BARS FALL PICKLEBALL: REGISTRATION INFO

Fall is upon us and we are ready to present your Big Apple Rec Sports Pickleball lineup.  We are excited to be offering 4 leagues this season.  These include the open social league, WTNB league, Advanced Open league, and brand new Intermediate/Advanced social league.  The format, dates/times, locations, and registration dates for each league are listed below.  Please let us know if you have any questions prior to registration opening.

Our “Open Divisions” cater to the entire queer community and is open to anyone across the gender spectrum.  Our “WTNB+ Division” is an entire league dedicated to those who identify as women, trans, or non-binary and prefer to play in a community of other WTNB players.

While you may sign up for any league you would like, please note that beginners who are still learning the rules of the game may not feel comfortable playing in our intermediate and advanced leagues.  

If you have achieved veteran status from summer season, you will receive a separate email one week before registration opens.  

In an effort to make our leagues more accessible and equitable for our players, we have multiple options for financial assistance including payment plans and discounted registration.  Both options are outlined during the check-out process via Shopify registration.  You can email executive-board@bigapplerecsports.com for more information.

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Fall Line-up

SUNDAY OPEN SOCIAL LEAGUE

• Type/Format: Social league where teams of 4 are formed and will play four 15 minute games against four different teams each week.  While the social aspect of the game and league will be emphasized, scores are tallied and standings updated each week.
• Season Dates: Oct 12 – Dec 14 (skipping Nov 9 and 30th)
• Time: 4-7:30pm
• Where: John Jay College, 59th st. and 10th Avenue
• Price: $140
• Registration Info:Sign up solo or list one buddy with whom you are guaranteed to be teamed up withVeteran Status will be granted to those who were present for at least 6 out of 8 weeks of Summer 2025 Advanced League SeasonRegistration TimesVeteran Registration - Sept 17th 7pmWTNB+ Registration- Sept 18th 7pmOpen Registration- Sept. 19th 7pm
• Sign up solo or list one buddy with whom you are guaranteed to be teamed up with
• Veteran Status will be granted to those who were present for at least 6 out of 8 weeks of Summer 2025 Advanced League Season
• Registration TimesVeteran Registration - Sept 17th 7pmWTNB+ Registration- Sept 18th 7pmOpen Registration- Sept. 19th 7pm
• Veteran Registration - Sept 17th 7pm
• WTNB+ Registration- Sept 18th 7pm
• Open Registration- Sept. 19th 7pm

SUNDAY WTNB+ SOCIAL LEAGUE:

• Type/Format: Social league created for those who identify as women, trans, or non-binary.  You will be asked to identify as either Beginner/Intermediate or Intermediate/Advanced as divisions will be created based on skill level.  You will be placed on a team of 8 and each player will play 2 matches each week.
• Season Dates: Oct 12 – Dec 14 (skipping Nov 9 and 30th)
• Time: 12 – 3 pm
• Where: John Jay College, 59th st. and 10th Avenue
• Price: $145
• Registration Info:Sign up solo or list one buddy with whom you are guaranteed to be teamed up withVeteran status will be granted to those who were present for at least 6 out of 8 weeks of Summer 2025 Advanced League SeasonThis season will be broken down into two divisions by skill level.  You will be asked to provide a self-rating during the registration process.Registration TimesVeteran Registration- Sept 17th 7pmTNB Registration- Sept 18th 7pmOpen Registration- Sept. 19th 7pm
• Sign up solo or list one buddy with whom you are guaranteed to be teamed up with
• Veteran status will be granted to those who were present for at least 6 out of 8 weeks of Summer 2025 Advanced League Season
• This season will be broken down into two divisions by skill level.  You will be asked to provide a self-rating during the registration process.
• Registration TimesVeteran Registration- Sept 17th 7pmTNB Registration- Sept 18th 7pmOpen Registration- Sept. 19th 7pm
• Veteran Registration- Sept 17th 7pm
• TNB Registration- Sept 18th 7pm
• Open Registration- Sept. 19th 7pm

TUESDAY OPEN ADVANCED LEAGUE:

• Type/Format: This league is for more advanced players who know the game well and have developed a more advanced level of play.  Teams of 4 will be formed in a skill-balanced format.  Each team will play two 45-minute matches a week against 2 separate teams. This league is not appropriate for beginner players
• Season Dates: October 14 – December 16 (skipping Nov 25th)
• Time: 8:00 – 11:00 pm
• Where: Gotham Pickleball in Long Island City
• Price: $150
• Registration Info: Sign up solo or list one buddy with whom you are guaranteed to be teamed up withVeteran Status will be granted to those who were present for at least 6 out of 8 weeks of Summer 2025 Advanced League SeasonRegistration TimesVeteran Registration - Sept 15th 7pmTNB Registration- Sept 16th 7pmOpen Registration- Sept. 17th 7pm
  
• Veteran Status will be granted to those who were present for at least 6 out of 8 weeks of Summer 2025 Advanced League Season
• Registration TimesVeteran Registration - Sept 15th 7pmTNB Registration- Sept 16th 7pmOpen Registration- Sept. 17th 7pm
  
• Veteran Registration - Sept 15th 7pm
• TNB Registration- Sept 16th 7pm
• Open Registration- Sept. 17th 7pm
  

THURSDAY OPEN INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SOCIAL LEAGUE:

• Type/Format: This is a new 6-week league we are going to pilot for the fall.  The league will run as a ladder where you will play with different partners every game throughout the season.  Each individual will play 3 games a week spread over 1.5 hours. Players will move up or down a court each week depending on the previous week’s scores.  This league is not appropriate for beginner players.  
• Season Dates: October 14 – November 20th (6 weeks)
• Time: 7:00 – 10:00 pm
• Where: Pickle1, 100 Pearl St. in FIDI
• Price: $150
• Registration Info:You will register solo and you will be asked your general skill level upon registeringYou will be asked to provide a self rating upon registering to help us with court assignments for week 1Veteran status from any Summer leagues cannot be usedRegistration TimesWTNB Registration- Sept 22nd 7pmOpen Registration- Sept. 23rd 7pm
• You will register solo and you will be asked your general skill level upon registering
• You will be asked to provide a self rating upon registering to help us with court assignments for week 1
• Veteran status from any Summer leagues cannot be used
• Registration TimesWTNB Registration- Sept 22nd 7pmOpen Registration- Sept. 23rd 7pm
• WTNB Registration- Sept 22nd 7pm
• Open Registration- Sept. 23rd 7pm

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Email us here with any questions

Or you may email us here with any WTNB specific questions

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THE FINE PRINT 

• The above dates, times, and locations are subject to change due to weather, court, or venue availability.
• All players must be 21 years of age to participate in our leagues.
• We don’t want financial burden to be a hindrance in participating in our sports. Payment plans are available for those who would like to pay over time. Please email us at executive-board@bigapplerecsports.com for more information.