Run Your Own League

In a Round Robin league, you and your consistent partner play against every other team in your division once during the season. It's competitive - standings track wins, losses, and point differential. Example: In an 8-team division, you'd play 7 matches over the season (one per week), and the top teams may advance to playoffs.

Yes! Round Robin leagues require a doubles partner for the entire season. You'll register as a team and play together each week. Some leagues have a 'Looking for Partner' feature to help you find someone. Make sure your partner can commit to the full season schedule before registering.

Once registration closes, the system generates a full season schedule. You'll see exactly which team you play each week. Example: Week 1 vs Team A, Week 2 vs Team B, etc. The schedule ensures every team plays every other team exactly once. If there's an odd number of teams, you'll have one bye week.

Standings are based on match wins first. Tiebreakers typically include: 1) Head-to-head result, 2) Point differential (total points scored minus points allowed), 3) Total points scored. Check your league's specific rules - the organizer sets the tiebreaker order.

Many Round Robin leagues have playoffs for the top finishers (usually top 4 teams). Playoff format varies - could be single elimination, double elimination, or a final four mini-tournament. Check your league details to see if playoffs are included and how many teams qualify.

Contact your organizer ASAP. Options depend on league rules: you might be able to reschedule the match, use an approved substitute, or take a forfeit (0-0 loss). Repeated no-shows may affect your standing or future participation. Most organizers are flexible if you communicate early.

Sure! Tuesday Night Doubles League - 8 teams, 3.5 skill level, 8 weeks. Weeks 1-7: Play one match per week against different opponents. Week 8: Top 4 teams play semifinals and finals. Each match is best 2 of 3 games to 11. Entry fee: $80/team for the season. You and your partner climb the standings each week!

A Social Mixer is a casual, social format where partners rotate each round. You don't need to bring a partner - the system pairs you with different players throughout the session. It's perfect for meeting new people, playing with variety, and enjoying pickleball without the pressure of competition.

Nope! That's the beauty of Social Mixers. Just show up solo and you'll be paired with different partners each round. The system creates balanced pairings based on who checks in. You might play with 3-4 different partners in a single session - great for improving your game and making friends.

Pairings are generated fresh each session based on who checks in. The system tries to: 1) Give you different partners each round, 2) Balance skill levels on each court, 3) Ensure you don't play with/against the same people repeatedly. It's designed to maximize variety and fun.

Social Mixers are low-pressure by design. While scores are tracked for each game, the focus is on fun and meeting people, not standings or playoffs. Some mixers track individual stats across the season, but there's no 'winning team' since partners change every round.

A typical session has 3-5 rounds of play. Each round, you get a new partner and opponents. Games are usually to 15 or 21 (single game) or to 11 (for faster rotation). Between rounds, there's a short break while new pairings are generated. Total session time is usually 1.5-2.5 hours.

Sure! Wednesday Social Mixer - Open to all levels, every Wednesday 6-8pm, $10/session. Check in when you arrive, get assigned to Court 3 with your first partner. Play a game to 15. After ~20 minutes, new pairings posted - now you're on Court 1 with someone new. 4 rounds total. Great way to meet the local pickleball community!

Absolutely! Social Mixers are perfect for newcomers. You'll automatically get paired with different players - no need to find a partner or know anyone beforehand. It's the best way to meet local players, learn from different playing styles, and build your pickleball network. Everyone is there to have fun!

Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before start time. This gives you time to check in, warm up, and find your court. Being late can delay matches for everyone. If you're running late, text the organizer so they know you're coming.

When you arrive, check in using the app or let the organizer know you're there. This is important - especially for Social Mixers where pairings are based on who's checked in. The organizer can see who's present and start assigning courts once enough players have arrived.

The organizer assigns courts based on the schedule (Round Robin) or generated pairings (Social Mixer). Check the app or listen for announcements. You might play on different courts throughout the night. When your match or round is called, head to your assigned court promptly.

After each match/game, report scores to the organizer or enter them in the app (if enabled). Both teams should agree on the score before submitting. Accurate scores are important for standings (Round Robin) and stats (Social Mixer). If there's a dispute, the organizer makes the final call.

Bring your paddle, water, and a towel. Wear proper court shoes (non-marking soles). Most venues provide balls, but you can bring your own. Some venues have specific rules about attire or equipment - check with the organizer if unsure.

Contact the organizer as early as possible. For Round Robin, you might be able to reschedule or get a sub. For Social Mixers, just let them know - they'll adjust pairings. Repeated no-shows without notice may affect your ability to participate in future leagues.

Anyone can create a league! Tap Create League, choose your format (Round Robin or Social Mixer), set up your schedule and pricing, create divisions by skill level, and publish. You don't need a club - just secure court time at your local facility. The app handles registration, payments, scheduling, and standings.

Absolutely! Set your league visibility to Private or Invite Only. Share the link directly with your friends. This is perfect for workplace leagues, neighborhood groups, or your regular pickleball crew. You get all the scheduling and standings features without opening it to the public.

You set your league price - players pay when they register. Payments go through Stripe directly to your connected account. A small platform fee is deducted from each registration. You can see all registrations and payments in your dashboard. Set up your Stripe account in league settings before opening registration.

After registration closes, go to your league dashboard and use the Schedule Generator. For Round Robin, it creates the full season matchups automatically. For Social Mixer, pairings are generated at each session based on check-ins. You can manually adjust matches if needed.

It's easier than you think! Turn on auto-assign and the app handles court assignments for you. You can even give players permission to enter their own scores after each match. Just monitor the dashboard, make sure everyone's checked in, and let the app do the rest. Easy peasy.

You set the rules! Common approaches: Allow pre-approved subs from a sub list, let teams find their own subs within skill range, or record a forfeit. For Social Mixers, absences are less impactful since pairings adjust automatically. Communicate your policy clearly to all participants upfront.

Yes! Create separate divisions for different skill levels (e.g., 3.0-3.5 Division and 4.0+ Division). Each division has its own registrations, schedule, and standings. You can run them on the same night with shared court time. This lets you accommodate more players with appropriate competition levels.