Five Week Newton Pickleball League
May-June 2021
Open to residents and non residents
We play on Wednesday nights 6:00- 7:30 PM
Six Teams for COMPETITIVE PLAY & Six Teams for FUN PLAY
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Saturday mornings 9:30- 11: 00 AM
Six Teams for COMPETITIVE PLAY & Six Teams for FUN PLAY
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Step One: Decide what level you are.
We will have six teams at the COMPETITIVE PLAY. Recommended, 3.5 -4.5 level, https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/tournamentplayer-ratings/player-skill-rating-definitions/
We will have six teams at the FUN PLAY, Recommended, 2.5 -3.4 level,
https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/tournament-player-ratings/player-skill-rating-definitions/
Step Two: Register for group 1,2,3 or 4. When signing up you can list the names of who you want on your team. If no one is listed you will be assigned to a team. Minimum 2 person per team , maximum 4 players names per team for substitute. You can sign up for both Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings.
1. Wednesday Competitive Level
2. Wednesday Fun Level
3. Saturday Competitive Level
4 Saturday Fun Level
Round robin level of play within the level registered.
Each team will play two matches, that will consist of three sets. Hence each team will be playing six games.
Competitive Play: Each match, consists best of three sets, 11 point Match, win by 1. The team that wins 11 points by a margin of 1 points wins.
Fun Play : Each match, consists best of three sets, 9 point match, win by 1. The team that wins 9 points by a margin of 1 points wins. Change sides after each set.
Upper level player may represent only one group. Lower level may play up. This also applies to substitutes. No team member may be taken from a higher level as a substitute at a lower level.
Upper level plays mens, mixed and womens
Lower level plays mixed and womens
McGrath Park located at 1600 Washington Street. Pickleball courts are on the left hand side of the building.
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Covid Guidlines
We will update Covid Guidelines as needed on May 24th
At this time, masks required at all times, whether or not you are vaccinated. Face coverings in public slow the spread of Covid - 19 and help keep MA headed in the right direction. Please wear your mask properly with a snug fit over your mouth and nose. Don't make us ask, wear the mask!
Attempt to maintain 6 feet of distance at all times while playing.
Always maintain 6 feet of distance when off the courts.
Use hand sanitizer often
Guidelines will change with CDC postings