Aiken Pickleball News

How far can your team climb the ladder? Who will claim the top rung?

NEWSFLASH - To wrap up the current pickleball challenge ladder, a playoff will be held for the top 8 teams indoors at Odell Weeks (gym 2) on Saturday, May 1, 2021.  If you are not currently in one of the top eight positions, now is the time to start working your way up.  The ladder will be frozen at midnight on Sunday, April 25th, so get your challenge matches and result forms entered before then.

To be fair to those trying to move up, teams will have a maximum of one week to arrange a match when challenged.  If you are out of town, injured, or otherwise unable to complete the match, please go ahead and forfeit to the challenging team. 

The playoff format will be determined soon. 

Click here to create a challenge.  NOTE:  The challenge form uses the email information provided to notify the team being challenged and to remind the challenger to schedule the match.  If you are not receiving the emails, please check your spam folder for an email from aikenpbladder@gmail.com

Click here to record match results.

Click here to view Ladder. (Current Standings and Status)

Click here for interest poll on team jerseys.

Rules as follows:

- challenges can be made to teams up to three positions higher than your current standing 

NOTE:  The “Challenge Form” will send email reminders to contact their opponent to schedule the match. 

- declined challenges results in automatic drop in position  

- challenge matches must be completed or scheduled during the week the match is accepted

- challenging team must be willing to play at the preferred court of the team they are challenging.

- teams with a pending match, scheduled but incomplete, cannot initiate or accept a new challenge until the pending match is completed. 

NOTE: Teams with a pending match will be flagged so individuals checking the standings are aware that the teams cannot accept a new challenge 

- standings will be updated daily based on submitted “Ladder Match Results Form

NOTE: failure to submit the “Ladder Match Results Form” results in the teams being flagged as Match Pending until results are received and recorded

- an individual can only have one active team on the ladder at any given time. If an individual elects to play with a new partner, the previously existing team is removed from the ladder and the new team starts at the bottom of the ladder   

- all matches will be a best 2 out of 3 format to 11 points each game. 

- all matches will be played at a venue in Aiken, unless alternate venue is agreed upon by both teams

NOTE: Augusta teams are welcome to participate but there is no expectation for games to be scheduled in Augusta, regardless of who is the challenger Team

 

The Partners List has been renamed “Looking for Games".  It is under the “Sign-ups” tab.  We encourage all new players looking for someone to play with to check here and add their names, contact information and level of play.  A designation of beginner/intermediate or specific rating/experience level can be put in the comments section to better pair individuals up.

 

 

 

The minutes for the February Leadership Team Meeting held  on Monday, February 1st, at 5:30pm via Zoom have been posted on the Forum page.  Some of the topics discussed include:   New Players Clinics and Practice Sessions being held at OW and GP; court conditions at OW; Player Ratings to start again;  Implementation of a competitive Ladder; and Return of Drop-in designated play.  Go to Forums or click here to read the full report.  

Next meeting will be held on Monday March 1st at 5:30 via Zoom 

 

 

Registration for the 2021 Drive, Drop & Dink Round Robin Pickleball Tournament opens on February 1st.  See below for more details. 

Click here to register for the tournament.

 

 

The next New Players Clinic at Odell is scheduled for Friday, February 5th.  Details as follows:  Check-in/Orientation/Court Setup 0845-0900;  New Players Clinic 0900-1000;  Practice Play  1000-1100.

Clinics will be held on Court #1, Gym #2, at Odell Weeks. Balls and paddles provided.  Maximum 8 players.  Cost is $15 per person.   Sign up and pay at the Odell Weeks front desk.

Face masks are required for entry into Odell Weeks.

 

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