Serve & Volley Superstars – Competitive

Playing format:

Weeks 1 and 2 will be played in a traditional Round Robin format. Beginning in Week 3, players will be assigned to Balanced Competitive Flights based on objective performance metrics collected during the evaluation period. Players will continue to rotate partners and opponents within their assigned Competitive Flight for the remainder of the season. Competitive Flight assignments may be adjusted throughout the season based on continued league performance to maintain balanced competition.

Player Evaluation and Competitive Flight Placement

The first two weeks of league play will serve as the player evaluation period.

Beginning in Week 3, participants will be assigned to Balanced Competitive Flights using objective league performance metrics designed to create evenly matched competition while maintaining the Round Robin format.

Competitive Flight placement will be determined using the following criteria:

1. Win Percentage (Wins ÷ Games Played)
2. Average Point Differential per Game
3. Head-to-Head Result (when applicable)

These objective metrics ensure players are evaluated consistently and fairly regardless of the number of games played during the evaluation period.

Competitive Flight assignments may be adjusted throughout the season based on continued league performance to maintain balanced competition.

Player Skill Expectations

An advanced beginner or intermediate pickleball player is expected to have a basic understanding of the game’s rules and scoring. They should be able to serve and return serves with some consistency, though their shots may lack precision and control. Advanced beginner and intermediate players can execute basic forehand and backhand groundstrokes but may struggle with volleys and dinks. Their movement and positioning on the court are developing, and they are beginning to understand the importance of teamwork in doubles play. Overall, advanced beginners focus on keeping the ball in play and gaining comfort with the game’s fundamental techniques.

General Comments

Warmups start at 6:00 PM and games begin promptly at 6:30 PM.

50 players will be on the roster this season with up to 36 playing each week.

This league is open to both female and male players who are ready to have FUN and advance their game to a higher level of play. Every effort will be made to keep each group as coed as possible, but it depends on who signs up to play on any given night.

Players should be familiar with the basic rules and scoring (see the USAPA Rules). Bring your pickleball paddle and plenty of water/hydration. Sunscreen, comfortable attire, and protective glasses are recommended. Balls for play will be provided.

Attendance Policy for Pickleball League

1. Weekly Attendance:
   • Weekly attendance is encouraged but not mandatory for players.
2. Sign-Up and Cancellations:
   • Players must sign up for league play using Signup Genius. The coordinator will communicate when the sign-ups open for each week in the welcome email.
   • If a player cancels on the day of the league two times during the season, they will not be permitted to sign up in advance for the remainder of the season.
   • However, if there is an opening on the day of the league, the player can be added to the roster.
   • Players must sign up for league play using Signup Genius. The coordinator will communicate when sign-ups open for each week in the welcome email.
   • Priority Registration: If more than 36 players register for a league session, the first 36 registered participants will be placed into league play. The remaining registered participants will be placed on that week’s Priority Substitute List.
   • If a registered participant withdraws before league play begins, available openings will be filled from the Priority Substitute List in registration order.
   • Players who remain on the Priority Substitute List and are not offered a playing opportunity will receive Priority Registration for the following week’s league session.
   • Players who are offered and accept a playing position from the Priority Substitute List will be removed from the Priority Registration list for the following week, as they have already received a playing opportunity.
   • If a player cancels on the day of the league two times during the season, they will not be permitted to sign up in advance for the remainder of the season.
   • However, if there is an opening on the day of the league, the player can be added to the roster.
3. No Shows:
   • If a player signs up but does not show up for the league without any communication to the coordinator, they will not be permitted to sign up in advance for the remainder of the season.
   • However, if there is an opening on the day of the league, the player can be added to the roster.

This policy aims to ensure fair play and commitment while providing flexibility for players with unpredictable schedules. Remember, just let the coordinator know as soon as possible if your plans have changed so they can adjust the player matrix.

Registration Instructions