Join Racquetball Gyms

One of the many benefits of racquetball is the convenience of playing courts. There seems to be one in every high school gym or park.

Unfortunately, the weather outside is occasionally not on your side. Or sometimes your regular public courts might be too hot for your playing comfort.

What are your alternatives? A private gym is a great idea if you want to join with the sole goal of year-round favorable access to racquetball courts. However, there are some considerations to look into before joining one.

First, let’s look at the disadvantages.

Fee

One of the big complaints about members-only private gyms is the price. Some would allow you to sign up for a racquetball-only membership.

The sad part is that you will have to spend an expensive initiation fee that can amount to several hundred dollars. This is more than what you should pay on a monthly basis, which is around $10 to $40 depending on where you live.

Availabilities

This can be tricky. Your gym may simply have a restricted number of courts. During peak business hours, you may have to wait for a vacant court even though you have scheduled your playing time earlier.

The liveliest times are early morning, early evening, and lunchtime. The best hours during the week are between 8 and 10 am, 1 and 4 pm and after 7 pm Avoid the morning hours on weekends. Afternoons or nights are good.

If your gym has seasonal racquetball leagues and you are not participating, you should have a hard time acquiring a court for the entire season.

These are the benefits of connecting to a gym.

conveniences

If your gym doesn’t offer racquetball-only memberships, you’ll need to purchase a full membership. Fortunately, this grants you access to a variety of fitness families, weights, and cardio machines.

They might even make you use their basketball courts, sauna, and pool. Using these additional facilities will help you get into better racquetball shape. Some gyms also offer free babysitting, allowing you and your partner to enjoy your game.

Friends

Many gyms have racquetball leagues. If you’re new to town, joining the league allows you to meet other players and make new friends.

These guys are just as adamant about the game as you are and are more than ready to share their insights and suggestions.

Facilities

One good thing about exclusive gyms is the quality of the clean and regularly well-maintained C-Courts. They are often found indoors so that certain members can play year-round. Since you are paying good money, floor damage is fixed quickly.

Options

Before you commit to anything, you might want to take note of the free, public racquetball courts in your area, as well as the popularity of the sports. Check online for any facilities that offer discounted games and other perks.

As usual, identify your pros and cons when choosing gyms to play racquetball. If you sign up, make sure you understand your gym’s contract to get the most out of your finances while enjoying your favorite sports.