We will send you an email with a form that asks a few questions to get a sense of your skillset and collect intro information (i.e. t-shirt size, DUPR ID link if applicable, etc). About a week before your league starts, you’ll be emailed again with some general information and a request to confirm your attendance through your league page. If at any time you have any questions, send us an email at info@yallpickle.com and we will get back to you ASAP.

For the first set of scored games, we will rely on your registration survey inputs. If you are in the Pickled Pepper league (DUPR scored) then we will also consider your DUPR as well. Each week we will gather scores to help us identify placement for the following week. The court assignments will be posted and sent out 1-3 days before your weekly league games, however if there are last minute cancellations, we may require your flexibility if we need to re-calibrate court assignments.

Each week will start and end at the same time ensuring you have a full 2 hours of play.

• First half hour: League open play across all courts—play with friends or mix it up. 
• Remaining time: Ladder play, where you’re matched based on skill level for competitive games.

For the first hour, your court will play 6 scored games with each player getting 4 games and 2 bye games. Each scored game is a normal doubles game of Pickleball (play to 11, win by 2, see below for specific details). The results of these games will be reported to your League Leader to be used for court assignments in the following week. For the Pickled Pepper league, the scored games are what will be reported to DUPR.

You’ll be matched with 4-5 other court mates of similar skill levels, allowing each player to get at least 4 scored games with 1-2 bye games. This allows all players to get a chance to play with each other and adequate rest time.

The 2-3 players with the highest scores in each group of 5-6 move up in the ladder and the 2-3 players with the lowest scores move down in the ladder. The goal is to ensure you get the most well-matched games so moving up or down is not a reflection of winning or losing, but rather a way to help create the most competitive and enjoyable matchups for everyone. 

After scored games are complete (usually within the first hour) the courts will be open for league players to mix it up and play casually, meaning your scores of Open Play games will not be counted towards your league scoring. Once your court has completed your 6 scored games, you can put your paddle on the rack of any open court to signal that you would like to play. Once that rack is filled with 4 paddles, the players can then take that open court and play a game. When the game is over, the players return their paddles to the rack, waiting for the next open court. This allows for rotating, unstructured play where all skill levels can mix and enjoy the sport recreationally.

Our venues have food & beverage available for purchase, however we always recommend players to bring a water bottle and hydrate as needed. Most players have their own paddle, but if you don’t have one and need help selecting one, you can email us at info@yallpickle.com.

We prioritize safety and will keep an eye on the weather. We will notify you via email as soon as possible if a game has to be cancelled due to inclement weather.

The scored games are ladder style so you would not be able to stay with the same partner, but for Open Play you can put your paddles together and stay together for your games.

Each court will have 5-6 players. Each player will play 4 scored games to 11 points. This allows each player to have 1-2 byes to give you some time to rest and socialize. After each week, you will be ranked based on your total points won (out of a possible 44 points). So, if you win three games and lose one 10-11, you would get 43 points. The three players with the highest scores in each group of 6 move up in the ladder and the three players with the lowest scores move down in the ladder. The goal is to ensure you get the most well-matched games so moving up or down is not a reflection of winning or losing, but rather a way to help create the most competitive and enjoyable matchups for everyone. This system ensures that all players, regardless of skill level, have fun and challenging games each week!

Yes, unlike other leagues that block out 4 hours and assign you a different timeslot each week, you will always have the same times each week and you will get the full two hour block to maximize your playing time. With 5-6 players per court, each player will get at least 4 scored games and 1-2 bye games. With the open play format in the second hour, you can usually play at least another 4 games. Other Racquet Social Club is also giving us wristbands for discounted food and beverage so we encourage you to also use that second hour as you’d like with no pressure to play the whole time.

Yes, if you do, send us an email (info@yallpickle.com) with their name and contact info so we can get them signed up on the waiver. If you can’t find a sub, no worries, let us know and we will try to find one for you.