In order to participate:
Round Robins are only open to PPPA members with active memberships. Please be sure of your skill level when deciding to participate in a RR. If you are unsure of your rating, you can use this guide to help you determine your skill level. You can also use an inhouse app for this:
There is also a national Pickleball Rating System called DUPR. This downloadable or phone app is offered free of charge for all Pickleball players. You enter your information and can sign in to enter your scores against the other players. This is strictly for informational use and might help you track your level of play. It may help you to decide when it is time to change levels. Check it out at: mydupr.com
Round robins will take a winter break. Additionally, they will be cancelled if the playing surface is wet, icy, or snowy. Round robins will not be held if the temperature or wind chill are below 40 - 45 depending on other weather factors in the interests of player safety.
NOTE: Sign-in begins at 1:40 pm for all Round Robins and play is 2-4:30 pm and limited to 24-36 players. All participants need to stay for all 6 games. RR is by RESERVATION ONLY!
ROUND ROBINS HELD AT MONUMENT VALLEY PARK
PPPA 2.0 Round Robin on Mondays at 2 pm by reservation only!
When: Mondays, See the PPPA Calendar for times which sometimes change.
Where: Monument Valley Park, Courts 7-15
Who: 2.0-2.5 players. Most players have attended at least one beginning lesson and participated in Guided Play and/or have played for at least 1-2 months. This is for beginning players who have some basic skills and understanding of the game.
What to Expect: When you arrive, you will be paired with a partner and play a game of PB. The first team to score 11 points wins. Please note that in round robin you do not need to win by 2. You will then stop and change partners. You will repeat for 1-1/2 to 2 hours (6 games). This will provide an opportunity to play with various players.
To make a reservation, contact: Paula Buczak @ paula599577@yahoo.com
Backup contact is Susanne Barr @ barrx3@msn.com
PPPA 2.5 Round Robin on Thursdays at 2 pm by reservation only!
When: Thursdays, See the PPPA Calendar for times which sometimes change.
Where: Monument Valley Park, Courts 7-15
Who: 2.5-3.0 players. Most players have attended lessons and participated in Guided Play and/or have played for 2-6 months, know how to keep score and can serve, return serves and do some dinking.
What to Expect: When you arrive, you will be paired with a partner and play a game of PB. The first team to score 11 points wins. Please note that in round robin you do not need to win by 2. You will then stop and change partners. You will repeat for 1-1/2 to 2 hours (6 games). This will provide an opportunity to play with various players.
To make a reservation, contact: Terry Sloan @ tsloan16@gmail.com.
Back up contact is Karen Mogge @ klmogge@comcast.net
PPPA 3.0 Round Robin on Wednesdays at 2 pm by reservation only!
When: Wednesdays, See the PPPA Calendar for times which sometimes change.
Where: Monument Valley Park, Courts 7-15
Who: 3.0-3.5 players. Most players will have generally been playing for a minimum of a year and have a solid grasp of serve, return of serve, dinking, volleys, lobs, third shot drop and may have played in tournaments.
What to Expect: When you arrive, you will be paired with a partner and play a game of PB. The first team to score 11 points wins. Please note that in round robin you do not need to win by 2. You will then stop and change partners. You will repeat for 1-1/2 to 2 hours (6 games). This will provide an opportunity to play with various players.
To make a reservation, contact: Karen Mogge @ klmogge@comcast.net
Back up contact is Dan Lovelace @ dano1@q.com
PPPA 3.5 Round Robin on Tuesdays at 2 pm by reservation only!
When: Tuesdays, See the PPPA Calendar for times which sometimes change.
Where: Monument Valley Park, Courts 7-15
Who: Solid 3.5 - 4.0 players. Player demonstrates a broad knowledge of the rules and strategies of the game and has a fairly consistent serve, return of serve, use of drop shots, dinks and volleys. The player hits a low number of unforced errors per game.
What to Expect: When you arrive, you will be paired with a partner and play a game of PB. The first team to score 11 points wins. Please note that in round robin you do not need to win by 2. You will then stop and change partners. You will repeat for 1-1/2 to 2 hours (6 games). This will provide an opportunity to play with various players.
To make a reservation, contact: Martha Marreel @ mdmarreel@gmail.com
Back up contact is Paula Hough @ pjhough2@gmail.com
ROUND ROBINS HELD AT BEAR CREEK
***Please note that access to the Bear Creek Pickleball Courts is controlled by the El Paso County Parks Department. The gates will be locked when the county determines that the playing surface is unsafe. Please respect their right to protect their courts and the warranty for those courts. They can be reached at 719-520-7529.
PPPA 3.0 Round Robin on Wednesdays at 2 pm by reservation only!
When: Wednesdays, See the PPPA Calendar for times which sometimes change.
Where: Bear Creek Regional Park
Who: 3.0-3.5 players. Most players will have generally been playing for a minimum of a year and have a solid grasp of serve, return of serve, dinking, volleys, lobs, third shot drop and may have played in tournaments.
What to Expect: When you arrive, you will be paired with a partner and play a game of PB. The first team to score 11 points wins. Please note that in round robin you do not need to win by 2. You will then stop and change partners. You will repeat for 1-1/2 to 2 hours (6 games). This will provide an opportunity to play with various players.
To make a reservation, contact: Karen Mogge @ klmogge@comcast.net
Back up contact is Dan Lovelace @ dano1@q.com
PPPA 3.5 Round Robin on THURSDAYs at 2 pm by reservation only!
When: Thursdays, See the PPPA Calendar for times which sometimes change.
Where: Bear Creek Regional Park
Who: Solid 3.5 - 4.0 players. Player demonstrates a broad knowledge of the rules and strategies of the game and has a fairly consistent serve, return of serve, use of drop shots, dinks and volleys. The player hits a low number of unforced errors per game.
What to Expect: When you arrive, you will be paired with a partner and play a game of PB. The first team to score 11 points wins. Please note that in round robin you do not need to win by 2. You will then stop and change partners. You will repeat for 1-1/2 to 2 hours (6 games). This will provide an opportunity to play with various players.
To make a reservation, contact: Dan Lovelace @ dano1@q.com
Back up contact is Patty Doerr @ pattyodoerr@gmail.com
PPPA 4.0 Round Robin on Tuesdays at 2 pm by reservation only!
When: Tuesdays, See the PPPA Calendar for times which sometimes change.
Where: Bear Creek Regional Park (1850 21st St.)
Who: Solid 4.0 players and higher. Player demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the rules and strategies of the game. All strokes are performed consistently with accurate placement of the pickleball. Works well as a team with partner and successfully executes switches, stacking, and control of the non-volley zone. Able to analyze opponent’s weaknesses and formulate a plan of attack based on those weaknesses. The player hits a low number of unforced errors per game.
What to Expect: When you arrive, you will be paired with a partner and play a game of PB. The first team to score 11 points wins. Please note that in round robin you do not need to win by 2. You will then stop and change partners. You will repeat for 1-1/2 to 2 hours (6 games). This will provide an opportunity to play with various players.
To make a reservation, contact: Jim Fladland @ JimFladland@gmail.com
Back up contact is Karen Heath @ KarenlHeath@comcast.net