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!

SOPRIS SHOWDOWN / Member Tournament Open for Registration!!

July 18, 19, 20

Click here for details and registration!

Meet the instructor: TERI BRUNA

Teri has been a PPR certified instructor since 2023 and she loves introducing this game to others.   Recently retired, she now has time to teach, travel, and play.  On  a recent trip to Asia she had the chance to play and meet people from all over the world.  This game is universal!

NEW TO PICKLEBALL

June 18 and June 25 - Wednesdays 12-2:00 pm

Carbondale North Face Park

Clinics for those with little to no experience.  Learn the game right from DAY 1!  Paddles will be provided if you don't have one!

Pricing: $50 per session

ADVANCED BEGINNER

June 17 and 24 Tuesdays 3-5 pm

Carbondale North Face Park

Clinics for those working on understanding the fundamentals and learning proper court positioning.

Pricing: $50 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.

LOBS, OVERHEADS and SKILLFUL Strategies

MAY 17 & MAY 31 8:00-10:00 am in El Jebel

Learn how to hit a lob appropriately, how to counter the lob, and strategies within.  Also learn how to hit overheads.  3.0-Advanced    Minimum 3 Maximum 8 participants

Pricing: $50 per session

ADVANCED STRATEGY 

JUNE 4  8:15-10:15 am in EL JEBEL

JW Drive and Upper Cattle Creek Rd

Fine tune your third shot and learn how to get to the NVZ safely.  

JUNE 11  8:15-10:15 am in EL JEBEL

JW Drive and Upper Cattle Creek Rd

Hit with a purpose.  Hit with more precision to the right spot on the court.   Strategies to move your opponents.

JUNE 18 8:15-10:15 am in EL JEBEL

JW Drive and Upper Cattle Creek Rd

Move your feet to get the shot you want.  Anticipate and focus to get the best outcome.

All sessions appropriate for advanced beginner to high intermediate

Pricing: $50 per session

TOURNAMENT READY CLINIC

July 9 & 12/ 8:00-10:00 am North Face Park

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

3.5+ Clinics

July  16  8:15-10:15 am  in El Jebel

JW Drive and Upper Cattle Creek Rd

I got to the kitchen line, now what?  Strategies to refine your dinking skills, move your opponents, and know when to strike.   Drills will encompass resets and drives.

July  23  8:15-10:15 am  in El Jebel

Do you want to get to the next level?  Skills and drills necessary to pass any ratings test and level.

Pricing: $50 per session

I have been playing pickleball for over 5 years at various levels, including regional events as well as The Nationals, where I was a finalist. In addition to being a competitor, I have also been teaching pickleball for more than 3 years.

I love helping players take their game to the  next level. Whether you are new to the game or just want to level up I will make it fun and you will always learn something new. Come on out and let's dink!

Intermediate Clinics

JUNE 30, JULY 7, 14, & 21 8:00-10:00am

These clinics will help you improve your game as we learn to improve our skills in dinking, 3rd shot drops, serving, and basic strategy to help you take your game to the next level.  Sign up for one or all!

Pricing: $50 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.

DRILLING CLINIC

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Designed for 3.0+-4.0.  Focused drills to sharpen technique, strategy and movement.

Pricing: $30 per session

CARDIO PICKLEBALL 

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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: 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?

Stay Tuned for More Sessions to be Scheduled!

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