Hit the Courts at Norbeck
Norbeck offers a variety of racquet sports options for Members including a wide range of lessons, socials and camps, as well as competitive team play for all ages and ability levels - in both tennis and pickleball. Our professional staff prides itself on its ability to match players with those of similar ability levels while creating a fun and positive racquet sports experience.

Pickleball - it's kind of a big dill!
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America. It was created by combining features of ping pong and tennis and is played on a court one-fourth the size of a tennis court with a paddle and a plastic pickleball. This smaller court size has made the sport attractive to all ages and all levels. Pickleball promotes camaraderie, physical fitness, and lifestyle.
Need to brush up on your game or learn how to play pickleball? Our certified instructors are available to help with private and group lessons. We also offer social and competitive events for pickleball enthusiasts.
State-of-the-Art Racquet Sports Facility
With nine Har-Tru courts outside and three inside courts, our state-of-the-art tennis and pickleball facility will never fail to satisfy Members' need to pick up a racquet, rain or shine. A maintained grounds and ample space for viewing matches, as well as a junior program for kids ages 4 to 18 (including a popular summer camp) all complement Norbeck's tennis and pickleball offerings. We cater to Members of any age or ability, whether or not they've ever picked up a racquet. We offer clinics and lessons for all ages and abilities.


Patrick Ellis
General Manager
Serving since 2014
301-774-7700
About Patrick
Patrick began his career working for Knightsbridge Restaurant Group in Washington, DC, where he spent seven years managing and opening several different restaurant concepts. He then moved on to work alongside celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio at Charlie Palmer Steak in DC. Being an avid golfer, Patrick shifted gears from fine dining restaurants to the private club sector. After spending two years at TPC Potomac learning the club business, he moved to Argyle Country Club. After a year at Argyle, Patrick joined the Invited team in 2014. He helped oversee a multimillion-dollar renovation of the Tower Club in Tysons, VA, eventually moving to Norbeck in April of 2018. Patrick grew up in the Olney area, and in 2017, He married his wife, Heather. They currently reside a short walk from Norbeck.


Jerel Chavis
Club Manager
Serving since 2022
About Jerel
Jerel comes to us with a decade of hospitality experience both front of house and back of house. After working seven years at Grillmarx in many different positions, Jerel started with us as a server in 2018. With his talent and skills, he quickly worked his way into a management position and became an integral part of the team. If he’s not at the Club, you’ll find him coaching on the sidelines of the football field or basketball court, investing in the lives of young men and women. Growing up, he lived less than a mile from the Club but now resides in Mt Airy, MD with his wife and twins.


Karen Ruth
Membership Director
Serving since 2020
301-750-1179
About Karen
Karen brings a wealth of experience to the team, having worked in hotels and the club business. She began her club career with Invited over twenty years ago as the Membership Director at Quail Hollow Country Club (Cleveland area). Karen has held a variety of management positions and assisted with many club acquisitions over the years. Recently, Karen moved to Maryland after twelve years of working at various clubs on the East Coast. We are very lucky to have Karen as part of our Norbeck team as she brings with her a wealth of club knowledge and a big servant’s heart.

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