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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions! Learn about the Spokane Pickleball Club and ways to get plugged into the Spokane pickleball scene. If you can't find the answer to your specific question, don't hesitate to get in touch. Someone else may be wondering the same thing!
Learn to play
Q: Where can I learn how to play?
Our Find Play page currently lists places to play in Spokane and whether they have instructors!
Rose Jones (rosemariejones@comcast.net) is a fantastic instructor who currently holds (insanely affordable) clinics at Broadway. Rose is a Tennis Hall of Famer, PTPA Certified Instructor, and two-time USA Pickleball National Champion!
Damon Little (+1(360) 302-1918) is the Director of Pickleball, at North Park. Their pickleball membership currently includes free weekly clinics! Damon is a local competitive pickleball player and an excellent instructor!
Q: Where can I find intermediate or advanced lessons?
Both Rose Jones (rosemariejones@comcast.net) and Damon Little (+1-360-302-1918) offer intermediate and advanced lessons at Broadway and North Park respectively.
Q: What are some good resources for learning on my own?
Selkirk TV features live stream matches, past tournaments, pro lessons, podcasts, and on-demand shows, Selkirk TV is the Pickleball media source and community hotspot you definitely won’t want to miss.
Our members have started a Discord server to help players discuss all things pickleball in Spokane. We have lots of #channels with various topics of pickleball-related discussion — including one specifically for #beginners.
John Cincola, a Pro Pickleball player, is one of the most concise and actionable teachers on YouTube. 🎾 Advanced Techniques 📚 In-Depth Analysis 🏆 Pro Tips 📹 Tutorials
Q: Where's a good place for beginners?
Our Discord #beginners channel is a great place to start! There's also beginners programming at nearly every club in town. Check out more info on our Find Play page. On playtimescheduler.com and pickleheads.com there are also ratings listed for the various sessions. Generally, beginners are going to be between 2.0 and 3.0. As you learn all the rules and can sustain rallies and start to use a variety of shots with increased consistency you might be up to 3.0 or 3.25.
Drop-in play
Q: Where can I find drop-in play?
Check out our Find Play page for a list of local public outdoor hardcourts, private indoor hardcourts, and private indoor woodcourts as well as the links to their various schedules and programming.
Our public Discord server is also a fantastic way to find games with other local players. We have #channels to find play by Location, Time of Day, Level of play, and more!
Playtimescheduler.com and Pickleheads.com are fantastic free resources that allow players to schedule (not reserve) games at public and private courts in the area. It's most commonly used at Comstock, Mission, and Bidwell parks but new locations are being added all the time.
Q: Why is it so hard to remember the score?
Great question. If you have any tips for this one, we're all ears! 😆
Membership
Q: Why do we need a public pickleball club?
As the Spokane pickleball community continues to grow, local public options have struggled to keep pace. We regularly hear of people reaching out and asking where they can play, where to get lessons, and otherwise how to get plugged into playing pickleball here in Spokane.
Other communities all across the nation have formed public clubs to address similar needs to ours. Seeing all they've been able to build, we can't help but feel inspired — and even a bit envious! To address our community's specific needs, we believe that forming a trustworthy, accountable, and community-led non-profit organization is an essential ingredient for success.
Building a thriving public pickleball scene requires a blend of public and private funding. Many public grants are more likely to be awarded when a community can demonstrate existing public support for their cause. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the SPC can accept tax-deductible donations as well as coordinate with private sponsors to help fund capital projects.
Q: How do I become a member?
Membership is open! You can sign up via pickleballbrackets.com Membership is on a 12-month rolling basis. 100% of proceeds are re-invested into the Spokane parks and public pickleball opportunities.
Q: What are the benefits* of joining the SPC?
Spokane Pickleball Club members:
Help build the future of public pickleball in Spokane! Our ability to fundraise, win grants, sponsorships, and other funding is greatly increased when we come together.
Determine club leadership by nominating members and casting votes at our annual meeting. The board may also select other items throughout the year to be voted on by the club.
Insurance coverage while playing at SPC events.
Discounts and priority registration for SPC-sponsored events.
Attend private SPC events along with guests of their choosing.
Discounts from SPC partners such as PickleballSuperstore.com
Personalized SPC Bag Tag
And more!
* These member benefits are still being finalized and are subject to change. Have an idea? Let us know!
Q: When is the annual member meeting?
We just hosted our first member kickoff and when we reach a critical mass of members we'll have a member meeting to elect new board members.
Financials
Q: How will the SPC use the money it raises?
We are 100% volunteer so every dollar raised beyond our modest operating expenses goes to improve courts, provide equipment, and increase public opportunities to learn and play pickleball in Spokane.
Q: How can I become a sponsor of the SPC?
Reach out to us at hello@spokanepickleball.club! There are so many ways that we can partner together from adding your business or organization's details to our website, flyers, newsletter, events, and even court/venue naming rights and physical advertisements. We're also looking to offer our SPC members promotional discounts with our partners such as the one we currently have with PickleballCentral which is negotiated by USA Pickleball.
Q: Can I donate to the SPC?
Yes! We have partnered with the Spokane Parks Foundation which can recieve tax-deductible donations on our behalf via their giving platform GiveButter.com.
Q: Are donations to the SPC tax-deductible?
Yes! The Spokane Parks Foundation will issue tax receipts for all donations.
What's up?
Comment, question, concern? Please don't hesitate to reach out and connect with us and we'll try and get back to you within a few business days. Please be gracious and patient with us though as we are all just volunteers. :)
