Court Sports
Take your pick from three racquetball and handball courts, one squash court or two outdoor bocce courts if that’s your game. Challenge your friends and fellow club members and get some of the fastest paced workouts on the planet in clinics, leagues and tournaments. Racquetball, handball, squash and bocce court time is complimentary for all club members.
Racquetball
This fast-paced, competitive, high-intensity workout fits perfectly into the hectic schedule of today’s fitness-minded individual. Aside from a heart-pumping cardio workout, Racquetballs quick, agile movements improve muscle tone, balance, coordination and flexibility.
Racquetball ProgramsWe offer a full menu of racquetball programs including free clinics, in-house leagues and tournaments. Challenge courts and ladders are available to encourage play between members and racquetball socials are periodically hosted at the club.
Beginner Racquetball clinics are held Thursday evenings and women’s clinics are held the first Tuesday of each month. Check the Sports Schedule or Upcoming Events page for dates and times.
- Margaret Pederson: Our Racquetball Pro, Margaret Pederson, is an advanced AmPro Certified Racquetball Instructor sponsored by HEAD. Margaret has been a Renaissance ClubSport Racquetball Pro since 2004 and has assisted in developing and expanding the clubs’ programming. She has won multiple tournaments since she began playing in the late 70’s, and since then has been a recipient of the IHRSA Racquetball Programming Award.
- Chris Hardiman: Our Racquetball Pro, Chris Hardiman, has been playing Racquetball for 27 years. He began playing for Chabot College in 1981, and from there went on to teach Racquetball at Amador Valley Athletic Club, currently known as ClubSport Pleasanton. Chris has been with ClubSport for 25 years helping develop their racquetball programs for juniors and adults, through private lessons and group clinics.
Private Racquetball lessons are available by appointment with our racquetball pros.
60-minute lesson: $45
Handball
Our three racquetball courts serve double duty, and are available for Handball unless reserved for a previously scheduled event. Challenge courts and ladders are available to encourage competitive play among members.
Squash
Challenge your stamina, strategy, finesse and form in this physically demanding sport. Enjoy friendly competition and get a total body workout while you are at it. Accuracy and precision are the key components to wearing down and beating out your opponent.
Squash ProgramsWe offer a full menu of squash programs including private lessons, in-house leagues and tournaments. A challenge ladder is also available to encourage play between members.
Squash Pro
Our Squash Pro, Scot Johnson, has been teaching racquet sports since 1984. In 2001 Scott picked up his first Squash racquet to learn “the most challenging racquet sport in the world.” Since then, Scott has been a regular in the amateur circuit throughout California, and has placed first in level 4.5 events. Scott combines his years of teaching experience with his passion for the sport of squash to inspire people to take up and enjoy the sport.
Squash LessonsPrivate Squash lessons are available by appointment from our Squash Pro, Scot Johnson.
60-minute Lesson: $45
Bocce
Outdoor poolside Bocce courts offer great group fun, dolce vita style. Challenge some friends to a competitive game or just hang out at our two outdoor Bocce Courts. It’s a terrific way to spend a cool California evening. We also offer Bocce leagues and drop-in games during the summer months. Sign up for the next Bocce league today!
Tennis
If tennis is what you’re looking for, then we’ve got you covered! All members of Renaissance ClubSport have access to ClubSport Valley Vista, located less than four miles away. ClubSport Valley Vista has some of the best, and most comprehensive, tennis facilities in the East Bay. Their 19 outdoor, lighted courts give you plenty of court time to perfect and enjoy your game.
Renaissance ClubSport members can utilize Valley Vista’s tennis courts up to two times per month for a $15 court fee. Advanced court reservations are strongly advised. Upgrade to a Silver Membership to receive unlimited access of both clubs.To schedule court time or lessons at Renaissance ClubSport, stop by the Activities Desk or call 925.938.8700.
To schedule court time at ClubSport Valley Vista call 925.934.4050.