Little League
Introducing Little League! Have you taken Beginner Lessons but want a little more court time and coaching with players of your skill level? This league is for you! You do not need a partner to join this league. This league is for all genders.
League Objectives:
Provide coaching and encouragement to new players
Introduce new players to league concept and scramble format
Provide court time and organized games to players that have completed Beginner Lessons
Help new players build a player network of similar skill level
This league bridges the gap between Beginner Lessons and the Tyro League
Scores will not be recorded for this league. In lieu of scoring, coaching will be provided.
Prerequisite: Players must have completed Beginner Pickleball Lessons, or have been participating in a minimum of 6 hours of recreational games. Players must have a basic understanding of rules, scoring, positioning, and court awareness - when and where to use groundstrokes and overheads, and how to defend offensive lobs.
✅ Logistics
📍 Where: UW Health Sports Factory, 305 S. Madison St, Rockford, IL 61104
🔀 Divisions: All gender, Beginners (2.75 rating)
👥 League Size: Minimum of 8, maximum of 12 players
🟠 Ball: Core Indoor 26, orange
💲 Cost: $100 (4 weeks)
💵 Payment: Secure credit card payment via Stripe™ during registration
💻 Register: Use the Sign Up button to reserve your spot in the next session! Name, email address, and mobile number are required.
✔️Confirmation: You will receive an email confirmation that includes the date, time and address of your booking. Please check your spam folder if you don't receive it in your inbox.
🔀 Change Policy: If you need to change your booking, a link is provided in the confirmation email.
🗓️ Dates
Session #16
🕕 7-8:30 p.m.
⏲️ 4-classes, 90-minutes each
📅 Thursdays, Nov. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 30th
⛔ No class the 23rd (Thanksgiving)
📍 Court #5
2024
Session #1
🕕 7-8:30 p.m.
⏲️ 4-classes, 90-minutes each
📅 Mondays, Jan. 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
📍 Court #5
🔄 Format
Drills
Each week a different drill will be introduced and performed for the first 20 minutes of league play.
Scramble Format
Round robin scramble format - players switch partners after every game. All games are one game to 11 points, win by 2 points. One timeout per team, per game, south side serves first.
🔁 Substitution Policy
Please let me know as soon as you need a sub for a particular date. It is okay to tell me weeks in advance. I have a list of people that are available to substitute. All subs receive an email confirmation, court assignment, and a reminder text message.
If you will be absent, please fill out the form to request a sub.
If you want to volunteer to be a sub, please fill out the form to be added to the list.
