2024 LGBTQ+ Spring Series 2 Pickleball 2.6 through 3.4 (Intermediate)

  • Sport: Pickleball
  • Format: Doubles Pickleball
  • Locations: Rainbow Leagues, Sunrise Middle School
  • Days of the week: Sunday, Thursday
  • Started on : Started on Thursday, April 4
  • Dates: 4.4, 4.11, 4.18, 4.25, 5.2, 5.9, 5.19
  • Times: 1:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:30 PM

Signup Deadline: Tuesday, March 26

Friendly reminder, you are joining a league founded as an inclusive, social, and safe place for LGBTQ+ individuals. We encourage participation for all persons, regardless of sexual orientation or preference - with emphasis on members of the LGBTQ+ community. It is our hope that your team be comprised primarily of those individuals.

TYPE: FLEX LEAGUE

A Flex League format allows for each of the teams scheduled to play to complete their matches at their agreed-upon location, date, and time.
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FORMAT: ROUND-ROBIN

Each team plays against all other teams within their pod during the season for one match (three games).

SKILL LEVEL: 2.6 THROUGH 3.4 (INTERMEDIATE)

3.0 =
FOREHAND: Ability to hit a medium-paced shot. Lacks directional intent and consistency.
BACKHAND: Avoids using a backhand. Lacks directional intent and consistency.
SERVE / RETURN: Able to hit a medium-paced shot. Lacks depth, direction, and consistency.
DINK: Not able to consistently sustain a dink rally. Not yet developed the ability to control this shot.
3RD SHOT: Generally hits a medium-paced ball with little direction.
VOLLEY: Able to hit a medium-paced shot. Lacks direction/inconsistent.
STRATEGY: Understands fundamentals. Is learning proper court positioning. Knows the fundamental rules and can keep score and is now playing tournaments.

REGISTRATION INFO:

INDIVIDUAL - If you don't have a partner. We'll do our best to find you one.

CAPTAIN - If you already have a partner, then you're free to create your own team.

TEAM PLAYER - If you already have a partner and they have already registered.

TEAM SIZE:

2 to 3 Players on a Team are allowed (2 on the court at one time)
"Extra" Team Player may swap out in between games only.


GAME DURATION:

Play 1 Match consisting of 3 Games.
Each Game is played to 11 Points, win by 2.
Maximum Game Point to 15. First to 15 Wins.
ALL 3 Games are to be played. This will count towards your overall Season Standings.

SEASON PLAY
Start - Apr 4
Playoffs - May 19

Teams must complete all assigned matches by May 16.


COST: $35 a player which covers

1 Franklin X-40 Pickleball Balls
6 Week Season of organized play
RSL T-Shirt
DUPR rating with Rainbow Sports League
Weekly Pickleball Social at Georgie's Alibi to meet other players with drink and food specials.
Organized Playoff
Awards Ceremony for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd.
End-of-Season Superlative Awards
Note: Registration must occur before Mar 28 for a t-shirt.

SUBSTITUTES:

Not allowed for Pickleball

Divisions
  • 2024 LGBTQ+ Spring Pickleball 2.6 through 3.4 (Intermediate)

    • Age: 21 and Up
    • Team
      • Status: Closed
      • Cost:
        $35.00
      • Team

      (Fee is per player)

    • Individual