Courting Perfection
Tennis & Pickleball
The Tennis and Pickleball Program at Toscana is filled with clinics, league play, club championships, private lessons, mixers and more for Members and guests. A wide array of weekly clinics are offered for players of all levels and special events, including Home and Homes with other Clubs, USTA League team play, Pro Exhibitions, Member-Guest tournaments and much more. The game-arranging program allows players to find matches with players of similar ability levels and is a great way for new Members to get involved in the Tennis and Pickleball Program.
Dedicated to Hall of Famer Charlie Pasarell, who has been instrumental in keeping Indian Wells and the Coachella Valley at the forefront of tennis, the Charlie Pasarell Tennis Center features a beautiful stadium court, three additional lighted tennis courts and ten lighted pickleball courts delivering the highest caliber playing experience.
Courts Portfolio
let the games begin
TENNIS EVENTS & INSTRUCTION
We offer a full event schedule for the season. Different clinic levels focus on improving your tennis game, whatever level you are at. We also provide tennis exchange matches with fellow Coachella Valley Country Clubs.
Group and private lessons are available with one of our talented professionals. Contact the Sports Club Concierge at 760.404.1590 or [email protected] for more information.
THE POPULARITY GROWS
PICKLEBALL
Pickleball combines Tennis, Badminton and Ping Pong all rolled up in one. It is one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S. and is ideal for players of all ages and ability levels. Pickleball’s popularity is due to the social aspect of the sport, the ease with which beginners can master the game, the simplicity of the rules and the fast-paced nature of the game. It all adds up to great exercise and loads of FUN!
Pickleball is offered at Toscana on 10 dedicated courts with tables and chairs for viewing and social gathering. During the season, there are informal gatherings of players for open play, clinics, tournaments and events.
Group and private lessons are available with one of our talented professionals. Contact the Sports Club Concierge at 760.404.1590 or [email protected] for more information.
GAME WITH A VIEW
BOCCE
Under festive lights and overlooking the sparkling pool framed by stunning mountain views, the bocce program at Toscana is filled with fun, camaraderie and competition. The beautiful open-air pavilion features two bocce courts to gather with friends and family. The courts are available to reserve for 90-minute games, or you can stop by and play if the courts are not reserved.
Court reservations are not required, and courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Courts can be reserved for special events.
Toscana’s 2024 Bocce Winter Leagues concluded in March. Hi Rollers placed 1st in the Winter League and Forza Azzurri took 1st in the Masters League. Bocce returns in November with the Piccolo League.
Private Bocce Lessons • 30 Min • $45
For more information about our Bocce programs, contact Stephen Kaleda at [email protected].
DISTINGUISHED TENNIS
FACILITY-OF-THE-YEAR AWARD
The American Sports Builders Association awarded 2012 Distinguished Facility Honors to Toscana Country Club’s Tennis Center! Toscana was one of twelve facilities nationwide recognized by the 2012 panel of judges for the ASBA as excellent examples of court construction.
Tennis, Pickleball & Racquet Team
Director of Court Sports
Ches Gibson
Please welcome Ches Gibson our new Director of Court Sports. Ches will oversee all aspects of the Tennis and Pickleball programming and all aspects of operations. With 20 years of experience in racquet sports management, Ches has demonstrated a strong commitment to high service-oriented operations. Since 2022 Ches has served as the Director of Sports at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage Ca. where he leveraged excellent communication skills to paint a vision that has inspired the staff and resulted in outstanding service. From 2003 to 2022 Ches worked for IMG Academy. This is Nick Bollettieri’s Tennis Academy created to develop players through teaching and coaching. Ches is a certified Pickleball and Tennis Professional. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Murray State University. Ches believes in leading by example and maintaining constant communication with Members. In his spare time, he spends time with his wife Whittany and his 13-year-old son Sawyer as well as their two amazing huskies. They love to hike and travel and look forward to summers in their RV.
Director of Tennis
Marty Icke
Hailing from Tasmania, Australia, Marty Icke brings a dynamic blend of playing, coaching and administrative experience to our team. Marty has a background in college tennis at Lander University, South Carolina, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. During his time in Phoenix, Marty’s involvement with the Sun Devil tennis teams led him to the role of Director of Operations, showcasing his leadership abilities. Marty’s coaching spans all ages, from summers at the Lake Naomi Club in Pennsylvania to mentoring junior players at the Maroon and Gold Academy in Phoenix. Beyond tennis, Marty enjoys golf, fitness, hiking and cherished moments with family and friends. As a USPTA certified Director of Tennis for Toscana, Marty Icke’s diverse expertise and dedication promise an exciting chapter for the Club.
Lead Group Exercise and Bocce Coordinator
Stephen Kaleda
Pickleball Professional
Chiron Burl
Chiron Burl is a PPR certified instructor. He grew up in La Canada, near Pasadena, California. His love for pickleball started by playing alongside his parents, Mike & Maureen Burl, who were both his first tournament partners. His favorite part about pickleball is the community and how it brings together people of all ages and walks of life. He has been playing pickleball for 3 years. With no background in racquet sports, he used his 14 years of volleyball experience to create his own unique style of play that enabled him to rank up from a 2.5 player 3 years ago to a 5.5 player now. Chiron has medaled in multiple 5.0 and open events. After making the main draw in a PPA tournament this past year, he is now looking to play more Professional events and get his first Professional main draw win. When Chiron isn’t on the court, he spends his time hiking, learning golf and playing chess. At the age of 6, he developed a passion for chess and has been playing it ever since. He is an advanced player with an online rating of 2,000.
Pickleball Professional
Jen Markling
Jen Markling is an IPTPA level 2 certified instructor. She joins Toscana from her previous role as the Head Pickleball Professional at the Springs Country Club in Rancho Mirage. Jen competes and medals at tournaments across the country. She has played in 5.0 and senior pro-level tournaments and has medaled in both. Her favorite part about pickleball is the people she has met and the valued friendships established along the way. She has a genuine passion for the game and loves to play hard while having fun on the court. Jen spends her summers in Minnesota, playing Pickleball on the brand-new court she built at her house.
Tennis Maintenance and Racquet Stringer