Pickleball Open Play Rules at McFetridge Sports Center

Please be advised the courts are "User Managed". Staff are not assigned to supervise play or initiate rotations.

• All players must check in at the front desk prior to taking the court
• All players must have their own paddle and ball.
• Players must set up nets and must put the nets away.
• Take care of the nets; unlock the brakes before gently rolling the net on or off the court.
• When storing nets behind the tarp, please lock outside brake, and DO NOT BLOCK FIRE EXITS!
• Throw away any broken balls and trash.
• Proper footwear is required.
• Good Sportsmanship and courtesy are expected at all times.
• Encourage Learning, Fair Play, Fun, and Community.
• Do not walk across or behind courts until play is stopped.
• Doubles play takes precedence over singles play.
• Games are played to 11 points-win by 2. If 6 or more people are waiting for the court, play a game to 9 points-win by 2.
• Four on and four off after each game. (Except for the Challenge Court)
• Stack paddles by the court you want to rotate in on.
• Double stacking of paddles (playing a game while having a second paddle waiting on another court) is not allowed.
• All skill levels are welcome. However, choose a court based on your skill level.
  • For example if you are a level 2 or a low 3 do not paddle up at a court with level 4.0 or higher players.
  • If do not know your level, then you are probably a 2.5 or lower

Court 1: Beginner/Recreational

Court 2: Beginner/Recreational

Court 3: Intermediate

Court 4: Intermediate

Court 5: Advanced

Court 6: Advanced/Challenge Court (DUPR 4.0 or higher)

There must be at least 3 challenge teams to sustain the Challenge Court. If not, Court 6 becomes just an Advanced Court.

Winners on the Challenge Court can hold court for a maximum of 2 games in a row, then must rotate off.