Sports
The Athletic Club is a full-service facility that provides a wide variety of sports for its members.
There is a total of 15 racquetball / handball courts, 2 international-sized squash courts, a full-sized gymnasium, and a sand volleyball court.
As the host of several local, national and international tournaments and leagues, there is always something happening at The Athletic Club.
Racquetball is among the most popular indoor sports in America. In the game, players hit a ball against a wall with stringed racquets. The object is to strike the ball in such a manner that your opponent cannot make a good return before the ball bounces twice. The game is an excellent cardio workout. Racquetball is played by two to four people.
To find out more about racquetball or to ask about upcoming events, please email us at racquetball@athleticclubop.com.
- Leagues- Racquetball leagues are available for people of all skill levels. Both members and non-members are welcome. Reduced price for Athletic Club members.
- Lessons- The Athletic Club provides the opportunity for members to take lessons from the top professionals in the region. Contact us at 913-383-9060 for more information.
- Clinics- For beginning racquetball players, the Athletic Club offers a free clinic which will introduce you to the basics of the game and get you ready for regular play.
- Tournaments- The Athletic Club hosts many of racquetball's largest national tournaments along with local tournaments perfect for players of all skill levels. Don't miss out on your chance to play in one of these many exciting tournaments.
- For more information about any of the above services or upcoming tournaments, please email racquetball@athleticclubop.com.
- Equipment for Purchase- The Athletic Club carries equipment from the top brands in racquetball including Head, E-force, ProKennex, Ektelon, etc. Please visit the Pro Shop behind the Front desk for more information.
Attention all women young and old, become a part of one of the fastest growing indoor sports in America. Plans are underway to start The Athletic Club's first ever women's only beginner racquetball league. Protective eyewear, racquets, and racquetballs will be provided to those participating in the league. If you would prefer to improve your game before the league begins, the club offers clinics and racquetball lessons.
Racquetball is an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise. Playing racquetball can burn up to 800 calories per hour, increase endurance, strength, flexibility, and is a stress reliever. Plus, it's fun, easy to learn, and you can meet a new network of friends in the process.
Watch for league details at the front desk and online. Women get out there and learn a new game, burn some calories, and have fun by joining the women's racquetball leagues! shaley@athleticclubop.com or call (913)383-9060 ext. 264.
Click here for more information on upcoming lessons and leagues.
Handball is a fast-paced, competitive game in which both hands and fists may be used to hit and serve the ball. The object of the game is to win each rally by serving or returning the ball so the opponent is unable to keep the ball in play. A rally is won when one player is unable to return the opponent's shot to the front wall before it touches the floor twice or when a player returns the ball so that it hits the floor before striking the front wall. Handball is played with two to four people.
To find out more about racquetball or to ask about upcoming events, please email us at handball@athleticclubop.com.
- Leagues- Handball leagues are available for people of all skill levels. Both members and non-members are welcome. Reduced price for Athletic Club members.
- Lessons- The Athletic Club provides the opportunity for members to take lessons from the top professionals in the region. Contact us at 913-383-9060 for more information.
- Clinics- For beginning racquetball players, The Athletic Club offers a free clinic which will introduce you to the basics of the game and get you ready for regular play.
- Tournaments- The Athletic Club hosts many of handball's largest national along with local tournaments perfect for players of all skill levels. Don't miss out on your chance to play in one of these many exciting tournaments.
- For more information about any of the above services or upcoming tournaments, please email handball@athleticclubop.com.
- Equipment for Purchase- The Athletic Club carries equipment from the top brands in handball including Owen and USHA. Please stop by the Pro Shop behind the front desk for more information.
Squash is very similar to racquetball. The primary differences are that the squash ball is not as lively, the racquet has a longer, thinner neck and certain parts of the court are not in play. Like racquetball and handball, squash is a great cardiovascular workout which improves agility, speed and muscular endurance.
For more information about squash or to ask about upcoming events, please email us at squash@athleticclubop.com.
- Lessons- The Athletic Club provides the opportunity for members to take lessons from the top professionals in the region. Contact us at 913-383-9060 for more information.
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Equipment for Purchase- The Club carries a wide range of equipment from the top brands in squash including Head and Dunlop. Please visit the pro shop behind the front desk for more information.
Grab some friends for a game of volleyball. The Athletic Club offers two indoor courts as well as an outdoor sand court near the swimming pool.
Leagues are offered for all skill levels and court reservations are available. For more information about leagues or court reservations, please contact sports@athleticclubop.com or 913-383-9060.
Wallyball is a sport similar to volleyball. Wallyball is played using a volleyball net stretched across a racquetball court with three people on each team.
Participants may hit the ball off of the walls to keep the ball in play. Games are played to 15, 18, or 21 points using rally scoring.
Those interested in reserving a court for wallyball may contact sports@athleticclubop.com or 913-383-9060.
Also known as ping-pong, table tennis is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth to each other with paddles.
The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net. Players must allow a ball played towards them only one bounce on their side of the table and must return it so that it bounces on the opposite side.
The Athletic Club hosts table tennis tournaments and leagues. For more information, please contact sports@athleticclubop.com or 913-383-9060.
A game similar to racquetball and played with a short-handled, non-strung paddle is being revived at The Athletic Club. Paddleball is played on a standard racquetball/handball court.
The ball used for paddleball resembles a racquetball, but is not as lively. Paddleball is played with the same rules as racquetball to games of 15. Those interested in paddleball may contact sports@athleticclubop.com or 913-383-9060.
Enjoy shooting hoops? Get involved in one of the most popular sports in America! The Athletic Club's gymnasium can be divided into two full basketball courts.
Courts are available to practice shooting, play pick-up games, or for organized team play. Email sports@athleticclubop.com or call 913-383-9060 for more information.
