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Discover the rules and guidelines to ensure a fun and fair experience for everyone.
Want to know more? Check out our easy-to-follow Code of Conduct below. We ask all players to review this document and abide by the Club guidelines.
Open Play Court Guidelines:
A court is open, no one is waiting and you want to play? Get out there and enjoy! Once you notice that paddles are stacked for open play, finish your game and adjust to open-play rules and norms. Numbers are dwindling? Be flexible and adjust to what feels right.
To read more about how the Open Play courts and Challenge Courts are run, see below.
Court Times:
The club reserves 8:30 – 12:30 pm for Open Play sessions, Lessons, Tournaments etc. See the Calendar for upcoming special events etc.
Players may still use Playtime Scheduler to set up games anytime after 12:30 pm. Click here if you need help setting up your free PTS account.
Player Conduct: Let’s keep things friendly! We expect everyone to be respectful at all times. Any form of unsportsmanlike conduct, such as the use of offensive language or gestures, will be met with zero tolerance.
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY:
Open Play (Paddle Stack) from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. on Courts 1 – 6 with courts 3 and 6 being Challenge Courts.
Paddle Stack: The central paddle stack is used for courts 1 & 2, and courts 4 & 5. Play will follow a 4-on-4-off format. If there aren’t many players on the courts, use common sense and consider a format like 2-on-2. Choose a system that ensures everyone gets plenty of play time. When the format is 2-on-2-off, winning players come off the court after 2 games.
Challenge Courts (3 and 6): Players begin play; winners stay on “king-of-the-court style.” New challengers (pairs of two) stack directly outside of the court they are waiting to challenge. Winners may stay on the court until they lose, and then they must rotate back to the open play courts for their next game.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Open Play (Paddle Stack) from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. is the same as Monday through Friday except for Free Beginner Lessons.
Court 3: Saturday Lesson: Free Beginner Lessons are held on Court 3 each Saturday morning. If needed, lessons have priority on Court 6 as well. This court becomes a regular open-play court when the lesson ends.
Code of Conduct
At SMA Pickleball, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for all our members. Our Bylaws and Code of Conduct (COC) are designed to ensure that our club operates smoothly and that all members can enjoy the game in a positive atmosphere. These guidelines cover everything from membership requirements and meeting protocols to the responsibilities of our Board of Directors and the expected behavior of our members. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we can create a community that values sportsmanship, inclusivity, and mutual respect.
The Board and Membership drafted and approved a new Code of Conduct in June 2024. To download a PDF copy of the Code of Conduct document, simply click the button.
