Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball

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Venue Overview

Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball is a public tennis and pickleball complex in Steamboat Springs, near the base of the ski mountain. The city owns the land, and the Court Sports for Life Foundation, a 501(c)(3), runs the complex under a long-term lease; you may still see the legacy name, The Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs. The differentiator is a purpose-built, 35,000 square foot Pickleball Center with twelve cushioned indoor courts, so mountain-town play continues through winter. In 2025 the complex earned USTA Premier Facility status for the fourth straight year and a USTA Outstanding Facilities Award.

About the Courts

The operator publishes the same figures across its own pages: 12 tennis and 20 pickleball courts, all cushioned. Neither indoor space is a bubble. The original 1991 air-inflated dome was replaced in 2005-06 with a rigid frame-and-fabric structure, and the Pickleball Center is a separate steel building.

• Twelve cushioned indoor pickleball courts in the Pickleball Center
• Eight outdoor hard pickleball courts
• Six cushioned indoor hard tennis courts, with indirect LED lighting added in 2025
• Six outdoor cushioned hard tennis courts, rebuilt in post-tensioned concrete with a gel coat in 2022
• Reservations required, through CourtReserve (organization ID 9747)

Play and Programs

Very few public facilities in Colorado have put up a dedicated pickleball building. Steamboat's Phase 2 ran September 2023 to July 2024 and produced the twelve-court steel Pickleball Center; more than 450 donors raised 7.6 million dollars toward the two-phase project. The Tennis Center then closed July through November 2025 for a renovation and reopened at about 75 percent complete. Pickleball programming includes free weekly New Player Clinics, tiered drills from Advanced Novice through Tournament Player, and nine weekly Open Play sessions by skill level.

Food, Drink & Amenities

• Fully stocked pro shop with racquet repair and stringing
• Ball machines to rent and demo racquets
• Locker rooms in the Pickleball Center Welcome Center
• Two mezzanines, one per building, for spectators and events
• Conference rooms, outdoor gazebos, Welcome Centers and restrooms
• Tennis and pickleball only; no gym or pool

Leagues & Tournaments

Upcoming 2026 dates include the Punk and Relic Tournament on October 24, the Steamboat L6 Junior Winter Showcase on November 28, and the Steamboat Pickleball Charity Shootout in November. Tennis players can join Flex Leagues through the USTA Flex App or hold Permanent Court Time, a prepaid weekly seasonal slot. The annual Center Court SMASH is a fundraising gala, not a tournament. Upcoming events at this venue are listed below.

Lessons & Instruction

Tennis programming covers adult clinics and drills, private instruction, junior programs at all ages and holiday camps. S-E-R-V-E-S provides free tennis and life-skills lessons for underserved kids, and a Youth Grant Program awards scholarships. Staff as of 2026:

• Jason Scicchitano: Director of Tennis, PTR certified and a PPR certified pickleball coach
• Tennis professionals: Emilie Rogers, Stevie Ybarra, Jessica Powell, Lynne Meyers, Karen Connell, Monique Ybarra and Patty Kreutz
• Jayson Harris: Director of Pickleball
• Pickleball professionals: Dustin Spalding, Barbara Robinson, Sheila Farny, Jill Starr and Jonell Loeppert

Private Events & Groups

Two mezzanines give real spectator capacity, and conference rooms and outdoor gazebos support meetings and receptions. The venue's own materials list conflicting private event capacities, so confirm directly.

Questions About Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball

Does Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball have indoor pickleball?

Yes. Twelve cushioned indoor courts in a dedicated 35,000 square foot Pickleball Center, plus eight outdoor courts.

Do I need a membership?

No. It is a public, pay-per-court facility. Reservations through CourtReserve are required.

Is there pickleball for new players?

Yes. Free weekly New Player Clinics, tiered drills and nine weekly Open Play sessions by skill level.

Who runs pickleball programming?

As of 2026, Jayson Harris is Director of Pickleball, with five pickleball professionals on staff.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations need 24 hours notice, or the full charge applies.

Planning Your Event Here

No membership is required; this is a public, pay-per-court hourly facility with prepaid punch passes, and local nonprofits and schools receive a discount on court time and instruction. Twelve indoor courts make a winter bracket realistic, with the eight outdoor courts adding capacity in summer. Reservations are required and cancellations need 24 hours notice. Contact the venue for current pricing and availability.

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