Open Play
Open Play sessions are essential for practicing your skills and building a vibrant Pickle Place Community. Traditionally, players with varying skill levels come together for informal match play, rotating in and out of games with and against various partners and opponents. While this is a popular format, it can sometimes be intimidating or frustrating for players that find themselves teamed up with or playing against players with vastly different skills from their own. Keeping this in mind, Pickle Place offers three different options for Open Play.
Player Rotation is handled two ways at Pickle Place. Busier Open Play Sessions (8 + ppl) are run incorporating a four on four off rotation, meaning that at the end of each open play match all the players on the court are replaced by four new players. During smaller Open Play Sessions ( less than 8 ppl) the losing team exits, the winning team splits, two new players enter and each joins a winning player. This dynamic format ensures multiple changes in partners and opponents and plenty of playing time for everyone!
Beginner Open Play
For Beginners or those who or have played casually once or twice. Paddles will be available for use at no extra charge
New players experiment and get the feeling for the game. Players switch partners and rotate through informal matches, while receiving general guidance from an instructor or staff member. The atmosphere is fun and non-competitive, with an emphasis on learning through play and meeting and sharing the experience with other new players.
Rated Open Play
Skill based sessions based on players DUPR* or Pickle Place Rating (3PR)
If you are a player with a DUPR or Pickle Place Player Rating (3PR) are registered in our system and are looking to practice with others with similar skills, you’ll love our Rated Open Play Sessions. Players are grouped based on their skill ratings to maintain fair competition and encourage growth. You’ll rotate partners, allowing you to adapt to different playing styles and strategies. This open play session is a great way to stay active, refine your skills, and build a community of competitive players to play with and against!
*To sign up for a Rated Open Play, a player’s DUPR score or Pickle Place Skill Rating Score must be entered on their registration.
Wildcard Open Play
For Unrated Players and Players of all Skill Levels
These sessions are open to all players and are quite literally , “Wildcard” in nature. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to team up, get out there and have a good time!
For players that do not have a DUPR there will be special Wildcard Open Play Sessions (3PR Wildcard Open Play) during which one of our coaches will be available to evaluate skill level and assign a Pickle Place Player Rating. The player will then be eligible to participate in skill appropriate Rated Open Play Sessions and Tournaments.
Open Play Fees
Premiere Member
| Time of Session | open play 2 hours price per person |
|---|---|
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Weekday Mon-Fri 7AM-4pm |
$7 |
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Weeknight Mon-Fri 4PM-10PM |
$9 |
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Weekend
Sat. 7AM-7PM
Sun.8AM-6PM
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$11 |
Basic Member
| Time of Session | Open play 2 hours price per person |
|---|---|
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Weekday Mon-Fri 7AM-4PM |
$9 |
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Weeknight Mon-Fri 4pM-10PM |
$11 |
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Weekend Sat. 7AM-7PM Sun. 8AM-6PM |
$13 |
Non – Member
| Time of Session | open play 2 hours price per person |
|---|---|
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Weekday Mon-Fri 7AM-4PM |
$14 |
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Weeknight Mon-Fri 4pM-10PM |
$16 |
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Weekend Sat. 7AM-7PM Sun. 8AM-6PM |
$20 |
Open Play fee guidelines
- Open play session fee must be paid prior to court entry.
- Drop-ins without a reservation must pay the full session fee prior to court entry regardless of when they join the session.
- Open Play sessions are maxed out at 8 players/court
- Players may drop-in or leave at any time during their reserved session
To view and register for Open Play Sessions, please sign in or create an account. Membership not required.
FAQ’s : DUPR and Pickle Place Player Ratings
What’s a DUPR ?
Currently, DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating), is the most widely used and accepted pickleball rating system. To find out more about DUPR please visit www. dupr.com
What if I don’t have a DUPR ?
For players who do not have a DUPR score, Pickle Place offers special Wild Card Open Play sessions during which coaches will be available to conduct informal evaluations and can provide a Pickle Place Player Rating (3PR) based on a player’s skill level. The criteria for these ratings is similar to the DUPR system.
Why Do I Need a Rating to Sign Up for Rated Open Play and Tournaments?
The accuracy of skill-based ratings helps to preserve both the competitiveness and fairness of matches and most importantly, the safety of players.
If for any reason there is a discrepancy between a player’s reported DUPR and their level of play, Pickle Place has the right to remove the player from a Rated Open Play Session or Tournament. Once the player receives an updated 3PR they will be eligible to sign up for the correct level of Open Play and Tournaments.
We appreciate players understanding of and willingness to comply with the rules for participation in Rated Open Play Sessions and Tournaments.