(by Steve Hopkins)

Ottawa has a 200,000 square foot sports facility (indoor and outdoor) in the heart of the city. The RA is a multi-sport facility offering Archery, Badminton, Chess, Curling, Cards, Firearm Ranges and Courses, Martial Arts, Pickleball, Racquetball, Squash, and other sports.  They have recently added table tennis space offering five or six tables providing space for advanced players and beginners alike.

They offer memberships, specialty programs, private instruction, training, table rentals, and lessons. Their site lists a number of coaches including Juan Acosta, Paulo Chira, Julia Charbonneau, Stephane Charbonneau, Iryna Shevchenko and Tony Campbell.

Contact:613-733-5100  |   info@racentre.com

Website: www.racentre.com Location:2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON  K1H 7X7

Club Hours: Mon 9a – 1p and 7p – 11p, Tue 11a-3p and 5p – 7p, Wed/Thu  9a – 1p and 9p – 11p, Fri 9a – 3p