Rainbow Sports League
LGBTQ+ Sports & Recreation
Signup Deadline: Wednesday, October 16
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.
Six Week Pickleball League.
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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: 2.5 THROUGH 3.5 (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.
DUPR: A DUPR Rating is Required for this league. You can create an account at: dupr.com
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 4 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 - Oct 17
Playoffs - Dec 15
Teams must complete all assigned matches by Dec 12.
COST: $40 a player which covers
1 Franklin X-40 Pickleball Balls
8 Week Season of organized play
RSL T-Shirt
DUPR rating with Rainbow Sports League
Weekly Pickleball Social at Sponsor Bar to meet other players with drink and food specials.
Organized Playoff
Awards Ceremony for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd.
End-of-Season Superlative Awards
Note: Registration for a t-shirt must occur before Oct 5.
SUBSTITUTES:
Not allowed for Flex.
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