Pickle ball FAQs
What is pickleball and what are the rules? Pickle ball is a paddle sport played similar to tennis but on a smaller court and with slightly different rules. The rules are under the pickle ball section of our website.
Which division should I sign up for? It’s would be what’s comfortable for you. You can expect the social division to be less intense with more new and/or casual players and the competitive division to be more experienced players playing at a higher skill level.
How many teams will there be? There will be 12 teams in each division.
How long will the games/matches be? Each match will be 45 minutes, best two out of three games wins the match. Games will be played until 11, win by 2.
How do I register for my team? Each team will have at least three players, with one player serving as team captain. If a team has only two players, a free agent (solo) registration player will be added. The captain will register on their team’s behalf and pay the registration fee in order to secure their spot in the season. Afterwards, we will send a private link to the captain, so their teammates can register, acknowledge our disclosures, and pay their fee.
Can we play as a team of just 2 people? No. In order to include as many people as possible in the league, we are requiring teams to be a minimum of 3 people. On the registration, you have the option to select you want a fourth player.
Do my partners need to register too? Yes, but they will be sent a private link after registration is complete.
Will there be a waitlist if spots fill up? There will be a waitlist available after all the registration period have concluded, where you can sign up a team, yourself as a free agent or both.
How do we decide who from the team plays each game/match? Players will rotate out throughout the match so that all players get equal playing time on average throughout the season. It is the responsibility of team captain to ensure all teammates get equal playing time.
Will there be open play? There will be one open play in the beginning of the season.
Can I bring alcohol? No. Feel free to bring any snacks or nonalcoholic drinks.
Is this indoors or outdoors? Indoors.
What type of balls will be used? We will be playing with PENN 26 hole indoor balls
Will there be refs? No. Players on the court are responsible for making all line calls.
What if there are disagreements on call? If there is a disagreement that cannot be settled, the point will be replayed.
What if only one person from my team is available on any given week? If you do not have at least 2 players from your team on any given week, you may bring subs. Your match, however, will count as a forfeit for season standings.
Do you have paddles or do we need to bring our own? We will have enough paddles for all players on the court at any given time.
Can I bring friends who aren't playing? Yes, anyone is welcome to come watch and hang out.