Program Description:
Welcome to Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Service's new Pickleball League. Designed to bring together enthusiasts of all skill levels, our league promises eight weeks of exhilarating matches, camaraderie, and skill development. Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started, there's a place for you in our league. Interested teams - ONLY THE TEAM CAPTAIN NEEDS TO REGISTER. The team captain will designate who the second rostered player on the team is during the registration process. We only require ONE registration per team. There is a maximum of 8 teams per division.
The league will run for 8 total weeks. The league is tentatively scheduled from June 5 - July 31 (No games on June 19). We have added rain dates to the league schedule to accommodate for cancellations due to inclement weather.
Divisions:
1. Co-Ed Recreational - This division places an emphasis on fun, inclusiveness and pickleball community engagement. Players in the recreational division may have varying levels of experience with pickleball. While some players may be relatively new to the sport, others may have some experience but prefer a more relaxed and casual atmosphere. There are no strict requirements for advanced skills, but players should have a basic understanding of the game's rules and techniques. Teams may consist of 2 males, 2 females, or mixed.
2. Men's Competitive Division - Players in this division should possess strong pickleball skills, including proficient serve, accurate shots (forehand, backhand, volleys), effective footwork, and strategic game play. Players should be able to execute both offensive and defensive strategies with consistency and have a solid understanding of the game's rules. Teams will be comprised of 2 male players.
3. Women's Competitive Division - Players in this division should possess strong pickleball skills, including proficient serve, accurate shots (forehand, backhand, volleys), effective footwork, and strategic game play. Players should be able to execute both offensive and defensive strategies with consistency and have a solid understanding of the game's rules. Teams will be comprised of 2 female players.
League Structure and Rules:
- Our league will run for eight weeks. Weeks 1-7 will consist of regular season play, week 8 will feature a single elimination tournament to determine the division champion.
- Games will take place on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Each team will play 2 games per day against other teams in their division.
- All games will be officiated by the players participating in the game. Any dispute of a made call will result in the replay of the point.
- All games will follow USA Pickleball rules unless otherwise noted (please see attachment in the forms/links section below).
- Regular season games are played to 15 points. Tournament games will be played to 21 points.
- Subs are only permitted if one of the registered players cannot make it to a game. Subs are only allowed during the regular season.
Benefits:
- Improve your pickleball skills through regular gameplay and competition.
- Build lasting friendships and connections within the pickleball community.
- Stay active and healthy while having fun.
- The winning team will receive a prize for their efforts.
Additional Forms and Files: