Elevate your game and join our vibrant platform tennis community at the Sewickley Valley YMCA!
Platform Tennis Lessons
Experience top-tier platform tennis instruction at the Sewickley Valley YMCA! Our comprehensive lessons cater to all ages and abilities, ensuring a fun and engaging experience for all.
Platform Tennis Leagues
The Sewickley Valley YMCA is proud to offer WPPTA platform tennis leagues for both men and women. As members of the APTA, the WPPTA is committed to growing the sport of platform tennis in the region.
Platform Tennis League Resource Hub
The Sewickley Valley YMCA’s WPPTA Platform Tennis League Resource Hub, has essential information for the men’s and women’s platform tennis leagues for the 2024-2025 season.
From expert instruction for youth, teens, and adults to women’s and men’s league play, platform tennis at the YMCA offers opportunities to:
- Improve fitness, cardiovascular health, and enhanced hand-eye coordination
- Meet new people, build lasting friendships, and become part of a supportive community
- Enjoy a fun, exciting, and fast-paced sport in an outdoor setting
Members can also reserve an outdoor court for practice or play.
For more information about platform tennis programs at the Sewickley Valley YMCA, contact us.
Lessons with Christi Hays: Youth, Teen, and Adult
With 40+ years of platform tennis experience, Christi Hays teaches locally and nationally. She began teaching platform tennis at the Sewickley Valley YMCA in 2012.
Christi holds Elite Professional certifications in platform tennis (PPTA & PPTR) and tennis (USPTA & PTR), as well as certification as a Master Racquet Technician and racket stringer (USRSA). In 2017, she joined the American Platform Tennis Association Live Streaming team as a roving reporter, post-match interviewer, and commentator at the Nationals. Her accomplishments include:
- APTA Hall of Fame Curator (2018-2020)
- Awarded the first-ever “WPPTA Lifetime Achievement Award” in May 2007
- National ranking #4 in APTA Women’s Open in 1981, reaching the quarterfinals
- Paddle titles in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Detroit, Toledo, Indianapolis, Toronto, Baltimore, Rochester, and Ross, CA
- 2000 Canadian Open Champion
- West Penn 45+ Champion in 1998 and 2001
- West Penn Women’s Championship winner for 7 consecutive years
- West Penn Mixed Championship participant for 10 consecutive years, winning the title 5 times
- Semi-finalist at the 2002 50+ APTA National Championships, #3 National Ranking
- Gold medalist at the 2007 50+ APTA Nationals in Scarsdale, NY, along with teammate Chris Ford, finishing with a #1 National Ranking in their age group
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 10/1/21 | 12/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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10/01/21 - 12/31/25
10 People - 1 hr
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$12 - $15 |
Register Closes 12/31/2025 |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/25
10 People - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$16 - $21 |
Register Closes 12/31/2025 |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/25
2 People - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$58 - $63 |
Register Closes 12/31/2025 |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/25
2 People - 1 hr
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$40 - $45 |
Register Closes 12/31/2025 |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/25
3 People - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$40 - $45 |
Register Closes 12/31/2025 |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/25
3 People - 1 hr
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$27 - $32 |
Register Closes 12/31/2025 |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/25
4 People - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$32 - $36 |
Register Closes 12/31/2025 |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/25
4 People - 1 hr
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$24 - $28 |
Register Closes 12/31/2025 |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/25
5 People - 1 hr
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$20 - $23 |
Register Closes 12/31/2025 |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/25
5 People - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$26 - $30 |
Register Closes 12/31/2025 |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/25
6 People - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$24 - $28 |
Register Closes 12/31/2025 |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/25
7 People - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$22 - $25 |
Register Closes 12/31/2025 |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/25
7 People - 1 hr
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$16 - $20 |
Register Closes 12/31/2025 |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/25
8 People - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$20 - $24 |
Register Closes 12/31/2025 |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/25
8 People - 1 hr
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$15 - $19 |
Register Closes 12/31/2025 |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/25
Private Lesson - 1 hr
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$76 - $80 |
Register Closes 12/31/2025 |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/25
Private Lesson - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$112 - $116 |
Register Closes 12/31/2025 |
Lessons with Kelly Fischer: Youth, Teen, and Adult
Kelly Fischer has nearly 30 years of experience teaching tennis and paddle tennis in the Pittsburgh area. A certified PPTA platform tennis instructor, Kelly brings extensive knowledge and experience teaching men, women, and children of all ages and abilities. Her achievements include:
- #10 National ranking
- 12-time West Penn Open winner, reaching the finals 14 out of the past 16 years
- 6-time Cleveland Masters winner and Rochester Open winner
- Recipient of Robert Morris University (RMU) Most Outstanding Female Athlete President’s Award
- RMU tennis and basketball player, earning 3 All-Conference selections as a point guard
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| Winter 2021-2022 Lessons | 10/1/21 | 12/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
10 People - 1 hr
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$15 - $18 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
10 People - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$20 - $25 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
2 People - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$65 - $70 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
2 People - 1 hr
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$45 - $50 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
3 People - 1 hr
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$30 - $35 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
3 People - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$45 - $50 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
4 People - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$35 - $40 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
4 People - 1 hr
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$25 - $30 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
5 People - 1 hr
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$20 - $25 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
5 People - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$30 - $35 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
6 People - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$25 - $30 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
6 People - 1 hr
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$18 - $23 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
7 People - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$25 - $30 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
7 People - 1 hr
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$18 - $23 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
8 People - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$25 - $30 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
8 People - 1 hr
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$18 - $23 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
9 People - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$20 - $25 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
9 People - 1 hr
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$15 - $18 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
Paddle Clinc - 1 hr
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$25 - $27 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
Private Lesson - 1 hr
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$85 - $90 | Register | |
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10/01/21 - 12/31/24
Private Lesson - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$130 - $140 | Register | |
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09/06/23 - 12/31/24
.5 hour 2 people - 30 mins
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$25 - $30 | Register | |
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09/06/23 - 12/31/24
.5 hour Private - 30 mins
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$45 - $50 | Register | |
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09/06/23 - 12/31/24
Paddle Boot Camp - 2 hrs
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$50 - $55 | Register |
