Sports & Recreation

We believe sports, fun and exploring new interests aren’t just for the young. Along with improving health, whenever teamwork is involved, there’s the added benefit of being connected to others. That’s why you’ll find a range of recreational activities at the Y. With something to offer everyone, there’s no such thing as being too old to get in the game.



Greater Portland
70 Forest Ave
Portland ME 04101
207-874-1111

Sports & Recreation

COURT SPORTS

Date: Ongoing
Day: Every Day
Time: Courts may be reserved
Ages: Teens and Adults
Fee: Free
Membership Required
The Greater Portland Branch is home to three courts for players of squash, handball, racquetball, and walley ball, and a flex court.  You can now reserve a court right on our website.  Click here to reserve a court time.  Court reservations are allowed up to two days in advance and are for members only.  There are two Squash Courts (#1 & #2), one Handball/Racquetball Court (#3), the Flex court, which accommodates all court sports, and our new International Squash Court (#4).  To purchase or rent equipment, please see the membership desk.

 

PICK UP BASKETBALL

Registration Category: Adult Sports
Date: Ongoing
Day: Tues & Thurs
Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
Ages: 14+
Fee: Free for members; Non-Members guest fees apply
Membership Required
Come join us at the Portland Branch for pick-up basketball with a group of dedicated regulars!

 

SQUASH LEAGUE

Registration Category: Court Sports
Date: Ongoing
Day: By appointment
Time: By appointment
Ages: 18+
Fee: Free
Membership Required
The Greater Portland Branch has monthly Box league that is geared to players of all abilities. Please see www.mainesquash.com for more information.

 

SQUASH CLINICS


Registration Category: Court Sports
Date: Ongoing
Day: Thurs
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Ages: 14+
Fee: Free
Membership Required
Learn some new tips and techniques at our Thursday evening clinics.  Everyone is required to wear non-marking shoes.

 

SQUASH PRIVATE LESSONS

Registration Category: Court Sports
Date: Ongoing
Day: By appointment
Time: By appointment
Ages: 14+
Fee: $49 per hour
Pre-Registration and Membership Required
Hour long sessions at all levels. Players should expect drilling and game play each session in order to improve their gamesmanship, skills, and fitness. Players will work with the instructor to set short and long term goals. 

 

ADULT PICK-UP BADMINTON

Registration Category: Court Sports
     Date:  Ongoing
     Day:  TBD
     Time:  TBD
     Ages:  14 & up
     Fee:  Members: Free; 
             Non-Members: Guest Fees Apply
     Bring a friend or challenge other players to a game. This is a pick-up program, not an
     instructional program.