ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Sunday, August 11, 1996                TAG: 9608090142
SECTION: DISCOVER ROANOKE VALLEY  PAGE: 90   EDITION: METRO 


HERE'S WHERE TO PLAY RACQUETBALL

A listing of the racquetball courts in the Roanoke Valley open to the public:

Countryside: 1 Countryside Road, Roanoke. Two courts. The fee per season for one reserved court time a week is $225 for a one-hour slot. Guests may play with members for a $4 fee. There is also a $175 fee for nonmembers for open play, which is on a first-come, first-served basis. Rates are subject to change. Courts closed until Sept. 1. 563-0391.

YMCA Central: Church Avenue and Fifth Street Southwest, Roanoke. Five courts, three air-conditioned. No fee for members, $10 for nonmember guests. Open Monday-Friday 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturdays 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Also open Sunday 1-6 p.m. Membership fee for individual is $75 initiation and $32 per month. Lessons are available during the winter. 342-9622.

Roanoke Athletic Club: 4508 Starkey Road. Seven courts, all air-conditioned. Single membership is $180 initiation fee plus $55 per month; family membership is $240 initiation fee plus $84 per month. Hours: Monday-Friday 5:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Lessons are available. 989-5758.


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