Your Open Play OPTIONS
Your Open Play Options
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.
Unless otherwise indicated, our Open Play matches are played up till 7 and players use a “three player off- three player on” rotation system. This dynamic format ensures multiple changes in partners and opponents and plenty of playing time for everyone!
Beginner Open Play
For Pickle Place Members only that are Beginners 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
Pickle Place Members Only . Skill based sessions based on players DUPR*
If you are a Pickle Place Member that has a DUPR 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!
* Players unsure of their rating may request a free evaluation from a coach or qualified staff member
* If it comes to our attention that a Member is not playing in an appropriate skill group they may be asked to have a free evaluaton for an updated and accurate rating.
