Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Co-ed- Dodd Park

Player Skill Expectations

This is not a complete beginners league (instructions on “how to play” are not provided). Players should be familiar with the basic rules and scoring (see the USAPA Rules).

Advanced beginners and Intermediate players may demonstrate sustaining short and sometimes longer rallies. Players’ serves are becoming more consistent as are returns when hitting medium paced shots. Improved skills noted with basic shots, strokes, and placement. Players may lack control when trying for direction, depth or power on shots. Dinks and lobs may be used more regularly as part of their game style.

General Comments

Players will be divided into groups each week allowing players to experience having fun playing different people. League nights usually consist of 5-8 games per night, 1st team to 11 wins. Sign-Up Genius will be the scheduling platform throughout the eight-week season and can accommodate up to the first 42 players to sign up each week. 
Warmups starting at 6:00 PM and games beginning promptly at 6:30 PM. 50 players will be on the roster this season. 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. Regular participation each week is strongly encouraged, but not required. Weekly sign-ups will be sent each week throughout the eight-week season. Players should be familiar with the basic rules and scoring (see the USAPA Rules). Bring your own pickleball paddle and plenty of water/hydration. Sunscreen, comfortable attire, and protective glasses are recommended. Balls for play will be provided.

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