning of fall through the end of winter but spring and summer leagues will also be available.
Meet Our Pros
Director of Platform Tennis: COACH KENNY
Coach Kenny is from St.Louis, Missouri. He presently lives in Chicago, IL and works in all racquets sports. Coach Kenny is presently teaching tennis at Glenbrook Racquet ClUb working in the Junior Program at all levels with focus on the High Performance area. In addition, he is teaching pickle at the Pickle Club and now directing the Paddle Program for Glenbrook Paddle Club.
Platform Tennis PRO: COACH CARLOS
Carlos is from Madrid, Spain. He has played tennis since age 10 and achieved an outstanding career from juniors to ATP. He graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in Business Administration and from ESIC Business & Marketing School with a Masters in Digital Marketing. Carlos is a Certified Platform Tennis Instructor from PTR.
Hall of Fame Inductee: Howard Sipe
If the title “Mister Paddle” or “Father of Paddle” should be awarded to any one person in the Chicago area, it would go to Howard A. Sipe. As a player, he has won or been a finalist in every age group from age 50, gathering six national titles and coming in second in seven others. Sipe has also won numerous state and local tournaments over the years and, in the state of Illinois, has won the 45+ division title 13 straight years.
Sipe helped run the Chicago Platform Charities for more than 15 years, and oversaw the senior draws of that organization for some 25 years. He was instrumental in starting the Intermediate tournament of Chicago five years ago, which now hosts one of the largest “B” events in the country. In 1990, he co-chaired, with Alan Graham, the first Men’s and Women’s National’s held in Chicago. Howard has also been the official referee of the Charities finals for over 10 years.
MEMBERSHIP PRICING:
GOLD MEMBERSHIP – (September 1 – August 30)
Full Membership to the Paddle Club
$2,200.00 (Adult) (Includes weekly drill with Coach throughout the season)
- Food and beverage
- Unlimited court time at no extra cost
- Includes participation in the CPTC travel league (league fee)
- Early Access and sign up for Court Reservations – 7 days in advance
- Weekly drills and open play with coach during season
- “All Access Volley Trainer package
- Membership to Pickle Club (limited – Membership level)
- Facility Rental Discount
SILVER MEMBERSHIP – (September 1 – August 30)
$1,800.00 (Adult)
- Food and beverage
- Participation in the CPTC travel league (league fee)
- Reserve court time at no extra cost – 4 days in advance
- Weekly drills and open play with coach during season
- Membership to Pickle Club (limited – Membership level)
- Facility Rental Discount (10%)
BRONZE MEMBERSHIP – (September 1 – August 30)
$1,500.00 (Adult)
- Food and beverage
- Participation in the CPTC travel league (league fee)
- Reserve court time at no extra cost – 2 days in advance
- Membership to Pickle Club (limited – Membership level)
- Facility Rental Discount (5%)
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP –(September 1 – August 30)
$299.00 (12 – 18 years of age)
- Unlimited access to court time (when available) Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm for no additions costs when courts are not programmed with leagues, lessons, or events.
- Walk On options all day on the weekends. If enrolled in our Junior program there is a walk on fee of $10 per court, in not enrolled in the junior program, the walk on fee is $20.00 per court.
Non Member Fee
Non Members may play on our courts for a fee. Fee will consist of a GUEST fee and a COURT fee (see costs below)
- Court Cost is $20 pp per 1.5 hours
- May participate in our In House League for an additional charge
- Guest Fee $10.00 per person (only applicable when playing with a member of the club)