Platform Tennis - Riverside Country Club

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Riverside is one of the few places in Montana that has platform tennis courts! Invented in 1928, platform tennis is a game that is best played during the winter months. Played with a paddle and a ball specifically made for Platform tennis, this fun and challenging sport require a great deal of patience and strategy. We have clinics, open play and social events throughout the winter. Scroll down to learn more.


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Platform Tennis

Riverside is one of the few places in Montana that has platform tennis courts! Invented in 1928, platform tennis is a game that is best played during the winter months. Played with a paddle and a ball specifically made for Platform tennis, this fun and challenging sport require a great deal of patience and strategy. We have clinics, open play and social events throughout the winter. Scroll down to learn more.


OPEN PLAY

Show up and get swinging! The format is rotating partners and opponents after each set. Riverside Members ONLY!

Members can sign up for open play through SignUp Genius. Please contact Clayton for more information.

Intermediate: These players are learning the fundamental shots of driving and lobbing from the baseline, volleying and overheads at the net and have knowledge of the basic positions in doubles.

Advanced: Advanced players can consistently serve and return serve, and use a variety of pace, spin, and shot selection. They can defend all screens consistently and with confidence, can lob multiple times in succession, and have sound doubles strategy and court positioning.


INTERMEDIATE MIXED
Thursdays: 12:00pm
ADVANCED MIXED
Wednesdays: 6:00pm

MIXED DRILL DROP IN CLINIC

Work on a different part of your game every week! Men and women are both welcome to attend. No commitment, come whenever you can! $19 ($24 Guest Rate)


Beginners
Mondays at 1:00pm/Wednesday at 5:00pm
Intermediate
Thursdays at 11:00am

Ladies Night

4:30-6:00pm

Limit 8 players

Members only

Email Clayton to have your name added to the signup list.

Tuesday Evenings
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Triple Play

Get three players and the Pro will be your fourth! Play some doubles, get tips on stroke technique, playing tactics, and strategy. $35 per person/90 min

Events

Beginner Pizza n Paddle

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Thursday Jan 11th

Thursday Feb 8th

Thursday March 7th

Join us for a fun evening of instruction, play and pizza! Open to beginner level players. Limited to just 8 people. Please email Clayton directly to sign up.

Riverside Platform Tennis Classic

Feb. 23-25, 2024

Save the date for Riverside's Platform Tennis Classic. This tournament will be open to members and nonmember of various skill levels. Click here to view the registration form.

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Additional Playing Opportunities

For players looking for more Platform competitions, the American Platform Tennis Association (APTA) hosts a series of events throughout the country, some as close as Colorado. Click here for the current tournament schedule.