Women's Play Options
We welcome new and experienced paddle players to join our club!
There are a number of options available for women to play paddle at the WPTC:
- Join a day league travel team
(Advanced beginner -> advanced players) - Join a Monday night league travel team
(Intermediate beginner -> advanced players) - Join a Sunday night league travel team (Beginner players only)
- Join as Associate Member
- Private & semi-private instruction with a Pro
- Play in the women's spring league
- Sign-up for a paddle class with the Winnetka Park District
Unsure what the best fit is for you? Email Chris Maglocci (cmaglocci@winnetkapaddle.com)
The Chicago North Suburban Women's Paddle League (CNSWPL)
The CNSWPL is the preeminent paddle league for women in the greater Chicago area. Having started on the North Shore, there are now approximately 43 participating clubs from as far afield as Hinsdale, Barrington, Lake Bluff and downtown Chicago. All matches involving a North Shore club are played on the North Shore.
The league is organized and managed by a board of volunteer players from member clubs. Night league matches are all played on Mondays and the day league matches are spread across Thursday morning and afternoon and Friday morning, based on team level. Please see the Match & Drill Details page for more season specific information as it relates to the WPTC teams.
The league season is divided into two sessions; Fall & Winter. The Fall session starts in early October and runs through to mid December. The Winter session starts approximately a week into the new year and runs through to early/mid March. Each session is 9 weeks long.
CNSWPL Day Travel League
WPTC currently has 9 teams playing in the CNSWPL day league (WDL). Members of the WPTC women’s daytime league are expected to:
- Be available for most weekly matches, both home & away.
- Be available for most weekly drills. Drill fees are an additional cost and are billed and due in advance of each session.
- Provide food and beverages for home matches. The source and cost to be determined by individual teams.
CNSWPL Monday Night Travel League
This league is a great option for women who cannot commit to play or drill during the day, but otherwise want to play competitive paddle.
There is no drill requirement for the WPTC Monday night league players but our pros are available for team or group organized instruction if desired.
CNSWPL Sunday Night Travel League (New in 2024/25)
This league is a great introductory option for women who would like to try a competitive paddle. Travel is limited to approximately 5 local clubs participating in the inaugural Sunday Night Women's League.
There is no drill requirement for the WPTC Sunday night league players, but our pros are available for team or group organized instruction if desired.
Contact Chris Maglocci with any questions.
WPTC Women’s Coordinators
Cassie Rose, Daytime League
Joanne Wallace, Daytime League
Sonia Patterson, Monday Night League
Kate Saunders, Monday Night League