Play Formats
We offer a variety of play formats and sessions to meet the needs of our members! See below for descriptions of the different sessions.
Open Play - Everyone plays against everyone else using a paddle-in rotation system. Players rotate courts and partners so everyone gets fair playing time.
Levelled Open Play - Courts are designated by level. Players use a whiteboard system to play on the appropriate court for their skill level. Partners split after each game.
2.5-3.5 Round Robin - For players rated between 2.5 to 3.5. Round robin play uses regular scoring to 11, up to a maximum match length of 12 minutes.
3.0+ Round Robin - For players rated 3.0 and up. Round robin play uses regular scoring to 11, up to a maximum match length of 12 minutes.
DUPR Builder (NR to 3.0) - This session is for players who have no DUPR rating (NR) or up to 3.0. The session is designed to provide you with the verifiable match results needed to establish your DUPR rating. All scores are managed and submitted by IPBC. Round robin play uses regular scoring to 11, up to a maximum match length of 12 minutes. Players must have a DUPR account to join this session.
DUPR Builder (3.0-3.49) - This session is for players who have are DUPR-rated 3.0-3.49. The session is designed to provide you with the verifiable match results needed to build a credible DUPR rating. All scores are managed and submitted by IPBC. Round robin play uses regular scoring to 11, up to a maximum match length of 12 minutes. Players must have a DUPR account to join this session.
DUPR Builder (3.5-3.99) - This session is for players who have are DUPR-rated 3.5-3.99. The session is designed to provide you with the verifiable match results needed to build a credible DUPR rating. All scores are managed and submitted by IPBC. Round robin play uses regular scoring to 11, up to a maximum match length of 12 minutes. Players must have a DUPR account to join this session.
Guided Open Play - Up to 3.0 - Open play for players who are new to pickleball and/or players up to 3.0. There will be a mentor on court to help coach your gameplay.
Ladies’ Open Play - For female players only. Everyone plays against everyone else using a paddle-in rotation system. Players rotate courts and partners so everyone gets fair playing time.
Partner Play - Sign up with a partner for fixed team round robin play. You and your partner will play together for the entire session. Partner Play uses regular scoring to 11, win by 1,up to a maximum match length of 12 minutes.
Royal Court - Your wins/losses determine your movement up/down the ranks, providing balanced competition for all skill levels. Players are initially assigned to courts based by random draw. Winners move, one court at a time, towards the royal court and split. Runner ups move towards the opposite end and split. Repeat. Royal Court uses regular scoring to 11, up to a maximum match length of 12 minutes.
Singles Open Play - Play will be self-organized by attending players - you can choose to play Full Court Singles or Skinny Singles.
Skills & Drills (Up to 3.5) - Improve your pickleball game through structured practice and drills led by a coach - this session is for players up to 3.5 skill level.
Skills & Drills (3.5+) - Improve your pickleball game through structured practice and drills led by a coach - this session is for 3.5+ players only.